tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post7616643674211730782..comments2024-03-04T00:51:30.050-08:00Comments on What is a Sundial in the Shade?: Really show the money!Josihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-6612033801493961142007-08-19T21:57:00.000-07:002007-08-19T21:57:00.000-07:00What's intriguing about this to me is it raises th...What's intriguing about this to me is it raises the whole issue about how we feel about money in general.<BR/><BR/>Clearly, whether we are writers or chicken farmers or bus drivers or nuclear scientists, money is an important part of the equation of why we do what we do. It's not ONLY about the money or we'd all deal drugs for a living. But we do need to earn enough shekels to live, besides which we use dollar amounts to measure the scale of social acknowledgment our efforts are deemed worthy of.<BR/><BR/>I find it crazy that someone who throws a ball well can make millions while some teachers educating our future generation qualify for food stamps. Clearly, how much money we get may not be the best or most accurate measuring stick of the value or contribution of our work.<BR/><BR/>Still - within in a single work category - in this case writing - it IS interesting to see what the range is.<BR/> <BR/>Many years ago I earnd $35 for an article I had published in Ensign. I ran up a $65 phone bill telling all my extended family. My husband told me I could never afford to market my words if I maintained that sort of ratio.<BR/><BR/>Some may consider it in bad taste to talk salaries. I disagree. Silence about what each other makes is what has made it possible for men to continue to be paid higher for the exact same jobs as some women.<BR/><BR/>It also is good for starting out writers to get an idea of the range that is possible.<BR/><BR/>To my way of thinking, this is a positive thing.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-61666581221571978472007-08-19T09:31:00.000-07:002007-08-19T09:31:00.000-07:00Josi, you are invited to join the LDS Blog Webring...Josi, you are invited to join the LDS Blog Webring I set up. You may do by going to my blogspot, locating the webring on the righthand side of the page and clicking on Join. Hope to see you come aboard.<BR/><BR/>Be sure to insert the code on your blogspot right after signing up or it halts the progression of the webring as people click on next.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-49834379943717030462007-08-18T17:18:00.000-07:002007-08-18T17:18:00.000-07:00I'm in.Royalty amount-$259Time: November 2006 to M...I'm in.<BR/><BR/>Royalty amount-$259<BR/>Time: November 2006 to March 2007<BR/>LDS Marekt<BR/>Royalty for one book.<BR/>*Shared authorship on title.<BR/><BR/>Barely enough to cash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-19743029476041263982007-08-18T00:58:00.000-07:002007-08-18T00:58:00.000-07:00*royalty amount=$57.00*time=Jan-July 2007*LDS mark...*royalty amount=$57.00<BR/>*time=Jan-July 2007<BR/>*LDS market<BR/>*royalty for one book title sales (book published several years ago)<BR/>*No book published in the last year<BR/><BR/>I laughed when i got it . . . it paid my phone bill. It does help to keep in mind that the continuance of publication increases sales. Had a book been released in the last year, not only would I have the 7-10,000 dollars for that, but it would have perked up my sad sales on the other book. This is why it is important to continue to write. Fun game Josi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-10671868641034946502007-08-17T18:46:00.000-07:002007-08-17T18:46:00.000-07:00Okay, I can't remember my last royalty exactly, bu...Okay, I can't remember my last royalty exactly, but I make between 20-30,000 a year writing in the national market. (Two new books a year plus older books.)My spouse tells me that last year I had 5,000 in expenses. (Can that be?) This year I know I'll have way more. So that sort of eats away at the total.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-9791978504119719302007-08-17T13:37:00.000-07:002007-08-17T13:37:00.000-07:00LDS marketHardcover3 books 2004-2006Average royalt...LDS market<BR/>Hardcover<BR/>3 books 2004-2006<BR/>Average royalty $11,000 a bookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-21367213291826882402007-08-17T09:44:00.001-07:002007-08-17T09:44:00.001-07:00Royalty amount: Royalty? Was there a royalty? My...Royalty amount: Royalty? Was there a royalty? My last check was for around $30.00, if I recall correctly.<BR/> <BR/>Payment for: Sometime in early 2006, I believe<BR/><BR/><BR/>LDS Market <BR/><BR/>Multiple titles -- two <BR/><BR/>No book within the last yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-68760803303699856242007-08-17T09:44:00.000-07:002007-08-17T09:44:00.000-07:00Royalty: $730Time: First 1/2 of 2007LDS MarketMost...Royalty: $730<BR/>Time: First 1/2 of 2007<BR/>LDS Market<BR/>Mostly for one book, but a little for back titles<BR/>No book in 2007.<BR/><BR/>Previous check (second 1/2 of 2006) was for a new book and that was around $6,000.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-86481957646495391652007-08-16T23:06:00.000-07:002007-08-16T23:06:00.000-07:00Woops. In the previous post, I forgot to mention t...Woops. In the previous post, I forgot to mention that I write in the LDS market... for now. The future waits for change in the wind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-44903069878588242942007-08-16T23:04:00.000-07:002007-08-16T23:04:00.000-07:00Last royalty check on a single book - $350.00 Oct ...Last royalty check on a single book - $350.00 Oct 2006-April 2007. I have other books that give me monthly royalties, but the largest has been for $70.00, and then I could go a couple of months with no royalty. I had three more books published this year. My royalty money goes into savings for a trip around the world, (after tithing is paid.) WooHoo! At this rate, I may get there before I die!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-59323898634727573372007-08-16T20:40:00.000-07:002007-08-16T20:40:00.000-07:00Very intriguing.Very intriguing.An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-59524263494216276042007-08-16T19:49:00.000-07:002007-08-16T19:49:00.000-07:00Anon #6 ($360) I think I might ask about that next...Anon #6 ($360) I think I might ask about that next week. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for playing everyone--I'm intrigued!!Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-67298069040653948412007-08-16T19:39:00.000-07:002007-08-16T19:39:00.000-07:00Amount: $5200Time: July-December 06LDS MarketMult...Amount: $5200<BR/>Time: July-December 06<BR/>LDS Market<BR/>Multiple Titles<BR/>Only one book published in the last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-42115571424545939722007-08-16T19:38:00.000-07:002007-08-16T19:38:00.000-07:00Royalty amount $360Time: 1st half of 2007LDS Marke...Royalty amount $360<BR/><BR/>Time: 1st half of 2007<BR/><BR/>LDS Market<BR/><BR/>Royalty for one book title<BR/><BR/>No book published in the last year<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested in authors reporting the percentage they get as royalty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-80675157724689721592007-08-16T15:58:00.001-07:002007-08-16T15:58:00.001-07:00I'm game, too. :)*Royalty Amount: $885*Time: Oct. ...I'm game, too. :)<BR/><BR/>*Royalty Amount: $885<BR/>*Time: Oct. 2006-March 2007<BR/>*LDS Market<BR/>*One book title<BR/>*No book published in the last year<BR/><BR/>I should make a note, though, that this was a bit atypical for me. I get two royalty payments a year, and my annual royalties add up to about $$300-500 per year for that one book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-76323581007154813382007-08-16T15:58:00.000-07:002007-08-16T15:58:00.000-07:00Royalty amount $3300.Time 2007LDS MarketRoyalty fo...Royalty amount $3300.<BR/>Time 2007<BR/>LDS Market<BR/>Royalty for one book published this year.<BR/><BR/>Still deciding how (only 200 or so possibilities) to spend the check.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-52290002415159011262007-08-16T15:51:00.000-07:002007-08-16T15:51:00.000-07:00$800.002006National1 titleNo book published this y...$800.00<BR/>2006<BR/>National<BR/>1 title<BR/>No book published this yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-76668050819112416492007-08-16T15:45:00.000-07:002007-08-16T15:45:00.000-07:00LDS marketRoyalty: $10,869.33Time: Jan-June 07'Mul...LDS market<BR/>Royalty: $10,869.33<BR/>Time: Jan-June 07'<BR/>Multiple titles<BR/>I published a book within the last year<BR/><BR/>I put $3000 away for taxes, paid tithing and paid up some of my children's activities for the next year so I could get a discount. this is the biggest check I've ever received.Fun game, JosiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-59025225187771398992007-08-16T15:39:00.000-07:002007-08-16T15:39:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-28392312727944815702007-08-16T14:52:00.000-07:002007-08-16T14:52:00.000-07:00I'm game*royalty amount=$167.??*time=December 2006...I'm game<BR/><BR/>*royalty amount=$167.??<BR/>*time=December 2006<BR/>*LDS market<BR/>*royalty for more than one book title sales<BR/>*No book published in the last year<BR/><BR/>I used the money to pay my power bill and this is the most recent check I've received because my publisher doesn't pay unless I have at least fifty dollars coming, and I haven't earned fifty dollars in the last two months.<BR/><BR/>I'm curios to see what other authors have to reportAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com