062: How This Author Raised $202K on Kickstarter to Fund His Book

Got questions, ideas, thoughts on the episode? Send us a TextJoin The Published Creator Skool Community https://www.skool.com/thepublishedcreator-2767/aboutTake my FREE Bestseller Impact Assessmenthttps://publishedandthriving.com/bestseller-impact-assessmentIn this episode of The Published Creator Podcast, I sit down with author and creative entrepreneur Josh Jenne, who successfully raised $202,000 on Kickstarter to fund his beautifully illustrated fantasy book for the Dungeons & Dragons community.**Note: (this is part 1 of a two-part interview series)**👉 Watch Part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7DoUIh9M8YIf you've ever wondered whether crowdfunding your book could actually work, especially without a massive audience, this conversation is for you. Josh shares the exact strategy he used to validate his idea, build momentum before launch, and structure his Kickstarter campaign for maximum conversions.🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:How Josh went from zero audience to $202K in book salesThe importance of concept validation before you launchWhy building an email list and community is critical for Kickstarter successHow to use platforms like Lulu for fulfillment and print-on-demandThe role of pricing, bundles, and “whale tiers” in campaign growthWhy your day one launch matters more than you thinkThe difference between publishing on Amazon vs launching with KickstarterWhether you’re writing a novel, creating a graphic novel, or launching a tabletop gaming guide, this is a masterclass in self-publishing and Kickstarter strategy.🎯 Resources Mentioned:Josh Jenne’s latest Kickstarter: **(Warning: NSFW - Content subject may be considered Not Safe For Work)** https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leopardprintpress/pinup-monster-girls-55e?ref=5ce39oLulu Print-on-Demand: https://www.lulu.comJellop: https://jellop.com/BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/Artist Rosa Mendez: https://www.instagram.com/_nubesrosas_ 💬 Enjoyed the episode?Give it a 👍, subscribe for more interviews like this, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway. Have questions about launching your own Kickstarter campaign? I’d love to hear them!