Author Income Survey Form
Help us understand how authors earn income, what sources contribute most, and where growth opportunities exist. The title must remain exactly "Author Income Survey Form" throughout the form.
Author Profile and Publishing Context
Author type
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Indie/self-published
Traditionally published
Hybrid
Other
Primary genre
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Years active as an author
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Country/region of residence
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Income Sources and Earnings
Income Sources and Earnings
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Total estimated annual author income
Primary income source
Please Select
Book sales
Royalties
Advances
Speaking engagements
Teaching/workshops
Subscriptions/memberships
Affiliate/sponsorship income
Freelance writing/editing
Other
Other income details
Work Pattern and Business Setup
Average Hours per Week Spent on Writing/Publishing
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0 hours
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80+ hours
80
60 is 0 hours, 80 is 80+ hours
Number of Books Published to Date
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Primary Publishing Format
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Print
eBook
Audiobook
Mixed
Main Income Focus
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Fiction
Nonfiction
Poetry
Children’s
Academic
Other
Satisfaction and Growth
How satisfied are you with your current author income stability?
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Very dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very satisfied
10
1 is Very dissatisfied, 10 is Very satisfied
How predictable does your income feel from month to month?
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Very unpredictable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very predictable
10
1 is Very unpredictable, 10 is Very predictable
Which growth strategies are you currently using or planning to use?
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Newsletter building
Paid ads
Social media promotion
Speaking engagements
Crowdfunding
Courses
Subscription platforms
Other
What is the biggest challenge to increasing your income?
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