If interested, see this link. I’d meant to place this on my blog awhile back, but I forgot to do it! I know a lot of authors dream about making the NY Times Bestseller’s list (myself included). Here are the highlights of the post:
The author’s book, Twilight Fall, debuted at #19 on the New York Times mass-market list back in July 2008.
She received the first royalty statement for this NYT novel in April 2009 (Yes, publishing can be quite slow at times.)
First print run was 88,500 copies.
Total sales units, as of this royalty statement, are 64,925
Royalties = $40,484.00 (this amount does not include the reserves against returns)
The author received an advance of $50,000
She’ll be receiving the next royalty statement October or November 2009.
So take a look at the link to glean more information if interested. I’m glad the author shared her royalty statement with the rest of us!
Cecelia I read articles similar to this one. It confirmed my belief in hard hard it is to make a living as an author for most people.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Linda
http://www.lindabeed.com
Thanks for sharing this information with us. I have a question:
What are reserves against returns?
This was very interesting. I have always wanted to be a writer. This was really helpful for me. Thanks
Thanks for sharing, Cecelia. As you probably know, I’ve just started back writing and I have some goals set for myself, but I think this was a very good article and great information. It may not make you rich, but I believe it can provide a healthy income.
Thanks again…