BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
When will you ship my prints or books?
All prints and books will be shipped by June 2024. After my campaign ends on April 30, 2024 I will send out surveys to my backers and get addresses to send stickers, poetry books, art and poetry prints!
What do you get with a membership at Pickwick?
I will get 2.5 hours of studio time every week, or 10 hours of studio time per month, with the risograph. During this time I will be able to print my art and writing.
When will I get my rewards?
As soon as the campaign has its minimum funding, I will begin sending out rewards.
When will you print your works for the rewards?
I will get some information through a backer survey once the campaign has ended, and then I will print some individual rewards. But I will be working on creating the poetry book prints from the beginning.
When would your first 6 months be?
I am hoping to be at Pickwick for a year, from March 2024 to March 2025 at least. Maybe longer if this is a sustainable and continual way to print my works!