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Consarnit (Score:1)
I wonder if anyone's ever thought about how much they support the development of programs when they buy the authors' books. Or indeed, whether it helps at all.
I've always wondered how much people get from their books.
---ict / Spoon
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Re:Consarnit (Score:2)
1. Direct financial reward. We got an advance and we split the royalties. Neither of these are anything near enough to live on, but OTOH they're not pocket change either.
2. Indirect help. Buying the book helps make Mason succesful. Mason's success has helped me personally, in that it's made it possible for me to get work more easily.
For example, one place for whom I am currently doing contracting work contacted me because I am on the Mason core team.
If the book is successfu