BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
Is this a new book?
Yes! It's currently in progress and I hope to be totally done by December and get it to my editor with the final book being ready to send out to backers in early 2025.
Will this be a series?
It has series potential. If the first book does well, then there are other characters I'd love to write books for.
What's the heat level?
It will probably fall between 3-4. Sex scenes will involve blunt terminology rather than flowery terms and will veer toward the hotter end.
Are there any triggers?
Trigger warnings for: - sexual assault (off page) - non-custodial kidnapping of a significant character that happened when the character was younger The book does touch on sexual assault in the beginning as the FMC's current boyfriend turns out to be a creeper, but it's mostly handled off the page.
Was this really inspired by the 'would you rather be trapped...?' thing?
It absolutely was. I talked about it first on Facebook. You can read the post here and get a glimpse at the rough draft I posted when I first shared it with my readers. https://bit.ly/TheBearSW