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Hasn't this always been the case? 1000 copies sold is seen as pretty ok for a first time author. It's kind of the same as with musical artists.
by runj__ 5y ago
Hasn't this always been the case? 1000 copies sold is seen as pretty ok for a first time author. It's kind of the same as with musical artists.
- PeterisP 5y agoNo, historically most of these books would simply not be published; the publisher would make a run only if they believe they can sell a larger quantity - and they had more means (more control over distribution and marketing) to ensure that they sell most of what they printed even if it turned out to be not so popular.