BackerKit FAQ

How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?

Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.

To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.

All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.

Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.

Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.

When will I be charged for my pledge?

Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.

What happens after the campaign is over?

The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.

The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.

Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.

Project FAQ

When do you plan to ship The Dark Thorn pledge packages?

We have a tentative ship month of April 2025. Thought we hope to ship earlier than that.

Do you have the various editions of The King-Killing Queen available for sale?

Yes, they will be located on the Grim Oak Press website soon.

Can I match my number to the original numbered edition of The Dark Thorn?

Rights will be primarily tied to The King-Killing Queen, the last novel I crowdfunded and which is set in the same universe as The Dark Thorn. That said, I always accept number requests and will do my best to match numbers for everyone who requests! You will be able to request a number/letter when your BackerKit Survey is emailed to you.

How do I get my book personalized and make sure it matches the number from my S&N copy of The King-Killing Queen book?

After the BackerKit ends on July 3rd, we will send out a survey email to you that requests mailing address, personalization wishes, matching numbers/letters, etc.

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