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Kickstarter Project Creation & Pre-Launch Editor — Field Inventory

Research window: 2025–2026 (help articles last-seen dated August 6, 2026; rules/prohibited list current as of fetch 2026-09-23 WAT)
Scope: Draft creation → editor completion → Submit / Send to review → approval → pre-launch (Promotion) → launch readiness.
Method: Official Kickstarter Help Center, Creator Handbook, Rules, Updates blog, Discover category URLs. Cloudflare blocked some WebFetch calls; content retrieved via direct HTTP to help.kickstarter.com / kickstarter.com.
Confidence: Fields marked CONFIRMED cite official sources. UNKNOWN = not found in public docs (UI labels may still exist in-product).


0. Ordered UI flow (Start → Submit for review → Pre-launch)

Step UI surface When it appears Notes
0 Account Before create Must have Kickstarter account not Apple-ID-only signup (Continue with Apple cannot start a project). help: start a project
1 Create your project wizard (/start) First visit Select primary category + subcategory, then optional additional subcategory. kickstarter.com/start, category help
2 Project editor — Basics Draft Title, subtitle, image, videos, location, categories, duration, Late Pledges toggle, Target Launch Date, currency (where eligible), etc.
3 Story Draft Campaign story (Text Editor 2.0) + Risks and Challenges (mandatory) + Use of AI disclosure prompts (on submit / page) + Environmental Commitments (Design & Tech, voluntary).
4 Plan (conditional) Draft Product-development milestones for select Design / Technology / Games hardware subcategories. Creator-only; not shown to backers. Plan tab
5 Rewards Draft Sub-nav: Items → Reward tiers → Add-ons (+ Late Pledge settings if enabled).
6 People Draft Creator profile completeness, Collaborators, optional demographic survey (~38 Qs).
7 Funding Draft Funding goal; Project Budget spreadsheet tool (Design, Technology, Arts, Fashion). Currency choice may appear here for Euro Flexibility.
8 Preferences Draft At least Shipping collection preference (charge shipping at pledge time vs later via Pledge Manager / third-party). shipping options
9 Payment / Payments Draft Raise-as (individual / business / nonprofit) → Stripe onboarding: identity, tax, bank, payment source card. Blocks launch if incomplete.
10 Checklist / overview Draft All required sections need completion (green checks). Submit via “Send to review” / “Submit for review”. prepare to launch
11 Trust & Safety review Post-submit Auto-approve or manual review (≤ ~3 business days; longer if revisions). All Design & Technology projects are manually reviewed.
12 Promotion After submit (repeat creators: earlier access); first-timers after approval Generate/confirm project URL, activate pre-launch page, Pre-Launch Editor content, Google Analytics / pixels (optional).
13 Launch After approval I’m ready to launch → confirm rules checkbox → Launch project (manual; not schedulable).

FAQ note: Public FAQ Q&A on the live project page is not a pre-launch required editor section. Creator-community guidance (Stonemaier) states FAQ cannot be created until the project is live — prepare offline and paste at launch. Official campaign-page guides list FAQ as a live-page section you can grow during the campaign. Treat FAQ as post-launch optional, not a submit blocker. UNKNOWN whether a draft FAQ UI exists in 2026 editor.


1. Step 1 — Create wizard (/start)

Field Type Limits Required Validation / notes Source
Primary category Single-select enum 15 categories Yes Art, Comics, Crafts, Dance, Design, Fashion, Film & Video, Food, Games, Journalism, Music, Photography, Publishing, Technology, Theater start, rules
Primary subcategory Single-select enum Category-dependent Yes (UI prompts subcategory) Project lists under both category and subcategory category help
Additional / second category + subcategory Optional second pair — Optional Does not appear on project page or search; used for Kickstarter guidance only. Editable while live. Same

2. Basics tab

Field Type Limits Required for submit/launch Validation / notes Source
Project title Text ≤ 60 characters Yes (for a complete page / URL generation) Used to slugify project URL after “Generate my URL” level-up 2024, publishing guide, URL help
Subtitle / blurb Text ≤ 135 characters Yes (shown under video; treated as core page element) Often called subtitle or short description Same
Project image (main) File upload 1024×576 recommended (16:9); max 50 MB; JPEG/PNG/GIF/BMP recommended Yes for complete Basics Replace via up arrow; delete via trash. Avoid text-heavy overlays help/images
Project video (horizontal) File upload Formats: MOV, MPEG, AVI, MP4, 3GP, WMV, FLV; max 5120 MB (5 GB); encoded display 640×360 16:9 Optional (strongly recommended) Not required to launch video required?
Discovery Mode / vertical video File upload Same formats; 9:16; max 5120 MB; aim 60–90 s Optional Basics tab; reviewed at submit video help, Mobile Discovery PDF
Captions / subtitles Media accessibility — Optional Separate help for adding captions captions
Project location (city / place) Location picker — Yes (public location; can differ from verification country) Verification address must still be in supported creator country who can use, eligibility
Primary category / subcategory Selects — Yes Changeable while live Category help
Second category / subcategory Selects — Optional Guidance only Category help
Campaign duration mode Enum Fixed end date+time OR N days from launch Yes Range 1–60 days; recommend ≤30. Locked after launch. duration, funding handbook
Duration value DateTime or integer days 1–60 Yes End time = launch clock time if “days” mode Duration help
Target Launch Date Date — Optional Guides when to verify / submit; does not auto-launch awaiting review
Enable Late Pledges Toggle — Optional Must enable in draft or while live; cannot enable after campaign ends. Then configure per reward. Late Pledges
Project currency Enum (native vs EUR) Country-dependent Required where shown; else auto from country Euro Currency Flexibility: DK, NO, SE, CH, PL can choose native or EUR. Locked once bank account added. May appear on Basics or Funding. Euro flexibility, display currency
Tags / keywords UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN Marketing copy mentions keywords in description; dedicated Basics tags field UNKNOWN —

3. Story tab

3.1 Campaign story (Text Editor 2.0)

Field / capability Type Limits Required Validation / notes Source
Project story / description Rich text blocks Hard char limit UNKNOWN Yes (empty story fails automated completeness) Headings auto-create TOC; images-as-headers supported TOC, text editor 2.0
Inline images Upload ≤ 50 MB; JPEG/PNG/GIF recommended; not TIFF/BMP/HEIC/HEIF; scale ≥ ~700px width; WEBP for animation Optional Alt text supported; compressed on upload media help
Embedded video URL embed YouTube/Vimeo/etc. Optional Story embeds are URL-only (not direct upload into story) Media help
Embedded audio URL embed SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Spotify, etc. Optional Bandcamp: use *.bandcamp.com URL Media help
Livestream embed URL YouTube / Twitch / Facebook Live Optional During funding period Media help
Image caption / link / alt text Contextual toolbar — Optional text editor 2.0
Heading / TOC entry Block type — Optional + → Heading TOC help

Recommended story content (not separate fields): who you are, what you’re making, history, plan/timeline, budget breakdown, why you care. story handbook

3.2 Risks and Challenges

Field Type Limits Required Notes Source
Risks and Challenges Text (title fixed by Kickstarter) Char limit UNKNOWN Yes (mandatory page section) Text-only; cannot rename section Campaign guides + Stonemaier anatomy (community) confirming mandatory

3.3 Use of AI (disclosure)

Asked during project submission; accepted projects show a public “Use of AI” section.

Prompt / field Type Required Notes Source
Does project use AI to generate outputs / develop generative AI / other AI use? Questionnaire Yes if AI involved; honesty required Excessive AI with little human involvement prohibited AI policy, AI guidelines, AI help, rules
What AI tech; how incorporated; original vs AI elements Free text If AI tools used Same
Databases/sources; consent & credit mechanisms Free text If developing AI tech Without consent safeguards, project unlikely allowed Same
Consent from owners of works used to train/produce AI portion Yes/No + detail Asked in submission flow AI policy update

Exact UI control labels/char limits: UNKNOWN beyond published question themes.

3.4 Environmental Commitments (Design & Technology)

Field Type Required Notes Source
Commitments across 5 areas Check/commit + public display Voluntary Areas: (1) long-lasting design (2) reusability & recyclability (3) sustainable materials (4) environmentally friendly factories (5) sustainable fulfillment & distribution. Originally US/CA/MX Design & Tech; expansion plans noted historically EDF, Medium/KS

Exact 2026 editor widget + whether Publishing sees it: UNKNOWN (docs still center Design & Tech).


4. Plan tab (conditional)

Visible when primary subcategory ∈: Product Design, Toys, Gaming Hardware, 3D Printing, Camera Equipment, DIY Electronics, Fabrication Tools, Flight, Gadgets, Hardware, Robots, Sound, Space Exploration, Wearables.
Plan tab

Milestone group (summary) Type Required for submit? Notes
Functional + appearance + combined prototypes Mark complete UNKNOWN if hard-required for submit; strongly expected for D&T honesty rules Backers cannot see Plan tab
Manufacturing review, BOM, MOQ sign-off Mark complete UNKNOWN
Regulatory/compliance plan; replication process; QA test runs Mark complete UNKNOWN
Produced/assembled all rewards Mark complete Post-campaign oriented Locked after launch once marked

Hardware/product design rules: show working prototypes; no photorealistic CGI standing in for nonexistent functionality; disclose unfinished software/hardware integration. hardware rules, rules


5. Rewards tab

5.1 Items

Field Type Limits Required Notes Source
Item title Text UNKNOWN Yes per item Clear short name; don’t embed project title itemize
Item image Upload 3:2; ≥ 348×232; ≤ 50 MB Optional Itemize help
Save item Action — — Build items before tiers/add-ons Handbook rewards

5.2 Reward tiers & Add-ons (shared field set)

Field Type Limits Required Notes Source
Title Text UNKNOWN Yes add rewards
Amount / pledge price Money Min–max by country (US $1–$10,000; see §11) Yes max reward
Description Text UNKNOWN Yes Add rewards
Estimated delivery Month/year (or date UI) Future Yes (mandatory per tier) When all items in tier will be delivered estimated delivery
Items included Multi-select + qty — Expected Quantities set on bundle, not on item master Itemize + add rewards
Includes physical goods? Boolean — Yes (contents) Food/drink not counted as “physical goods” for this flag Add rewards
Shipping mode Enum No shipping (digital) / Local pick-up / Limited countries / Worldwide + outliers Yes if collecting shipping at pledge Local pick-up needs location; cannot combine Ship + Pickup on same tier shipping options, add rewards
Shipping destinations + rates Country/region × money EU region list defined in help Conditional Country rate overrides region Shipping options
Local pick-up location Text/place — If local Title should clarify “City pick-up only” Add rewards
Project quantity Unlimited / Limited (integer) — Optional limit Limited early-bird style schedule/limit
Availability start/end Launch / custom datetime / campaign end — Optional Scheduling mid-campaign Schedule/limit
Audience All backers / Select backers only (Secret Reward) — Optional Secret Rewards get unique private link; desktop/mobile web only; not for Late Pledges/PM secret rewards
Reward image Upload 3:2; ≥348×232; ≤50MB Optional Add rewards
Feature reward Toggle One featured tier Optional Featured appears at top of Rewards tab Add rewards
Duplicate / Import from past project Action — Optional Import copies associated items Add rewards
Late Pledge amount Money — If Late Pledges enabled Recommend +10% vs campaign price Late Pledges help
Late Pledge availability window Datetime range Must start at/after campaign end for ≥1 reward If Late Pledges Late Pledges help

Always present system tier: “Pledge without a reward” (default amount location-based, e.g. $10 US; backer-editable).

Prohibited as rewards (rules): financial returns, equity, crypto/NFTs, resale of others’ goods, etc. See §13.

5.3 Preferences — shipping strategy

Field Type Required Notes Source
Collect shipping at pledge time vs later (KS Pledge Manager / third-party) Preference enum Yes (decide before building rates) If third-party later, disclose clearly on story shipping options

6. People tab

Field / section Type Required Notes Source
Creator profile (name, photo, bio, location, website, social links) Profile fields Strongly expected; public on Creator tab Editable in People and/or Settings → Edit profile About the creator
Collaborators — invite by Kickstarter account Email/username + permissions Optional Permissions: edit project (basics/story/rewards/FAQs/Spotlight); manage community (updates/comments/messages*); coordinate fulfillment (surveys/backer report); pledge manager; analytics/dashboard. Cap 100 collaborator-projects per user. All collaborators listed publicly. collaborators
Demographic / preparedness survey ~38 questions Optional; not required to launch One-shot; not editable after submit (email support to delete) demographics

Exact demographic question list: UNKNOWN (not published).


7. Funding tab

Field Type Limits Required Notes Source
Funding goal Money Must be achievable minimum to deliver; locked after launch Yes All-or-nothing funding handbook, set goal
Project Budget spreadsheet Google Sheet via email Design, Technology, Arts, Fashion only (as of help) Optional Email → “Generate my spreadsheet”; optional public Project Budget graphic Project Budget
Budget graphic share on page Toggle/refresh — Optional Encouraged for featuring odds Same
Currency (Euro Flexibility) Enum See Basics If eligible Locked when bank linked Euro flexibility help
Stretch goals Not a dedicated locked field — Post-goal marketing Cannot change goal; stretch goals are story/update content Funding handbook

Fees (US example): Kickstarter 5% + payment processing ~3% + $0.30/pledge (micropledge discount under $10). No fees if unsuccessful. fees


8. Payment tab (account verification blockers)

Flow: choose Individual / Business / Nonprofit → Continue to Stripe.

Field / requirement Type Required to launch Notes Source
Funding entity type Enum: individual, business, nonprofit Yes Hard to change after selection (community reports) verify info
Government-issued ID Document / Stripe Identity Yes Same country as launch (EU ID flexibility within EU) who can use
Legal name, DOB, address Text Yes Must match documents exactly Verify help
Tax ID (SSN/ITIN/EIN/local) Text Yes (as prompted by country/entity) Entity + all verified persons Eligibility / verify
Entity legal name, address, tax ID Text If business/nonprofit Representative must be owner/executive actively creating project entity representative
Additional owners (≥25% stake) + directors as requested Identity set If applicable Stripe/regulatory “additional owners” owners
US business URL or 2-sentence product description URL/text US companies when prompted URL must show product/service funded; public https://… Verify help
Bank account Checking / Futsuu (JP) / IBAN (EUR cases) Yes Same country as project (EUR IBAN flexibility list); ACH in US; no savings/virtual/wires bank account
Payment source (chargeback card) Visa / Mastercard / AmEx credit or debit Yes Discover/JCB/Maestro/Visa Electron not accepted. Canada: credit only (eligibility article). Locked until successful end. credit card why, eligibility
Age Constraint Yes Creator 18+ Who can use

Supported creator countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, US.
Verification typically updates within days; contact support if no update after 5 business days. Identity/bank lock after verification (support to change pre-launch).

Tax note: Funds generally income; US 1099-K via Stripe above thresholds — informational, not a pre-launch form in editor beyond Stripe tax fields. taxes


9. Submit for review & launch

Control Notes Source
Send to review / Submit for review Runs automated completeness + cursory rules check prepare, review blog 2016
Auto-approve vs manual Algorithm uses category, description, rewards, goal, prior launches; all Design & Technology → manual Prepare / awaiting review
Manual SLA Up to ~3 business days (+3+ if revisions) Awaiting review
Edit while pending / after approval Allowed Review blog
I’m ready to launch → Launch project Manual; checkbox confirm rules; no scheduled launch launch after approved

Locked after launch (selected): funding goal, campaign duration/deadline, bank & verified identity details, profile name (policy), rewards already backed (incl. their shipping). edit after launch


10. Promotion / Pre-launch (post-submit)

Field / action Required Notes Source
Generate my URL Soft-required for sharing Slug from title + vanity/user segment; confirm once; support to reset (breaks old links) URL before launch
Activate pre-launch page Optional but recommended ≥1 week pre-launch First-timers: after approval; repeat: Promotion earlier pre-launch setup, Pre-Launch Editor
Pre-Launch Editor body Optional Text, images, videos, links (revamped editor features) Same
Auto-included on pre-launch — Title, subtitle, category, creator name/avatar, location craft pre-launch
Notify me on launch / followers — Follower count shown at ≥10; creator cannot DM followers; pre-launch updates email followers Pre-launch help
Deactivate pre-launch Optional Followers retained if reactivated Pre-launch help
Preview share link Optional Different URL from pre-launch URL Pre-launch help
Google Analytics ID Optional Promotions tab or dashboard GA, funding handbook
Meta Pixel / CAPI Optional Separate help articles Help collection Promoting / live

11. Media specs (quick reference)

Asset Spec Max size Required
Main project image 1024×576 (16:9) recommended; JPEG/PNG/GIF/BMP 50 MB Yes
Story images ≥~700px wide; JPEG/PNG/GIF (WEBP anim); no TIFF/BMP/HEIC/HEIF 50 MB No
Item / reward / add-on image 3:2; ≥348×232 50 MB No
Project / Discovery video MOV/MPEG/AVI/MP4/3GP/WMV/FLV; Discovery 9:16 5120 MB No
Story-embedded video URL embed n/a No
Update-uploaded video Same formats 3 GB Post-launch

12. Publishing / Books category notes

Category: Publishing (one of 15).
Subcategories observed on Discover (2026-09): Academic, Anthologies, Art Books, Audiobooks, Calendars, Children, Comedy, Fiction, Letterpress, Literary Journals, Literary Spaces, Nonfiction, Periodicals, Poetry, Radio & Podcasts (slug radio%20), Translations, Young Adult, Zines.
New (May 2026 release notes): Audiobooks (plus Games: TTRPG, STL) — creators “soon” able to select while building; Discover filters already live. release notes

Publishing-specific guidance (not unique fields):

  • Title ≤60 / subtitle ≤135; book cover often used as project image.
  • Video optional but recommended; keep ~1–2 minutes.
  • Rewards centered on the book + digital/low-ship perks; estimated delivery with buffer.
  • Prototype rules for hardware do not apply; still must create something new and honest.
  • Plan tab not for typical Publishing (hardware subcategory list only).
  • Project Budget spreadsheet not listed for Publishing (Design/Tech/Arts/Fashion).
    Sources: publishing hub article, publishing project page guide, creator’s book guide.

Charity: Up to 10% of campaign funds may be donated if disclosed at submission; reward donations allowed. Nonprofits: specific projects only, not general operating support. entities/charity, rules


13. Crypto / NFT / prohibited (submit blockers)

From Our Rules (Prohibited Items/Applications), fetched 2026-09-23:

  1. Cryptocurrencies and NFTs — explicitly prohibited
  2. Service Providers (project centered on providing services)
  3. Marketplaces (primary purpose sell/re-sell)
  4. AI companions (romantic/sexual; or primarily advertising to children/parents)
  5. Items claiming to diagnose/cure/treat/prevent serious illness (incl. sexual dysfunction)
  6. Items claiming to prevent serious injury or death
  7. Contests, raffles, gambling
  8. Energy food/drinks (except coffee-bean or herbal-tea primary)
  9. Alcohol
  10. Equity
  11. Live animals
  12. Human/animal body parts or fluids
  13. Fighting/gambling spaces
  14. Drugs & paraphernalia (nicotine, tobacco, kava, psychedelics, cannabis)
  15. Weapons / replicas / weapon accessories; certain knives

Also: create something new; rewards produced/designed by project/collaborators; honest presentation; no misleading CGI for D&T; mature/pornographic content restricted (also subject to Stripe prohibited lists — Stripe may block even if KS allows). mature/Stripe note in rules, Stripe mature reviews help

AI companions banned; AI as a tool allowed with disclosure and human creative involvement.


14. Reward price floors/ceilings by country

Country Min tier Max tier
United States $1 $10,000
United Kingdom £1 £8,000
Canada $1 CAD $13,000 CAD
Australia $1 AUD $13,000 AUD
New Zealand $1 NZD $14,000 NZD
Mexico $10 MXN $200,000 MXN
Japan ¥100 ¥1,200,000
NL/DE/IT/AT/BE/LU/FR/ES/IE/GR/SI €1 €8,500
Sweden 5 SEK 85,000 SEK
Denmark 5 DKK 65,000 DKK
Norway 5 NOK 80,000 NOK
Switzerland 1 CHF 9,500 CHF
Hong Kong 10 HKD 75,000 HKD
Singapore 2 SGD 13,000 SGD
Poland 5 PLN 37,250 PLN

Source: max reward tier


15. UNKNOWN / gaps (need live editor or KS support to confirm)

  • Exact Submit checklist itemization (which fields flip green).
  • Story / Risks / reward description hard character limits.
  • Whether FAQ editor exists pre-launch in 2026 UI.
  • Full demographic question list.
  • Whether Environmental Commitments expanded beyond Design & Tech / NA.
  • Exact Stripe field names per country (tax form variants).
  • Whether Preferences tab contains more than shipping strategy (pixels sometimes listed under Promotion).
  • Pledge Over Time creator-side Basics toggles (backer feature FAQ exists; creator enablement UI partially UNKNOWN).
  • Start wizard “Next: Additional subcategory” microcopy exact requiredness.

16. Primary citations

Resource URL
Create wizard https://www.kickstarter.com/start
Creator Handbook hub https://www.kickstarter.com/help/handbook
Funding handbook https://www.kickstarter.com/help/handbook/funding
Rewards handbook https://www.kickstarter.com/help/handbook/rewards
Story handbook https://www.kickstarter.com/help/handbook/your_story
Project image specs https://www.kickstarter.com/help/images
Our Rules https://www.kickstarter.com/rules
Fees https://www.kickstarter.com/help/fees
Taxes guide https://www.kickstarter.com/help/taxes
Help: category https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236767-how-do-i-choose-the-right-category-for-my-project
Help: duration https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236742-what-is-the-maximum-project-duration
Help: video https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236743-is-a-project-video-required-to-launch
Help: add rewards https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236688-how-do-i-add-rewards-to-my-project
Help: itemize https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236437-how-do-i-itemize-my-rewards
Help: shipping options https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236769-what-options-do-i-have-for-charging-shipping-costs
Help: Late Pledges https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236699-how-do-i-add-late-pledges-to-my-project
Help: verify https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236412-how-do-i-verify-my-information-and-what-should-i-do-if-it-s-not-working
Help: bank https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236646-what-type-of-bank-account-can-i-use
Help: card https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236391-why-do-creators-need-to-add-a-credit-card-when-setting-up-their-project
Help: who can use https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236650-who-can-use-kickstarter
Help: collaborators https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236794-what-is-the-project-collaborators-tool-and-how-do-i-use-it
Help: Plan tab https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236806-what-is-the-plan-tab
Help: pre-launch https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236379-setting-up-your-project-s-pre-launch-page
Help: AI https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236759-can-i-use-ai-generated-content-or-create-ai-technology-in-my-project
Help: Publishing https://help.kickstarter.com/en-us/articles/16236657-i-m-looking-to-run-a-publishing-project
Updates: eligibility https://updates.kickstarter.com/who-is-eligible-to-use-kickstarter/
Updates: AI policy https://updates.kickstarter.com/introducing-our-new-ai-policy/
Updates: Pre-Launch Editor https://updates.kickstarter.com/pre-launch-editor/
Updates: campaign page guide https://updates.kickstarter.com/kickstarter-lessons/guide-to-kickstarter-campaign-page/
Discover Publishing https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/publishing

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.