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Thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed response. "I'm saying that if money (long term) is the motivator they should go for whoever offers the bigge

Thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed response. "I'm saying that if money (long term) is the motivator they should go for whoever offers the biggest royalty rate." If you re-read what I wrote, I was specifically talking about the "very niche book" that would not likely earn back the advance (hence the royalty rate is not something to worry about). For other situations (i.e. the book you expect will be very popular) then of course I agree with you. If money is the primary motivator and you still want to write books then do what you said: get ready to write several books. All together, a fun diversion for my day. Thanks, Peter!

petercooper 17y ago
If you re-read what I wrote, I was specifically talking about the "very niche book" that would not likely earn back the advance (hence the royalty rate is not something to worry about). Good point. Sorry, I missed that reference. In that case yes, I agree on the math, though gleefully accepting a (relatively) big advance for a book you believe won't sell too well could burn some bridges ;-)
- ScottWhigham 17y ago
  Possibly - however there is a difference between "gleefully accepting" a big advance and "squeezing every last dime out of the bastard publishing company"!