FAQ: The Bestselling Author Next Door Book
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Do I need to fill out this survey?

Yes, please! And we’re keeping it quick and easy. Your pledge rewards are already added to your cart. If you pledged extra for add-on items through Kickstarter, this is where you’ll let me know which ones you want.

You can also choose to add-on items that you didn’t originally back, and it counts as part of the campaign. We hit all three of our stretch goals, including…

1) The MARKETING DECK, which is a wonderful tool for book marketing with fill-in-the-blank prompts. It makes it easy to write blurbs, Facebook ads, TikTok videos, Instagram captions, and more. You can select the physical deck, if you want something pretty and useful for your desk. Or the digital version if you’d rather reference it on your computer. Or you can get both!

2) Everyone who pledges at least $100 is eligible to attend the live and recorded How to Write a Breakout Romance Novel 60-minute exclusive presentation. This includes anything that you add onto your pledge via BackerKit, so even if you didn’t already pledge that high, you can add on things, including the marketing deck to get there. You can even get extra copies of the paperback for author friends or extra copies of the workbook to use in future years.

3) Anyone who pledges $145 or over also gets a personal question answered by New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren. You’ll ask the question via a form and get a voice recording back with a personalized, private answer. This is especially great if you want to add on the Mastering Trilogies workshop and the Kickstarter-exclusive edition of Author Ads Intensive. This is the final time these will be offered, so be sure to grab them now.

The survey must be completed by the deadline so we can place the orders for printing. After that there will be no way to change or add on things to your pledge.

Thank you again!

Last updated: December 14, 2022 08:48

How much does shipping cost?

That’s a little tricky to answer, because it depends on what you ordered and where you live. If you’re in the US, all domestic fees are already covered by the pledge! If you’re international then you would pay a shipping fee depending on what country you live in. The way this campaign is setup is that you should be charged ONE shipping fee for any physical products you order, whether they were pledged in Kickstarter or added in BackerKit. So feel free to add on extra copies of the paperback and marketing deck for author friends, or extra copies of the workbook to use in future years, without paying more in shipping.

Last updated: December 14, 2022 08:55

When will the physical items ship?

We plan to ship all physical products by the end of January 2023, assuming the holidays don’t delay printing too much. Right now we’re in the process of gathering survey data from backers so we can confirm the number of items to order. Once the orders are in with the printers, we’ll have a better idea of when everything will ship out.

Last updated: December 14, 2022 08:56

How will I get my digital items?

It depends on the item, but mostly you’ll get an email when things are ready for you!

Here are some specifics…
- The e-book, audiobook, digital marketing deck, Bestseller Launch Plan, and Year of Focus Planner all go out at the same time as the paperback ships, so everyone can read it at the same time. We’re predicting end of January 2023.
- The Kickstarter exclusive edition of Author Ads Intensive kicks off at the beginning of January. You’ll get an email on Jan 2nd with that information, including your login and our live calls. You’ll also have access to all the materials and recordings through the end of 2023, so no worries if you need to do it later.
- The Mastering Trilogies VIP Day will be on January 11th from 10 am CST to 5 pm CST with a 1 hour lunch break. It will take place virtually on Zoom, and will be recorded if you can’t attend live. We’ll have space for questions as well.
- The 90-minute VIP coaching and Q&A call will be scheduled once the book itself has gone out, most likely in February to give everyone a chance to receive and read the book. Bring your questions about bestselling book launches, marketing backlist, and money mindset.
- The Personal Feedback from Skye Warren will likely be the same way, to allow people to read the book before they ask their question if they prefer. Not required but may allow us to go deeper with the answer. (This is a stretch goal where anyone who backs for at least $145 gets this reward.)
- How to Write a Breakout Romance Novel will be scheduled in the second half of January. It’s not necessary to read the book before attending. (This is a stretch goal where anyone who backs for at least $100 gets this reward.)

Last updated: December 14, 2022 09:04

Shipping Updates
For the most up-to-date information about the status of our project, check our project updates on Kickstarter!

Current Estimated Shipping Date: January 2023

Thank you for supporting The Bestselling Author Next Door campaign! We plan to ship all physical products by the end of January 2023, assuming the holidays don't delay printing too much. Right now we're in the process of gathering survey data from backers so we can confirm the number of items to order. Once the orders are in with the printers, we'll have a better idea of when everything will ship out. Thank you!

Last Updated At: 12/14/22
BackerKit FAQ

What is BackerKit?

BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!

The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.

How does BackerKit work?

After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.

I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?

The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.

Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.

To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.

How do I update my shipping address?

BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.

When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?

That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.

I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?

As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.

Terms and Conditions

Because of the nature of Kickstarter campaigns, The Bestselling Author Next Door is nonrefundable in all its forms--paperback, ebook, and audiobook. As well as the add-ons: spiral workbook, marketing deck, VIP call, etc. Both workshops Mastering Trilogies and Author Ads Intensive will have live portions. If you miss them, recordings will be available.

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