Everyone wants to write a book, or to say they have written a book. Publishing a book is still an honor, a point of pride-but like pretty much everything else, it's also dependent upon a capitalist business model. And the financial side of publishing can be opaque, unfair, and downright contradictory. Read more
Royalties

'Go for broke'
'Go for broke. Always try and do too much. Dispense with safety nets. Take a deep breath before you begin talking. Aim for the stars. Keep grinning. Be bloody-minded. Argue with the world. Read more