📑 The 9 Biggest Myths About Nonfiction Trade Publishing, Debunked

Summer Brennan debunks nine myths associated with publishing:

• Book deals do not mean a bunch of money.
• Most authors never see another cent beyond the advance.
• Often book launches are the responsibility of the author.
• In 99.9999% of times authors are not paid for readings.
• Book tours are funded by authors.
• Often authors have little control over the cover, title, and subtitle of their books.
• Books maybe copy edited, but are often not given extensive structural edits.
• Authors often only earn $1.50 a book.
• Usually authors have no control over the publication of excerpts.

This is very thought provoking and eye-opening.

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