Introduction to my crowdfunded project
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crowdfundingHello,
I just joined this group and I would like to introduce myself and my crowdfunded project.
I am a children's book author and last year I published my first picture book, THE LION'S DECEIT. This year I am embarking on a project to publish kids books that teach about Africa (I am originally from Botswana). I turned to crowdfunding to help me with the costs of printing the books. I am semi-finalist of the Moms in Business Crowdfunding Grant Competition through PeerBackers.
The project is a series of picture books to educate children on the positive aspects of growing up in Africa by depicting children in day-to-day situations. The books are set in Botswana where I grew up. I am reaching out to you to help me make this possible by making a contribution and sharing the project with anyone who might be interested. I am aiming to raise $7500 to complete the illustrations , edit the books, create the ebook app, and print the books.
Looking forward to contributing to this group and sharing my experiences.
Mpho
I just joined this group and I would like to introduce myself and my crowdfunded project.
I am a children's book author and last year I published my first picture book, THE LION'S DECEIT. This year I am embarking on a project to publish kids books that teach about Africa (I am originally from Botswana). I turned to crowdfunding to help me with the costs of printing the books. I am semi-finalist of the Moms in Business Crowdfunding Grant Competition through PeerBackers.
The project is a series of picture books to educate children on the positive aspects of growing up in Africa by depicting children in day-to-day situations. The books are set in Botswana where I grew up. I am reaching out to you to help me make this possible by making a contribution and sharing the project with anyone who might be interested. I am aiming to raise $7500 to complete the illustrations , edit the books, create the ebook app, and print the books.
What is in it for you? I am giving out prizes ranging from signed copies of the books, acknowledgment in the books, author visits to your school/library of choice and many more. For more information on how to contribute to my campaign please visit my project at
http://peerbackers.com/projects/lesedi-books-african-life-picture-books-for-kids-686930381Looking forward to contributing to this group and sharing my experiences.
Mpho
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Welcome!
Date: 2012-03-15 06:12 am (UTC)We're happy to have you here. I encourage you to check out the "how to" tag and Memories files on this community, where you might get some ideas for crowdfunding. I also have an archive of crowdfunding information on my website:
http://penultimateproductions.weebly.com/crowdfunding.html
>>This year I am embarking on a project to publish kids books that teach about Africa (I am originally from Botswana). <<
How exciting! It's good to have diversity in writing, to explore the unique features of different cultures and settings. I really like your decision to focus on positive, everyday aspects of African life that don't get much coverage. There are a couple of Nigerian writers I follow too.
I'll boost the signal for your project.
Re: Welcome!
Date: 2012-03-16 03:37 am (UTC)Mpho
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Date: 2012-03-15 02:20 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2012-03-16 03:40 am (UTC)Thank you very much for spread the word about my project. I really appreciate that.
Mpho