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First, an honest disclaimer: I do not write to be rich and famous, I write because I like it and feel compelled to. Right, now that's out of the way, I am curious about a couple of things related to the money side of being published.
First, how much of every book sold does the author get? Is this a negotiable part of a deal with an agent/publisher?
Second, what is an average advance for, say, a mystery writer, a first-timer.
I hope these questions are in the right place and don't seem too crass, I'm just trying to satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks!
First, how much of every book sold does the author get? Is this a negotiable part of a deal with an agent/publisher?
Second, what is an average advance for, say, a mystery writer, a first-timer.
I hope these questions are in the right place and don't seem too crass, I'm just trying to satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks!