Quote:
Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
The cost of conversion to several formats and uploading to several platforms is not that cheap. I do it myself, but just for one format, an author would be very lucky to find someone to do it for 60 dollars--oh you found an error? Well, to re-upload it is another 30. Yes, these are real prices from real people I know. And 60 dollars is on the low end with the author doing the format approval.
Yes, an author can continue to make some money for years--but again, conversion isn't the only cost. See my post above. Cover art is actually one of the higher costs and IMO it's a necessity in order to make your money back.
|
Personally I think $2.99 is about right, if you're doing all the work yourself. I merely note what's out there. I note that publisher already have many a cover that the
own (work for hire) to be used. You don't. on Amazon at $2.99, I believe you keep $2.00. 500 books for a break even.