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Originally Posted by Namekuseijin
how? Is fame enough to put food on the table?
They bring in new readers, but why these new readers would be interested to buy one of his other books if they can continue getting them for free? What's the incentive? To get all warm inside for having helped someone get his fair income?
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The same reason they would buy a hardback in ye olden dayes -- because they want to read it as soon as it comes out and don't want to wait for the pirate edition. First day sales have a big impact on product placement, which will bring in more readers.
But people buying books isn't the only benefit writers get from extra (free) readers. They get reviews, mentions on blogs, discussions in various places. It all helps to build the writer's brand.