Forward Funds
Building a More Diverse Creative Ecosystem Through Forward Funds
What we've learned so far from our Forward Funds program, which connects charitable orgs with Kickstarter campaigns that align with their missions.
Kickstarter Staff
Creator Tips
How to Create an Expert Kickstarter Budget
Budgeting may not seem like a sexy topic, but it’s one of the most crucial steps for a successful campaign.
Creator Tips
How To Promote Your Kickstarter Project
Top tips for sharing your campaign with your audience, the press, and beyond.
Design & Technology
Teaching the Ups and Downs of Product Design Through Kickstarter
Creating products is a long, hard process. Ted Burdett teaches college students how to do it by guiding them through Kickstarter projects.
Comics
How To Build An Audience For Your Comic
Make good art, establish an online home base, be a generous community member, and more tips for growing an engaged following for your work.
Creator Tips
9 Creators Share Advice From Their Journeys To Help Guide Yours
Over the last several weeks, we hosted a series of small workshops for creators of color and marginalized genders in the UK, in collaboration with gal-dem magazine. Here, we open up some of the insights and advice from those sessions to all.
Product Updates
Add-ons Now Available to All Kickstarter Creators
A new feature that helps backers get exactly the rewards they want, driving more funding to projects.
Case Studies
How CW&T Built a Sustainable Design Studio Over the Course of a Dozen Kickstarter Campaigns
The couple’s successive campaigns and thoughtful communication have helped them grow a dependable audience.
Case Studies
Lumos's Smart Helmets Are Saving Lives and Illuminating City Streets
The award-winning creative team is back with Ultra, its sleekest gear yet.
Publishing
How to Publish a Book
A step-by-step guide for writers who want to see their work in print.
Creator Tips
How to Launch a Product on Kickstarter, Part 3: Building Your Community
Advice and resources for product designers planning a Kickstarter campaign. Developing and launching a product on Kickstarter is an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming. In this series—which includes guides on prototypes and manufacturing plans and product storytelling—we offer direction, support, and resources to prepare you.
Creator Tips
How to Launch a Product on Kickstarter, Part 2: How to Tell Your Product Story
Advice for product designers looking to run a Kickstarter campaign. Developing and launching a product on Kickstarter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this series, we’ll share advice and resources on the main areas you need to prepare before launching a project. In this post, we
