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Crowdfunding

Without the aid of a publishing firm, an independent author must self-fund their project. Editing, graphical design, layout, and accessibility options such as audiobooks and translations come at a high cost.

The Little Lemur Who Spoke is more than just a story; it should be an experience. The project requires crowdfunding through GoFundMe to reach the broadest possible audience and to share the full breadth of Obi’s world. By either donating or sharing the cause with your friends or followers, you can help bring this lemur tale to life.

Expenses

Influenced by a host of factors, including word count, expertise, and equipment, each step of the publication process varies dramatically in cost. Anticipated and paid services are listed below. All money donated will be used exclusively to fund development, translation, or publicity. The goal is to share this story as widely as possible for the sake of our future, not for profit.

Completed Expenses Final cost (Paid) Upcoming Expenses Estimated cost
Illustration (59 pencil sketches) $1,273 Developmental editing ≤ $5,600
Cover design (full book) $550 Copy editing ≤ $4,000
Web design + DNS registration $1,277 Proofreading ≤ $2,800
Grammarly premium (1 year) $140 Cover design (2 volumes) ~ $1,100
    Layout & interior design ≤ $1,000
    Audiobook creation $500 - $4500
    Publicity ≤ $200
    Translations (per language) ≤ $28,000
Total Paid $3,180
Completed Expenses Final cost (Paid)
Illustration (59 pencil sketches) $1,273
Cover design (full book) $550
Web design + DNS registration $1,277
Grammarly premium (1 year) $140
Total Paid $3,180
Upcoming Expenses Estimated cost
Developmental editing ≤ $5,600
Copy editing ≤ $4,000
Proofreading ≤ $2,800
Cover design (2 volumes) ~ $1,100
Layout & interior design ≤ $1,000
Audiobook creation $500 - $4500
Publicity ≤ $200
Translations (per language) ≤ $28,000
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Illustrations: Yasemin Arkun
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