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In this episode of The Published Creator Podcast, I sit down with author and creative entrepreneur Josh Jenne, who successfully raised $202,000 on Kickstarter to fund his beautifully illustrated fantasy book for the Dungeons & Dragons community.
**Note: (this is part 1 of a two-part interview series)**
👉 Watch Part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7DoUIh9M8Y
If you've ever wondered whether crowdfunding your book could actually work, especially without a massive audience, this conversation is for you. Josh shares the exact strategy he used to validate his idea, build momentum before launch, and structure his Kickstarter campaign for maximum conversions.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
How Josh went from zero audience to $202K in book sales
The importance of concept validation before you launch
Why building an email list and community is critical for Kickstarter success
How to use platforms like Lulu for fulfillment and print-on-demand
The role of pricing, bundles, and “whale tiers” in campaign growth
Why your day one launch matters more than you think
The difference between publishing on Amazon vs launching with Kickstarter
Whether you’re writing a novel, creating a graphic novel, or launching a tabletop gaming guide, this is a masterclass in self-publishing and Kickstarter strategy.
🎯 Resources Mentioned:
Josh Jenne’s latest Kickstarter:
**(Warning: NSFW - Content subject may be considered Not Safe For Work)** https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leopardprintpress/pinup-monster-girls-55e?ref=5ce39o
Lulu Print-on-Demand: https://www.lulu.com
Jellop: https://jellop.com/
BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/
Artist Rosa Mendez: https://www.instagram.com/_nubesrosas_
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