I've always had an immense amount of respect for the authors
who produce the work we love to read -- particularly the
writers who have never broken out but keep going back and
writing wonderful stuff year after year. You really have to
admire the dedication and work involved.
A while back there was a very interesting thread about the
publishing side of the business but I'm curious to understand
what the author's side is like. Since we have so many authors
and others who are knowledgeable about the publishing
business, I would be very interested in learning about what
the economics of the situation are for an author of
noir/hardboiled.
For instance is there any feel for what the average noir or
hardboiled author would earn on a book that isn't a
blockbuster? When you do have a blockbuster or at least
something that sells well, how is that defined in terms of
what the author is compensated and how many books are sold?
By blockbuster or best-seller I would assume we're talking
about an Elmore Leonard or Michael Connelly novel vs someone
who writes a good novel but who doesn't have huge
sales?
I'd appreciate any and all info you Avians can provide.
Thanks,
Mike
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