Depending on how much we are funded, we have different printing options and will achieve different goals: Our base goal of $5000 Print Ninja 7X7 has a minimum of 500 books - $4,504.71 including shipping to our address. Does not account for shipping out to backers. How we get there: 200 backers buy a book for $25 = Meets Goal 1, 3, 4, 5. Will have 300 books left over to support goal 2 or 100 backers pledge $50, receive a book and 2 books donated to families = 200 books given to families with Moebius & 100 books received by backers = Meets Goal 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Will have 200 books left over. *Will pay for other costs - illustration, packaging & excess postage out of pocket
$10,000 would give us the option of Print Ninja or Pint Size Productions 1,000 from Print Ninja - $6,571.68 plus cost of shipping to backers - have ordered paper sample pack (paid $25) 1,000 from Pint Size Productions - $4,850 plus shipping to us 1,008 books = $615 and then out to backers (cost unknown)
Reach goal: $20,000 2,000+ from Pint Size Productions - [email protected] $7,100 plus shipping 2,016 books = $725 to us and then out to backers (unknown) -
7 x 7”18 Pages 18 Pages (includes front and back cover) (1) front / back cover spread + (8) interior spreads Starting at 1,000+
We are not doing this to make money...our goals are (in this order) 1. Support Rose by providing her with literary representation 2. Support other children with Moebius Syndrome 3. Support other children with disabilities by highlighting various disabilities that they can relate to 4. Support the overall Moebius Syndrome community by raising awareness of this rare condition 5. Provide a tool for all families to increase awareness & understanding, build empathy, and reduce bullying 6. In addition to donating books, 50% of all net proceeds following the completion of this project will be used to support families with Moebius
Other things I may want to put into the Kickstarter
How many people have Moebius? How many people have Duane Syndrome? How many people have club feet? Strabismus? Facial Paralysis? Limb Differences? Anxiety and Depression? Hypotonia? Feeding Difficulty - g-tube Breathing issues - Trach
Other things to research... Illustrator --- need to partner! Other printing company options ISBN & Barcode - myidentifiers.com $125 per ISBN. Need two - to have one for an e-book. Barcode cost? Do I need a QR code? Copyright fee - $65 E-book conversion cost - $49 Tax implications? Kickstarter $$ is considered income Kickstarter fee 5% 1099 k MA - triggers form at $600 in gross volume
Printing a hardcover 8.5 X 8.5 with 24 pages rather than a board book Print Ninja - 1000 copies -2.92 each copy -$2968.23 plus shipping $1423.54 = $4391.77 2000 copies - 2.42 each copy $4840.21 plus shipping $2274.74 = $7114.95
PrintCenterUSA - 8X8 with 28 pages - hardcover with physical hardcover proof 1000 copies - 2.537 per copy = $2536.90 2000 copies - 1.924 per copy = $3848.99
Offset Book Printers In the United States:Lakeside Press, Inc. in Minnesota has no minimum order quantity. From one copy to one thousand (their maximum print run), they can print hardcover, paperback, or spiral-bound books. For information contact [email protected]. Signature Printing in Maryland offer s books across all formats. They have a minimum order quantity of 300 books for hardcover and 4-color books, and a minimum of 500 copies for paperback or black-and-white books. For information contact [email protected]. Taylor Specialty Books in Dallas offers printing across formats with a minimum order quantity of 500 units. Sheridan, with offices in Michigan and Kentucky, offers printing across formats with a minimum hardcover book printing quantity of 250 units and a minimum paperback book printing quantity of 500 units. ColorHouse Graphics in Michigan offers printing across formats with a minimum order quantity of 500 units. Worzalla in Wisconsin offers printing across formats with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 units. Starprint in Seattle offers printing across formats in both the United States and Asia with a minimum hardcover book printing quantity of 1,000 units, a minimum paperback book printing quantity of 2,000 units, and a minimum board book printing quantity of 1,000 units.