The Blank Canvas, A Memoir

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Craig Stanland
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How I Reinvented My Life After Prison
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $197

Funded: $14,382 of $14,000
Dates: Aug 10th -> Sep 4th (25 days)
Project By: Craig Stanland
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It's Official!!! We Made It!!!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We Made It!!! Good Evening Everyone! I'm not sure when you'll see this message, but I hit send at exactly 9:34 PM EST. One minute after the campaign ended. I'm beyond thrilled and beyond grateful to officially announce that we reached our goal!!! I... (Read More)

5 Hours Left!!!!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone! We are currently at $14,282.00, which is above and beyond our goal.  I'm blown away by everyone who has shown up and supported the campaign. You're all incredible.  It's not an overstatement to say that writing this book helped save... (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 101%

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!!!! I woke up to one of the best surprises I could ever imagine:  WE HIT 101%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot thank you all enough for your support and encouragement. You all made this a reality, and I'm so grateful to each and... (Read More)

Exactly 24 HOURS to go!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
There are exactly 24 hours left in the campaign. I cannot believe how incredible you all are. Your support is nothing short of extraordinary. 66 backers, 98% funded, it's absolutely amazing!  We have only $212 to reach our goal— Let's do this!... (Read More)

T-Minus 48 Hours!!!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!  Thank you for all your efforts this past week; I am ever so grateful. There are only 48 hours left in the campaign, and we are sooooo close to hitting our goal.   All of your hard work has put us only $803.00 away from making this... (Read More)

We hit 10K!!! $10,001.00 to be exact :)

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for being a part of this journey. I'm blown away by each and every one of you and your generosity. Only 3 days left, and I know we're going to make it!!! Please be on the lookout for more updates as the countdown continues.  Thank you,... (Read More)

Only 1 Week Left!!!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends! It's been an incredible 1st two weeks of my Kickstarter Campaign, and I'm blown away and humbled by your support. With only one week left in the campaign, we are only $8,192.00 away from the goal! Kickstarter fundraising is all or... (Read More)

"Where did you get the book title, "The Blank Canvas, How I Reinvented My Life After Prison?"

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
People ask me this question, a lot.  It's a great question, and the video below contains the answer: A follow-up question I often receive is,  "How did you meet Kamal?" And this is one of my favorite stories. When I 1st arrived in prison, my wife's... (Read More)

Fantastic Start! We're well on our way to meeting our goal!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! We are at the midway point of the campaign, and I'm blown away by the support!!!. "The Blank Canvas" now has 47 BACKERS (!!!!!!!) who have generously pledged to the campaign— THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! With only 12 DAYS to go, we... (Read More)

International Shipping is Available!!!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone - Just a quick note letting you know that international shipping is available. I cannot update the rewards with this information at this stage of the campaign. Please select one of the available shipping options in the drop-down menu for... (Read More)

Incredible 1st Day!!!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers! You’re officially one of the very first supporters of "The Blank Canvas", and I couldn’t be more thrilled for you to be a part of the community! Thanks to your support, "The Blank Canvas" Kickstarter campaign is 30% funded in the... (Read More)

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