Reddit roundup: the emotional rollercoaster of a first campaign
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u/AlwaysGamesTV launched a first campaign for 3D-printable tabletop terrain and found the hardest part wasn't design but the mental side: scam messages, fake 'marketing experts', and fake backers that pushed the total up before cancelling.
Veteran creators shared how they cope.
What Reddit users said
After about 20 campaigns, they say obsessive refreshing nearly broke them early on. What helped was funding faster and running shorter campaigns.
Original commentIn a first campaign every pledge feels huge, cancellations included. By their eighth, it was casual check-ins on comments and making sure backers had information.
Original commentA digital sculptor who just finished a first campaign was also flooded with 'expert' emails, even on their portfolio site.
Original commentWarns the rollercoaster returns at packing and shipping, which small creators consistently underestimate.
Original commentIgnores every outside email and message: apart from Kickstarter itself, nobody contacting you has anything to offer.
Original commentEven in pre-launch they swing between crises of confidence and elation, until the metrics show they're actually on track.
Original commentSource: Launched my first Kickstarter… didn’t expect the emotional rollercoaster 😅 (r/kickstarter)
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