472: Ep 472 Publishing Nerd Corner: Earning Out
31 October 2025

472: Ep 472 Publishing Nerd Corner: Earning Out

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Sarina and I both love these episodes where we, two certified nerds, get to hang out with likeminded individuals and dish. This week, we are going to talk about one of Jess’ most niggling worries: what does it mean to a publisher and an author to “earn out” a book advance and what does it mean to both if that never happens?