My Inkshares Campaign
I’m looking for an alternative path to publishing my first fantasy novel. It’s through a crowd-funding publishing space called “Inkshares.”
Readers pre-order the book based on what the author uploads to their site. Uploads can include chapters, character sketches, and opportunities for readers to give opinions: “let the gladiator live or die,” “keep the chapter or dump it,” “select the name of the character…”
When the book reaches 1,000 pre-orders, Inkshares will step into high gear with their staff of editors, designers, and printers. They will publish and market the book that already has a pre-proven readership. If the book doesn’t get the necessary support within 90 days, all pre-orders are refunded.
They have found a publishing model to practically eliminate the risk to everyone, reader, publisher, and author.
If the reader invests (buys a pre-order), they either get the book, or they will get a refund.
If the publisher prints the books, they have already sold enough copies to break even.
If there is no readership for the book, the author can stop writing/revising and dedicate their energy to another project.
Please support my Inkshares project: The Pixie Wars: Elemental Magic. Tell your friends so that they’ll also have the opportunity to be the first in line for the book! As of today (20 October, 2015), the book is 100% done and 10% through its second draft. You can read the first three chapters online at Inkshares.
