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Majority of Authors Earn Below Poverty Line


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New Guild Survey Reveals Majority of Authors Earn Below Poverty Line

"So what does that Federal Poverty Level statistic mean? Given that a single person earning less than $11,670 annually sits below the poverty line, 56% of respondents would qualify, if they relied solely on income from their writing. The survey also indicated that not only are many authors earning little, they are, since 2009, also earning less. Overall, the median writing-related income among respondents dropped from $10,500 in 2009 to $8,000 2014 in 2014, a decline of 24%. The decline came for both full-time and part-time authors with full-time authors reporting a 30% drop in income to $17,500 and part-time authors seeing a 38% decrease, to $4,500." Read the full article.

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I suspect, in the Black community, the numbers are more dire. I'm doubt being an authors has ever been a vocation in which the majority could earn a living wage, but it seems it is now more difficult than ever. Increased competition, little marketing, fewer platforms to sell product and a waning readership are all likely contributors for Black authors.

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