From 4f8060ec37f494d4a793eb8f464d3d818f596abb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Osinachi Patrick Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:25:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: confirm live /start Publishing subcategories and country step --- ks-research/kickstarter-fields.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) diff --git a/ks-research/kickstarter-fields.md b/ks-research/kickstarter-fields.md index 7754bc5..a385647 100644 --- a/ks-research/kickstarter-fields.md +++ b/ks-research/kickstarter-fields.md @@ -381,3 +381,29 @@ Source: [max reward tier](https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236756-i --- *Inventory compiled for internal campaign ops (AiBook / WeOwnNet). Re-verify in live editor before submit; Kickstarter UI and Stripe prompts can vary by country and change without handbook updates.* + + +--- + +## 17. Live `/start` UI confirmation (browser pass, 23 Sep 2026 WAT) + +Observed without login (account gate after location). Screenshots under `/workspace/screenshots/`. + +### Wizard order +1. **What are you making?** — primary category + subcategory +2. **Select one more subcategory** — optional second category/subcategory (“Next: Location” works with none) +3. **Last one—set a location for your project** — **Select your country** (legal residence or entity tax-ID country). Continue disabled until country chosen. +4. Then **Log in or sign up** (email / Apple / Facebook recovery). Editor not reachable without account. + +Footer copy: “Nothing is public until you launch. You can edit or delete this project anytime before then.” + +### Publishing subcategories (exact labels) +`--No subcategory--`; Academic; Anthologies; Art Books; Audiobooks; Calendars; Children's Books; Comedy; Fiction; Letterpress; Literary Journals; Literary Spaces; **Nonfiction**; Periodicals; Poetry; Radio & Podcasts; Translations; Young Adult; Zines. + +### Creator countries shown +Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States. + +### Other live notes +- Apple-ID-linked accounts cannot currently start projects (Help: How do I start a project?). +- Rewards handbook recommends **≤ 5 reward tiers** for a first project (guidance, not a hard cap). +- `/help/handbook/creating` 404 → use `/help/handbook/getting_started`.