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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks
And before a book is published no one knows how well it will sell. So it's a matter of who takes on the most risk--the publisher or the author.
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Exactly.
It's all about risk and reward.
Writers that believe in their work *and* are willing to play the long game are more likely to go indie or for the higher royalty/minimal advance contract (if they can find one).
Writers that are willing to effectively sell their work for a lump sum upfront (for whatever reason) prefer the higher advances and let the publisher run all the risk and get whatever reward the market accords.
There is room for both.