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project leader
Ryan K
location
5401 Hamilton Ave,
(Downtown Cleveland)
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Clevo books

the project

I run a writing group that is dedicated to responsible free speech. We publish anyone who asks (with responsibility) in their very own bi-fold mini chap book. No judging. This is often poetry, but also include prose, short stories, art zines, experimental writing, workshop results, etc. We already have a collection of over 24 books. We'd love to add more.

However, printing costs money. We can make a book, even email it to the author, but there is nothing like holding a copy of your first work in your own hands and allowing us the joy of spreading it to readings and events all over the area. Some have even made it as far as Seattle and Canada. We need funds to purchase a proper printer to print our current collection and any new submissions. 

the steps

Purchase printer, toner, and paper.

Install equipment. Determine the capacity of each toner and divide among our available writers. New works get first priority. 

Work with authors to create any new submissions to their liking.

Print the books, staple, pack up.

Announce new works and availability of the current catalog. Share any requested digital copies.

Attend every poetry reading, open mic, art event I can to spread your books. Encourage writers, musicians, etc to take and share at their events.

why we're doing it

There are many wonderful, talented writers in our area, but many have never been published. Some are shy, lack opportunities and resources, need that first confidence boost, or do not think they are good enough. Good enough is no excuse. Let us help.

budget

Disbursement budget:

the printer at $300

Toner $25



TOTAL RAISED = $354.00
ioby Platform Fee waived
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $17.70
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $10.62
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $325.68

Original Budget:

Printer- $300

Toner- $300

Paper- $100

PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED =    $700
ioby Platform Fee     waived
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%)    $38
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)    $23
TOTAL TO RAISE =    $761

updates

Clevo books

Posted 12/17/2019 - 1:39pm

Thank you very much to our latest donor, Clevo books. Perhaps we can work together on a project in the future. Or you can have some our books to distribute.

Ayla Atash

Posted 12/11/2019 - 4:22pm

Here is a testimonial from another of our recipients, Ayla Atash, author of "Poems from my Lips"

"Beautiful Blasphemy helped me put together a mini-book of my poetry to promote myself and my writing. I have handed out that publication at local open-mics and other events. Beautiful Blasphemy truly cares about local writers and artists, and his books help us share our work with the community!"

Want a copy of her book or any others? Message me with an email and I'll send you a digital copy.

First Amazon book

Posted 12/11/2019 - 4:14pm

Hello, folks, The first of our books is now available on Amazon in print format. Still working on e-book format. Anyone willing to take on that task, please contact me. Unfortunately, we cannot offer them for free on that platform. However, I can promise that any proceeds will go back into our printer fund. Share the link all over the world. More to come.

https://www.amazon.com/Suicidal-Poems-Ryan-P-Kinney/dp/1095826115/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=by+beautiful+blasphemy&qid=1576098219&s=books&sr=1-5&fbclid=IwAR1r34fBsGw8AnOhWgSeJWsPmkbRUYlvTNQ6zZldgIEfz1TTTtiTQGBuoTI

Lennart Lundh

Posted 12/10/2019 - 8:47pm

Here is a testimonal from another of our book recipients, Lennart Lundh,

"I use both of the books you've done for me, Memory Care and The Bear Whispers in the Night, as freebies at readings. They draw attention not only to the poems they hold, but to my name and other books as well. Thanks for these opportunities."

Won't you help us continue this program. Donate today. Time is running out.

Barbara Marie Minney

Posted 12/10/2019 - 7:46pm

Thank you very much for our latest donation from Barbara Marie Minney. Check our Barbara's writing. 

From one of our book recipients

Posted 12/09/2019 - 6:34pm

Hear from one of our book recipients, Chuck Joy:

"Your BB Book for me, The Opposite of Gifts, made a nice opportunity for a handful of poems to find a home. I funded a printing of the file and sell the chap at low cost to provide an intro to my work. Thanks for your availability!

Sincerely,

Chuck Joy

author, Said the Growling Dog,

Percussive"

Please help us continue making these opportunities happen for writers. 

Thank you Anonymous Donor

Posted 12/07/2019 - 6:28pm

Thank you very much for our most recent donation. Please share this with all your friends. It ends with this year. 

Nearly 25% there

Posted 11/27/2019 - 11:52am

Thank you very much for our latest donation: Hearlily, A talented musician, host, and LGBTQ supporter in our area. I look forward to working with her on future projects.

Upwards and Onwards

Posted 11/23/2019 - 6:29am

Thank you again to our second and third donors: Rosemarie Iwasa and Chuck Joy; noted names in the writing community. If you'd like to read their works, we have two books they graciously let us publish for them. Ask us for a digital copy.

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • My Mind's Eye
  • All AXS Open Mic attendees
  • Clevo Books
  • Luis Gomez
  • Poetry Reading attendee
  • Barbara Marie Minney
  • Anonymous
  • DA
  • Heartlily
  • Chuck Joy
  • Rosemarie Iwasa
  • Friends at Ohayocon