Reddit roundup: getting a children's board book campaign off the ground

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u/cooltoebeans wrote a board book for ages 0–5 about understanding cat communication and was struggling to build a pre-launch audience.

Creators suggested concrete fixes.

What Reddit users said

u/Firm_Distribution999 on Reddit

83 followers isn't zero. Estimate around 20% converting at the average pledge and check whether that reaches the goal.

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u/thalassicus on Reddit

Use a landing page to collect emails, or offer $1 reservations that unlock a limited, very low early-bird price.

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u/nowiarrived on Reddit

Explain crowdfunding for people unfamiliar with it, and offer incentives like a supporter credit in the book or a signed copy.

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u/castellon_artz on Reddit

As someone unfamiliar with Kickstarter, didn't understand how following would help; add a clear call to action.

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u/Popular_Sell_8980 on Reddit

Suggested personalising the cat's name through a print-on-demand partner as a unique selling point.

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u/m0llypukes on Reddit

Asked who the illustrator is, since backers care about the artist.

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Source: Feedback please! Audience and preview page troubleshooting for kid's book on cat communication. (r/kickstarter)

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