I assume you’ll get lots of people to jump at this. I happen to highly advocate this cause and it’s how many of us authors became really good friends. Then it spread to beta readers, extra friends for reviews.
It’s basically everything. Don’t exclude just "funding" books though. Not saying that because of me, but because nobody is famous and everyone needs outreach. Plus, sometimes your friends might want a book that can get shipped to them right away so they can see what you are really in for and the quality of the books Inkshares does.
Remember, publication can take 2+ years from the date people are backing you. Which ever way you go, and whoever you partner up with, your Author Support Network is huge.
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