Breaking the mould: Crowdfunding for publishing projects

In this session, Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, provides an overview of how the platform works, shares best practices for running successful campaigns, and highlights why Kickstarter is an excellent choice for both emerging and established small publishers. Joining Oriana is Kim Werker, Co-Founder and Publisher of Canadian press Nine Ten Publications, who offers insights into their own crowdfunding journey. Nine Ten successfully used Kickstarter to fund their first three full-colour books, raising over $125,000 CAD. Kim shares how the platform helps them achieve their publishing goals and how they’re planning for future success.