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Mark Gilroy May 2, 2012

When Can An Author Quit the Day Job and Write Full-Time?

A week after Cuts Like a Knife hit the market I had a neighbor ask, “when can an author quit the day job and write full-time?” I got the same question from two authors within days. Here is a quick glance at the numbers that helps anyone that wants to start a new enterprise count the cost – I picked a salary with an easy monthly number and then walked authors through the royalty process. Enjoy!

 

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  1. nike free 5.0 dam says

    July 6, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Many thanks!
    Where are your contact details though?

  2. Carol Clark, says

    May 12, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I received ‘The Pocket Book of Prayers’ that you compiled and edited,
    as a Christmas gift from my son. It has been a delight to me. In view of your publishing and editing experience, I have a question. I have written a small book titled, ‘The Angel Institute Guide’, a somewhat academic outline of the angelic hierarchy based on the work of St. Thomas Aquinas; do you work as an agent, if the writing project is acceptable to your standards?

  3. Carol Clark, says

    May 12, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I received ‘The Pocket Book of Prayers’ that you compiled and edited,
    as a Christmas gift from my son. It has been a delight to me. In view of your publishing and editing experience, I have a question. I have written a small book titled, ‘The Angel Institute Guide’, a somewhat academic outline of the angelic hierarchy based on the work of St. Thomas Aquinas; do you work as an agent, if the writing project is acceptable to your standards?

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