Do people actually read romantic/erotic books? Is this a way to make decent money (writing them)?

I mean maybe not ALOT of money, but enough for a side job type thing?

I read Romance and Erotica, and I write. I place material with ebook publishers. Maybe someday I can get a fancy New York contract but I’m not banking on it. Some of my most frequent customers are men, and I have never figured out why. Likewise, some men write Romance, and they are good at it!

As a side job, romance can get you a little money but I wouldn’t count on the money as a sideline job because it’s never guaranteed how much money you could get in advances, or royalties. Aiming for publication with Harlequin is like test driving a Harley motorcycle before you know how to ride a bicycle– it’s a setup for disappointment and pain.

Electronic Publishing gives you the quickest turn around times from acceptance to publication, with the shortest contracts of 1 to 3 years. Some New York Publishers want specific formulas written out or they will edit your story to death. It depends on how much of a purist you want to be with your story. Inspect the contracts carefully. Electronic publishing gives you a window into larger professional operations but some ebook authors are very happy with what they are doing.

Write because it’s something you love to do. My royalties pay for my cover or banner ads, professional memberships and my webservers, but to make rent I still take contract work. My royalties completely support my writing, and I have some left to spend on some special jewelry or trinkets.

Piers Anthony, a Science Fiction author, has a website called www.hipiers.com and he has a long list of publishers and electronic publishers that offer good opportunities and resources to starting authors.

Find out what people are reading in Romance and Erotica by visiting review sites and reader groups, some are listed below.

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