Kate Pool of the Society of Authors confirmed that new writers could expect an average advance of £10,000 around 20 years ago: “Now they’re lucky to get between £1,000 and £3,000.” Research by the society shows that 75% of writers earn less than £20,000 a year and 46% less than £5,000.
Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/jan/16/ian-rankin-tax-incentives-authors
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