True Story: Powerful, pocket-sized longform nonfiction

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Creative Nonfiction
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Help secure the future of a new monthly mini-magazine featuring one exceptional essay by one exceptional writer.
Backers: 715
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45

Funded: $32,256 of $27,000
Dates: Oct 18th -> Nov 21st (35 days)
Project By: Creative Nonfiction
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Latest News

The final countdown...

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
To our wonderful, generous Backers:  In a little less than 24 hours, our Kickstarter campaign will come to an end.     Thanks to your support, we reached our initial funding goal a few days ago, and the entire staff here at True Story and... (Read More)

Expanded Add-On Options

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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100% FUNDED!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we've just exceeded our goal!  This means that the future of True Story is secure. Thanks to your generosity, we can finally say, mission accomplished.  There are still five days remaining before the campaign concludes at 8 pm EST,... (Read More)

BACKER CHALLENGE!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news, Backers! We are 90% funded & just one pledge shy of hitting 500 backers! To celebrate this milestone, as soon as we get that 500th backer, we’re rewarding everyone who backed at the $8 level and above by adding an extra issue to... (Read More)

Boxsets of the first year of True Story

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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70% Funded!! Plus, New Rewards + New Video!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers,   Thanks to your generosity, we’re fast approaching our goal!   With two weeks remaining, we’ve hit 70% of our funding goal and amassed more than 450 new subscribers to True Story. Woohoo!   To help us get the rest of the way,... (Read More)

Add-ons

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Over 50% Funded + Limited Rewards!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To our backers—THANK YOU!   In just a little more than a week we are already more than halfway to our goal. Thank you so much for your pledges!!   We’re just so thrilled by all the support you guys have shown us.   But there’s still quite a... (Read More)

We've reached 30% of our goal!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
To our earliest backers—THANK YOU!   We are overwhelmed with the outpouring of support you've shown us on the first two days of this campaign. All of us here are tremendously grateful for your pledges, your shares, and your kind and encouraging... (Read More)

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