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surferchic
you can either give me an average
or
an about estimate on the minimum and maximum amount of money an okay, good or great selling book goes for and how much the author makes off it?
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Not much.
I know two writers with three and four books under their belts respectively.
One still works two jobs at bars 40 hours a week. The other doesn't work at anything other than writing, but only because his wife is out working to make ends meet. They each make probably 30-40k or so a year from their writing, tops, same as an administrative assistant or a middle school teacher. One's been writing for 10 years, the other for about 8. One did get a movie option and a fair chunk of change a few years ago, but the movie was never made and the money long since ran out.
Unless you are a blockbuster, don't expect a mansion and maids (and don't expect to be a blockbuster - bookstores are FULL of non-blockbuster authors). Writers have a pretty thin margin most of the time. Most writers are professors or teachers when not writing. Or have other writing related jobs, like for TV or as script doctors for other writers, using their own writing as "bonus" money on top of their regular pay.
I mean, if you are a Stephen King, then you can get $30 million advance on a 5 book deal, plus movie royalties and speaking fees, but the book stores are chock full of HUNDREDS of unknown nobodies making virtually nothing for every King or Grisham or Rowling out there. Stephanie Meyer is the exception, not the rule.
Not much.
I know two writers with three and four books under their belts respectively.
One still works two jobs at bars 40 hours a week. The other doesn't work at anything other than writing, but only because his wife is out working to make ends meet. They each make probably 30-40k or so a year from their writing, tops, same as an administrative assistant or a middle school teacher. One's been writing for 10 years, the other for about 8. One did get a movie option and a fair chunk of change a few years ago, but the movie was never made and the money long since ran out.
Unless you are a blockbuster, don't expect a mansion and maids (and don't expect to be a blockbuster - bookstores are FULL of non-blockbuster authors). Writers have a pretty thin margin most of the time. Most writers are professors or teachers when not writing. Or have other writing related jobs, like for TV or as script doctors for other writers, using their own writing as "bonus" money on top of their regular pay.
I mean, if you are a Stephen King, then you can get $30 million advance on a 5 book deal, plus movie royalties and speaking fees, but the book stores are chock full of HUNDREDS of unknown nobodies making virtually nothing for every King or Grisham or Rowling out there. Stephanie Meyer is the exception, not the rule.
How should I start selling part of my libray on line? I own way too many (all hardbacks) and need to cash in.?
GailB
Currently I own about 1200 books. They are mostly in great condition, all hardbacks and yes I have read the majority of them. Have been looking at different sites on selling books but can not figure out which would be the best or how I decide on a price.
Answer
The best site to use is Half.com However, I would check on amazon.com. Some of the current prices of your hard-cover books. You might be surprised to find that they are worth less than you imagine, as the competition is stiff in the online book selling world. Especially if you have a pile of fiction books. The good thing about half.com is that there is no cost for listing.
GL with your bookselling!
The best site to use is Half.com However, I would check on amazon.com. Some of the current prices of your hard-cover books. You might be surprised to find that they are worth less than you imagine, as the competition is stiff in the online book selling world. Especially if you have a pile of fiction books. The good thing about half.com is that there is no cost for listing.
GL with your bookselling!
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