Asked by Laruen

When being an author, what's the salary

Do you get paid when you publish a book?
Is it the author choice for the price of the book?
Do you get paid a lot when being author?

Answered by Laruen
I'm 13 and I'm planning on publishing 3-5 books that I'm not done yet. Plus I'm planning on publishing more of my books during highschool, college, and when I'm an adult. Plus while I;m publishing after college I want to become a Art/Writing Therapist.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The first problem is finding a publisher who will publish your book. Many people write stories and novels; very few of them actually sell them to a publisher.

If you publish your book yourself, you have to pay for all of the costs, plus then market the book, and find stores that will sell it.

The typical advance to the author of a first novel accepted for publication is about $5,000.

http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2004/12/24/average-first-novel-advances/
Answered by Laruen
I already know a few publishers to publish my books.

I have another question.

After I publish my books, is it possiable to ask the publisher a few copies of my books, sell them myself and plus when a person buys my book I sign the book as an autograph??????
Answered by Laruen
i also have another question

for lulu . com

can you publish your book besides self-publishing it?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Have these publishers agreed to publish your books?

Be careful, legitimate publishers do not charge the author anything. Publishers like lulu will publish your books if you pay them.

Answered by Laruen
wait on the site it said the youcan publish your book for FREE
Answered by Ms. Sue
Be sure you have a parent, teacher, or other adult read everything before anything is signed.

http://dogearpublishing.net/self-publishing-companies/compare-lulu.php
Answered by bobpursley
Lauren: In the Marine Corps, you will learn that nothing is free: somebody pays.
Answered by Laruen
ok

I have another question.

After I publish my books, is it possiable to ask the publisher a few copies of my books, sell them myself and plus when a person buys my book I sign the book as an autograph??????
Answered by Ms. Sue
The author often gets a few complimentary copies. However, it would not be ethical to sell them yourself. You can autograph books that you give away or that the publisher sells.

Answered by bobpursley
No, in general, however you can have this written into the contract with the publisher. It is not standard, nor common.
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