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Are writers really taking up writing in the hope that in 20 years the writing will finally start paying something?
by austhrow743 3y ago
Are writers really taking up writing in the hope that in 20 years the writing will finally start paying something?
- Nzen 3y agoAn author of fiction may sometimes retain copyright for some forms of derived works, ex "movie rights" [0], with the expectation that they aren't worth much until the original literary work has drawn a significant audience. [0] https://youtu.be/Rjv1NlMiUyI?t=65 https://youtu.be/Rjv1NlMiUyI?t=65
- ofalkaed 3y agoIf they have done any research into it or have a halfway decent agent, yes. A book that sells well is probably not going to set you up for life and at best will just cover the next year or two, only a tiny minority of writers get that massive best seller and movie deal that sets them up for life.