I think kickstarter and
other crowdfunding platforms like this are the BEST way to put out music right now — no label, no rules, no fuss, no muss.
Additionally, there are
other crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Rockethub where authors can raise funds for book projects (Rockethub is similar to Kickstarter in that a campaign deadline and target goal are set, however, the project leader is able to keep the funds even if the goal amount isn't reached by the deadline).
Not exact matches
SeedInvest, the equity
crowdfunding platform based in New York that helps
other startups (
like Vengo Labs) raise rounds, is today launching a campaign on its own
platform to complete an intended $ 3 million Series A round.
Alternatively, you could consider
crowdfunding your book's expenditures through a
platform like Kickstarter and offer early copies and
other rewards to people who choose to help back your book.
Fundrise started by
crowdfunding individual properties, much
like many
other platforms still do.
Like other crowdfunding platforms, Lighthouse will serve as a means for users to create projects and pledge funds to
others.