As I sit in this plush couch for my 15 minute break, I wonder, "How can I possibly work on writing when I have next to no time to spare? I have bills to pay, food to cook, a lovely girlfriend to spend time with, and a host of other necessities that battle for my time, often catching my sanity in the crossfire. This simple 15 minute break isn't even enough to write a blog update! Come the school year I'll have homework to work on as well.... What I need is motivation to write, and to write well."
So here's the deal, and I think you'll like it. I've added a page to the site called Pledges. Here's how it works. There's a simple form over there that sends an email to me. Fill it out with your full name and email address, along with your pledge. When I finish the book, you fulfill your pledge by sending in the payment, and I send you the prize! There are a few different types of Pledges. Here's how they work. -Completed Book Pledge. When the book is finished, you pledge to pay me an amount of your choosing. -Chapter by chapter pledge. You pledge to pay me an amount of your choosing for each chapter of the book that is completed. -Critic's Pledge. You pledge to pay me a given amount should you actually enjoy the book, but if you do not enjoy the book, I would appreciate an honest critical analysis of my work. All critic Pledges will receive a free eBook, and will receive other prizes upon fulfillment of the pledge. -The Gambler's Pledge. You pledge to pay me any amount of your choosing. For every week the printing of my book is delayed, the amount you owe me goes down by 5%, and yet your prizes rely only on that original amount. You may find yourself with the best prizes for the lowest price. PRIZES Any Pledges that total over $5.00 will receive an eBook of the final copy of the book. Any Pledges that total over $20.00 will receive a hand signed paperback copy of the final novel. Any Pledges that total over $50.00 will receive a (very rare) hardback edition of the book, hand-signed by the author, and an 11x17 poster map of Averelia. The single highest pledge will receive an eBook, a hand signed paperback edition, a hand signed hardback edition, and a hand signed 11x17 poster map of Averelia! Again, no payment is due unless I deliver on the book. :) Let the games begin!
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