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You make significantly more than 5% of the cover price if you self-publish. There isn't much reason to use a publisher, unless its a reputable one who fronts y
by TheMagicHorsey 12y ago
You make significantly more than 5% of the cover price if you self-publish.
There isn't much reason to use a publisher, unless its a reputable one who fronts you an advance and knows how to market your book for increased sales.
- egonschiele 12y agoAgain, it depends on why you are writing the book. I have heard that you make $10k on avg if you use a publisher, vs $50k avg if you self-publish. If you are doing it for the money, self-publishing might be the way to go. I'm using a publisher because: - They have the resources to market the book. The book's not done yet and I've already sold ~2000 advance copies. I'm trying to reach as many people with this book as possible, and it would have taken me a lot longer to sell 2k copies on my own. - I'm trying to learn how to write a tech book. My editor is the rare breed that cares about making a good book, and has 20 years of teaching + writing experience. I have learned a lot from him.
- Ovid 12y ago2000 advance copies? Holy shit! I have the wrong publisher! (To be fair, they were awesome with me and I had a blast, but damn, 2000 advance copies?) What's the topic of the book?
- egonschiele 12y agoHere's my book: manning.com/bhargava/ It is one of their better selling MEAPs :) I have also put a lot of work into it. I don't think 2k is typical.
- gyom 12y agoI had a look at the sample chapter and I like the way that you're explaining concepts with sketches. I've already learned all the material listed in the table of contents, so I might not get much from reading it, but I wish I had seen that book 15 years ago.