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Tell us about it!</p> <div id="action-button"> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/proposals/guidelines?ref=proposal" class="button-positive">Share your project</a> </div> <div id="action-alt"> <p>Already have a creator account? <br/><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120126125240/https://www.kickstarter.com/proposals/session/new?then=%2Fproposals%2Fguidelines">Log in to start your project</a></p> </div> </div> </div>  <div id="sidebar"> <div id="project"> <div class="project-image"></div> <div id="project-dots"> <ol> <li class="selected"> <a href="#project-0" class="category-1"><span class="dot"> Allison Weiss makes a full-length record! </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-1" class="category-1"><span class="dot"> Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!: Help press a limited edition LP </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-2" class="category-2"><span class="dot"> PUTTY HILL </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-3" class="category-2"><span class="dot"> JENS PULVER | DRIVEN a feature documentary about a legendary fighter's last march </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-4" class="category-3"><span class="dot"> Mysterious Letters </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-5" class="category-3"><span class="dot"> Paintings for Satellites </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-6" class="category-4"><span class="dot"> Grassroots mapping the Gulf oil spill with balloons and kites </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-7" class="category-4"><span class="dot"> James Kochalka + Pixeljam = Glorkian Warrior </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-8" class="category-5"><span class="dot"> Lumi Co. – A NEW TEXTILE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-9" class="category-5"><span class="dot"> Video Game Posters! </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-10" class="category-6"><span class="dot"> Ice Cream Club </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-11" class="category-6"><span class="dot"> Turn our cities' windows into vertical veggie farms! </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-12" class="category-7"><span class="dot"> Designing Obama </span> </a></li> <li> <a href="#project-13" class="category-7"><span class="dot"> Punk Mathematics </span> </a></li> </ol> </div> <div class="player_controls"> <a class="spriteshow-left left" href="#"></a> <a class="spriteshow-pause play-pause" href="#"></a> <a class="spriteshow-right right" href="#"></a> </div> <ul class="data"> <li class="project selected" id="project-0"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonweiss/help-make-the-new-allison-weiss-ep">Allison Weiss makes a full-length record!</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Allison Weiss </span> </h3> <p>Allison Weiss raised her goal to make a new EP in just ten hours. Fans got copies of the record and personal mixtapes.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-1">Music</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$7,711</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>205</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-1"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattlunsford/volcano-im-still-excited-help-press-a-limited">Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!: Help press a limited edition LP</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Matt Lunsford </span> </h3> <p>Record label Polyvinyl reissued an overlooked gem on deluxe vinyl thanks to the overwhelming support of fans.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-1">Music</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$3,622</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>84</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-2"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/puttyhill/putty-hill">PUTTY HILL</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Matt Porterfield </span> </h3> <p>Matthew Porterfield's funds helped put the finishing touches on his film "Putty Hill," which went on to receive four stars from Roger Ebert.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-2">Film</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$20,624</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>180</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-3"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregorybayne/jens-pulver-driven-a-documentary-film-about-a-le">JENS PULVER | DRIVEN a feature documentary about a legendary fighter's last march</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Gregory Bayne </span> </h3> <p>Gregory Bayne raised $27,000 in just 20 days to document the final bout of legendary UFC fighter Jens Pulver's career.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-2">Film</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$27,210</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>410</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-4"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/646138685/mysterious-letters">Mysterious Letters</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Lenka & Michael </span> </h3> <p>The Mysterious Letters are writing everyone in the world a personal letter; this project sent hundreds of playful notes to a Pittsburgh neighborhood (and their backers).</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-3">Art</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$2,181</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>75</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-5"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1145342167/paintings-for-satellites">Paintings for Satellites</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Molly Dilworth </span> </h3> <p>Artist Molly Dillworth took her work to new heights when she ditched the canvas for the rooftop, creating paintings for satellites -- and handmade goods for backers.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-3">Art</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$3,525</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>67</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-6"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jywarren/grassroots-mapping-the-gulf-oil-spill-with-balloon">Grassroots mapping the Gulf oil spill with balloons and kites</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Jeffrey Yoo Warren </span> </h3> <p>DIY mappers rigged cameras to balloons and kites to map the Gulf Coast oil spill, using Kickstarter to share data and fund their creative approach.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-4">Technology</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$8,285</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>145</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-7"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixeljam/james-kochalka-pixeljam-glorkian-warrior">James Kochalka + Pixeljam = Glorkian Warrior</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Pixeljam </span> </h3> <p>Indie game studio Pixeljam teamed with artist James Kochalka to create a new video game. Backers got a copy of the game for $10 or they could be a character in it for $2,500!</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-4">Technology</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$11,200</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>229</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-8"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lumi/lumi-co-a-new-textile-printing-technology">Lumi Co. – A NEW TEXTILE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY</a> <span class="project-creator"> by LUMI Co. </span> </h3> <p>LA designers Lumi Corp turned their inventive printing techniques into custom gear, including wallets and prints.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-5">Design</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$13,597</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>188</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-9"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinrusso/video-game-posters">Video Game Posters!</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Justin </span> </h3> <p>Justin Russo turned his elegant designs for classic video games into sales of stylish posters.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-5">Design</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$12,675</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>279</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-10"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soma/ice-cream-club">Ice Cream Club</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Jonathan Soma </span> </h3> <p>Jonathan Soma made so much ice cream at home that he couldn't finish it all. He used Kickstarter to share his hobby with backers.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-6">Food</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$485</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>27</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-11"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/windowfarms/turn-our-cities-windows-into-vertical-veggie-farm">Turn our cities' windows into vertical veggie farms! </a> <span class="project-creator"> by The Windowfarms Project </span> </h3> <p>Britta Riley raised funds to manufacture Windowfarms -- hydroponic vegetable gardens that anyone can build from everyday household items. </p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-6">Food</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$28,205</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>231</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-12"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simplescott/designing-obama">Designing Obama</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Scott Thomas </span> </h3> <p>Scott Thomas was design director for the Obama presidential campaign, and he used Kickstarter to sell preorders of a deluxe book collecting the campaign's imagery.</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-7">Publishing</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$84,613</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>1312</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="project" id="project-13"> <div class="project-blurb"> <h3> <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1541803748/punk-mathematics">Punk Mathematics</a> <span class="project-creator"> by Tom Henderson </span> </h3> <p>Tom Henderson has boldly combined math and punk rock for his radical tome "Punk Math", which raised 14 times its funding goal!</p> </div> <div class="project-stats"> <ul> <li class="icon"><span class="icon-start-category-7">Publishing</span></li> <li class="pledged"> <strong>$28,701</strong> pledged </li> <li class="backers"> <strong>1022</strong> backers </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  <div id="start-faq-wrap"> <div id="start-faq-shadow"> <div class="container" id="start-faq"> <h3>How Kickstarter Works</h3> <div id="faq-column-1"> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Our Simple Formula</dt> <dd>Kickstarter is a new form of commerce and patronage. In our world, the best way to inspire support is to offer people great rewards. Everyone loves limited editions, one-of-a-kinds, and fun experiences (parties, screenings, balloon rides!). Spend some time brainstorming your rewards and people will respond. No one needs another coffee mug.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Why is Kickstarter funding all-or-nothing?</dt> <dd>On Kickstarter, a project must reach its funding goal before time runs out or no money changes hands. Why? It protects everyone involved. This way, no one is expected to develop a project with an insufficient budget, which sucks. Remember you set your own funding goal, so aim to raise the minimum amount you'll need to create your vision. Projects can always raise more than their goal, and often do.</dd> </dl> <div class="quote" id="lumi-quote"> <blockquote> “Kickstarter is an incredible platform. Its obvious purpose is funding, but we find ourselves gaining so much outside of collecting pledges. For us, Kickstarter has been a powerful tool to connect with a community passionate about our work.” <span>— LUMI Co.</span> </blockquote> </div> <dl class="faq"> <dt>What percent of Kickstarter projects are successfully funded?</dt> <dd>A little less than half. Over 15,000 already!</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>What are the most popular/biggest projects ever?</dt> <dd>Check out our <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/most-funded">Most Funded</a> projects.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>What fees does Kickstarter charge?</dt> <dd>Kickstarter collects a 5% fee from the project’s funding total if and only if a project is successfully funded. Amazon (our payments processor) also charges credit card processing fees that generally work out to 3-5%.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Does Kickstarter take some percentage of ownership or intellectual property?</dt> <dd>Absolutely not. You’ll keep 100% ownership of your work.</dd> </dl> </div>  <div id="faq-column-2"> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Creative projects only</dt> <dd>Kickstarter cannot be used to fund for charity projects or causes. While there are countless causes worthy of support, we believe that creativity deserves its own space. <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/help/guidelines" class="has-icon popup" target="_blank">See our guidelines</a> for more.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Where does the money come from?</dt> <dd>Each month millions of people visit Kickstarter to discover great projects, but momentum always starts with people you know. Who? Your friends and fans, and the people in the on and off-line communities that you're a part of. If they like it, they’ll help spread it to their friends and fans, and so on and so on. A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide.</dd> </dl> <div class="quote" id="wired-quote"> <blockquote> “Kickstarter is kicking off a wave of impulse patronage.” <span class="logo-start-wired">WIRED</span> </blockquote> </div> <dl class="faq"> <dt>How much should I ask for?</dt> <dd>The average project is raising under $10,000, but many projects have raised significantly more. The key is understanding your reach. Think about your network and how your project and rewards might appeal to them.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>What’s the average pledge per person?</dt> <dd>Average pledge is $71, and the most common pledge is $25.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Can I raise more than my project’s goal?</dt> <dd>Yep. There's no limit to how much you can raise – projects continue to accept pledges until time runs out. 94% of successful projects raise more than their funding goal.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>I'd like to use Kickstarter to get my project out there, but I don't really need money. Is that okay?</dt> <dd>Absolutely. Kickstarter is about more than just money. A Kickstarter project is a great way to connect with your audience and spread the word about your work.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Can Kickstarter be used to solicit investment or loans?</dt> <dd>Nope. Kickstarter is a new form of commerce and patronage, not a place for investment or lending. You’ll never give up ownership or pay back any funds raised on Kickstarter. Ever.</dd> </dl> </div>  <div id="faq-column-3"> <div class="quote" id="nyt-quote"> <blockquote> “Kickstarter has become an unexpected influence on indie culture, a new model for a D.I.Y. generation.” <span class="logo-start-nyt">The New York Times</span> </blockquote> </div> <dl class="faq"> <dt>My ideas aren’t “big and important.” Is Kickstarter for me?</dt> <dd>Absolutely! Kickstarter is for creative projects big and small, serious and whimsical, traditional and experimental. Small projects that you (or you and a few friends) can do over a weekend are perfect for Kickstarter. Check out <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/discover/small-projects">Small Projects</a>.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>What kind of projects do well on Kickstarter? What’s the secret?</dt> <dd>Audiences respond to passion, sincerity, and an ability to execute. They want to see you communicate this in your video, and they want you to offer creative rewards that are fairly priced.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>How do I start a project?</dt> <dd>Click the “Share Your Project” button (above) and we’ll ask you a few quick questions about your project. It shouldn't take us more than a day or two to get back to you. We're not screening for taste at all, we only take this step to ensure that no one violates our <a href="/web/20120126125240/http://www.kickstarter.com/help/guidelines" class="has-icon popup" target="_blank">guidelines</a>.</dd> </dl> <dl class="faq"> <dt>Does it cost money to start a project?</dt> <dd>Not at all. 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