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# **HOW MUCH** _can you expect to_ **MAKE ON YOUR BOOK?**

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HOW MUCH DO MOST AUTHORS MAKE ON THEIR BOOKS?

#### I don’t mean your neighbor’s aunt’s cousin’s crazy book deal—I mean what are _actual_ average numbers for book advances based on genre?

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### I was tired of not having a good answer, so at the end of 2021, _I set out to find one._

> After gathering data from hundreds of published authors anonymously self-reporting their earnings, I will share a breakdown of book advances 2016-2022, along with takeaways, insights, and publishing tips.

## _You'll walk away from this_ **FREE SEMINAR** _with:_

#### REAL DATA _on_ BOOK ADVANCES

**INCLUDING AVERAGES BY GENRE OVER THE LAST 5+ YEARS**

So that you actually know what you can shoot for—and **what's a "good" advance** to expect.

#### _Industry_ **SECRETS**

**A MORE COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY**

You'll learn the **standard (U.S.-based) process** from A to Z: from how the book deal goes down, to how the author receives his/her/their final payment.

#### _Specifics about_ WORKING _with_ AGENTS

**OTHER STUFF NO ONE TELLS YOU TO WONDER ABOUT**

Do you really need an agent?

**Does having an agent make a difference in your advance size?** We’ll cover these and all the other questions you don't even think about until you do.

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### Meet your INSTRUCTORS

> Hi, I'm Mary, author of the novels _Palm Beach_ (called a "page turner" by the _Associated Press_ and a _New York Post_ " **Best Book of 2021**"), _When You Read This_ (Indie Next Pick and “ **Best Book of 2019**” by _Good Housekeeping_) and _Privilege_ (Today.com " **Best Summer Read**"). My books have been published in 13 countries, and I've written for the _New York Times_, _The Atlantic_, _Slate_, and more. I teach novel- and memoir-writing to aspiring authors through my program The Book Incubator™. If you're working on a novel or memoir and want to know more about how the publishing industry works and how much you can expect to make on your book, you’ll get so much out of this **free workshop.**

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> **JUST A FEW PLACES MY BOOKS HAVE BEEN NAMED ON “BEST BOOKS” LISTS:**

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### And hi, I’M RUFI!

> I’m author of the novels _The Knockout Queen_( **Pen/Faulkner Finalist**) _, Dear Fang, With Love,_ and _The Girls from Corona Del Mar_(long listed for **Dylan Thomas Prize** & **First Novel Prize**). I live in California with my husband, two sons, and a highly opinionated bull terrier named Coco.
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> I grew up in Southern California, the only child of a single mom who read (and still reads! And writes!) voraciously. I was kind of an unhappy and weenie-ish child, and books were my salvation. I got my MFA in Creative Writing from UVA in Virginia, where I waited tables to make money. After graduate school I started teaching academic writing at the college level and found I loved it.
>
> When Mary invited me to teach for The Book Incubator™️, it literally felt like a dream come true. She and I have a really similar pedagogical approach grounded in the fundamental belief that writing is a teachable skill. It isn’t something only 1 in 1,000 people can do. Being a storyteller is a common gift. Your uncle who makes everyone laugh is a storyteller, your most gossipy friend is a storyteller…and if you’re here, you’re probably one, too. What makes a good writer isn’t talent. It isn’t being special or chosen or profoundly gifted. What makes a good storyteller is being someone who loves stories.
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> If you write a good enough book, eventually someone will publish it, even if you have zero connections. I believe this with my heart and soul, because it happened to me, and I’ve seen it happen for countless students.
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> I can’t wait to help you bring your book to life.

> **my accolades:**

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### _Don’t forget about me,_ I’M JOSELIN!

> I’m the author of the memoir _The Family Gene_ (“both congenial and engaging” from _The New York Times Book Review_, and, from _Star Tribune_, “an invaluable addition to the literature that dramatizes severe illness and its impact”). My work has appeared in _The New York Times_, _The New York Post_, and _Elle.com_, as well as on NPR’s _Morning Edition_ and on the Tedx stage.
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> I began my author journey publishing books across genres—from humor to fiction to business. After writing for the Books section of _The New York Post_, I shifted to instructing in the craft of memoir. I’m very excited to be a part of the amazing team at The Book Incubator™️… and very excited to meet YOU!
>
> I currently live in Brooklyn — where you can’t throw a stick without hitting a writer — with my husband and two dogs, one of whom is a puppy. So, basically, seven dogs.

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