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I’m not suggesting at all that the author should not have chosen to do it. No such judgement. I’m simply interpreting the authors tone: it sounds to me frustra

• wrs 2y ago
  I didn't get that impression. I think she just wants the readers to not have a misconception of how much she's getting paid for the book they're (hopefully) enjoying. I hear a lot of similar sentiments from musicians whose fans think they're making any money by touring or streaming. And they get the same advice I'm seeing in this thread: you can't just be a musician anymore, you have to also be a social media expert, marketer, bookkeeper, recording engineer…in other words all the stuff the music label / publisher used to do so you could focus on the actual artwork.
  • tossandthrow 2y ago
    >... whose fans think they're making any money... I am curious about this. I might be alone, but very rarely do I think about what the authors I enjoy, or musicians I enjoy earn. I am constantly, however, being exposed to what tailor swift earns. But I absolutely don't make myself belive that German niche Orchestras make comparable amounts. Being a musician, author etc. Does not pay well. And nobody has ever told them elsewise, or is telling them elsewise. It has really always been the case. So it rings hollow when authors and musicians try to put awareness on their earnings.