>>I actually OWN a bookstore in meatspace, and need to set up a crowdfunding project in the next few weeks to keep it afloat. Let's talk.<<
Yes, let's!
Silly me, I should have thought to include "support your local indie bookstore" in this. I'll add that.
Are you thinking about an online crowdfunding project set up on IndieGogo or a similar site, or a local project aimed at your foot traffic customers, or some combination of both? I think both could be useful as a way to encourage more activity overall and maybe some interaction across the two groups.
In particular, you might try hosting some kind of live activity, like a reading (Broad Universe does rapid-fire readings at cons with multiple authors, attracting more attention than a single person would) or a writer working in public (as Harlan Ellison has done). Hand out flyers that explain the idea of crowdfunding and your project, and have a tip jar.
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Thank you.
>>I actually OWN a bookstore in meatspace, and need to set up a crowdfunding project in the next few weeks to keep it afloat. Let's talk.<<
Yes, let's!
Silly me, I should have thought to include "support your local indie bookstore" in this. I'll add that.
Are you thinking about an online crowdfunding project set up on IndieGogo or a similar site, or a local project aimed at your foot traffic customers, or some combination of both? I think both could be useful as a way to encourage more activity overall and maybe some interaction across the two groups.
In particular, you might try hosting some kind of live activity, like a reading (Broad Universe does rapid-fire readings at cons with multiple authors, attracting more attention than a single person would) or a writer working in public (as Harlan Ellison has done). Hand out flyers that explain the idea of crowdfunding and your project, and have a tip jar.