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
How Many Pages Will Each Book Have?
Hardcover: 176 pages Softcover: *Starting Page Count: 88 pages *Page Increase: 8 pages for every $5,000 raised *Maximum Page Count: 176 pages (reached at $80,000 funding) Note: The softcover page count will increase as the crowdfunding campaign progresses and more funds are raised, up to a maximum of 176 pages.
How do I order other past sketchbooks, not just the complete back set?
Everything that is available is currently in our online store: 1. Back the crowdfunding campaign 2. Order the book from the online store: https://www.steverude.com/collections/sketchbooks 3. Use the code 2025SKBSHIP for free shipping 4. We will verify your pledge, place the store order on hold and ship with your crowdfunding order in April NOTE: We will also have post campaign options to purchase these.
How do I get all the prints for FREE?
BATMAN - (1) Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/steverude, AND (2) Use private link to back the project NOTE: If you didn't we can switch you post campaign WONDER WOMAN - Returning Backers / Followers -----ANY OF THE BELOW: (1) Have backed any of our previous projects (2) Follow our launch, OR (3) Follow the project THOR - Earlybird - Extended to Jan 20th. Print will be added to your pledge post campaign. You will have the option for digital, unsigned, or signed ALICE - Post Campaign Checkout. This is exclusive to backers who complete their post campaign order between Feb 13-19.