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SPQF Post Mortem

Grant Rodiek | July 29, 2018

The SPQF campaign is now over, so I want to dive into why it was successful, but also identify opportunities for improvement. While this post focuses on SPQF as a case study, I’ll also be using historical data from my previous campaigns to outline changes I made to reach this point in the first place.

Working with Artists

Grant Rodiek | April 14, 2013

This is a post I've wanted to write for a very long time. I've discussed it with an artist peer of mine and let the ideas stew a bit. The time is now! With Kickstarter, print on demand sites, and entrepreneurial fervor everywhere, the lines between designer and publisher blur more and more every day.

Pitch Like a Pro

Grant Rodiek | March 19, 2012

I bumped into Corey Young on Twitter like I have many of my design peers. Like an athletic team recruiter seeking his first round draft pick, I began bugging Corey to write a column for Hyperbole because the man is opinionated, well-spoken, and has not one publishing deal, but many publishing deals.