Paul Kupperberg on a Career Writing Comic Books

A project in Kansas City, MO by Kirk Chritton
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"I Never Write for the Money, but I Always Turn in the Manuscript for a Check" by Superman writer Paul Kupperberg
Backers: 230
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $6,075 of $1,950
Dates: Sep 8th -> Oct 2nd (24 days)
Project By: Kirk Chritton
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Latest News

Wrapping up a wonderful ride!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our backers! You're all superstars! As of this writing, our campaign for I NEVER WRITE FOR THE MONEY, BUT I ALWAYS TURN IN THE MANUSCRIPT FOR A CHECK sits at a healthy $5,590. The enthusiasm of 216 backers... (Read More)

You Guys!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I grab a few hours of sleep and you guys go and push the campaign over the top of Stretch Goal #3, the 200+ page digital compilation PICTURES & WORDS, featuring 100 short stories based on 100 of my father's vintage black & white photographs... (Read More)

While I am Sleeping...

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
... It's very likely we'll hit Stretch Goal #3, unlocking the 200+ page digital Pictures & Words, a project near and dear to my heart, featuring 100 short stories by me based on 100 vintage black & white photographs of old New York by my... (Read More)

Sample: 10 Questions for Comics Pros Ashcan Edition

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of our backers have asked for a sample of what they can expect in the 10 Questions for Comics Pros Ashcan Edition. We've posted an initial sample that you can view here.  Some things to know about the Ashcan Edition sample:  The Ashcan will... (Read More)

Add-ons and Stretch Goals

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Add-ons We've had several inquiries about add-on items. In particular, backers have looked for more opportunities to get digital or print editions of Paul Kupperberg's Illustrated Guide to Writing Comics and The Unpublished Comic Book Scripts of Paul... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're heading into the last 6 days of the campaign with Stretch Goal #3 within reach! Joining the Thank You Backers Page and the exclusive Kickstarter digital edition of JEW-JITSU: THE HEBREW HANDS OF FURY with a new cover by Daerick Gross Jr. is... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3: Unlocked!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm not gonna get all mushy on you or anything, but thank you you all helped get I NEVER WRITE FOR THE MONEY... BUT I ALWAYS TURN IN THE MANUSCRIPT FOR A CHECK to to this point, unlocking Stretch Goal #2, the new digital Exclusive Kickstarter Edition... (Read More)

Day #14 and Still Going Strong!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Tuesday! It's been a while since my last update, when we hit the $3,000 Thank You Backer's Page  Stretch Goal. Now, thanks to a flurry of new backers over the last few of days, we're closing in on the $4,000 Stretch Goal Reward: the digital... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1: Done!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I woke up to the happy news that I Never Write for the Money... But I Always Turn in the Manuscript for a Check crashed through our first Stretch Goal of $3,000 in the night! That means that every backer of the book will have their name included on... (Read More)

Stretch Goals!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It's good to have goals. It's better to have stretch goals! Just announced: $3,000: We will open up the "Thank You" backer page to all backers at all levels. (Our Champion Supporters and above will still get a premium, featured shout out.) $4,000:... (Read More)

FUNDED!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have hit (and exceeded!) the initial funding goal for I NEVER WRITE FOR THE MONEY, thanks to all of you! (Really... thanks! To all of you!) What's next? Stretch goals, baby! Kirk and I already have one in the works (a 200+ page ebook!) and I've... (Read More)

Day 2 and All is Well!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't mind me. Just wanted to post a quick thank you and welcome to our newest backers, of which there have have been quite a few since last we spoke. So: Thank you!! And welcome to our newest backers! Please resume your normal activities. Paul  (Read More)

50% funded after Day One -- and now "this far" from 75% funded!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
How many ways can I say that you all rock? Well, you do. YOU ROCK! If things continue at this pace, we will cross our initial funding goal tomorrow. Clearly, we need to start thinking seriously about stretch goals. I mean, we've thought about stretch... (Read More)

Day 1 and I Feel Fine...

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
... Thanks to all of you and your awesome show of support on the launch of I NEVER WRITE FOR THE MONEY! You guys have made my day! Paul  (Read More)

I'm blown away by your support!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The first "business day" has drawn to a close and we're already 33% funded! (I hope we can hit the 50% mark through the evening.)  Our thanks to everyone for backing the project. I know I also speak for Paul when I say that your support is greatly... (Read More)

And we're out of the gates!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!! Only a couple of hours into our first day and we're nearly 15% funded. Our thanks to all of the fast funders who have gotten us off to such a strong start. Don't forget to grab your free "Kupperberg Kickstarter Comics Sampler." All you need to... (Read More)

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