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BackerKit@backerkit· 7d

The Bonkers Romance Book Fair is LIVE. 📚🔥 11 new campaigns from your fave romance authors: books, exclusive merch & Bonkers prizes. 🎁 Back any 3+ and get a FREE "Wall Lean" sticker! Live now through Sept 5 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/collection...

BackerKit@backerkit· 8d

SDCC ended, but we still can't get over how unforgettable it was. 🔥 We joined Danny Trejo & the creators on stage to debut Year of the Devil, as well as break down how crowdfunding & community can bring this project to life. YOD Launches on BackerKit 9/29 🤘 💀 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

A panel at San Diego Comic-Con International. Danny Trejo stands at the microphone with both arms raised in celebration, wearing a Trejo's Tacos t-shirt and cap. Four panelists seated at the black Comic-Con branded table applaud and smile beside him, with a large screen and Comic-Con step-and-repeat backdrop behind them.

A group of eight people posing together at San Diego Comic-Con in front of the Comic-Con International backdrop. Danny Trejo stands at the center in a Trejo's Tacos t-shirt, holding his panel name card, surrounded by smiling team members and panelists.

Three men standing together and smiling in front of a black curtain at San Diego Comic-Con. Danny Trejo is in the center wearing a Trejo's Tacos t-shirt, cap, and blue plaid shirt, flanked by two men wearing professional convention badges, one in a dark denim shirt and one in a white BackerKit t-shirt and cap.

BackerKit@backerkit· 11d

BackerKit is at Gen Con! 🎲✨ Come say hey to the team at BOOTH #363 and talk shop about your next crowdfunding project. #crowdfunding #GenCon2026 #tabletopgames #boardgames

BackerKit@backerkit· 12d

📣 LAST CALL for our 2nd annual Printopia! Applications close TODAY, July 30. Have a book or comic to crowdfund this year? Join fellow creators, reach new readers, and be part of a Collab-Funding event built to help your project thrive. Apply now 📚 www.backerkit.com/c/collection... #Printopia2026

BackerKit@backerkit· 12d

The dice are rolling and so are we. We made it to Gen Con! 🎲 The BackerKit team is live in Indy. Come talk to us about making your next campaign your best ever. Find us at Booth #363, or book time here 👇 cal.frontapp.com/diaspora-bac... #GenCon2026 #crowdfunding

BackerKit@backerkit· 13d

@keymastergames.bsky.social just landed on BackerKit, & their community followed them to the trailhead. 🏔️🥾 Parks Europe is Ready-to-Ship, & every backer gets a free mini expansion. Over $382K raised by 3.8K+ backers & still climbing! Back it by 8/4 👇 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/k...

BackerKit@backerkit· 14d

What actually builds a lasting brand through crowdfunding? Scott Gaeta, President & Publisher of @renegadegamestudios.com, has run 20 campaigns & raised $18M+. He's breaking down the strategy behind their $13M DCC campaign & the common pitfalls for creators. RSVP: www.crowdcast.io/c/renegade-g...

BackerKit@backerkit· 17d

1 hour away! ⌛️💀🤘 Catch us in Room 6DE (5:30–6:30pm) for Danny Trejo's debut creator-owned graphic novel, Year of the Devil! Don't miss it's launch on BackerKit, Sept 29th! Full details: https://backerkit.com/c/projects/pcb-entertainment/danny-trejo-s-year-of-the-devil

BackerKit@backerkit· 19d

San Diego Comic-Con starts today! 💥 Catch us Saturday (5:30–6:30pm) in Room 6DE for Danny Trejo's debut creator-owned graphic novel, Year of the Devil! 💀🤘 Mark your calendars for its launch on BackerKit, Sept 29th! Get the full details: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

BackerKit@backerkit· 26d

🏆 Ennies Emporium ends TODAY! 🏆 Just a few hours left to explore 2025 ENNIE nominees and winners on BackerKit. 21 projects, all ready to ship. Don't miss your chance to celebrate these creators one more time👇 www.backerkit.com/c/collection...

BackerKit@backerkit· Jul 10

We made it to #LitRPGCon in Denver! 📚 Catch BackerKit CEO Max Salzberg on two panels today at Crystal Peak: 📚 Crowdfunding 101, 1:30–2:30 PM 🚀 Crowdfunding Masterclass, 3:00–4:00 PM Want to chat? Grab time with us here 👉 cal.frontapp.com/diaspora-bac...

BackerKit@backerkit· Jul 1

We're LIVE right now with BookFunnel! 📺 🎙️ "Crowdfunding for Authors: How to Launch a Successful Campaign in 2026." Build an audience, drive preorders, and turn reader enthusiasm into a funded launch. Tune in now! 👉 calendly.com/jack_bookfun...

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 26

Episode 41 of The BookFunnel Podcast is here, "Crowdfunding for Authors"! 🎧📚 Host Damon Courtney talks with our CEO, Max Salzberg, about why crowdfunding has become such an exciting opportunity for authors, plus practical tips on building a thriving reader community. 👉 youtu.be/GC3TXEz92Z4?...

The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 41 graphic. Two men wearing headphones smile during a recorded conversation, shown side by side. Bold text over the image reads "Crowdfunding for Authors with Max Salzberg of BackerKit." A "Listen Now" button sits at the bottom, with "youtube.com/@bookfunnel/podcasts" below it. Orange and black geometric shapes frame the layout.

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 24

Have a book, comic, or graphic novel idea you're planning to crowdfund this year? BackerKit + creators from Storyteller's Forge, Zombie Orpheus, and Rude Dude Studios are breaking down how to apply, collab, and launch for Printopia 2026. 📅 Grab your spot now: www.crowdcast.io/c/printopia-...

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 23

Instant rewards. Zero waiting. 📚🎲 Meet the BackerKit @drivethrurpg.com Integration — digital rewards reach your backers the moment they pledge, follow, or reserve. Build early momentum, fund a bigger launch day. Read the release 👇 www.backerkit.com/blog/backerk...

Testimonial graphic with the BackerKit x DriveThruRPG logos at top. Quote reads: "We're thrilled about the new BackerKit DriveThruRPG integration! As the leader in RPG PDFs, DriveThruRPG offers incredible tools and publisher support. At Evil Hat, we use them for every BackerKit campaign — from PDF delivery to global print-on-demand. We can't imagine crowdfunding without both platforms and will definitely use this for our next project!" Attributed to Fred Hicks, Co-founder of Evil Hat Productions, described as a multi-award-winning creator with 32 launched campaigns.

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 22

Heading to LitRPG Con? So are we. 🗓️📚 We'll be in Denver July 10–12, & meeting creators in person is honestly our favorite part. Whether you're a published author, an up-and-coming creator, or just ready to kick off your next campaign — come say hello! 📅 Book time 👉 cal.frontapp.com/diaspora-bac...

Promotional graphic on a black background with the heading "Heading to LitRPG Con?" in white and teal. Below it reads "Catch Max Salzberg, CEO & Co-Founder of BackerKit on two must attend panels." A circular photo of a smiling man wearing glasses and a dark beanie sits to the left of two session listings: "Crowdfunding 101, 1:30–2:30 PM — The first-timer's guide to structuring a campaign, setting goals, building reward tiers, and not underestimating fulfillment." and "Crowdfunding Masterclass, 3:00–4:00 PM — An advanced session on scaling past your first success: stretch goals, production, and momentum." Below the sessions: "Friday, July 10" with a calendar icon and "Crystal Peak" with a location pin icon. The BackerKit and LitRPG Con logos appear side by side at the bottom.

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 18

📚 Applications for Printopia 2026 are open! Are you creating a Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, or other book project? Launch alongside creators on 9/10, reach new readers, & be part of a Collab-Funding event built to help your project thrive. Apply by 7/15 👉 www.backerkit.com/c/collection...

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 16

From a $250K goal to $13.2M+! 🚀 @renegadegamestudios.com's Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG + Unstoppable raised 15x more than their previous campaigns with 55K+ crawlers & became the #1 Most Funded RPG on BackerKit. #RPG #crowdfunding

Promotional graphic titled "Best Ever on BackerKit." Features the Dungeon Crawler Carl Roleplaying Game core rulebook cover alongside its "Unstoppable" companion title, with fantasy artwork of armored characters and a colorful feathered raptor. Bold stats read: "$13.2M+ Raised · 55k+ Backers." Three highlights below: 15x their previous funding record, #1 most funded RPG on BackerKit, and #1 followed & reserved TTRPG campaign ever.

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 11

📺 NOW LIVE! The Tortugas Games webinar is happening right now. Nick Raynor & Micah Tyson raised $130K+ on their first board game — 3x what they expected — and they're sharing the playbook. Join the convo now! 👉 www.crowdcast.io/c/tortugas-g...

BackerKit webinar promo on a black background. Headline reads "New Rules of Board Game Crowdfunding: How Tortugas Games 3x'd Their Expected Raise," followed by "Live Panel and Q&A." Three circular headshots of the panelists: Nick Raynor (Co-Founder, Tortugas Games), Micah Tyson (Co-Founder, Tortugas Games), and Jason Furie (Creator Community Lead, BackerKit). At the bottom: "June 11 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET."

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 8

@envyborngames.bsky.social just SMASHED their records on BackerKit 🔥 ⚔️ $221K+ raised — 5x their record ⚔️ 3,000+ backers — 2x any previous campaign ⚔️ Hit $100K in 24 hours — 10x their funding goal “It feels like what crowdfunding was always meant to be.”— Mathue Ryan, CEO of Envy Born Games

A promotional graphic headed "Best Ever on BackerKit." It shows the Jason and the Argonauts board game box alongside illustrated game cards (Zetes and Calais, Propontis, Philoctetes, Orpheus) featuring Greek mythology artwork. A banner reads "$221K+ Raised · 3,000+ Backers." Three stats below: 5x their previous funding record, 2x their previous backer count, 10x their initial funding goal.

BackerKit@backerkit· Jun 5

9 Hours Left Before the Gates Close! 🔥👹 Pledge Your Fave Projects Now Before They're Gone! 👇 www.backerkit.com/c/collection...

BackerKit@backerkit· May 27

⏰ Pocketopia ends in 24 hours! 50+ portable tabletop games. Board games, card games, TTRPGs & more. Back more, earn more — unlock exclusive freebies. 🎲 💰 $730K+ raised 👥 12.9K+ backers 🎲 43 of 50 projects funded So close! Help us fund all 50 before time runs out! www.backerkit.com/c/collection...

BackerKit@backerkit· May 27

Dungeon Crawler Carl. The Primal Hunter. Nail House. World's Largest Dungeon. All million-dollar campaigns in just the past year. All with @valamarketing.bsky.social on BackerKit. Thrilled to announce our partnership. If you're building a campaign, let's talk. 👇 www.backerkit.com/partners/val...

BackerKit x Vala Marketing graphic showcasing over $20M raised. Four campaign images are displayed in a grid: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG + Unstoppable, The Primal Hunter Deluxe Collector's Box Set, Nail House (an action-comedy film from RocketJump), and World's Largest Dungeon. Background features a yellow-to-green gradient.

BackerKit x Vala Marketing testimonial graphic. Quote reads: 'BackerKit helped me maximize my Patreon, boost revenue, and streamline all my crowdfunding efforts. For Nail House, we needed to call in true domain experts. Vala handled everything. The results speak for themselves.' Attributed to Freddie Wong, Co-founder of Dungeons & Daddies and RocketJump, #7 Patreon podcast ranking. His photo appears in a circular frame at the bottom left

BackerKit@backerkit· May 26

Crowdfunding records were made to be broken. @slightlyrecklessgames.com is proof. Night Shift: Devil Division raised over £166K by 1,300+ Operatives, their highest funded campaign ever! This is what happens when a community answers the call. 9 days left to join. ⚔️ www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

Cover art for Night Shift: Devil Division, Book 1. Two fighters in red uniforms battle a horde of grotesque monsters in an urban setting. One fighter wields a katana while the other channels a fiery energy blast. A large, grinning villain looms in the background. The title appears in bold white and red lettering, with Japanese text (ナイトシフト：悪魔部) above it.

BackerKit@backerkit· May 19

Licensing Expo is HERE! ©️✨ We're here May 19–21 and the schedule is filling up fast. Curious about crowdfunding, planning a campaign, or just want to connect? Grab a time before it's gone! 📅 Book time with us here 👉 cal.frontapp.com/diaspora-bac...

BackerKit@backerkit· May 18

UK Games Expo is right around the corner! 🎲🃏 Our team will be there May 29–31, & we’d love to meet you. Curious about crowdfunding? Planning a campaign? Or just want to say hey? Book a time & let's make it happen. 📅 Grab a slot here 👉 cal.frontapp.com/diaspora-bac... #UKGamesExpo2026 #UKGE2026

BackerKit@backerkit· May 15

Crawlers! Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG by @renegadegamestudios.com is in overtime mode! 🚨🔥 Don’t let the dungeon gates close on you! Jump in now before it’s over! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...

BackerKit@backerkit· May 14

The new rules of board game crowdfunding are here! 🎲 Join us as Tortugas Games founders Nick Raynor & Micah Tyson share how they 3x’ed their expected raise, raising over $130K on BackerKit for their very first board game. 📅 Save your spot now: www.crowdcast.io/c/tortugas-g...

BackerKit webinar promo titled ‘New Rules of Board Game Crowdfunding: How Tortugas Games 3x’d Their Expected Raise.’ Features speakers Nick Raynor, Micah Tyson, and Jason Furie, with date June 11 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

BackerKit@backerkit· May 13

A new legend has arrived! @envyborngames.bsky.social shattered their own record with “Jason and the Argonauts”. 🛶⚔️ Funded in 10 mins and now over $150K raised —that's over 5x their previous best! The backers show no signs of slowing down! Set sail now: 🔗 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...

Promotional graphic for ‘Jason and the Argonauts’ tabletop game showing the game box, illustrated character cards, and a game board. Text reads ‘Now Live on BackerKit.’

BackerKit@backerkit· May 13

Crawlers, this is your final call! Less than 48 hours left! 🚨 $11M raised & the number are still rising. 46K+ backers have spoken. This is your last chance to be part of something massive. Back it before it's gone! 🔗 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...