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KICKSTARTER TIPS... YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE!
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WHO AM I? I’ve created games professionally since 2008. I teach Game Culture and Simulations and Serious Games at Columbia. My most recent project and successful Kickstarter... The Incredible Baron!
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PRACTICAL TIPS? REALLY?
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“SHOOT A STUNNING VIDEO.”.”
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“BE THE DRIVING FORCE FOR YOUR PROJECT.”.”
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“KNOW YOUR END GAME.”.”
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“MAKE AN EFFECTIVE PITCH.”.”
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THESE ARE GOOD IDEAS… But, they are too vague or rely on difficult to control X-Factors.
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PRACTICAL TIPS. ACTUALLY PRACTICAL.
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“KEEP YOUR CAMPAIGN UNDER 30 DAYS.”
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“GIVE YOUR PROJECT A SHORT, SIMPLE NAME… …and change it right after launch.”.” http://kickstarter.com/projects/joeschmo/watch-my- video-play-my-game-it-is-very-cool-give-me-some- money-i-will-never-be-able-to-tell-this-URL-to-anyone
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TIPS FROM ME! ALSO, VERY PRACTICAL.
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1. START NETWORKING NOW.
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2. ORGANIZE YOUR CONTACTS. Family College friends High school friends Job X contacts Job Y contacts People you barely know…
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3. POST TO MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS… …WITH A SINGLE APP.
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4. RESEARCH AND USE THE RIGHT HASHTAGS.
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5. CREATE AND SHARE CONTENT… DON’T JUST PANHANDLE.
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6. HOST RESOURCES ON COMMUNITY SITES.
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7. TAP INTO YOUR COMMUNITIES Family High school graduating class Facebook group Email lists you belong to Jobs Fan sites, blogs, forums, etc. Crowdfunding / Kickstarter Columbia groups – Columbia Chronicle Columbia Chronicle – CCC Kickstarter curator page CCC Kickstarter curator page Neighborhood / Everyblock City Your platforms (Android, Wii U, etc.)
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8. REACH OUT TO KICKSTARTER-FOCUSED OUTLETS. http://www.reddit.com/r/kickstarter/ Cliqist Kicked Stiqblox CrowdDistrict Kickstarter Forum
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9. DISCOVER SIMILAR LIVE PROJECTS.
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10. BEWARE OF PHYSICAL REWARDS.
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11. SET A FUNDING GOAL YOU ARE CONFIDENT IN.
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THANK YOU! ANY QUESTIONS? Email: david.antognoli@gmail.com Twitter: @davidantognoli Web: www.incrediblebaron.com
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