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News on Author Income and Financial Concerns

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Surveying the Profession(s): How Much Do UK Writers Earn?

In News by Porter AndersonDecember 31, 2022

A new British survey of authors warns of falling incomes and faltering sustainability in writing occupations.

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Richard Charkin: A Selective Year-End Assessment

In Feature Articles, Opinion & Commentary by Richard CharkinDecember 31, 2022

Richard Charkin looks at several book publishing figures and estimates from 2022—and calls for ‘more rigorous analysis of data.’

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Poland’s Authors May Benefit From Pensions, Insurance, Other Benefits

In News by Jaroslaw AdamowskiJanuary 24, 2022

A bill expected to be approved by the Polish Parliament, creates a new Chamber of Artists to administer a benefits plan for creative workers.

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Year’s End: European Writers’ Council Follows Up on COVID’s Impact

In News by Porter AndersonDecember 15, 2021

The European Writers’ Council’s study of the COVID crisis’ impact on authors brings sobering estimates to an uncertain holiday season.

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In Europe, Efforts at Pandemic Relief for Publishing; New Funds for Authors

In News by Porter AndersonJuly 17, 2020

The Federation of European Publishers is backing efforts to see the cultural sector included in EU Special Council meetings, while Bonnier donates to open a ‘Reading Fund’ in Germany.

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Authors in the Coronavirus Crisis: The European Writers’ Council Report

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonJune 30, 2020

A new report released by the European Writers Council quantifies how authors and translators in Europe are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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New, Larger Authors Guild Survey: Falling Incomes for US Writers

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonJanuary 9, 2019

The new Authors Guild survey, larger than in the past and with input from other writing organizations, brings into question how authors are compensated and how the issue is assessed.

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Wattpad To Beta-Test a Payment Plan for Writers: Canada, UK, Philippines, Mexico

In News by Porter AndersonOctober 2, 2018

The quietly implemented Wattpad Next beta is limited to four markets and uses a select group of writers. But this short-term program could mean a lasting change for writers and readers who want to reward them for their stories.

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Author Richard Russo Warns of Tech Giants’ Move Into Content for Writers

In News by Porter AndersonAugust 20, 2018

The conflict between artist and commerce, writes Richard Russo, ‘today is playing out algorithmically and those algorithms have not been designed for authors’ benefit.’

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Society of Authors and ALCS Present Talking Points to Publishers on Author Income

In News by Porter AndersonJuly 9, 2018

Following a report that author income in the UK is declining, the Society of Authors and ALCS wrote an open letter to the UK Publishers Association.

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