Engage with Your Core Audience through Kickstarter | Featuring Kevin J Anderson

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Summary

In this conversation, Kevin J. Anderson discusses his journey as an author, focusing on the launch of his Dan Chamble series and the impact of Kickstarter on his publishing career. He shares insights on the challenges of traditional publishing, the success of his crowdfunding campaigns, and the surprising demand for short fiction. Anderson emphasizes the importance of understanding and engaging with a core audience to achieve success in the literary world.

Takeaways

The Dan Chamble series was inspired by a desire for humor in horror.
Traditional publishers often have rigid timelines that can hinder an author's success.
Kickstarter can be a powerful tool for authors to gauge audience interest and fund projects.
Short fiction can be a viable market if approached correctly.
Engaging with fans directly can lead to unexpected successes in publishing.
The journey of an author can include both traditional and indie publishing paths.
Understanding your audience is key to successful book launches.
Crowdfunding allows for creative freedom that traditional publishing may not offer.
Authors can reclaim rights to their works and explore new publishing avenues.
The success of a project can sometimes surprise even the author.

Chapters

00:00 Kickstarter Success Stories
09:57 Short Fiction and Audience Engagement
13:19 Reflecting on a Writing Journey
14:44 The Power of Kickstarter for Authors
17:46 Understanding Audience Engagement
18:09 Outro