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Originally Posted by Format C:
AFAIK, in present time the author who doesn't sell a copy is not paid for his work.
Not to speak of the one who is not even published...
Haven't they worked on their books?
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If you go the traditional publishing route, then yes, you're normally paid an advance by the publisher. If you self-publish and don't sell anything, it still doesn't mean that your work isn't your property to dispense or not, as you see fit.