How Book Auctions Work
And how to get one
How authors are paid
For those of you who are not authors but readers, librarians, teachers, parents, here's a brief (simplified) rundown of how authors are paid. There are two basic models.
How To Be A Professional Author And Not Die Screaming And Starving In A Lightless Abyss
Writing, Money, and Living Off Large Advances
How a book deal works
Becoming a Full-time Writer
Lots of people want to quit their jobs to become full-time authors. It’s one of the subjects I get asked most about. So, I thought I’d write a quick post detailing my experiences. Twelv…
An Agent Explains the Ins and Outs of Book Deals - Electric Literature
How do advances work? When do you get royalties? How long until you can quit your job? A pro demystifies the money part of writing
How To Be A Professional Author And Not Die Screaming And Starving In A Lightless Abyss
Your reading today comes in the form of this Medium article by Heather Demetrios: “How To Lose A Third Of A Million Dollars Without Even Trying.” It’s a good article. I feel deepl…
How Much Should Writers Pay To Be Published?
The title to this post is Admiral Ackbar’s greatest fear: It is, indeed, a trap. Because the answer to this question is obvious: you shouldn’t pay anything to get published. Now, classi…