tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post3845357801254896576..comments2024-02-13T00:24:19.841-08:00Comments on Scribble Chicks: Math problemsErynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06203316627435574964noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-3543148925252922722011-10-06T06:24:15.602-07:002011-10-06T06:24:15.602-07:00Suri, this varies! It depends on so many factors, ...Suri, this varies! It depends on so many factors, such as how "big" your publisher is (traditional vs small press etc.), how much marketing allowance they were given to promote your book, how much effort you put into promoting your book, etc. Even factors such as the time of year it released can come into play. There's no real way to be certain either way. I've known first time authors who "earned out" right away and others who took a year or more or never did.Betsy St. Amanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326874709264159191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-69581102304584137102011-10-03T14:41:56.213-07:002011-10-03T14:41:56.213-07:00Is it normal for a first time author to sell more ...Is it normal for a first time author to sell more than their advance?<br />Did I ask that right? Normally does a first time author sell more books than they were paid as an advance, so do they make any $$?Surinoreply@blogger.com