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Sep 23, 2015 · Here are some things to consider if you want to self-publish erotic fiction: Price and Length: Although most of the content I write is short stories, I do occasionally publish novels. Here is how I price all of my work: EBOOK PRICING SUGGESTIONS. $0.99 > Short Shorts: Under 3K. $2.99 > Stories: 3-15K. $3.99 > Stories: 15-35K.
Oct 11, 2021 · If you price your book above $2.99, you’ll receive 70% of royalties. If you price it below $2.99, you only get 35%, so most authors choose to go above this threshold, and most readers are willing to pay this price, even for erotica shorts. Once your book is up on Amazon, it’s time to celebrate.
Most new authors earn less than $500 per year, while experienced authors with multiple titles and strong marketing strategies can earn over $10,000 annually. The lower end is pretty common for authors who see their writing as a hobby rather than a business.
After 2 years of weekly shorts, you will have 104 shorts and can expect to see an income of $50 to $200 per month. After 3 years of weekly shorts, you will have published 156 shorts and can expect to see an income of $75 to $300 per month. For more than 80% of Erotica short authors this is the cap.
- How to Become A Successful Erotica Author
- When in Doubt, Self-Publish Your Erotic Stories
- Erotica and The Amazon Kindle Store
- Put It on Your Writing Portfolio
For starters, it’s important to dispel the misconception that erotica is synonymous with pornography. While they both revolve around sexual themes, erotica still requires the central storytelling elements of any good work of fiction: character, plot, conflict and so on. If your story has no more depth to it than an X-rated movie clip, readers–the p...
One upside to writing erotica is that there’s a significant market for self-published works. Self-publishing simply means that instead of going through a publisher and jumping through all the related hoops, you release and promote your work on your own. While having a publisher comes with many benefits (namely, the financial backing to produce and ...
The Amazon Kindle Store is a game changer for writers, allowing anyone with a computer to publish, list and sell works of writing via the massive online retailer. There are approximately 6 million titlesavailable on this channel, a good portion of which are self-published. And lucky for erotica writers, the platform has an enthusiastic fan base for...
Whether you decide to go the traditional or self-publishing route, you need a place to showcase and promote your writing. This is where a writing portfolio comes in. A writing portfolio is a place online where authors and other writers publicly share samples of their work. It’s a useful tool for landing jobs and making important industry connection...
Nov 12, 2017 · Here are 15 things I’ve learned about publishing erotica on Amazon: 1. Persistence is key. It doesn’t matter if you’re a crappy writer (or even if you’re a good writer). The number one key to self publishing success if persistence and consistency. Always Be Publishing!
Jan 13, 2019 · 2. Consistency Is Key. Like all things in life, consistency is key. It took me a while to realize this. You need to publish consistently if you want to have repeat customers. Once big time erotica readers find an author they like, they will typically devour everything you put out.
