What You Need to Know About Crowdfunded Publishing   | Jane Friedman

Crowdfunding Options 

If you decide to crowdfund your book, the next step is to figure out which platform is right for you.

The options fall into two main camps:

Fundraising platforms that help you connect with your audience

Full-service book publishers that use crowdfunding to decide what to publish

Both camps provide direct reader engagement, so the decision comes down to your publishing goals. If you prefer to control every aspect of the publishing process yourself, and maximize your profits, then fundraising platforms are your best bet. If distribution into bookstores and editorial, production, and marketing support appeal to you, then the full-service publisher model may serve you well.