Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Bryce O’Connor, Ben Galley and J.D.L. Rosell for our final Indie Appreciation Month panel on Crowdfunding & Special Editions. During the panel, Bryce, Ben and Josiah discuss what crowdfunding and special editions are, crowdfunding platforms, increased demand for special editions, the collector’s mindset, types of crowdfunding projects, the FOMO effect for authors and readers, whether or not authors should run a campaign, crowdfunding risks, product options, rewards and backer tiers, funding goals and budgeting your project, marketing your campaign, production and fulfillment, mentally preparing yourself for a campaign, campaign length, the mid-campaign plateau and more.
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TBRCon2024 Highlight: The Popularity of Special Editions (with K.C. Smith, Ryan Cahill, The Broken Binding & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author K.C. Smith and panelists Ryan Cahill, Matt (The Broken Binding), Ben Galley and Zack Argyle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “The Popularity of Special Editions”
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Hard vs. Soft Magic Systems (Panel)
Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author P.L. Stuart and authors Ed McDonald, Premee Mohamed, Ben Galley, Rebecca Zahabi and Scott Drakeford for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “Hard vs. Soft Magic Systems.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 20: Traditional, Indie & Self-Publishing (with Anthony Ryan, Krystle Matar, Michael R. Fletcher, Ben Galley & Jessica Moon)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Anthony Ryan, Krystle Matar, Michael R. Fletcher, Jessica Moon and Ben Galley as they compare and contrast traditional, indie and self-publishing. During the panel they discuss the viability of each publishing avenue, misconceptions about them, finding an agent, cover art and design, the editing process, distribution and marketing and much more. DISCLAIMER: This discussion is specifically about fantasy and sci-fi publishing.
Kickstarter: The Written – Illustrated Hardcover by Ben Galley
This project’s purpose is to fund the creation of an illustrated hardcover edition of Ben’s bestselling fantasy book, The Written. First published in 2010 and the beginning of an epic four-book saga called The Emaneska Series, the books follow the story of Farden, a Written mage cursed with saving the world and a horde of his […]
Website Design – Robert McClellan of ModFarm Design
Review: Heroes Wanted: A Fantasy Anthology
This anthology has a special place in my heart, and I feel like I owe it to talk about all of the stories in a non-spoiler fashion, giving you a quick insight into each and what makes them so brilliant. So less of a review and more of just a straight up gush. This is why you should read Heroes Wanted!
TBRcon21 Recap: Friday, January 29th
A little bit of a “in case you missed it” type post with full panel recordings. Check the promos above each video to see the topics and panelists. Hope you enjoy!
