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Can you break even in self-publishing? Editor's Notes #98 May 16, 2011 |
Hello, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. --Zig Ziglar In this issue: 1. Breaking even in book sales 2. Tickled my funnybone 3. Interesting Web site ========== 1.Breaking even in book sales How many books do you have to sell to break even? I asked a group of self-publishers that question. Their answers may surprise you. In the article at WritersHelper.com, I break down some of the facts behind the bare numbers. Even if you plan to go with a trade publisher, knowing about the finances will help you in your contract negotiations. Read the full article at https://www.writershelper.com/break-even.html =========== 2.Tickled my funnybone "Census gives facts on men broken down by age, sex and occupation." =========== 3. Interesting Web site Canada's booksellers make some of their sales data available to the general public. This requires a subscription, but if you are in publication for the money, there is a wealth of information at http://www.booknetcanada.ca/ =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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