Can you afford to be an Indie Author? | Angela J. Ford

Finances are a big deal when it comes to Indie Book Publishing. For those who want to do it right, it pays in more ways than one to have a budget for every book you intend to publish. Check out this article from Angela Ford on ways to break it down and later, I’ll publish a separate post on how I break down the costs for my very own books. Until then, enjoy:

“Can you afford to be an indie author? As independent authors, we have to be aware of the way cost plays into self-publishing. Cost can mean the difference between turning book publishing into a business versus having a very expensive hobby. The question is, how much is too much? When do you know if your books are bringing in a positive return on investment?” – Angela J. Ford

Keep reading through to the original article here.



4 responses to “Can you afford to be an Indie Author? | Angela J. Ford”

  1. Reblogged this on Plaisted Publishing House and commented:
    It can be an expensive putlay, however at least you won’t be paying forever via royalties like with Trad Publishing

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  2. […] https://thepbsblog.com/2018/02/27/can-you-afford-to-be-an-indie-author-angela-j-ford/ “Finances are a big deal when it comes to Indie Book Publishing. For those who want to do it right, it pays in more ways than one to have a budget for every book you intend to publish. Check out this article from Angela Ford on ways to break it down and later, I’ll publish a separate post on how I break down the costs for my very own books. Until then, enjoy:” Sadly, not at this total. Even half would be out of my budget. […]

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