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How much money to authors make?

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How much money to authors make?

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I can only tell you what I know from the standpoint of publishing traditionally through one of the top 2 publishers in the world. Trust me = I know my stuff. I do this for a living. Let me just give you a general answer in dollars and cents. It’s complicated so stay with me. A smart author invests in an editor before the book goes through the query stage. At that point, you can retain rights to any and all edits made in your book. A good editor knows how to take a good novel and turn it into exactly what a publisher is looking for. Expect to pay 5-10 dollars per page based on 250 words per page, but they are worth it. An editor’s margin notes can really help you get your novel in great shape. They have been down the road before. They know their stuff. They also know agents and may be able to recommend you to one. But it costs money up front. If a publisher decides they are interested, they sign a standard book contract with you. That calls for you to receive 10% royalties from the sale

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