Writing

How much do authors actually earn?

I have always wanted to know how much authors really earn. So I did some digging recently and to be honest, I almost wish I hadn’t. The sad fact is that writers earn diddly-squat. Less than £600 a year to be precise! Admittedly these figures are for all writers lumped together. Surely full-time professional authors… Continue reading How much do authors actually earn?

Writing

Which books earn the most money?

The best book to write is the one you really want to write. (There’s not much point in forcing yourself to write a book about a disgruntled fairy when your whole being yearns to write a dark thriller set in some grimy seaside town!) But it's interesting to see which type of books earn authors the most… Continue reading Which books earn the most money?