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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
Somewhere there is a limit to how many authors can make a living out of their IP alone. An increase in the number of authors means that less of them can afford it, and the same thing happens when there is a hugely popular book.… What is the option for authors?
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I suppose there are writers out there who think they're going to make their fortune with that next e-book. But most of us know we'd be better off financially if we devoted the time toward collecting aluminum cans and recycling them.
It's great to get that occasional check from Amazon or Smashwords, but I don't count on quitting my day job anytime soon. I take the writing seriously, but not the prospect of imminent wealth.
Money is one measure of value. Most writers should also have a few other measuring tools at hand.