Sadly, I was naive about crowdfunding. Apparently, it only works if you already have a large social media footprint and/or a preexisting fan base. Lesson learned. What I can say is that I received at least twice as many solicitations from people and companies promising to promote my campaign than I did actual pledges. I suppose some are legitimate, but I seriously doubt that even those few would be effective - without my preexisting fan base, which as I said, doesn't exist.
(Update 5/9/2016) The campaign ended unsuccessfully today. I learned quite a bit...maybe even enough to be successful next time. And I do not doubt there will be a next time.
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