Mediagazer: Stop the press: half of self-published authors earn less than $500 (Alison Flood/Guardian)

2:25 PM ET, May 27, 2012

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John C Abell / MediaFile:

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Alison Flood / Guardian:

Stop the press: half of self-published authors earn less than $500 — Comprehensive survey of DIY writers suggests that despite a few high-profile successes most authors struggle to sell — Despite the splash caused by self-publishing superstars such as Amanda Hocking and EL James …

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Mallary Jean Tenore / Poynter:

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