BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:New Orleans Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:New Orleans Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f239d549-a666-40be-ba36-1bb6f8fed114 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260825T071603Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T150000 SUMMARY:Indie Author Project Expert Session LOCATION:Virtual Events\nVirtual Events X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Events;X-APPLE-RAD IUS=10;X-TITLE=Virtual Events:geo:29.9544733,-90.0756623 GEO:29.9544733;-90.0756623 DESCRIPTION:Kickstarter Head of Publishing Oriana Leckert\, award-winning fantasy author Z.S. Diamanti\, and INKfluence owner Dana Claire demystify Kickstarter for authors..\nhttps://neworleans.libnet.info/event/17269118 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

You&rsquo\;ve heard over and over again ho w great Kickstarter can be for authors. It seems like every other day\, an other author is launching a Kickstarter campaign for one book or another. But how does it all work? Is it meant for special editions or preorders? W hat are the real benefits? In this talk\, Kickstarter Head of Publishing O riana Leckert\, award-winning fantasy author Z.S. Diamanti\, and INKfluenc e owner Dana Claire demystify Kickstarter for authors.

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Oriana Leck ert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter\, where she helps creators br ing a marvelous array of literary projects to life. She&rsquo\;s written a nd edited for Vice\, MTV News\, Slate\, Hyperallergic\, Gothamist\, Atlas Obscura\, and many more.

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Z.S. Diamanti is the award-winning author of the Stone &\; Sky trilogy\, an epic fantasy adventure\, and the Fab les of Finlestia cozy fantasy series\, which includes Guard in the Gar den. In 2025\, Zac was named Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Yea r. He went to college forever and has too many pieces of paper on his wall . He is a USAF veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and worked in ministr y for over 10 years. He and his wife live in Colorado with their four chil dren\, where they enjoy hikes and tabletop games. \;

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Dana Clai re is the founder of The INKfluence&trade\; and INK Games Publishing&trade \;. An award-winning young adult author herself\, Dana combines firsthand publishing experience with expertise in design\, global manufacturing\, Ki ckstarter strategy\, and product development. Through The INKfluence&trade \;\, she partners with authors and publishers to create special editions\, launch successful crowdfunding campaigns\, and produce high-quality produ cts. \;Through INK Games Publishing&trade\;\, Dana works with bestsell ing authors and publishers to expand book IP into officially licensed game s\, puzzles\, collectibles\, and other retail products. \;Known for br idging creativity with global production\, Dana is passionate about helpin g authors think beyond the book and build brands that leave a lasting impa ct.

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