How much does a author make per book?

[kias]

and how long does it take him to write it

 

[S1lent]

Hi
Stephen King makes alot. I have yet to finish my first book.

S1lent

 

[jamus d woespuss]

btw i believe that harry potter authoress is now the richest woman in Britain (the queen-dictator's wealth is largely unknown - her great wealth is largely due to the fact that until recently she was not required to pay income tax on her personal income)

 

[The Cult of Chesire Cat]

Depends on how quick and steadily the author writes.

I.E. Kingsley Amis wrote exactly 500 words every morning before starting his day.


How much an author makes depends on sales and his/her contract. If their contract stipulates that s/he receives 15% but only sells $10,000 worth of books, obviously s/he won't receive much.

If s/he has the same contract but sells $10 million in books, then they receive more money.

It's usually based on percentages not on a precise number, excluding advances.