Creator Corner is back with tips, insights, and stories from some of Kickstarter’s top campaigns. Dive into case studies from Blisstil and Flatout Games, discover 21+ Kickstarter-funded films on Tubi, and get ahead on your 2026 launches. |
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How Blisstil Raised $1M Solving a Real Sleep Problem |
What began as Oliver Masson’s homemade “Sleepmuffs” slowly grew into Blisstil’s Serenade, an over-ear headphone designed for sleep and travel. He shares how curiosity, persistence, and the right help along the way turned a simple idea into a project backed by over $1M in pledges. |
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How Flatout Games Balances Simplicity and Strategy |
See how the team behind this major game collaborative uses simplicity, strategy, and community to level up every campaign. |
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21+ Kickstarter-Funded Films Are Now Streaming on Tubi |
Stream 21+ films funded through the FilmStream Collective on Tubi, alongside dozens of other Kickstarter-backed titles celebrating diverse, independent storytelling. |
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Make 100: Dream Big, Make Small |
Every January, we invite creators to launch a project with just 100 rewards. Whether it’s whimsical, practical, or delightfully quirky, it’s your chance to experiment and connect with backers excited to support fresh ideas. |
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The Best Time to Launch Your Campaign |
The year is almost over and now is the perfect time to plan your 2026 campaign. Discover the best months, days, and times to launch and set your project up for a strong start in the new year. |
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2026 is your year to be seen. Open Calls connect your campaign to a creative theme, increase your visibility, and can improve your success rate by spotlighting your project to eager backers. Explore a few upcoming Open Calls below, and see the full line up here.
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💯 MAKE 100, JANUARY 2026
An Open Call for campaigns offering exactly 100 rewards; it’s small projects’ big time to shine.
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FOR CREATORS, BY CREATORS |
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Facebook Ads for Authors: Promote Your Book on Kickstarter |
Learn how to build, launch, and scale a successful publishing campaign on Kickstarter using proven Facebook and Instagram (Meta) ad strategies from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Storm. |
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Books for a Better Year: Self-Care Tools & Tricks for 2026 |
Set yourself up for a productive 2026 with Microcosm Publishing’s self-care guides. Recharge, refocus, and enter the new year ready to tackle your creative projects with energy and clarity. |
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December 4-5 in Miami, FL |
We’re partnering with SCOPE Art Show at Art Basel Miami Beach for a two-day panel series on creative independence and community. Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor and Head of Editorial Strategy Brandon Stosuy will join the conversation—grab tickets if you’re in Miami! |
December 4-7 in Salt Lake City, UT |
Celebrate Brandon Sanderson’s worlds with Kickstarter’s Asher McClennahan and Oriana Leckert. Join us in the Game Room for tabletop games, and catch Asher’s panel Crowdfunding – Backer Power! on December 6 at 5:30 PM in Room 250 (Lumar). |
January 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV |
Join us at one of tech’s biggest showcases! Visit our booth #60101 in Eureka Park to see Kickstarter-funded innovations on display and get a sneak peek at upcoming launches in 2026. |
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Printing Savings for Everyone |
We’ve partnered with Mixam to help you print your project—whether it’s a book, comic, or zine—with the quality your backers deserve. Now, both new and existing customers can get 5% off their order with code ############. Sign up using registration code KSSMX. |
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