Going Indie: Is It Worth it?

September 22nd, 2011 → 8:34 am @ Carol

Cary Corp at My Own Brand of Madness asks

Going Indie: Is it Worth It?

She lays out in dollars and cents what her sales and  royalties were from THE HALO CHRONICLES: THE GUARDIAN, an ebook she sells for $2.99

Time to talk results.

I take this giant leap of faith – so necessary to gain forward momentum in my career – and three months have passed. Some authors are selling tens of thousands, some authors are making thousands a month, and a very lucky few are doing both.

And me?

My results have exceeded my expectations. I have recouped my initial expenses. And most importantly, I have taken the next step in my career. No regrets.

So let’s talk Dollars and Cents:

Thanks Cary for being so transparent.

Know of any other indies disclosing sales? Post a link in the comments on Cary’s blog and she will update her post. 🙂

Tags: book sales, royalties