The first Indiegogo campaign was wonderful, and we raised $310 before the time ran out. We’ve started another, and hopefully we’ll get closer to the goal this time.

From the campaign page:

For two years, The New Bedlam Project survived as a free-to-read, blog-based webzine. TNBP is a paying market, registered with both Ralan.com and Duotrope.com, supported by small ads and donations. Some of horror and sci-fantasy’s most promising up and coming writers have been spotted on the streets of New Bedlam, possibly looking for a way out, or perhaps they seek Morpheus, ready to bribe him for just a few moments of sleep.

From a candle’s reflection in the mirror, to the darkest corners of imagination, New Bedlam has grown to encompass far more than anyone ever dreamed of. The monsters have definitely escaped their bounds, and the writers may never sleep again.

What We Need & What You Get in Return

We’re looking for $1200 in order to continue The New Bedlam Project’s journey into print. First with the collections Town Archives Vol.1 & 2, and any remaining funds will be used towards the 2014 anthology project.

Specifically:

$900 for Town Archives Vol. 1 & 2

$10 stipend for each contributor & artist
Purchasing & shipping contributor copies

Remaining Funds for Promotions, Future Anthology Projects

We’ve added some perks to our campaign, and editor Jodi Lee is personally including a digital copy of her short story collection, Into a Long Ago Future, with each and every donation.

If we don’t meet our goal, the funds we do receive will be used towards the Town Archives Volumes first, with any overage going towards future works and promotions.

What This Campaign Will Do For Others

The New Bedlam Project has caught the imagination of and been home to brand-new and established writers from around the globe. By donating to our campaign, you honor past, present and future writers with the knowledge that their work means something, has touched or will touch the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere – that they’ve been heard.

Any help my readers can give would be appreciated beyond measure!