Why Steff Green uses Kickstarter and how you can too

Have you ever dreamed of creating stunning special editions of your books—foil covers, sprayed edges, custom merch, even plushie characters—but wondered how to fund it all? In this episode of The Write Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Steffanie Holmes (a.k.a. Steff Green), bestselling author of the Nevermore Bookshop series and a true expert in Kickstarter for authors.Steff has successfully crowdfunded multiple six-figure campaigns to produce beautiful collector’s editions and build a fiercely loyal reader base. We dive deep into how she uses Kickstarter to create immersive book experiences that fans can’t resist—and the exact steps she takes to plan, promote, and deliver them.We also talk about:How to know if you’re ready to launch a Kickstarter as an authorWhat kinds of special edition book ideas attract superfansCommon pitfalls to avoid when it comes to fulfillment and shippingHow to grow a fandom through merch, exclusivity, and reader connectionBehind-the-scenes stories from her record-breaking campaignsWhether you’re Kickstarter-curious or just looking for ways to deepen reader engagement and monetize your backlist, this episode is packed with gold.📦 Want to see Steff’s latest campaign? Visit nevermorebookshop.co.nzWant to go deeper? Join me at my next Queenstown Writing Retreat in 2026, where Steff will teach an exclusive virtual masterclass just for our attendees. Details at serenadepublishing.com/retreat-2026