VerbQ: 14,000 verbs, a million ways to use them

A project in San Francisco, CA by Nicole Janik and Betsy Blakeslee
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VerbQ is an online tool that will help writers, bloggers, and students beef up their writing.
Backers: 85
Average Pledge Per Backer: $354

Funded: $30,076 of $30,000
Dates: Jan 30th -> Feb 28th (30 days)
Project By: Nicole Janik and Betsy Blakeslee
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Latest News

Thank you for reaching our goal!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It is one minute past our deadline to raise $30,000 for VerbQ. A big hug of gratitude to our 88 backers who collectively gave $30,076! One backer doesn't appear in our Kickstarter tally. This is nine-year-old Montana -- our youngest donor. The... (Read More)

Contributing to the common good

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
There are many ways to live a life.  Here at VerbQ, we find huge satisfaction in producing the best tools to bump up language skills. A quirky endeavor? Yes. But who makes a difference without cracking the mold? Thanks for supporting us, and for... (Read More)

The Beauty of Written Words

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Nothing is more satisfying than seeing your words and ideas on paper. The transcription process grants intangible thoughts and work physical presence in the world. The satisfaction provided by the writing process is part of what drove us to create... (Read More)

Thank you to our backers!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
​A huge thank you to each of our 70 backers! You've brought us to 82% of our goal in just three weeks. Help us reach our target of $30,000 in this final week by sending the link to one friend who might benefit from VerbQ. This could be a blogger,... (Read More)

Check out a VerbQ word game called Story with a Beat

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Imagine with us: You are alone in your home, completing ​mundane ​chores. All of a sudden, your favorite song begins to pulse ​from​ the radio. You smile when you... (Read More)

Video & Photos of a fun and successful Kickstarter Party in CA!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Guests at Kickstarter Party play Story with a Beat Bill English pours homemade wines at Kickstarter Party  (Read More)

Fun Kickstarter Party yesterday

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
World Harmony Chorus performs at VerbQ's Kickstarter Party. Lots of fun and 18 new backers  Here's a quick tutorial on how to donate to us on Kickstarter. Bring it to the attention of friends who need a little guidance.   (Read More)

Update #1

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all of our wonderful backers! It is only day six of our Kickstarter campaign and we have almost reached the 50% mark. Please share this link with your Facebook friends. Contributions will help us finish VerbQ's website, plug-ins, and... (Read More)

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