Funding for Writers -- February 15, 2012

Nonfiction Authors Network Meeting -- Funding for Writers (Maryellen Burns)

February 15, 2012 6:30 pm  Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 2001 Point West Way $10

You'll learn how to find money, materials, and other support for creative work or the book of your dreams, whatever field you're in.  Discover sources for planning a successful project, identifying potential funding sources and investors and creating a crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other sites. 

Crowdsource Funding -- Kickstart Your Project (Maryellen Burns)

March 20, 2012 6:00 pm to 9 pm  CastleDab, 2014 23rd Street Sacramento $25

Crowdsource funding has been around for centuries -- friends, families and business associates pooling their money and resources together. What's different is the Internet. Now, individuals and organizations who need funding for a special project, business, or a creative project can seek support from people anywhere in the world. Discover the ins and outs of how to start a campaign, write a compelling narrative, create a memorable video, exciting premiums, and a plan for getting the word out. 

Maryellen Burns has raised more than $15,000,000 for organizations and creative individuals over the last thirty years.  Recently, she helped individuals raise more than $18,000 using Kickstarter, Indiegogo and investigative journalism sites for writing conferences, books, overseas travel, and art exhibits. Contact her at: maryellen_burns@mac.com to RSVP.