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...without proof he can deliver sales yet only a $500 advance? Wow that's... ballsy. I know he's known for his books on writing but still, this seems an odd p

...without proof he can deliver sales yet only a $500 advance? Wow that's... ballsy. I know he's known for his books on writing but still, this seems an odd play and without prior proof hard to buy into.

tricky 16y ago
He did sell "I Am Number Four" to Spielberg.
- runevault 16y ago
  Was that someone else's work? I know he can sell his own stuff, at least to publishing houses.
  - tricky 16y ago
    yes, the series was conceived and written by a Columbia mfa
    - runevault 16y ago
      Interesting. Though not sure I'd call selling to one person (Spielberg) the same as publishing (selling to the masses). But it's a lot better credential than only selling your own stuff.