According to stats from the top 10 majors, 15% of trad-pub books sell under 12 copies. 86%, under the 5,000 threshold for commercial viability.
So... 10 right out the gate for an indie-published title ain't half bad! Two more, & I'm over that 15% slice of the curve! 😅
(I'm sharing because industry transparency is important. Myths of easy success can leave folks feeling like failures for *very* normal, middling outcomes. Thank you to everyone who signal-boosted yesterday! 👍)
@MLClark I bet it's pretty similar stats for music albums.
@TheComicHunter I'd imagine so! We just need to bust open the hype around publishing in general, so different ways of thinking about artistic practice can take the place of our current systems instead.
@MLClark I think of recording an album as much the same as completing my university degree. It did not lead to obvious riches, but it showed me I could do it.
@TheComicHunter That's a great and grounded outlook. What was the album? Solo venture, or with a band?
@MLClark To my surprise, we're on Discogs! https://www.discogs.com/artist/4079983-Loud-Machine
@TheComicHunter OH GOOD, I did have the right band. There were two Loud Machines, so I was scouting out more details to make an educated guess. :)
@MLClark My current bands:
Wilfred King Trio - blues and classic rock
MOS - experimental soundscapes, fluid membership
The Hellfire Jacks - rambunctious Irish tunes about drinking, rebellion, and general tomfoolery.
👌 Aces mix of good times and good vibes. Well done.
@MLClark I have varied interests, it keeps life interesting.