A Moving Plea - Perks!
Jun. 27th, 2013 10:07 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alexandraerinI've been meaning to make a post about my fundraiser to highlight what I have to offer, and this is it. To recap: I'm using IndieGoGo to raise the money needed to get a van and get me and a qualified driver across the country, as well as other move-related costs (vet bills, airfare to get my driver home, etc.) Click here for details, and to watch a semi-amusing video where I show off my full range of facial expressions and awesome hair.
In case you've never paid much attention to IndieGoGo and other crowdfunding sites, the way it works is this: you can donate any amount of money from $1 on up, using PayPal or a credit card. When you do, you can choose one perk or gift based on the level you gave. They aren't exact prices... if you have $37 laying around and you want to put it to good use, you can still claim a $25 prize for it.
This isn't a fundraiser to produce a product or game or whatever, so the main benefit of this move to people who aren't us is that having a more stable living situation will make me more productive in my writing. Thinking of perks I could offer took some doing. Some of them are thing that will only or primarily appeal to Tales of MU readers, but since they're the ones who will benefit most from this (after me), that's to be expected. I think most of the money has come from MU readers and I expect that will remain true throughout.
On the other hand, if you follow my blogging but you're not yet a fan of my fiction, this could be a great opportunity to help me out and pick up one of my stories at the same time.
(I also won't begrudge anyone who just wants to spend a dollar to buy one of my 99 cent stories directly. That helps me in the long run!)
Some of these perks have just been reduced in price... I originally had a couple of them set at the $50 value to try to balance out demand so I wouldn't be overwhelmed trying to fulfill them... but then I thought about it and realized IndieGoGo lets me put limits on how many of a given prize can be claimed, and that seems sufficient.
Here are the perks I'm offering.
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Starting at $1, I'll thank you in the credits of the first Tales of MU chapter I publish after the move. I'm actually going to extend this offer to everybody who contributes, even if they claim a different perk as well.
Fond Family Wishes
For $5, we'll send you a holiday greeting card during our first December in the house.
A Storied Reward
Also for $5, you can claim one of my 99 cent short stories in Kindle, PDF, or HTML format. (Other formats may be available on request but may take longer to fulfill. This applies to all the other story perks below, too.)
Two Storied Reward
The same as above, but for $10 and you can pick two!
Three Storied Reward
Three stories for $15. Can't get much fairer (or more predictable than that).
Four Storied Reward
Four stories for $20! Guess what you'll get for $25?
ALL The Stories
You thought you'd have to settle for 5 for $25, didn't you? Well, $25 will get you all the 99 cent stories I have. Right now, there are six of them.
A Novel Idea
For $25, I'll send you one of my novellas (the things priced $2.99 and up on my Amazon listing, not counting anthologies to which I'm only a contributor) in any of the above mentioned formats. The second Tales of MU e-book will probably be available by the time I move, and if not it will be soon after... either way, this offer will include it.
A Diplo-Matic Solution
Also for $25, we'll send you a fantasy souvenir diploma from Magisterius University (for novelty purposes only), similar to the ones sold on Jack's Etsy page... but unlike the current models, these ones will be hand-signed by me. Limit 10 - ONLY 4 LEFT.
Ramble On
This is one of the reduced price ones. For $25, I'll record a vlog of at least 5 minutes on the topic of your choice. I'll also thank you personally in the course of the video and/or give a dedication/shout-out to someone, so if you've ever wanted a recording of me saying your name, this is your chance. Limit 10.
Flash Forward
Another bargain! For $25, I'll write a flash fiction story (estimated length 250-500 words) around a story seed/idea you give me. You'll get a signed printed copy of the story and anywhere else I post/publish it, it will be dedicated to you. Limit 10.
Spooooooooooon!
For $30, you can have an attractive spoon mail necklace (as pictured here) or bracelet (similar, but for your wrist) handcrafted by Jack. Spoon mail: it's armor for your life. Limit 5.
By Special Request
For $75, you can specify the topic/theme of one of my "Other Tales" stories set in the MUniverse... whether it's an exploration of part of the world, or interaction between favorite characters, or a bit of history (personal or global). You request it, I write it. The story will bear a dedication to you or a person of your choosing. Limit 10 - 9 REMAINING
Everything I Have To Give
For $100, you'll get all the short stories and all the novellas. Everything that's listed on my Amazon page except that anthology. Your choice of format.
Big Name Benefits
For $200, you can have yourself or someone else (relatively) immortalized by way of having a name woven into the world of Tales of MU. It might grace a building on campus, or a historical figure. Under normal circumstances I offer this sort of thing about once a year, and this might be the cheapest it's ever gone.
...
And that's it. That's what I have to offer. Some of these perks have just been added today or recently. If you already paid and you've selected something... I don't know if IndieGoGo gives you any way to change what perk you've selected, but if they don't and you want a different one you can talk to me about it.
In case you've never paid much attention to IndieGoGo and other crowdfunding sites, the way it works is this: you can donate any amount of money from $1 on up, using PayPal or a credit card. When you do, you can choose one perk or gift based on the level you gave. They aren't exact prices... if you have $37 laying around and you want to put it to good use, you can still claim a $25 prize for it.
This isn't a fundraiser to produce a product or game or whatever, so the main benefit of this move to people who aren't us is that having a more stable living situation will make me more productive in my writing. Thinking of perks I could offer took some doing. Some of them are thing that will only or primarily appeal to Tales of MU readers, but since they're the ones who will benefit most from this (after me), that's to be expected. I think most of the money has come from MU readers and I expect that will remain true throughout.
On the other hand, if you follow my blogging but you're not yet a fan of my fiction, this could be a great opportunity to help me out and pick up one of my stories at the same time.
(I also won't begrudge anyone who just wants to spend a dollar to buy one of my 99 cent stories directly. That helps me in the long run!)
Some of these perks have just been reduced in price... I originally had a couple of them set at the $50 value to try to balance out demand so I wouldn't be overwhelmed trying to fulfill them... but then I thought about it and realized IndieGoGo lets me put limits on how many of a given prize can be claimed, and that seems sufficient.
Here are the perks I'm offering.
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Starting at $1, I'll thank you in the credits of the first Tales of MU chapter I publish after the move. I'm actually going to extend this offer to everybody who contributes, even if they claim a different perk as well.
Fond Family Wishes
For $5, we'll send you a holiday greeting card during our first December in the house.
A Storied Reward
Also for $5, you can claim one of my 99 cent short stories in Kindle, PDF, or HTML format. (Other formats may be available on request but may take longer to fulfill. This applies to all the other story perks below, too.)
Two Storied Reward
The same as above, but for $10 and you can pick two!
Three Storied Reward
Three stories for $15. Can't get much fairer (or more predictable than that).
Four Storied Reward
Four stories for $20! Guess what you'll get for $25?
ALL The Stories
You thought you'd have to settle for 5 for $25, didn't you? Well, $25 will get you all the 99 cent stories I have. Right now, there are six of them.
A Novel Idea
For $25, I'll send you one of my novellas (the things priced $2.99 and up on my Amazon listing, not counting anthologies to which I'm only a contributor) in any of the above mentioned formats. The second Tales of MU e-book will probably be available by the time I move, and if not it will be soon after... either way, this offer will include it.
A Diplo-Matic Solution
Also for $25, we'll send you a fantasy souvenir diploma from Magisterius University (for novelty purposes only), similar to the ones sold on Jack's Etsy page... but unlike the current models, these ones will be hand-signed by me. Limit 10 - ONLY 4 LEFT.
Ramble On
This is one of the reduced price ones. For $25, I'll record a vlog of at least 5 minutes on the topic of your choice. I'll also thank you personally in the course of the video and/or give a dedication/shout-out to someone, so if you've ever wanted a recording of me saying your name, this is your chance. Limit 10.
Flash Forward
Another bargain! For $25, I'll write a flash fiction story (estimated length 250-500 words) around a story seed/idea you give me. You'll get a signed printed copy of the story and anywhere else I post/publish it, it will be dedicated to you. Limit 10.
Spooooooooooon!
For $30, you can have an attractive spoon mail necklace (as pictured here) or bracelet (similar, but for your wrist) handcrafted by Jack. Spoon mail: it's armor for your life. Limit 5.
By Special Request
For $75, you can specify the topic/theme of one of my "Other Tales" stories set in the MUniverse... whether it's an exploration of part of the world, or interaction between favorite characters, or a bit of history (personal or global). You request it, I write it. The story will bear a dedication to you or a person of your choosing. Limit 10 - 9 REMAINING
Everything I Have To Give
For $100, you'll get all the short stories and all the novellas. Everything that's listed on my Amazon page except that anthology. Your choice of format.
Big Name Benefits
For $200, you can have yourself or someone else (relatively) immortalized by way of having a name woven into the world of Tales of MU. It might grace a building on campus, or a historical figure. Under normal circumstances I offer this sort of thing about once a year, and this might be the cheapest it's ever gone.
...
And that's it. That's what I have to offer. Some of these perks have just been added today or recently. If you already paid and you've selected something... I don't know if IndieGoGo gives you any way to change what perk you've selected, but if they don't and you want a different one you can talk to me about it.