How do I get paid for sales of my book?

The answer depends on what type of publishing you opt for. 

By reading the comparative worked examples in this note, you get a better understanding of which type of publishing suits you best.

You’ll understand how Royalties and Advances work, how sales are made to bookshops, and how exactly ‘net proceeds of sale’ are calculated.

If you’re curious to know how you get paid for sales of your books, pop your name and email in the box opposite.

You’ll get the link to my explanatory note, which you can download and refer to whenever you need it.

It explains:

➡️ the principles of traditional, hybrid and independent forms of publishing, and

➡️ includes a short glossary of terms, and

➡️ clear, worked examples of how many copies you’d need to sell to break even, for each business model.