EP. 64: How to Launch Your Book Using Kickstarter w/ CJ Milacci

Kickstarter

Today, we chat with award-winning author and podcast host CJ Milacci about all things Kickstarter. She explains how Kickstarter builds community and connects authors with readers, and she also shares how it can not only fund your launch but also help pay for things like special editions and purchasing books for in-person events. CJ’s insights and experience are incredibly valuable, especially for authors seeking alternative ways to connect with their readers outside of social media. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

The kind of success CJ has experienced on Kickstarter
The unexpected upside to running a campaign on Kickstarter
Whether or not Kickstarter might be right for you
The best first step to take, if you are interested in trying out Kickstarter for yourself

More About CJ:

Speaker, award-winning author, and host of the Read Clean YA with CJ podcast, CJ Milacci is passionate about empowering teens and young adults through her inspiring stories and engaging speaking events. With over a decade of experience in youth and young adult ministry, CJ has witnessed firsthand the struggles and pain they face. Her stories and talks seek to bring hope, healing, and the message that each person has a unique, God-given purpose. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ, she loves talking about books and the deeper themes woven into the pages of each novel. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance. Always willing to get real about hard issues, C.J. also enjoys the cheesiest of puns. She chats about writing, her faith, bubble tea, and other fun adventures online at cjmilacci.com.

Links from the Show:;

Back CJ’s latest Kickstarter Campaign and learn from a pro in action: Captive of Talionis Kickstarter
Sign up for CJ’s Newsletter
Listen in to CJ’s Podcast: Read Clean YA with CJ Milacci
Check out Kickstarter for yourself!
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