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You put a lot of work into your Kickstarter campaign, and it paid off — you met your funding goal. But the campaign ending isn’t the finish line. Now it’s time to turn a successful crowdfunding campaign into a sustainable...

Once your campaign wraps up, it’s time to produce your game and ship your Kickstarter rewards! Despite the best of intentions, only 65% of Kickstarter projects ship on time, the remainder led astray by unexpected manufacturing, packing, and shipping delays....

Crowdfunding a creative project takes time and patience — but if you design your Kickstarter page well, you dramatically increase your chances of success. Most Kickstarter campaigns don’t fund — but the ones that do almost always have a well-designed...

While creators and backers alike celebrate Kickstarter’s all-or-nothing funding model, there’s no clear consensus on stretch goals. Some backers love getting a “vote” in the final product. Others see them as overreach. Some creators view them as unpredictable budget busters,...

If you need great Kickstarter reward ideas, we’ve got you covered. Choosing the right rewards is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make — Harvard Business Review research shows that too many choices paralyze buyers and make them less...

Crowdfunding can be overwhelming for first-time creators – that’s why we’ve put together a crowdfunding toolkit to help you plan, launch, and execute your campaign. Crowdfunding is an excellent way to get your game funded, build a list of pre-orders,...

PrintNinja has plenty of resources that go beyond the printing basics. Here, you’ll find a variety of helpful tools to help you with everything post and pre-printing. These resources will be especially helpful to you as you move into the...

If you’re struggling to set a realistic Kickstarter budget, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most important (and most stressful) parts of crowdfunding. The majority of Kickstarter projects deliver later than expected, and a major reason is underestimating...

This article will teach you about the process of card game production. Once both the cards and tuck boxes have been printed onto parent sheets, they are ready to be cut, assembled, and packaged together. Trimming Cards The playing card...

What are accordion books? Although we love a good old-fashioned smyth-sewn book, we certainly aren’t limited to printing books with traditional turned pages. As the name suggests, accordion-style books (also known as leporello books) involve printing on an elongated piece...

What are padded covers? Are they right for your book project? To give your book some extra heft, we can build a cover that incorporates a thin layer of foam padding between layers of soft cardstock. This gives a plusher,...

What type of easel stand covers does PrintNinja offer? Sometimes your project needs that practical element to make it all come together—and our easel stand option is a great practical element. This cover option can transform a cookbook into countertop...

What is aqueous coating? Varnishes work great for playing cards, comics, catalog mailers, and all sorts of other saddle-stitched projects, but any product that warrants frequent use will be much more susceptible to scratches and scuffs. That’s why we offer...

What kind of foam covers does PrintNinja offer? Wanting to print a book that is both fun and durable? Foam books are your dream come true. Our foam books are made of child safe EVA foam, which allows them to...

What is a raised band spine? Is it right for your PrintNinja project? The raised band spine is a decorative feature that imitates an old book binding technique. Back in the old days when books were bound by hand, bands...