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Given how small the sales of a typical book are, there's a strong argument to be made that "if authors were never paid" is a fair description of current reality
by Kalium 4y ago
Given how small the sales of a typical book are, there's a strong argument to be made that "if authors were never paid" is a fair description of current reality.
- api 4y agoThings can always get worse.
- ghaff 4y agoIt's certainly true that a lot out authors fall into one of three categories: - They're delusional about the financial rewards - It's a hobby/compulsion, they like being an author, etc. even though it pays next to nothing most of the time - It's a reputational boost for their consulting, speaking engagements, or even regular employment