Phictly, an app and platform for book, film, and culture-lovers, announced that it has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the completion of its technology. Founded by sisters and book lovers Nyleena Aiken and Nyla Roberts, Phictly aims to transform the online book club experience by focusing on individual titles and fostering genuine connections through shared interests.
The story of Phictly is rooted in the personal experiences of its founders, both mothers to young sons, who, like many in today's economy, have faced professional challenges. Nyla Roberts navigated a difficult job market, unable to secure a full-time graphic design position despite years of searching and chose to invest her creativity in building Phictly and freelance work. Meanwhile, Nyleena Aiken, a IT Consultant witnessing layoffs in the IT industry, decided to join forces with Nyla to pursue their shared dream. "We grew up in a lower-income household, and along with our other siblings, we constantly dreamt of creating our own businesses and inventions, so I am thrilled to bring this idea which is based on something we both love to life with my sister,” Nyla shared.
Born from a passion for storytelling and a desire to create meaningful communities, Phictly addresses common frustrations faced by book club participants—such as ghosted discussions and off-topic themes. The app allows users to create clubs dedicated to specific stories, choose their pace and preferences, and invite friends or fellow enthusiasts to join in engaging discussions.
Phictly founders tapped into their creative efforts, designing a platform that facilitates a more engaging virtual book club experience. "Our premise is that people want to gather online to discuss a particular title that they are excited about right now," explained co-founder Nyleena Aiken. "Phictly marks the beginning of a new chapter where people connect through stories, creating a quality community based on genuine interests."
When people plan to dive into their next book or show, the Phictly platform helps them create a club based on that single title, custom-paced to their preferences, transforming their love for stories into an engaging social experience. As users log into Phictly, they choose a book, movie, or show. Next, they select the pace or timeline for the club, followed by selecting preferences and tags, and finally, they invite friends or other Phictly users to join in on the fun.
The founders have already collaborated with developers, crafted detailed technical specifications to build the app, and launched targeted marketing campaigns which have gained Phictly over 8,000 social media followers across all platforms. As Phictly moves towards completion through crowdfunding, backers are rewarded with exclusive perks such as the Founding Member Badge, showcasing their books and bookish businesses, and VIP experiences. This initiative reflects the commitment of Aiken and Roberts to creating a new realm for book and film aficionados to unite and enrich their discussions.
Support their literary vision through their Kickstarter at www.kickstarter.com/projects/phictly/phictly-your-pick-every-time-book-movie-and-tv-club-app or visit www.phictly.com for more information.
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Company Name: Phictly
Contact Person: Nyleena Aiken
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Phone: (301) 756-5770
City: DUNKIRK
State: MARYLAND
Country: United States
Website: http://www.phictly.com/
