Hi!

I'm Jacques.

For over a decade, I've self-published under Not So Super Publishing, and it has exceeded my wildest dreams.

I am so grateful for all the support I received over the years.

Because Of Your Support, We:

Published nine different books (ranging from a children's book, comics, and a genre-bending book of short stories)
Are featured in some award-winning anthologies.
- Gwan Anthology
- New Frontiers: The Many Worlds Of George Takei
Were featured on television and Newspapers
Are constantly invited to speak at various events
- Chapel Hill Public Library - Local Author Panel
- Mid City Micro-Con
Got our books into some libraries
- Chapel Hill Public Library
Are collaborating with our 50th artist this year on a fun 60+ page fantasy graphic novel!
- Otis & the Sylva Beast

Not So Super Publishing's Mission:

Over time, what I viewed as a means of expression grew into a mission supported by many people from all walks of life.

To create inclusive books with integrity. Books that are thrilling, fun, and have stories that uplift and excite readers.
To make our books accessible by donating books to libraries, schools, and literacy programs
To uplift artists by paying fairly and promptly, promoting their work, and offering stories that complement their skills.

Ultimately, I want to create books that promote inclusion and give our readers a sense of hope and empathy for one another. I also want to nurture literacy while elevating art and supporting artists.

The Challenge:

Nothing about what I said can be done quickly. The bulk of the funding for my projects comes out of pocket. The remainder comes from book sales, some light crowdfunding, and loans. So, the pace of my growth depends on what I have in my pockets.

The tough part is that I can only create one book at a time because I always prioritize having funds on hand to pay artists in a timely fashion. This dilemma also makes it difficult to restock my inventory promptly, which costs me opportunities to be in various spaces.

I've tried finding different "revenue streams" to get things moving but many of them require me to do everything BUT the thing I enjoy most, which is making books.

So, How Can You Help?

Honestly, I'm stubborn when it comes to asking for help. I like to see how much I can do myself before I involve anyone else. But I've consistently heard from many of you who want to contribute towards Not So Super Publishing's growth. I created the Super Sustainers Programs to generate and consolidate support and share the progress.

I chose Givebutter (despite its funny-sounding name) for donations because:

It's at the top of its league when it comes to user satisfaction.
As software for fundraising, donor management, and nonprofit auctions it's a leader on G2, the largest independent software review site. You can compare Givebutter to other trusted sites here (or do your own research).
This platform will allow me to offer transparency about where the funds raised will go.
- I will livestream and finally have live interactions with y'all.
- Everyone who contributes will be able to follow along with my campaign updates and have direct communication with me.
- Everyone can see what is being raised, and get reports of where the funds have been spent.
This platform gives you the freedom to give however is most convenient to you.
- You can give once or make auto-recurring payments (or change anytime in between)
- You can text-to-donate
- You can even send a check!
This platform will allow me to have fun! I love finding creative ways to engage people and this platform will allow me to reach people where they are and infuse some levity throughout the year.

What You'll Get:

Besides having the satisfaction of supporting an independent publishing company, I also want to make this worth your time. To keep costs low and make the most use of your donations, I will provide digital items along with my time.

For donating, I plan to provide the following:

Donations of ANY amount will receive:
- A link to EVERYTHING Not So Super Publishing has ever produced so far.
- Coupon codes for future books and products we'll have in our shop.
- Opportunities to interact with me in a group Sustainer Only Livestream. You can ask me anything and be part of the creation process.
Donations of $20 and above will receive:
- Everything above
- Free digital links to ALL future things we produce.
Donations of $100 and above will receive:
- Everything above
- One free signed physical book of your choice (you can claim anytime).
- A scheduled one-on-one chat about anything.

In Conclusion:

Hopefully, it's obvious that I spent a lot of time thinking about this.

I’ve never sought to be published by other publishers because I know my ideas are groundbreaking and untested, which is sadly a recipe for rejection in any mainstream market. Understandably, big publishers don’t want to take a risk on an unknown. But I LOVE working in that space and I want to keep finding ways to delight our readers.

As innovative as we were using Kickstarter in 2014 to fund individual projects, we will innovate by becoming a community-supported publisher. It's honestly the only way to keep up with demand and keep creating groundbreaking works.

I hope you can support Not So Super Publishing. If not monetarily, feel free to share with friends you think would support our cause.

If you have any questions, feel free to send me messages on my contact page.

Thanks for your time!

--Jacques

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