At one point or another, everyone wants to start creative projects up for something. Most of the time, the only asset we have to put in is our own time. But other projects, well, those are not so lucky and need to be funded. But how do you get funded for such a endeavor? Where do you even start?
Well, no need to worry about that! Out of all the websites you can find, there is one that is just for you!
Kickstarter is an online resource to post up a creative project you may have planned. It can be anything from movies, games, books, and a ton of other stuff. (Just to name a few!)
It boosts its users (all 5.1 million of them) have committed over $867 million since 2009. Sure, some of these projects have ended, but if it can say that these millions of people raised that much for independent projects, you would be a fool not to look into Kickstarter when starting your project.
Now, what else is so great about Kickstarter? You are the one in control of how much you might need for your project.
The site does nothing to involve itself in your creation except to bring you and those that support your project together.
Still with me? Good.
Now, how does one start up a kickstarter on Kickstarter? Here are a couple steps you should take when using the site.
First and foremost, sign up for an account. It is simple easy and painless. And you need to start your project. No matter what, this is the first step in getting your project going.
Once you sign up, there is a section on the top that specifically states “ Start a Project”. Just click that link and you will be brought to a splash page.
There you will press the button that says “Start a Project”. (Yes, you have to press another one). And you will be taken to the page where you can finally start making your porject on the site.
The next page lists the guidelines that your project must follow. Take a read of what you can and cannot do. A lot of them are pretty simple and self explanatory.
After this, you just follow the steps afterward. Trust me, the steps are super easy and, as long as you are well prepared, should not take too long to complete.
But do not forget about your backers! During the set up process, you will be setting the amount you need. And for certain amounts, you can give your backers perks for the amount they pay.
This can be for $5, $10, $25, or even higher amounts. What you give them is totally up to you! Kickstarter gives you control to what you do.
Kickstarter is a great asset for you to use if you are a creative artist. You never know who will be out there to support your projects!
Brittany Klyczek
Deputy Editor in Chief