Have you heard? ZanderverZ now has a Patreon. In this blog post, we're going to discuss the membership tiers and delve into details about all the amazing benefits that are being offered to members.
Much earlier this month, I started watching videos and reading articles about Patreon, and over the following weeks I put together the account and started rolling out the benefits. There's a lot to Patreon, but I think it's an excellent way to provide content to fans. The ZanderverZ Patreon offers four different membership tiers and over ten different benefits.
You can join here.
The first membership level we offer is the Send Encouragement tier, which is only $1 a month. It might not seem like much, but the value of the encouragement you're sending to me is worth much more than the cost of the membership. With this tier, you get the following benefits:
Recognition in the Whispers Newsletter & on the Wall of Thanks: With this benefit, you'll be thanked as a new Patreon subscriber in the next Whispers Newsletter release following the start of your subscription. In addition, you'll receive a permanent place on the Wall of Thanks regardless of whether you remain subscribed or not. You can check out the Wall of Thanks here.
Access to Patreon Exclusive & Patreon First Posts: Patreon will include both exclusive posts and posts that appear on Patreon ahead of other places. With this benefit, you'll have access to all of these posts on Patreon. These posts will include exclusive behind-the-scenes information, yet-to-be-published short stories and art, sneak peek chapters of upcoming releases, full-chapter previews, comic strips, and more.
Access to the Foundation Files: With this benefit, you'll be provided the password to access the Foundation Files for each month you remain a subscriber. The password rotates monthly. These files are hosted on the ZanderverZ website and are a collection of character bios, event records, and notes of artifacts from the ZanderverZ universe. Often the files will include otherwise unreleased information. The files are a growing library of information about the ZanderverZ universe and will usually receive updates on a monthly basis.
A digital copy of The Veiled Maze Anniversary Edition: You'll receive access to download an eBook and PDF copy of this novella through a third-party service called BookFunnel. You can find out more about The Veiled Maze here.
Free and early access to each digital standard edition book newly released while subscribed: With this benefit, you'll receive access to download a free digital copy of any standard edition book that releases while you're subscribed. The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. This download will be made available around thirty days prior to the release date of the book through a third-party service called BookFunnel. The book will be available in both eBook and PDF. After the third-day period ends, the book will no longer be available to download, but you'll continue to have use of the copy you've downloaded indefinitely. We anticipate releasing 1-2 books each year.
If you ask me, that's a lot for only $1 a month, but just wait till you read about the next tier.
Our next membership level is the Send Supplies tier, and it's only $2 a month. This one is an even better deal because you get everything in the previous tier, plus four additional benefits. Here's what all you get:
Everything from the Send Encouragement tier.
Access to PDFs of special content from special editions released while subscribed: When a special edition book is released, you'll receive access to download a PDF containing the special edition files. Access to the download will only be available for a limited time. Generally, this will be the thirty days leading up to the release date. You'll continue to be able to use any downloaded PDFs after that time. The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. The term "special edition" refers to deluxe, anniversary, and other editions that are not named "standard." Note that this PDF will only include content that is extra or bonus to content included in the standard edition version of the book. For example, it would exclude the base story text of a novel and chapter art included in the standard edition.
Sign Up Bonus: Free Limited Edition Bookmark: If you've provided your address information, I'll mailed you a Limited Edition ZanderverZ bookmark. Bookmarks will vary based on availability. Due to the complexities and costs involved in shipping outside of the United States, this benefit can only be shipped to a US address.
Poll Voting: With this benefit, you'll have the opportunity to influence book content, future projects, release timelines, and perhaps even more.
10% off code for the ZanderverZ eBay store: You'll be given the code to get 10% everything on the ZanderverZ eBay Store.
As you can see, the Send Supplies tier is a nice upgrade from the Send Encouragement tier. With that said, things are about to get even more exciting with the final two tiers.
Our third membership level is the Send Reinforcements tier, which is only $6 a month. With this membership, you get everything from the first two tiers, plus two spectacular additional benefits. Here's what you get:
Everything from the Send Encouragement and Send Supplies membership tiers.
Receive a signed physical copy of each standard edition book newly released while subscribed. Includes a free limited edition bookmark: The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. With this benefit, you'll be sent a signed physical copy of each standard edition book that releases while you're subscribed. We anticipate releasing 1-2 books each year. This benefit does not apply to box set releases and releases with a sell price great than $20. You'll also receive a Limited Edition ZanderverZ bookmark. Bookmarks will vary based on availability. Due to the complexities and costs involved in shipping outside of the United States, this benefit can only be shipped to a US address.
Special thanks in each standard edition book prepared for release while subscribed: At the back of each standard edition book prepared for release while you're subscribed, your name will be listed in the special thanks section at the back of the book. The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. The phrase "prepared for release" refers to the preparation that occurs before the manuscript is sent to distributors for processing. This cut off can be a few months before the actual release, and will vary from project to project. If you subscribe after the manuscript has been submitted to distributors, your name will not be in the special thanks section of that book.
Spectacular, right? Well, I know what you're wondering now. How do we top that? You're about to see.
Our final membership level is the Send Too Much tier, which is only $15 a month. This membership is an upgraded version of the Send Reinforcements tier. Here are all the details on what you get:
Everything from the Send Encouragement and Send Supplies membership tiers.
Receive a signed physical copy of each special edition book newly released while subscribed. Includes a free limited edition bookmark: The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. The term "special edition" refers to deluxe, anniversary, and other editions that are not named "standard." With this benefit, you'll be sent a signed physical copy of each special edition book that releases while you're subscribed. We anticipate releasing 1-2 books each year; however, we can not guarantee that each book release will have a special edition. If a release only has a standard edition, you'll receive a copy of the standard addition along with some ZanderverZ merchandise. This benefit does not apply to box set releases and releases with a sell price great than $50. You'll also receive a Limited Edition ZanderverZ bookmark. Bookmarks will vary based on availability. Due to the complexities and costs involved in shipping outside of the United States, this benefit can only be shipped to a US address.
Special thanks in each book prepared for release while subscribed: At the back of each book prepared for release while you're subscribed, your name will be listed in the special thanks section at the back of the book. This benefit applies to all edition types. The term "book" will generally refer to novels, novellas, comic books, graphic novels, or any other similarly formatted releases. The phrase "prepared for release" refers to the preparation that occurs before the manuscript is sent to distributors for processing. This cut off can be a few months before the actual release, and will vary from project to project. If you subscribe after the manuscript has been submitted to distributors, your name will not be in the special thanks section of that book.
Crazy benefits, right? Now you have all the knowledge about our Patreon. There is no wrong answer when selecting your membership, and there's absolutely no obligation to sign up at all. Follow your heart, but if you do decide to become a patron (even for one month) you'll be supporting my creative works and that will bring me joy. I'm grateful to everyone that supports and follows my journey.
If you have questions or want any additional information, reach out to me here.
And if you're interested in becoming a Patreon member, you can join here.
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