Writer's Aid discussion

Previously, I have made a post about a problem I am facing with my crowdfunding campaign. And that's figuring out what sort of gift I should thank my donors with. At first I thought about giving away free copies of my book, but after thinking it through, I decided that giving away free books would overwhelm me financially.

Because based on the cost estimates I have received so far, I would require S$4790. If I want to give a free copy of my book for every S$10 or S$12 donated, I may have to come up with around 400 envelopes and the postage cost for delivering around 400 copies of my book.

I have to scrap that idea. BUT, at the same time, I can't expect people to give something in return for nothing. I am not crowdfunding for a political or religious cause after all.

So here'a an idea I thought of as an alternative to the give-away-free-books idea.

For a minimum donation of 10 dollars, the donor's name will be included on a special Thank You page in my book. And so, anyone who buys a copy of my book will be able to see who are the contributors who helped me make Guards Gone Wild! a reality. And the names will stay in my book, even in future print runs.

In addition to getting listed in my book as an honoured contributor, a minimum donation of 10 dollars will also get you a limited edition Guards Gone Wild! postcard with a personal Thank You message written by me.

So what do you think of my idea?

I'm late to the discussion, what did you decide to do?

I think a Thank You page in the book is actually a great idea! People love to see their name in print.

If that doesn't work, offer a free digital copy - no postage needed.