Difference between revisions of "What is the main source of revenue for writers?"

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Royalties (fee) per book sold, ranging anywhere from 2 to 10% of net price. (arranged by publisher)<br />
Royalties (fee) per book sold, ranging anywhere from 2 to 10% of net price. (arranged by publisher)<br />
    Usually, the publisher will give the writer an advance after the first draft.<br />
Usually, the publisher will give the writer an advance after the first draft.<br />
    Other possible sources:<br />
Other possible sources:<br />
    - Speakers fees, for speaking at conferences etc.<br />
- Speakers fees, for speaking at conferences etc.<br />
    - Royalties for sales of translated version<br />
- Royalties for sales of translated version<br />
    - Royalties for turning the book into a movie<br />
- Royalties for turning the book into a movie<br />

Latest revision as of 07:15, 20 April 2009

Royalties (fee) per book sold, ranging anywhere from 2 to 10% of net price. (arranged by publisher)
Usually, the publisher will give the writer an advance after the first draft.
Other possible sources:
- Speakers fees, for speaking at conferences etc.
- Royalties for sales of translated version
- Royalties for turning the book into a movie