Experienced crowdfunding creators know that you can't rely on algorithms to attract backers — if you want to launch a successful campaign, you have to build and engage your community.

Join BackerKit as we sit down with The Story Engine team for an in-depth discussion on how they activated their community to have their best launch to date — raising more than six times their funding goal — and changed the shape of their campaign with feedback from backers. The presentation will be followed by a live question and answer session.

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Designed to empower imaginative individuals such as Dungeon Masters, authors, game builders, and artists,The Story Engine offers a unique deck of cards that ignites the creation of rich lore, worlds, and stories. The Story Engine: Lore Master’s Deck BackerKit Crowdfunding campaign raised $506,282 from more than 3K backers. 

Peter Chiykowski (he/him) is the creator of The Story Engine Deck, Deck of Worlds, and six books of comics and short stories. He has twice won the Aurora Award for "Best Graphic Novel" from the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. His fiction, game writing, and poetry have appeared in the award-winning tabletop RPG EMBERWIND, the video game FRACTER, and publications like Best Canadian Poetry, Asimov's Science Fiction, and more.

Miroki Tong (she/her) brings her expertise coupled with healthy pragmatism to help build small businesses and enterprises. In her past life, she spent a decade as an international, award-winning performer and producer in theatre, film, and live events. In 2020, she was nominated for WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. By moonlight, or folding the time-space continuum, Miroki is developing her Opera Metal music album. You may also catch Miroki sharing wine recommendations, savvy drink tips and important conversations on diversity on her Instagram blog @9ouncesplease, and co-hosting the food and drink podcast Tasting Together.

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