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Sybil
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Jan 08, 2015 03:50AM
How does it work and how much does it cost?
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Unless you have a few editors willing to work pro bono publico, there are some authors who won't be able to benefit from your site.The unfortunate truth is there are many talented writers who simply can't afford to spend a lot of money, if any.
If the editors based their compensation on how well a book does, as in a share of the royalties earned, it would make more sense than the current system.As it stands, publishing is more like real estate where the agent (like the editor) is looking to get paid whether the seller (like the writer) does or not.
As for crowd-funding, sounds a bit complicated.
Time to change a diaper and put someone to bed for Her nap, or the tiny cranky demon will become reality.
Having Jane Friedman on board is a definite plus.
I'm pretty sure that we are moving towards a future where royalty-share for basic services such as editing or design will be quite common, making independent publishing all the more attractive.That said, well-performing authors will never ever want to offer royalties instead of cash, because they know the value of royalties. There's also a difference in mentality between the US and Europe. I've seen that American authors are much more reluctant to give away royalties, when European ones, even bestselling ones, are happy to do royalty share in audiobook or translation.
