There are always risks to consider when running a crowdfunding campaign. Anticipated risks include: ensuring the audiobook arrives on time; ensuring the production of items from the stretch goals aren't a hindrance to meeting production goals, and that orders that have add-ons ship out in a timely manner. I will overcome these risks with time management, attention to detail, communication, and a delivery timeline. That said, I will communicate with you and let you know what's going on and how I plan to address any production or shipment delays.

The timeline for this project is currently December 2027. However, this is a tentative schedule subject to change based on external factors and circumstances. If this timeline changes, you will receive updates apprising you of what's going on. 2026 10 September-1 October: Backerkit Campaign 2 October-31 December: Audiobook Production 2027 3 January-31 January: Send out Smoke Surveys 1-28 February: Assess Smoke Surveys 1-31 March: Production and Shipping of Physical Add-Ons 1-30 April: Quality Control (checking for errors like mispronunciations, time skips, etc.) 1-31 May: Audiobook Corrections 1-30 June: Audiobook Corrections, fix any issues with Add-ons; complete ordering 1-31 July: Begin distribution of Rewards, Add-Ons, and Stretch Goals 1-31 August: Continue distribution of Rewards, Add-Ons, and Stretch Goals 1-30 September: Distribute any rewards that didn't go out in December. 1-31 October: All rewards distributed and shipped to Backrs. 1-31 November: Last chance to claim rewards. 31 December-8 January: Close project and donate any unclaimed rewards to a person or charity of my choosing

The timeline for reward distribution is currently TBD. That said, I am esstimating that dgital rewards will be available as early as August 2027, barring any unforeseen issues. I will ship all physical rewards, and any extraneous digital rewards, no later than September 2027. I will keep you apprised of the exact access/shipping dates as the project moves toward completion. One-on-One sessions will take place sometime after pledges clear. I will send out a calendar via survey and/or email once the campaign ends and all pledges have cleared. You must schedule your session within 48 hours of receiving the link.

Audiobooks will be distributed via Book funnel, where Backers will have the option to download an mp3 file directly from me, or to download from a participating app such as Spotify, Apple, Audible, etc. Ebooks will be distributed via Bookfunnel, where Backers have the option to download a PDF, read in the Bookfunnel app, or download to their Kindle. DIgital 4x6 art prints will be distributed via BackerKit. Instructions for one-on-one meetings will also be distributed via BackerKit.

🩸If you pledge on the tier that allows you to have a thirty-minute one-on-one conversation with me, a link to a calendar will be sent to you via email once your pledge clears and it's time to ship out rewards so you can schedule your critique session. Scheduling will take place between 24 and 48 hours after all surveys are sent out. If you DO NOT schedule your critique within 48 hours, your spot will be forfeited and you WILL NOT receive a refund. 🩸The ONLY exception is if there is an issue with payment on Backerkits' end. In that instance, I will contact you with the link once the issue has been resolved. 🩸I project that one-on-one conversations will occur between March and May 2027. This scheduling is subject to change based on when rewards are shipped out. They may occur earlier, or later. Either way, I will not schedule any one-on-one consultations during holidays. So please, please, please, make sure you have scheduled and attended your session on or by that date.

All rewards are digital, and, therefore, do not require shipping. However, if you purchased a physical item as an add-on, shipping is NOT included in pricing. Once your pledge is finalized, and you've completed your survey, it will be applied. If you experience issues with your order, please contact the Backerkit Team, or you can email/message me directly at [email protected].

Due to the new laws regarding shipping, I suggest those who reside outside the United States to ONLY back the digital tiers. That said, I will be offering drop shipping to Canada, Mexico, and Europe via Ingram Spark for BOOKS only.

No. If you live outside the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Europe, I will not ship to you. Unfortunately, the new laws regarding shipping make it difficult to ship outside the country I reside in. And, even for the countries listed above, I'm only providing drop shipping. If you live outside these areas, the only tiers you can back are the digital ones.

All reward levels are digital and don't require shipping, so you should be able to back whichever tiers you'd like. In addition, there are a few dropship ONLY add-ons for those who reside in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. If you wish to get a physical item, all you have to do is choose one of the Dropship options.

For this campaign, I am trying out Backerkit's Pay Over Time feature! If your pledge is over $150, after you select a pledge and go to Checkout, you'll be given the option to pay 4 equal interest-free monthly installments of your pledge total over the course of 4 months. If you select Pay Over Time, you acknowledge that: You understand that your rewards will not qualify for shipment until you have paid in full. You understand that any partial payments made are not eligible for a refund. You understand that you will not be able to access the pledge manager survey until after you have paid in full. Please note, this means that Pay Over Time pledges will not be able to answer their surveys until their payment plan is completed and thus might have a more limited range of options for things like character prints and stickers. **Remember that shipping is charged after the campaign!**

Please note, this means that Pay Over Time pledges will not be able to answer their surveys until their payment plan is completed.

Choosing pay over time means you may have a more limited range of options for things like character prints and stickers since the options are first come, first serve. Also, using Pay Over Time means you forfeit the right to a refund, including to the add-ons.

The deadline for failed charges in BackerKit is 30 September 2027 or six months from the last date of reward shipments, whichever comes latest.

Refunds are allowed for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign through the survey on a case by case basis. Refunds will also be allowed on a case by case basis if there is an issue with the campaign rewards on my end. Refunds are NOT allowed for those who use Pay Over Time.

Your refund amount will be for the items you purchased minus the processing/Stripe fees. If you used Pay Over Time, no refunds will be issued.

The refund deadline is 11:59 PM on 30 March 2027 and is only for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign.

If your survey is locked/charged, it will be unlocked ONLY for those who are requesting refunds for add-ons. It would also be unlocked if there is an error on my end.

All changes must be locked in by 11:59 PM on 30 April 2027.

Yes.

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If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.

Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.

1. Select a pledge level with the reward(s) you would like to receive
2. Select any add-ons
3. Confirm your pledge!

• You are charged only if the campaign meets its funding goal.
• Charges happen when the campaign ends, not when you pledge.

After the campaign ends, you'll receive a survey to pay for any applicable shipping fees, calculated based on your shipping address.

Pay Over Time allows you to split your pledge into multiple payments over a set period. Your card will be charged according to the payment schedule (four monthly payments). Only available for projects that enable this feature. Learn More »

Only the project creator and the BackerKit Support Team can see your pledge and contact information. Other backers and the public cannot see your individual pledge amount or personal details.

You can change or adjust your pledge level and add-ons before the campaign ends. After the project concludes, cancellations or changes are at the creator's discretion and may depend on what stage the project is in.

Overtime Mode extends your campaign past its original end time to give backers a final chance to make their pledge. It will add an additional 10 minutes past the end time as long as pledges keep coming in. The campaign will end when there is a 10-minute period without any new pledges.

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