Boskone Panel Notes: Crowdfunding and a Community of Caring
This panel took place on Saturday at 3pm. I was a bit nervous going in since I was the only panelist who had no experience running a fundraiser, but it turned out that was a good counterpoint because I could speak comfortably as a backer and participant, and I also had relevant questions. The other panelists were all great, and I learned a lot in
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1) I don't remember saying the word "desperate" or "failure" in reference to my career prospects, or that I was worried about getting jobs. That seems off-key? What I did feel going into Kickstarter is the possibility of diminished credibility because most of my work has been done through traditional publishing thoroughfares, and I've worked years to earn that credibility. I wasn't sure if doing KS would subvert that cred, and therefore wasn't sure if I was a good fit for the platform. The truth, much to my relief, is it hasn't been a problem at all, and in fact, my cred has been part of the foundation of my KS success so far.
As far as getting jobs, I'm in a great position and I'm constantly offered cover gigs, but what I was telling the audience was I worry about the next generation of artists, and what their prospects will be. Even though I'm in a good position right now and the market wants what I do, I also believe in not being content or feeling like I'm in a safe position. So using Kickstarter to build my own creator-owned brand is part of my new equation for being diverse in a shifting marketplace. But if I gave the impression that I was worried about being broke or jobless tomorrow -- no, that's not the case at all.
2) Tara is not my wife. :)
Again -- helpful notes, and hopefully these thoughts help clarify a bit. Thanks, Julia!
Best, John Picacio
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As for the first point, I just tried to make sense of very cryptic notes after the fact. I am completely fallible. I'll add your correction to the text of the post.
As for the second, I clearly assumed something incorrectly there. I can correct that in the entry if you'll tell me how.
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