Top 31 Quotes by J. A. Konrath

About J. A. Konrath

These are some quotes by American author J. A. Konrath Writer, who was born in 1970.

I really think it is possible to make a very nice living by writing and not worrying about anything else.

I really think it is possible to make a very nice living by writing and not worrying about anything else.

J. A. Konrath

After 20 years, a million written words, and nine rejected novels, I finally landed a book contract.

After 20 years, a million written words, and nine rejected novels, I finally landed a book contract.

J. A. Konrath

We all need to focus on our writing. Because the millions of readers out there don't care about your blog.

We all need to focus on our writing. Because the millions of readers out there don't care about your blog.

J. A. Konrath

It's easier to release an ebook than a print book.

It's easier to release an ebook than a print book.

J. A. Konrath

I can hire out for editing, proofreading, formatting, and cover design, and those are fixed, sunk costs. Once those are paid, I can earn 70% on a self-pubbed ebook.

I can hire out for editing, proofreading, formatting, and cover design, and those are fixed, sunk costs. Once those are paid, I can earn 70% on a self-pubbed ebook.

J. A. Konrath

Authors need to decide if they want to keep forever to themselves, or share forever with a publisher who takes over half the cover price.

Authors need to decide if they want to keep forever to themselves, or share forever with a publisher who takes over half the cover price.

J. A. Konrath

Together, Amazon and I are giving readers what they want - inexpensive, professional ebooks.

Together, Amazon and I are giving readers what they want - inexpensive, professional ebooks.

J. A. Konrath

The business model - where books can be returned, and where a 50% sell-through is considered acceptable - is archaic and wasteful. Writers get small royalties, little say in how their books are marketed and sold, and simple things like cover and title approval are unheard of unless you're a huge bestseller.

J. A. Konrath

I enjoy writing. Publishing... not so much. I've been lucky to work with some very talented people in the publishing world, and the print industry has allowed me to write full time.

I enjoy writing. Publishing... not so much. I've been lucky to work with some very talented people in the publishing world, and the print industry has allowed me to write full time.

J. A. Konrath

Publishers vet books, and they do a good job keeping out the low quality. But they also miss some good quality.

Publishers vet books, and they do a good job keeping out the low quality. But they also miss some good quality.

J. A. Konrath

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