How to Start a Project on Kickstarter

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

Kickstarter is an online service that allows users to make pledges to fund creative projects that are posted by others. The pledges work on a threshold pledge system, meaning the funds are not transferred from the donors to the project creator until the project receives 100% of its predetermined funding goals. This article will teach you how to start a project on Kickstarter.

Steps

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Visit the Kickstarter "Start your project" page and click the “Share Your Project” button.
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Log in using the email and password associated with your Kickstarter account.
- If you don't already have an account, fill out the “New to Kickstarter?” form and click the “Sign Me Up!” button to create one.
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3
Read the Project Guidelines. Click the checkbox at the bottom of the guidelines and click “Continue”.
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Describe your project and exactly what you want to create under the “What would you like to create?” section using 750 characters or less. Be as specific as possible; this section will allow the Kickstarter staff to evaluate your project.
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Describe any rewards or pledge incentives under the “What rewards would you offer?” section, using 1000 characters or less.
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Enter any relevant links or resources where the Kickstarter staff can learn more about your project.
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Select which category fits your projects best using the drop down menu.
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Select the approximate amount of money you are interested in raising.
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You can optionally enter how you found out about the site and click the “Share Your Project” button to submit your project to the Kickstarter staff.

Warnings

If you do not raise 100% of the budget set for your project, no money will change hands and donors will be refunded.

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