The latest Creator Corner is here! Inside: updates on Pledge Manager, Pre-Launch tools, and follower insights, plus inspiration from zines, niche business ideas, and the return of Witchstarter. Let's dive in! |
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Witchstarter Is Back: Time to Make Some Magic ✨ |
Summoning all creators enchanted by the mystical—launch your project this October during our biggest open call yet! From tarot decks and spellbinding art to mystical games and accessories, Witchstarter is your chance to reach a passionate audience eager for magical creations. |
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Learn the Secrets of Spellbinding Campaigns 🔮 |
Wednesday, 9/17 at 1 PM EDT |
Join veteran creators as they share behind-the-scenes insights, magical project previews, and tips for launching your own Witchstarter campaign. |
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Kickstarter Pledge Manager: A Guide to Tax Collection |
This guide will help you choose the right approach for tax collection and communicate transparently with your backers throughout the process. |
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How to Maximize Pre-Launch Sign-Ups for Your Campaign |
Engage your community and spark excitement with Kickstarter’s pre-launch tools. Share updates, grow your followers, and set your campaign up for a strong start. |
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BUSINESS STRATEGY & GROWTH |
10 Niche Business Ideas Worth Considering |
Whether you’re considering a home-based business, an online operation, or a larger-scale endeavor, there’s something here for every ambitious entrepreneur. |
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Learn how to make a zine from scratch. This guide covers ideas, design, collaboration, and promotion to help you share your creative work with the world. |
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See exactly what your backers will experience your Pledge Manager before you launch. Preview rewards, shipping, taxes, and surveys to catch issues early and ensure a smooth backer experience. Learn more →
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Generate buzz for your campaign before it officially launches. With Pre-Launch Updates, post directly on your pre-launch page to spark anticipation and keep followers engaged. Each update sends an email notification, keeping potential backers in the loop and excited from day one. Learn more →
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NEW: Follower Segmentation in the Creator Dashboard |
Creators can now see pre and post-launch followers separately in their creator dashboard, giving a clearer view of how effectively their ads, promotions, and outreach efforts are driving backers once the campaign goes live. Check it out on any of your projects → |
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We’ve partnered with Mixam to help you print your project—whether it’s a comic, zine, or book—with the quality your backers deserve. Get 5% off your first order with code ############ and sign up using registration code KSSMX. |
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Kickstarter and Tubi have teamed up to launch the FilmStream Collective. This initiative offers something rare in the traditional film industry: funding support and guaranteed distribution. Selected indie filmmakers will receive financial backing to start their project and the opportunity to stream their finished film on Tubi. Apply now →
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We’ve teamed up with Alibaba for CoCreate Pitch 2025, a $1M global competition for product-based startups. Finalists launching on Kickstarter will unlock exclusive benefits and coaching. To participate: |
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Submit a 30-second pitch on Instagram or TikTok using #CoCreatePitch and tag @Alibaba.com_official, or fill out the application form.
- Compete live in Las Vegas (September 4–5) or London (November 14) if selected as a semi-finalist.
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