Learn how to use Kickstarter to launch your next book
Join Teddy and Orianna Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter to discuss how you can use a crowdsourcing campaign to launch your next book, with some real life case studies from superstar authors who have sold hundreds of thousands of copies of their books on Kickstarter alone!
Sign up for the free live show here 👇
11am EST Monday 28th April
💰 Funding Your Book the Smart Way – Learn how authors are using Kickstarter to raise thousands before their book even launches.
🚀 Step-by-Step Campaign Planning – From setting goals to designing rewards, discover how to build a campaign that converts.
📦 Beyond the Book – Explore creative reward ideas, special editions, and how to turn your launch into an event.
📚 Success Stories from the Trenches – Orianna will tell you some stories from real life authors who’ve run successful Kickstarter campaigns and what they’d do differently next time.
Your Host
Teddy Smith
Teddy Smith is a self-publishing strategist, podcast host, and the creator of The Publishing Performance Show, where he interviews bestselling authors, publishing pros, and marketing experts to uncover what really works in the world of indie publishing. With a background in communication and a knack for asking the right questions, Teddy helps authors navigate the challenges of launching and selling their books.
He’s passionate about demystifying the publishing process and turning complex strategies into simple, actionable steps. Through his podcast, platform, and author tools, Teddy has become a trusted voice for writers looking to build long-term success—without burnout or gimmicks.
As the host of Ready, Set, Launch!, Teddy brings together industry leaders for honest, tactical conversations that give authors exactly what they need to make their next book launch their best yet.
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