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6/11/2020 7:09:01Academic$1,000Worldwide2018SpringerYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoMoorkens Castilho Gaspari DohertyTranslation Quality Assessment
6/7/2020 0:17:09Academic$3,000Worldwide2019University PressNoYesWhiteStraightNo
6/9/2020 7:15:32Academic$0North America Only2011Louisiana State UniversityYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 9:23:46Academic$500Worldwide2013PraegerNoNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 9:24:52Academic$0Worldwide2012University PressYesNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 16:54:48Academic$1,000Worldwide2016University PressYesNoBlackCis WomanNo.Asked for $1000 advance upon mentor recommendation
6/10/2020 15:30:39Adult Literary Fiction$285,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoJamey BradburyThe Wild Inside
6/10/2020 16:11:32Adult Literary Fiction$25,0002016St. Martin's PressYesKim HooperPeople Who Knew Me
6/10/2020 16:11:32Adult Literary Fiction$5,0002018TurnerNoKim HooperCherry Blossoms
6/10/2020 16:11:32Adult Literary Fiction$5,0002019TurnerNoKim HooperTiny
6/10/2020 15:55:15Adult Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNaomi J. WilliamsLandfallsat-auction
6/10/2020 12:05:57Adult Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)Big 5 billed it as my debut but I had 2 small press books previousYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesAuction
6/10/2020 12:09:59Adult Literary Fiction$160,000North America Only2012YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoat auction (started at $50K)
6/10/2020 12:10:56Adult Literary Fiction$2,500,000North America Only2016NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoaward-winning author, already published bestseller
6/10/2020 12:14:45Adult Literary Fiction$100,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/10/2020 13:05:47Adult Literary Fiction$20,000Worldwide2003Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoCorelli's Mandolin, I'm Not Scared MFA grad, no previous publications, no other offers
6/10/2020 13:08:06Adult Literary Fiction$35,000Worldwide2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNostand-alone sequel to first two novels, continuing the same characters.
6/10/2020 14:15:45Adult Literary Fiction$39,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis ManGayNo
6/10/2020 14:18:49Adult Literary Fiction$450Uk Commonwealth2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNoBook was a collection of short stories
6/10/2020 14:21:29Adult Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlack, East AsianCis WomanStraightNo2 book deal for 50K each
6/10/2020 14:43:56Adult Literary Fiction$2,500North America Only2015Small/IndieYesYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerYesbook went on to become award-winning
6/10/2020 14:56:20Adult Literary Fiction$50,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 15:00:28Adult Literary Fiction$22,753English Language Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNoN/A
6/10/2020 15:20:42Adult Literary Fiction$30,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 15:37:16Adult Literary Fiction$0North America Only2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/10/2020 15:46:39Adult Literary Fiction$4,000North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 18:42:49Adult Literary Fiction$20,000North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoOnly offer; small indie publisher; sold North American rights only and kept foreign and film rights
6/10/2020 20:02:20Adult Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoYesN/A
6/10/2020 21:03:39Adult Literary Fiction$20,000North America Only2013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 23:48:29Adult Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesNative American/First NationsAuction
6/11/2020 7:05:48Adult Literary Fiction$6,000Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/11/2020 8:27:12Adult Literary Fiction$225,000North America Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/11/2020 9:13:06Adult Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2008Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 9:13:57Adult Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2010Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 9:15:03Adult Literary Fiction$20,000North America Only2012Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThird book, first agented sale, one offer
6/11/2020 9:17:03Adult Literary Fiction$65,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFourth book, in two-book deal with fifth book (splitting rate evenly here though we were told we would not be selling the fourth book without the fifth book)
6/11/2020 10:16:27Adult Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoWe turned down 10K more for world rights that never sold. Whoops!
6/11/2020 10:50:36Adult Literary Fiction$200English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/11/2020 11:04:17Adult Literary Fiction$60,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 12:11:12Adult Literary Fiction$40,000Worldwide2012Amazon publishingYesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 13:07:05Adult Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction$30,000Worldwide2005Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNo comp titles used.stand-alone book but sequel to debut book. continues the story.
6/10/2020 13:12:25Adult Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction$100,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoBeautiful Ruins, The Hours, The Masterpre-empt
6/11/2020 9:17:59Adult Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction$65,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFifth book, two book deal with fourth book
6/10/2020 21:02:26Adult Literary Fiction, literary journalism$100,000English Language Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-emptive offer
6/10/2020 11:58:46Adult Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction$30,000Worldwide2016Amazon PublishingNoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal
6/11/2020 14:13:54Anthology$50,000Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoBlackCis ManBrandon Taylorpre-empt
6/9/2020 12:47:18Anthology$30,000English Language Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)I was editor of the anthology; it was my first bookYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoManjula MartinScratch: Writers, Money, and the Art of Making a LivingMFA vs. NYC, Goodbye to All That30K advance for an anthology with 24 contributors. I used that money to pay contributors $250-1400 each (the lower number was for reprints) and many said it was the most they were ever paid for an anthology contrib. Hasn't earned out.
6/7/2020 23:54:06Anthology$20,0002020Running PressRebecca PodosFools in LoveSplit.
6/9/2020 8:25:40Anthology$18,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:57:14Anthology, "Erotic" Fanfic $10,000North America Only2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNoAmy StephensonLoose LipsNoBig names in the anthology, NYT bestsellers etc.
6/7/2020 9:06:05Anthology, Literary Fiction$10,000North America Only2020&NOW booksYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerJD ScottMoonflower, Nightshade, All the Hours of the DayTechnically fellowship money and not an advance because publication came via a prize.
6/10/2020 11:27:00Anthology, Literary Fiction$10,000English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSplit 50% to contributors, 25% each to co-editors.
6/8/2020 10:42:47Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story$25,000Worldwide2014Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:32:45Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story$100Small/IndieNo
6/9/2020 6:58:08Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story$10,000Worldwide2012Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo2nd book, 2nd story collection
6/9/2020 7:11:39Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story$25,000Worldwide2015Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo5th Book, 3rd Story Collection.
6/9/2020 7:42:44Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story$50,000North America Only2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:39:45Anthology, Literary Fiction, Short Story, BIPOC$50,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoYesEstablished deal that I inherited
6/8/2020 9:40:17Anthology, Non-Fiction$25,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:07:36Anthology, Poetry$7,600English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoYesALWAYS NEGOTIATE ROYALTIES AND SUBRIGHTS. They will make you money in the long run!!
6/7/2020 15:05:26Anthology, Science Fiction and Fantasy$126Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:06:05Anthology, Short Stories$11,0001995YesWhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/7/2020 9:06:05Anthology, Short Stories$45,0002016WhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/9/2020 8:20:33Anthology, Short Stories$5,000Worldwide2004Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 8:21:35Anthology, Short Stories$15,000Worldwide2006Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:23:46Anthology, Short Stories$1,000North America Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThis publication was the result of a contest submission to a university press.
6/8/2020 7:48:25Art Book$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/9/2020 15:16:42Art Book, Author/Illustrator$3,000English Language Only2012Impact Books (Now PRH)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 15:16:42Art Book, Author/Illustrator$3,000English Language Only2012Impact Books (Now PRH)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 15:16:42Art Book, Author/Illustrator$3,000English Language Only2012Impact Books (Now PRH)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:37:03Audio$38,000Worldwide2020AudibleNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 20:13:05Audio, Historical$0English Language Only2019Authors for Authors Publishing CoopYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoEva SeylerThe War in Our HeartsI got no advance. Since release in March 2019, I have received $238.72.
6/7/2020 9:06:05Chapter Book$7,000WhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/7/2020 9:06:05Chapter Book$20,000WhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/10/2020 1:01:31Chapter Book$12,500Dustin Hansen6 books. Author/Illustrator. 100 Illustrations per book.
6/8/2020 19:18:12Chapter Book$4,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoPart of a four-book deal with a combined advance
6/8/2020 11:21:33Chapter Book$10,000Worldwide2013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo4-book deal, 10K/bk
6/8/2020 11:23:08Chapter Book$12,500Worldwide2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoBooks 5&6 in a series. Increase from the 10K/book advance for books 1-4
6/8/2020 11:24:48Chapter Book$12,500Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo2-book deal, 12.5K/book. Books 7&8 in a series. Increase from the 10K/book advance for books 1-4; same advance as books 5&6
6/7/2020 13:15:43Children's, Educational$700Worldwide2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoIllustrator only
6/9/2020 23:56:10Christian$2,500Small/IndieYesBlackCis ManChris LassiterYou're Grounded14% royalties
6/9/2020 13:40:55Collection$45,000North America Only2015Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManGay
6/10/2020 7:25:12Contemporary Fiction$30,0002019Small/IndieYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:20:40Cookbook$8,000Worldwide2018PageYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 11:25:52Cookbook$7,500English Language Only2014Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 9:45:15Cookbook$10,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoyesHad to pay photography and all expenses
6/9/2020 17:34:49Cookbook as co-author$25,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 13:09:35Craft Essays$3,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManGayNoNothis book was solicited by the publisher
6/9/2020 13:44:49Essays$100,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoWhiteCis ManStraightat-auction
6/9/2020 13:45:36Essays$7,500North America Only2017Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManGay
6/11/2020 10:25:39Essays$12,000English Language Only2011Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 10:27:15Essays$350,000North America Only2014Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 18:17:31Experimental Fiction $0North America Only2019KERNPUNKT PressWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualKatharine Coldiron Ceremonials
6/10/2020 11:25:18Food Writing$1,000English Language Only2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 1:09:51Graphic Novel$5,000NoNonbinary/AgenderQueerArchie BongiovanniGood deal on royalties. Written and drawn in only 4 months.
6/10/2020 1:09:51Graphic Novel$20,000NoNonbinary/AgenderQueerArchie BongiovanniGood deal on royalties. Written and drawn in only 4 months.
6/10/2020 1:09:51Graphic Novel$31,000YesNonbinary/AgenderQueerArchie BongiovanniGood deal on royalties. Written and drawn in only 4 months.
6/10/2020 0:35:22Graphic Novel$5,000Lion ForgeNoAriel RiesWitchy7.5% royalties. (9% after 10k copies sold). was told pretty bluntly that witchy being a webcomic and remaining online was a huge risk factor so they couldn't really afford to pay more. despite being ~260 odd full colour pages, about 90% of the pages were already done at the time i signed the deal, however I did a lot of revision work on old pages to bring them up to a higher standard. i was originally offered 15k for (i think) a 5 book deal, lol. I took a 1 book deal: at least I'd be able to negotiate for better terms on the second book if the first book sold well
6/7/2020 0:30:35Graphic Novel$1,0002010FantagraphicsYesNoWhiteCis ManDrew Weing6% royalties.
6/10/2020 15:46:55Graphic Novel$4,000Nonbinary/AgenderEmmett HelenMy RiotI signed for My Riot (176 pages, my first graphic novel) for a $2k advance and negotiated about halfway through the process to double it to $4k.
6/9/2020 23:12:27Graphic Novel$2,555NobrowHamish SteeleDeadEndia 1Royalties 8% net rate. Made $10378 on Kickstarter (GBP). Won an Eisner before beginning sequel. Agent takes 10%.
6/9/2020 23:12:27Graphic Novel$5,745NobrowHamish SteeleDeadEndia 2Royalties 8% net rate. Agent takes 10%.
6/9/2020 23:12:27Graphic Novel$6,385NobrowHamish SteeleRoyalties 8% net rate. Agent takes 10%. Lost ability to sell in-person. Cannot make competing comics.
6/9/2020 23:12:27Graphic Novel$2,235NobrowHamish SteelePantheonRoyalties 8% net rate. Made $13289 on Kickstarter (GBP). Agent takes 10%.
6/6/2020 17:37:55Graphic Novel$15,0002019First SecondKevin PanettaBloom
6/6/2020 17:03:13Graphic Novel$3,750Ryan Estrada
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$4,500Oni PressWhiteCis ManScott ChantlerNorthwest Passage
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$10,000Random HouseWhiteCis ManScott ChantlerTwo Generals
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$12,000Kids Can PressWhiteCis ManScott ChantlerThree Thieves
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$14,000Kids Can PressWhiteCis ManScott ChantlerThree Thieves
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$20,000Random HouseWhiteCis ManScott ChantlerBix
6/10/2020 22:06:32Graphic Novel$45,000Gallery 13WhiteCis ManScott ChantlerUnnannounced
6/6/2020 18:06:45Graphic Novel$60,0002019Insight ComicsSteve HortonBowie
6/10/2020 2:24:46Graphic Novel$0YesTillie Walden50/50 split on royalties.
6/10/2020 2:25:23Graphic Novel$50,000NoTillie WaldenSpinning, Are You Listening2-book deal
6/10/2020 2:25:52Graphic Novel$30,000NoTillie WaldenOn A SunbeamSunbeam remains free to read online even after publishing and is my best seller.
6/8/2020 0:39:34Graphic Novel$75,000HarperCollins (and Imprints)East AsianWendy Xu3-book deal.
6/6/2020 18:54:19Graphic Novel$3,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieWhiteCis ManStraight
6/7/2020 9:34:53Graphic Novel$10,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteBi/PansexualNoBrutal on the back end but it’s what I thought I needed to suck up for a debut
6/8/2020 10:56:00Graphic Novel$1,280English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoNoMultiracialCis WomanGay
6/8/2020 15:54:16Graphic Novel$2,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueer
6/8/2020 21:03:51Graphic Novel$39,000English Language Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 21:04:40Graphic Novel$5,000English Language Only2015Small/IndieNoNoMultiracialCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 13:49:20Graphic Novel$15,000North America Only2019Small/IndieYesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/10/2020 0:30:57Graphic Novel$2,000Black
6/10/2020 0:30:57Graphic Novel$15,000Black
6/10/2020 0:30:57Graphic Novel$10,000Black
6/10/2020 12:48:14Graphic Novel$62,500WorldwideMacmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNo
6/10/2020 13:19:25Graphic Novel$6,000Worldwide2014NobrowYesYesWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/10/2020 13:20:04Graphic Novel$20,000Worldwide2018ArchaiaNoYesWhiteCis ManGay
6/10/2020 13:43:01Graphic Novel$32,400Worldwide2014DC ComicsYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNoWork-for-hire comic series comprising 3 graphic novels
6/10/2020 1:01:31Graphic Novel, Author/Illustrator$25,000Dustin Hansen
6/8/2020 11:13:11Graphic Novel, Illustrator$10,0002015Macmillan (and Imprints)Illustrator DebutYesWhiteCis WomanNo100 pages, full color, children's graphic novel. First as illustrator for a full graphic novel. Included royalties, but looks unlikely to earn out. Very little publisher attention or promo.
6/10/2020 0:03:55Graphic Novel, Illustrator Only$20,000Cis WomanCeline Loup1. this was negotiated up from 10k thanks to my agent 2. I was fired from the project after my AD disappeared for 9 months and when she came back refused to give me enough time to finish the book 3. I only received my 10k advance
Graphic Novel, LGBT$9,000WhiteCis WomanQueerSam MaggsTell No TalesSplit with co-creator.
6/7/2020 0:10:18Graphic Novel, Writer$25,000NoWhiteCis WomanShannon HaleSplit with illustrator ($12.5K per person)
6/7/2020 0:10:18Graphic Novel, Writer$166,666NoWhiteCis WomanShannon Hale3-book deal. Split with illustrator ($250K per person)
6/9/2020 20:49:24Graphic Novel, Writer Only$10,000YesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerAlison Wilgus
6/10/2020 1:01:31Graphic Novel, Writer Only$15,000NoDustin Hansen
6/6/2020 23:38:10Graphic Novel, Writer Only$75,000WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldSpill Zone2 scripts.
6/7/2020 0:39:27Historical$2,0002012TorWhiteLeanna Renee Hieber4 books.
6/7/2020 0:39:27Historical$30,0002012TorWhiteLeanna Renee Hieber3 books spread over 4 years. 5K per book for 3 re-issues.
6/8/2020 21:26:50Historical$15,000WhiteCis WomanStraightlyssa Palombo4-book deal.
6/8/2020 22:07:21Historical$130,000WorldwideWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithHild
6/8/2020 22:07:21Historical$160,000WorldwideWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithMenewood
6/6/2020 20:01:30Historical$15,000North America Only2019MIRAWhiteCis WomanStraightNoelle SalazarThe Flight GirlsHidden FiguresEarned out. Large royalty payments. Next offer came in much larger
6/6/2020 20:01:30Historical$100,000WhiteCis WomanStraightNoelle Salazar
6/7/2020 8:22:11Historical$7,500Worldwide2014Amazon Publishing Publishing (Lake Union)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 4:28:40Historical$1,127Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:36:10Historical$65,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:56:01Historical$4,500North America Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 21:28:08Historical$7,500WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/9/2020 6:21:56Historical$17,500English Language Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYes
6/11/2020 2:21:29Historical Fiction$125,000North America Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt-auction
6/11/2020 21:16:27Historical Fiction$80,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoI believe my agent did, but not sure whichMy tenth novel. Past 5 advances at same level. My first two books were auctioned in 2005 for $80K. Subsequent advances per title by PRH have been the same, with two others of my historical novels sold to HarperCollins at $100k each. My most advance was $75K because I switched houses.
6/14/2020 4:30:48Historical Fiction$0Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo0
6/14/2020 4:31:43Historical Fiction$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/14/2020 4:32:40Historical Fiction$0Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 13:39:45Horror$15,0002015Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 22:38:16Humor$1,5002006Julie Blattberg
6/11/2020 7:39:42Humor$4,000English Language Only2020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoConcept was created in house, I was contracted to write it.
6/9/2020 21:51:33Leveled Reader$2,3002018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesRachel Dougherty
6/8/2020 15:01:58Literary Fiction$0Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo******no
6/9/2020 7:25:13Literary Fiction$1,500Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoAlan Michael ParkerNoMy fourth novel, all with indie or university presses. I have also published eight books of poems and edited five other books.
6/8/2020 21:36:28Literary Fiction$5,000Nonbinary/AgenderAlex DiFrancesco
6/8/2020 21:40:14Literary Fiction$65,0002006Allison Winn ScotchThe Dept. of Lost and Found4-way auction.
6/8/2020 21:40:14Literary Fiction$50,000Allison Winn ScotchTime of My Life4-way auction.
6/9/2020 22:02:03Literary Fiction$10,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAmber SparksAnd I Do Not Forgive You
6/8/2020 21:44:42Literary Fiction$0Amber SparksMay We Shed
6/8/2020 21:44:42Literary Fiction$0Amber SparksDesert Places
6/8/2020 21:44:42Literary Fiction$10,000Amber SparksThe Unfinished World
6/8/2020 21:44:42Literary Fiction$10,000Amber SparksI Do Not Forgive You
6/9/2020 13:55:41Literary Fiction$40,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNoAysegul SavasWalking on the Ceiling
6/9/2020 8:16:55Literary Fiction$27,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBabstThe Floating WorldLet the Great World Spin, Zeitour, Nine Lives, Salvage the Bones
6/7/2020 0:28:45Literary Fiction$200,0002016HMHYesWhiteCis ManBob ProehlFar from earning out. Later sold adult sci-fi duology to Penguin Random House for 6 figures.
6/11/2020 14:12:49Literary Fiction$100,0002020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesBlackCis ManBrandon TaylorREAL LIFE
6/8/2020 21:48:11Literary Fiction$2,000Small/IndieYesWhiteCis ManBrendan HodgeIf You Can Get It
6/11/2020 14:22:16Literary Fiction$25,000North America Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesBlackCis ManBryan WashingtonLOTauction
6/11/2020 14:22:59Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoBlackCis ManBryan WashingtonMEMORIAL
6/11/2020 14:18:24Literary Fiction$10,0002017Small/IndieYesLatin AmericanCis WomanQueerCarmen Maria ManchadoHER BODY AND OTHER PARTIESNational Book Award winner
6/9/2020 11:23:41Literary Fiction$25,000North America Only2004Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCathy DayThe Circus in EinterI don’t remember. Offered as exclusive. Finalist for inaugural Story Prize
6/8/2020 21:49:27Literary Fiction$7,500Charlotte M. FreemanPlace Last Seen3k paperback, 3k movie rights x 2, and a few tiny royalties.
6/9/2020 12:23:53Literary Fiction$10,000North America Only2000Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCharlotte McGuinn FreemanPlace Last SeenMy deal was 7.5k hardcover, 3k paperback. Got 3k x 2 for movie rights (Dreamworks)
6/9/2020 16:00:26Literary Fiction$800,000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoChip CheekCape May
6/10/2020 11:05:56Literary Fiction$4,000English Language Only2009Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanChristine SneedPortraits of a Few of the People I've Made CryNoThis book was AWP's Grace Paley Prize Winner of 2009 (The prize $ was $4000; it went up to $5500 the next year - of course...Murphy's Law).
6/10/2020 11:07:27Literary Fiction$50,000English Language Only2011Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanChristine SneedLittle Known FactsLittle Known FactsThis was the one offer we got for this book; it was still at five or six other presses but my agent advised me to take this deal because it struck me as fair (and sane as far as my ability to earn it out).
6/10/2020 11:08:56Literary Fiction$50,000English Language Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanChristine SneedParis, He SaidNoThis was part of a two book deal ($60K total but I'll enter the second book in this deal separately).
6/10/2020 11:10:20Literary Fiction$10,000English Language Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanChristine SneedThe Virginity of Famous MenNoThis book was part of a two book deal (this boo, a story collection, sold with Paris, He said, a novel - these were my third and fourth published books). I haven't been able to sell another book since these two sold in 2013 (they were published in 2015 & 2016).
6/8/2020 21:51:52Literary Fiction$30,000East AsianCis WomanElissa SloanThe Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes
6/13/2020 4:52:00Literary Fiction$333,333North America, film, UK2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteEmma ClineThe Girls (+ two additional books)Three-book deal, of which first novel was THE GIRLS
6/9/2020 10:41:59Literary Fiction$0North America Only2014Small/IndieYesNoNative American/First NationsCis WomanStraightNoErika T. WurthCrazy Horse’s Girlfriend
6/13/2020 4:49:28Literary Fiction$1,000,000North America Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackImbolo MbueBehold the Dreamershttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/Frankfurt-Book-Fair/article/64277-frankfurt-book-fair-2014-in-pre-fair-deals-two-debuts-draw-seven-figures.html
6/7/2020 9:31:37Literary Fiction$1,300,000North America Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)Jeanine CumminsAmerican Dirt
6/10/2020 11:13:58Literary Fiction$30,000Worldwide2002HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterLand of the BlindFirst novel had been a NY Times Notable
6/10/2020 11:15:09Literary Fiction$35,000Worldwide2005HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterCitizen Vince
6/10/2020 11:16:25Literary Fiction$50,000Worldwide2006HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterThe ZeroHad won an Edgar Award and others
6/10/2020 11:17:35Literary Fiction$75,000Worldwide2009HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterThe Financial Lives of the PoetsLast books had been National Book Award finalist & Edgar Award winner
6/10/2020 11:18:22Literary Fiction$125,000Worldwide2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterBeautiful Ruins
6/10/2020 11:19:21Literary Fiction$10,000Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterWe Live in WaterShort story collection, negotiated before Beautiful Ruins became a bestseller
6/9/2020 18:12:17Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2010Miami University PressYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightYesJohn CotterUnder the Small Lights
6/8/2020 23:29:00Literary Fiction$57,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, Native American/First Nations, MultiracialCis WomanKali Fajardo-AnstineWoman of Light
6/8/2020 23:29:07Literary Fiction$57,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, Native American/First Nations, MultiracialCis WomanKali Fajardo-AnstineSabrina & Corina Exclusive deal
6/9/2020 11:10:15Literary Fiction$7,500North America Only2008Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNoKatharine BeutnerAlcestisCan't recall what they were
6/8/2020 12:46:16Literary Fiction$2,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoKatharine WeberStill Life With Monkeyyesprevious six books starting 1995 got advances between $25,000 and $120,000
6/10/2020 10:26:12Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoKathleen DonohoeAshes of Fiery WeatherLet The Great World Spin by Colum McCann.
6/10/2020 10:28:31Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoKathleen DonohoeGhosts of the MissingThis book sold along with my debut. It was the 2nd novel of a two-book deal.
6/8/2020 11:49:08Literary Fiction$1,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNoKatya Apekina
6/9/2020 9:52:28Literary Fiction$7,000North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoKristen ArnettMostly Dead ThingsSwamplandia!
6/7/2020 9:39:43Literary Fiction$650,0002019Gallery/Scout PressKristen RoupenianYou Know You Want This2 Books. Author of "Cat Person"
6/9/2020 17:21:37Literary Fiction$1,000,000WorldwidePenguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLara PrescottThe Secrets We KeptAt-auction between 14 publishing houses.
6/6/2020 18:02:44Literary Fiction$30,000Laura Ruby
6/9/2020 8:53:58Literary Fiction$10,0002019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerNoLucy Corin
6/9/2020 8:58:00Literary Fiction$5,0002011Small/IndieNoYesWhiteLesbian, QueerNoLucy Corinhigher than standard royalty percentage
6/7/2020 0:50:12Literary Fiction$200,0002018MCDYesWhiteLydia KieslingThe Golden State
6/8/2020 0:35:31Literary Fiction$02003Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanYesLyn Miller-Lachman
6/10/2020 1:06:18Literary Fiction$20,530English CanadianYesYesNatalie MorrillThe Ghost Keeper
6/6/2020 20:51:56Literary Fiction$25,0002007Grove PressYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanPorochista KhakpourSons & Other Flammable Objects
6/10/2020 23:34:40Literary Fiction$60,000KnopfNoArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanPorochista KhakpourTehrangeles
6/11/2020 14:24:51Literary Fiction$150,0002019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis ManRaphael Bob-WaksbergSOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE IN YOU IN ALL YOUR DAMAGED GLORYcreator of Bojack Horseman, comedian
6/6/2020 20:29:23Literary Fiction$12,5002014Grove Press, Black CatBlackRoxane GayAn Untamed State
6/13/2020 13:10:30Literary Fiction$125,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteOtherBi/Pansexual, QueerNoSarah GerardTrue LoveAuction
6/9/2020 10:53:35Literary Fiction$1,000English Language Only2013Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSiân GriffithsBorrowed Horses
6/11/2020 14:04:21Literary Fiction$35,0002015Small/IndieYesSoutheast AsianCis ManViet Thanh NguyenTHE SYMPATHIZERonly offer
6/11/2020 14:07:45Literary Fiction$250,0002015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoSoutheast AsianCis ManViet Thanh NguyenThe Refugeesoriginally 100,000, increased after The Sympathizer won the Pulitzer
6/13/2020 5:03:07Literary Fiction$1,000,0002015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackYaa GyasiHomegoinghttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/london-book-fair/article/66283-london-book-fair-2015-the-buzz-books-of-the-show.html
6/9/2020 19:53:01Literary Fiction$6,000North America Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNonoforeign english language story collection
6/9/2020 20:02:55Literary Fiction$2,000North America Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteTrans ManQueerNo
6/9/2020 20:42:39Literary Fiction$2,500North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 21:58:11Literary Fiction$60,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoYes
6/9/2020 23:23:48Literary Fiction$8,000Worldwide2015Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:32:05Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYes
6/9/2020 10:48:59Literary Fiction$135,000Worldwide2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoFriday Night Lights
6/9/2020 10:53:18Literary Fiction$2,500North America Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI earned out my advance!
6/9/2020 10:57:03Literary Fiction$100,000English Language Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 11:01:45Literary Fiction$250,000North America Only2008Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNomultiple offers
6/9/2020 11:03:38Literary Fiction$300,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNotwo other offers, previously published national bestseller
6/9/2020 11:13:15Literary Fiction$1,000North America Only2009Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:13:56Literary Fiction$1,000North America Only2012Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:14:43Literary Fiction$25,000North America OnlyMacmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:15:22Literary Fiction$10,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:15:29Literary Fiction$1,000North America Only2012Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:15:53Literary Fiction$60,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:20:16Literary Fiction$150,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:20:45Literary Fiction$160,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/9/2020 11:21:31Literary Fiction$110,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:24:48Literary Fiction$0North America Only2011Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 11:25:42Literary Fiction$1,500North America Only2014Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 11:26:16Literary Fiction$0North America Only2015Small/IndieNoNoWhiteStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 12:07:45Literary Fiction$50,000Worldwide2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanNoAt auction
6/9/2020 12:09:11Literary Fiction$225,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, MultiracialCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 12:10:35Literary Fiction$500North America Only2012Small/IndieYesNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:22:15Literary Fiction$175,000North America Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/9/2020 12:42:24Literary Fiction$10,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlack, Pacific IslanderCis WomanLesbian, QueerNoYes
6/8/2020 21:43:44Literary Fiction$15,0002004WhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 22:56:32Literary Fiction$0English, Chinese, Korean2010Small/IndieYesNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 22:57:47Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNoWon the presses writing contest
6/8/2020 22:58:41Literary Fiction$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/6/2020 17:44:15Literary Fiction$250,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)East AsianMale2 books.
6/6/2020 19:19:25Literary Fiction$1,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanLesbian
6/6/2020 19:53:04Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2002Large (Big 5)East AsianCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:00:38Literary Fiction$100,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)BlackCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 22:40:48Literary Fiction$1,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieNoNoBlackCis ManQueerNo
6/7/2020 3:17:42Literary Fiction$65,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanQueerNoNo
6/7/2020 7:24:30Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2008HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:26:52Literary Fiction$12,500English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:27:31Literary Fiction$12,500English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:28:10Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:28:38Literary Fiction$500English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 8:28:49Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2015Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:29:42Literary Fiction$25,000Worldwide2017Amazon Publishing (Lake Union)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:30:21Literary Fiction$25,000Worldwide2018Amazon Publishing (Lake Union)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:34:26Literary Fiction$0Worldwide2003Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYesNo
6/7/2020 8:42:46Literary Fiction$5,500North America OnlySmall/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:58:21Literary Fiction$2,000Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoOver age of 50
6/7/2020 9:59:40Literary Fiction$2,000Worldwide2013Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAge over 50 when sold, over 55 when book published
6/7/2020 10:04:39Literary Fiction$35,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanQueerNo
6/7/2020 10:14:51Literary Fiction$200,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 10:25:09Literary Fiction$3,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:35:08Literary Fiction$20,000North America Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNo
6/7/2020 11:11:27Literary Fiction$1,000North America Only2019Small/IndieNoNoSoutheast AsianCis ManStraightNoNo.Solicitation
6/7/2020 11:40:19Literary Fiction$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:47:43Literary Fiction$35,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanQueerNo
6/7/2020 12:07:44Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:08:06Literary Fiction$1,000North America Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesNot in my query; (I don't know if comps were used in my agent's submission)I received $5000 advance for the audiobook.
6/7/2020 12:08:27Literary Fiction$50,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:42:15Literary Fiction$300,000North America Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis ManGayNoyes, and one comp was a White (im non-Black queer poc/second generation immigrant) and I really didn’t want to use the comp but agent was insistent. Ended up getting me a very good advance though.Auction, multiple offers, foreign sales in process
6/7/2020 12:45:10Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2003Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 12:46:45Literary Fiction$55,000English Language Only2012Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 12:55:18Literary Fiction$50,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:56:12Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo2 books, $50,000 total.
6/7/2020 13:18:08Literary Fiction$75,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe Last Samurai, The Flamethrowers
6/7/2020 13:26:28Literary Fiction$4,500UK only2009Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:06:54Literary Fiction$1,500North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/7/2020 15:56:39Literary Fiction$30,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanNoDaisy Jones and the Sixpre-empt
6/7/2020 20:57:48Literary Fiction$30,000Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesWhiteCis WomanYes
6/7/2020 21:47:38Literary Fiction$175,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianNoAt auction
6/8/2020 3:27:47Literary Fiction$500,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 6:51:11Literary Fiction$30,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Man
6/8/2020 7:27:47Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:45:16Literary Fiction$7,500English Language Only2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/8/2020 8:03:43Literary Fiction$1,500UK2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoGot the same advance for all three books. First one was a novel published by Penguin South Africa. Last two were short story collections published by a UK independent press.
6/8/2020 8:18:17Literary Fiction$10,000English Language Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteTrans ManQueerNoPaul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl -- Andrea Lawlor, The Sellout - Paul Beatty
6/8/2020 8:30:07Literary Fiction$140,000North America Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesAlready published, at auction, NYT bestseller
6/8/2020 8:35:13Literary Fiction$75,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNonotwo book deal
6/8/2020 9:42:09Literary Fiction$505,000Worldwide2021Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoyes
6/8/2020 9:49:19Literary Fiction$10,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCalifornia (Edan Lepucki)
6/8/2020 10:56:07Literary Fiction$150,000North America Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction. earned out within first 6 months
6/8/2020 11:14:23Literary Fiction$4,500North America Only2016Small/IndieYesNoEast AsianQueerNono
6/8/2020 11:19:35Literary Fiction$100Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNonoIn the payment question above, I assume you're talking about the advance. My "advance" was a whopping $100 and 25 copies of my book. That's it.
6/8/2020 11:28:57Literary Fiction$750,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesNative American/First NationsCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:38:10Literary Fiction$60,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteQueerNoThe Price of SaltDuring pandemic
6/8/2020 11:44:27Literary Fiction$90,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesIndian/South Asian, WhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:41:57Literary Fiction$3,000North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:46:59Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonoOnly offer. Was a short story collection. Paperback original.
6/8/2020 13:36:46Literary Fiction$2,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoLonglisted for the National Book Award
6/8/2020 13:44:25Literary Fiction$20,0002011BloomsburyNoBlack
6/8/2020 13:45:21Literary Fiction$0Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 13:47:05Literary Fiction$100,0002017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoBlackprevious book won NBA
6/8/2020 14:44:34Literary Fiction$500,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesBlackNonbinary/AgenderLesbian, QueerYesPre-empt
6/8/2020 16:23:00Literary Fiction$225,000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoat-auction & award-winning author
6/8/2020 18:08:09Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoAuction
6/8/2020 19:00:48Literary Fiction$30,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 21:12:11Literary Fiction$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanNoTwo previous midlist novels with Random House
6/8/2020 21:13:42Literary Fiction$70,000Worldwide2003Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNohalf of two-book deal
6/9/2020 2:07:31Literary Fiction$50,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:53:15Literary Fiction$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis Man
6/9/2020 4:55:07Literary Fiction$2,000English Language Only2010Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesMultiracialCis ManBi/PansexualNoNo
6/9/2020 4:56:28Literary Fiction$125,000North America Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoTook the underbidder, more money for UK rights and a film/tv option
6/9/2020 5:44:04Literary Fiction$100,000North America Only2012Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNopre-empt
6/9/2020 5:45:01Literary Fiction$3,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:23:30Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNopreempt
6/9/2020 6:52:21Literary Fiction$5,000North America Only2009Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:53:30Literary Fiction$50,000Worldwide2012Macmillan (and Imprints)Novel DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3rd Book, 1st Novel.
6/9/2020 7:09:03Literary Fiction$100,000WorldwideMacmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo4th book, 2nd Novel
6/9/2020 7:29:19Literary Fiction$0North America Only2011Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNoAward-winning author; book appeared on Amazon’s sales chart for story collections above Stephen King’s book of stories at the time; total royalties in this incredibly, embarrassingly bad deal were less than $500; author ended contract at the end of the five-year term and the book is currently out of print; author regrets pretty much everything about this book except the stories within
6/9/2020 7:42:27Literary Fiction$6,500Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoMultiracialCis ManBi/PansexualNoLargess of the Sea maiden, the dream life of astronauts
6/9/2020 8:08:44Literary Fiction$2,500English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 8:09:49Literary Fiction$7,500English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 8:35:57Literary Fiction$25,000English Language Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoAward-winning Author
6/9/2020 8:50:57Literary Fiction$150,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteOtherQueerNot sureOnly offer
6/9/2020 8:56:27Literary Fiction$1,5002005Small/IndieNoYesWhiteLesbian, QueerNo
6/9/2020 8:58:47Literary Fiction$100,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:59:52Literary Fiction$1002003Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerNoAvant-garde press.
6/9/2020 9:16:27Literary Fiction$3,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:17:08Literary Fiction$3,000North America Only2010Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:17:48Literary Fiction$25,000North America Only2005Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:01:33Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanGayNoSold at auction
6/9/2020 10:05:28Literary Fiction$1,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:14:26Literary Fiction$50,000North America Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPreempt. Only one foreign right sold, to Mexico.
6/9/2020 10:29:42Literary Fiction$35,000North America Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoElif Batuman's THE IDIOTpre-empt deal
6/9/2020 13:24:19Literary Fiction$15,0002020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 13:42:37Literary Fiction$20,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:43:32Literary Fiction$5,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesWhiteCis ManStraightidentifies as occupying non-traditional body
6/9/2020 13:46:25Literary Fiction$2,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:47:17Literary Fiction$25,000North America Only2018Small/IndieNoWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 14:32:19Literary Fiction$155,000English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)Fiction debut (2nd book)YesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoat-auction
6/9/2020 14:32:55Literary Fiction$90,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhite
6/9/2020 15:09:54Literary Fiction$60,000English Language Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 15:28:36Literary Fiction$15,000Worldwide2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 15:52:26Literary Fiction$165,000Worldwide2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast Asian, MultiracialCis ManStraightNoYes
6/9/2020 15:53:30Literary Fiction$225,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesSoutheast Asian, MultiracialCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 17:21:37Literary Fiction$500,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes Multiple offers, sold in preempt
6/9/2020 17:42:42Literary Fiction$35,000Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 18:19:11Literary Fiction$1,500Print only. H/C paid $500 for ebook world rights2012Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNoI’d already spoken with the pub and acquired an agent to broker the actual deal.
6/9/2020 19:09:11Literary Fiction$15,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 19:09:51Literary Fiction$15,000North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 19:26:03Literary Fiction$12,000North America Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNonobok was foreign english language debut in american market
6/9/2020 19:38:34Literary Fiction$100,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNoPre-empt
6/10/2020 4:00:40Literary Fiction$30,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNonoPreviously published a small press story collection
6/10/2020 5:25:45Literary Fiction$12,500Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoYesAward-winning author, I jumped from YA to Adult with this book, we had a film agent shopping the book before it was bought
6/10/2020 7:39:19Literary Fiction$10,000North America Only2018Small/IndieYesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoDeath of Vishnu, The Golden Son, Family Matters,, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Before We Visit the Goddess
6/10/2020 9:16:02Literary Fiction$40,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:06:00Literary Fiction$150,000English Language Only2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMultiple offers
6/10/2020 10:30:04Literary Fiction$0English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 11:11:08Literary Fiction$20,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoI don't know what the fuck that is!N O P E - just good luck
6/11/2020 13:37:03Literary Fiction$200,000Worldwide2004Warner BooksYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Lovely BonesPre-empt in a $400,000 two-book deal
6/11/2020 13:38:01Literary Fiction$200,000Worldwide2004Warner BooksNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt in a $400,000 two book deal
6/11/2020 13:39:11Literary Fiction$75,000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Secret Historybecame a New York Times bestseller, earned out royalties from foreign sales before publication
6/11/2020 13:39:53Literary Fiction$150,000Worldwide2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 13:40:39Literary Fiction$125,000Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Interestings, Arcadia
6/11/2020 13:53:11Literary Fiction$125,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/11/2020 14:52:00Literary Fiction$40,000North America Only2003Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 14:52:55Literary Fiction$500,000North America Only2005Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 15:35:08Literary Fiction$80,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNonot sure: agent did not share details of saleI'm with an agency known to be cutthroat with deals
6/11/2020 16:05:52Literary Fiction$75,000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoEILEEN by Ottessa Moshfegh, WE THE ANIMALS by Justin Torres, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES by Jeffrey Eugenides, WINTER’S BONE by Daniel Woodrell
6/11/2020 16:39:12Literary Fiction$4,500Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe book was a short story collection. All the stories had been previously published in respected journals, but I didn't have a novel attached so it was a tough sell.
6/11/2020 17:16:13Literary Fiction$65,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 1:04:30Literary Fiction$8,000English Language OnlyMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesNative American/First NationsNono
6/12/2020 11:50:05Literary Fiction$100,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesNonwhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 13:29:03Literary Fiction$650,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesEast Asian
6/12/2020 19:09:20Literary Fiction$125English Language Only2012Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonoauction with four houses
6/13/2020 0:41:11Literary Fiction$10,000Worldwide2017Bloomsbury NoYesBlackCis WomanQueer
6/13/2020 5:47:09Literary Fiction$35,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanNo
6/13/2020 12:25:16Literary Fiction$30,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:42:07Literary fiction $3,000North America Only2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/6/2020 20:56:32Literary Fiction, Fantasy$20,0002014BloomsburyNoArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanPorochista KhakpourThe Last Illusion
6/7/2020 7:23:35Literary Fiction, Historical$300,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoTHE PARIS WIFE
6/7/2020 7:26:57Literary Fiction, Historical$130,000North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianStraightThe Nightingale
6/7/2020 13:37:33Literary Fiction, Historical$42,600UK and Australia2014Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:41:44Literary Fiction, Historical$75,000Worldwide2014Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 18:50:11Literary Fiction, Historical$500,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:55:11Literary Fiction, Historical$40,000Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 17:04:46Literary Fiction, Historical$15,000North America Only2009Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 17:05:32Literary Fiction, Historical$125,000North America Only2013Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 17:39:07Literary Fiction, Historical$15,000Worldwide2018Amazon Publishing (Little A)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:44:32Literary Fiction, Magical Realism$1,000They had an option for translation rates that expires after 3 years.2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo"lies at the cross-roads of Nami Mun’s MILES FROM NOWHERE, Marcelo Figueras’s KAMTCHATKA, and Guillermo Del Torro’s film PAN’S LABYRINTH"
6/9/2020 19:37:13Literary Fiction, Non-Fiction$145,000Worldwide2021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesEast AsianCis ManStraightNokarl taro greenfeldFifty Cents for Your Soul
6/13/2020 14:27:58Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction$100,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans ManGay, QueerYesThe Secret History + The Talented Mr. Ripleyat auction
6/7/2020 10:29:31Literary Fiction, Women's$6,500Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE
6/8/2020 9:27:58Literary Fiction, Women's$250,0002017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCurtis Sittenfield, Anton DiSclafaniSold in a pre-empt, two book deal (second book sold for same amount)
6/8/2020 9:29:00Literary Fiction, Women's$250,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSecond book in a two-book deal
6/8/2020 9:39:26Literary Fiction, Women's$100,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoprevious multiple bestsellers that earned out multiple times over - 25k more than previous advance
6/8/2020 21:14:34Literary Fiction, Women's$100,0002002Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/10/2020 7:17:06Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction$2,000North America Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNoI’ve made less than 2k in total sales
6/8/2020 9:36:27Literary Fiction, Women's, Historical$25,000North America Only2019Small/IndieNoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoHomegoing
6/8/2020 9:38:14Literary Fiction, Women's, Historical$75,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNosold before 1st book (NYT bestseller) pubbed, but had addl potential bonuses based on sales in place of higher advance
6/11/2020 14:19:54Memoir$12,5002019Small/IndieNoLatin AmericanCis WomanQueerCarmen Maria MachadoIN THE DREAM HOUSE
6/10/2020 20:00:52Memoir$25,000North America Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoMeghan FlahertyTango Lessons: A MemoirThe Possessed, Eat Pray Love, H is for HawkDidn’t go to paperback.
6/9/2020 22:05:24Memoir$55,000Worldwide2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes, but I'm not sure they believed us, lol. Diane Ackerman's Natural History of the Senses, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love.The book was sold on proposal at auction between two houses. Bidding started at 30K. When a competing house raised 5K the original editor came in at 55K which was more than the competing editor was authorized to offer. So a jump of 25K due to competition.
6/10/2020 20:00:18Memoir$150,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)Solo debut; co-written otherwYesWhiteCis WomanNoNoPre-empt
6/11/2020 5:43:56Memoir$50,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoYes
6/11/2020 10:26:28Memoir$650,000North America Only2014Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 16:21:42Memoir$75,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)Adult DebutYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoOnly one offer in publishing, but there were tv offers before book sale. I’d published children’s picture books but nothing long for adults
6/11/2020 16:23:39Memoir$3,500Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhite
6/11/2020 16:24:17Memoir$12,000Worldwide2020Small/Indie
6/11/2020 16:24:51Memoir$0English Language OnlySmall/IndieYes
6/11/2020 21:40:15Memoir$7,500North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 6:51:59Memoir$100,000Worldwide2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 7:59:17Memoir$250English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 13:10:10Memoir$30,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 13:11:12Memoir$200,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoExclusive submission
6/13/2020 13:35:34Memoir$0Worldwide2017University PressYesNoBlackCis ManQueerNoRoyalties: 8% net proceeds up to 3,000 copies/10% 3,001-6,000 copies/12% 6,001-9,000 copies/14% 9,001+ copies/15% eBook.
6/11/2020 0:17:19Memoir, Graphic Novel$2,000Colleen FrakesPrison IslandAdditional $750 for cover design. Quick turnaround, 11 months between signing and publication.
6/10/2020 1:50:27Memoir, Graphic Novel$8,000Oni PressYesNonbinary/AgenderHazel NewlevantNo Ivy Leage=ue
6/8/2020 12:13:19MG$15,000Work For HireWhiteCis ManGayAlex LondonIP.
6/7/2020 0:24:25MG$27,500NoEast AsianAmanda Lin
6/9/2020 22:13:24MG$8,7502008ScholasticWhiteCis ManJake BellPaperback only. $32K has been earned back in royalties from Scholastic book fairs - 130,000 copies sold. $3K for Turkish rights.
6/9/2020 22:13:24MG$9,3332008Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)WhiteCis ManJake BellHardcover.
6/8/2020 22:29:18MG$30,000YesWhiteCis ManStraightJake Burt
6/8/2020 22:29:51MG$40,000NoWhiteCis ManStraightJake Burt2-book deal.
6/8/2020 22:29:51MG$45,000NoWhiteCis ManStraightJake Burt2-book deal.
6/9/2020 22:51:10MG$3,832UK PublisherWhiteJo CotterillElectrigirl
6/9/2020 22:51:10MG$5,108UK PublisherWhiteJo CotterillElectrigirl
6/9/2020 22:51:10MG$15,9642009Large (Big 5)WhiteJo CotterillA Library of Lemons, A Storm of Strawberries
6/6/2020 18:03:02MG$10,000YesWhiteLaura Ruby
6/6/2020 18:03:02MG$40,000WhiteLaura Ruby
6/8/2020 23:26:11MG$2,750WhiteLinda Joy Singleton6-book series
6/6/2020 22:25:54MG$10,0002012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesLynn Miller-Lachman
6/10/2020 23:36:30MG$35,000Michael NorthrupMost earned out quickly, living off royalties.
6/6/2020 20:45:35MG$12,500Small/IndieNoWhiteCis WomanShannon Hale
6/6/2020 19:47:35MG$42,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:48:12MG$30,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:48:37MG$15,000WorldwideLarge (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 20:09:38MG$20,000English Language Only2010Small/IndieMultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:10:33MG$20,000English Language Only2011Small/IndieMultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:13:12MG$15,000English Language Only2012WhiteCis WomanDebut, 2 books at 15K each
6/6/2020 20:13:22MG$50,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:13:48MG$20,000English Language Only2014Small/IndieWhiteCis Woman
6/6/2020 20:14:24MG$35,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)WhiteCis Woman
6/6/2020 20:14:52MG$50,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:15:00MG$35,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)WhiteCis Woman2 books @ 35K each
6/6/2020 20:17:23MG$50,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 20:23:00MG$50,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexualat auction
6/6/2020 21:30:24MG$50,000WhiteCis Woman
6/6/2020 22:25:27MG$12,500Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesLatin AmericanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 22:30:51MG$50,000Worldwide2018Abrams KidsNoYesIndian/South AsianAnthology so advance shared among all authors
6/6/2020 22:50:46MG$35,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
6/6/2020 23:35:06MG$4,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 0:24:39MG$12,500Worldwide2022HMHKidsNoYesWhite
6/7/2020 2:09:18MG$50,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 3:38:33MG$7,000Worldwide2017YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoOnly one publisher offered, and not on the book I went on sub on.
6/7/2020 3:44:32MG$25,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 3:47:23MG$114,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesPre empt
6/7/2020 4:35:18MG$15,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThis was after my ya hit the nytimes list
6/7/2020 6:57:17MG$45,000North America Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 7:52:10MG$50,000English and SpanishMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesMultiracialStraight
6/7/2020 8:14:27MG$13,000English Language Only2014HMHYesYesWhiteCis Womanno
6/7/2020 8:14:48MG$125,000Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:16:06MG$25,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:25:03MG$10,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 8:26:19MG$10,000Worldwide2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:32:32MG$90,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNosold at auction, 2-book deal
6/7/2020 8:33:27MG$25,000Worldwide2010Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo2-house auction
6/7/2020 8:38:24MG$10,000Worldwide2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesNo
6/7/2020 8:45:02MG$2,200North America Only2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCanadian publisher
6/7/2020 8:45:51MG$2,200North America Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:46:34MG$2,200North America Only2018Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCanadian publisher
6/7/2020 8:52:20MG$9,000Worldwide2008Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:56:29MG$25,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoNoFirst sale, but 4th book published
6/7/2020 9:11:52MG$15,000North America Only2016Large (Big 5)NoEast AsianCis ManStraightYes
6/7/2020 9:12:52MG$15,000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)NoYesEast AsianCis ManStraightYes
6/7/2020 9:13:33MG$20,000North America Only2010Large (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianCis ManStraightYes
6/7/2020 9:48:04MG$50,000YesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderGayYesPreempt
6/7/2020 10:12:12MG$100,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSold at auction
6/7/2020 10:18:11MG$50,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoauction
6/7/2020 10:18:57MG$150,000English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoauction
6/7/2020 11:00:46MG$30,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast Asian, WhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 11:16:52MG$10,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:44:43MG$11,000Worldwide2017Book packagerNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:26:59MG$15,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualIP
6/7/2020 12:29:05MG$10,000English Language Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/7/2020 12:30:02MG$15,000English Language Only2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo2nd book
6/7/2020 12:34:41MG$20,000English Language Only2014Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNomy 4th book; award winning author
6/7/2020 13:09:34MG$105,000English Language OnlyYesWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/7/2020 13:10:15MG$105,000English Language OnlyYesWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/7/2020 13:28:53MG$10,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNoTHE MISFITS by James Howe, RuPaul’s Drag RaceThis was the sole offer on this book.
6/7/2020 14:31:39MG$3,000Worldwide2018Disney HyperionYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNoThis was not a book I wrote but a book cover I illustrated
6/7/2020 15:07:57MG$25,000North America Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPreempt
6/7/2020 15:09:06MG$25,000North America Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPreempt
6/7/2020 15:31:58MG$20,000Worldwide2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:33:17MG$35,000Worldwide2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:39:35MG$2,500Worldwide2007Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 17:38:17MG$20North America Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoContemporary
6/7/2020 17:39:46MG$37North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo4th book with same pub. Only first book earned oit
6/7/2020 18:57:52MG$25,000English Language Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/7/2020 18:59:50MG$2,300North America Only2018Small/IndieYesNoBlack, Latin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualYesno, they hired me to write itwork for hire--flat rate, no royalties. ghostwritten - Nancy Drew-style, so my name is on the inside but not the cover
6/7/2020 19:57:07MG$65,000North America OnlyMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackQueerNo
6/7/2020 20:12:26MG$35,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:14:17MG$10,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:14:54MG$10,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:15:26MG$30,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:16:41MG$7,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:39:27MG$100,000North America Only2011HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoPreempt
6/7/2020 20:52:16MG$60,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 22:14:17MG$50,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)MultiracialStraight
6/7/2020 22:14:46MG$75,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/8/2020 8:31:48MG$18,000Worldwide2014Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNoAdvance was for both author and illustrator (white, straight, cis-man) to split as they wanted. Very odd situation. The author took 10k, the illustrator 8k. Royalties were split evenly.
6/8/2020 8:34:06MG$25,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNo
6/8/2020 8:40:19MG$47,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:46:54MG$20,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 8:47:45MG$22,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 10:27:38MG$50,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesThree house auction
6/8/2020 10:34:09MG$45,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 10:43:38MG$15,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraight
6/8/2020 10:50:49MG$50,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesNonwhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoForeign rights. Royalties. Optioned
6/8/2020 11:13:03MG$55,000English Language Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoadditional offer from a large imprint for $50,000
6/8/2020 11:14:14MG$55,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 11:14:51MG$8,500North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:16:46MG$10,000North America Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:26:26MG$20,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/Asexual, QueerNoNo
6/8/2020 11:28:33MG$75,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo4-house auction. Author’s first MG but not her first book.
6/8/2020 11:29:33MG$55,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightAt-auction
6/8/2020 11:36:33MG$25,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI received offers from two different publishing houses
6/8/2020 11:40:03MG$10,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:41:21MG$12,500Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:04:27MG$8,500Worldwide2012Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraightNo3 books at this rate
6/8/2020 12:05:15MG$4,000English Language OnlySmall/IndieNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:07:16MG$25,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNodebut as this pen-name--already sold books under my real name
6/8/2020 12:07:37MG$12,500Worldwide2010BloomsburyYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:18:29MG$20,000English Language Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:43:49MG$15,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:44:59MG$15,000English Language Only2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:45:43MG$15,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:54:26MG$750Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:55:20MG$12,500North America Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 14:01:14MG$12,000Worldwide2015Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 14:07:41MG$8,500Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 14:35:51MG$15,000North America Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 15:10:45MG$17,500Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 15:11:28MG$15,000English Language Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 16:04:25MG$110,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoBook was co-authored/advance split with a cis-gendered POC woman
6/8/2020 18:37:55MG$7,500North America Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 18:49:45MG$12,500Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 20:26:57MG$50,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)MultiracialStraight
6/8/2020 21:27:06MG$175,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo5 house auction
6/8/2020 21:51:19MG$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteStraightNo
6/8/2020 22:02:29MG$50,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)MultiracialStraight
6/8/2020 22:28:20MG$40,000HarperCollins (and Imprints)
6/8/2020 22:35:01MG$50,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 23:30:14MG$40,000Worldwide2017WhiteCis WomanStraight2-book deal.
6/9/2020 1:06:01MG$35,000BlackCis Woman
6/9/2020 4:46:37MG$20,000Worldwide2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:47:38MG$15,000Worldwide2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:48:50MG$20,000English Language Only2012Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoTrilogy
6/9/2020 4:52:20MG$20,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoSeries with 4 books
6/9/2020 6:23:21MG$12,500Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhite
6/9/2020 8:03:34MG$30,0002016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNo
6/9/2020 8:14:48MG$30,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 11:34:58MG$15,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJungle Book, Mad MaxSingle book deal
6/9/2020 12:15:10MG$9,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis ManNo
6/9/2020 16:02:13MG$60,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoSold at auction in a 2- book deal (120K total advance)
6/9/2020 16:20:50MG$2,500Worldwide2021Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 19:04:21MG$12,500Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteOther
6/9/2020 21:13:09MG$10,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes. The Amazing Race, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Libraryonly offer
6/10/2020 2:07:35MG$10,000Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes
6/10/2020 9:33:07MG$30,000English Language Only2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNon/a
6/10/2020 17:27:07MG$2,500North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes
6/11/2020 21:38:57MG$10English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoSold by Patricia McCormick
6/12/2020 3:03:20MG$2,500English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 13:41:02MG$15,000English Language Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/14/2020 18:03:20MG$62,500Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightYesAru Shah, InkheartMultiple offers, auction
6/15/2020 8:21:35MG$5,500English Language Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo royalties (library fair book)
6/15/2020 9:19:20MG$75,000Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoAt-Auction
6/15/2020 9:20:05MG$17,500Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/6/2020 18:02:33MG, Adventure$12,000English Language Only2010Harper CollinsWhiteCis WomanStraightDee GarretsonWildfire Run
6/6/2020 18:03:31MG, Adventure$16,000English Language Only2011HarperCollinsWhiteCis WomanStraightDee GarretsonWolf Storm
6/7/2020 20:17:32MG, Anthology$35,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 17:49:22MG, Contemporary$7,500North America Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAmanda Rawson HillThe Three Rules of Everyday MagicNo
6/6/2020 21:53:27MG, Contemporary$20,000Hachette (and Imprints)MG DebutWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAshley Herring BlakeIvy Aberdeen, Sunny St James2-book deal.
6/6/2020 21:53:27MG, Contemporary$21,000Hachette (and Imprints)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAshley Herring BlakeHazel Bly
6/8/2020 12:13:19MG, Contemporary$17,500Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManNoBrooks BenjaminMy Seventh-Grade Life in Tights
6/8/2020 18:41:57MG, Contemporary$20,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMerrill WyattERNESTINE, CATASTROPHE QUEENNo$7,000 in royalties to date
6/8/2020 11:54:28MG, Contemporary$17,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoMerci Suarez Changes Gears
6/9/2020 10:00:52MG, Contemporary$25,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJunie B. Jones
6/7/2020 11:19:14MG, Contemporary$58,000Worldwide2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesThis was the price per book for 4 books spread across two 2-book deals, sold in 2016 and 2019.
6/8/2020 12:00:47MG, Contemporary$12,500Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:01:56MG, Contemporary$15,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:36:23MG, Contemporary$12,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoThis was a work for hire that I auditioned for
6/6/2020 23:46:15MG, Graphic Novel$25,0002019HarperCollins (and Imprints)Latin AmericanCis WomanStraightAmparo Ortiz
6/10/2020 22:54:17MG, Graphic Novel$42,500Penguin Random House (and Imprints)Chad SellCardboard Kingdom, DoodlevilleCardboard Kingdom split with writers, Doodleville was not. Cardboard Kingdom has earned out.
6/7/2020 0:31:42MG, Graphic Novel$17,5002016First SecondNoWhiteCis ManDrew Weing2 books. 10% royalties.
6/7/2020 0:31:42MG, Graphic Novel$20,0002016First SecondNoWhiteCis ManDrew Weing10% royalties.
6/9/2020 9:27:42MG, Graphic Novel$15,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoNilah MagruderM.F.K.sole offer
6/9/2020 9:29:24MG, Graphic Novel$155,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoNilah MagruderCreaky AcresIllustrator only. At auction. Full deal was $255,000 advance, 60/40 split in artist's favor (I may have the math wrong but I THINK my share is $155k), 50/50 royalties.
6/6/2020 21:46:11MG, Graphic Novel$120,000East AsianCis WomanStraightVictoria Ying
6/6/2020 23:37:29MG, Graphic Novel$9,5002019Oni PressYesEast AsianWendy XuMooncakes
6/6/2020 20:08:46MG, Graphic Novel$17,5002017, 2019Large (Big 5)East AsianCis WomanAmulet, CiCi's Journal, The Witch Boy, Cleopatra in Space8% softcover, 10% hardcover, unagented, debut graphic novel series - 2 books in full color, ~208 pages
6/7/2020 1:22:31MG, Graphic Novel$70,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt
6/7/2020 3:39:33MG, Graphic Novel$75,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoPre-empt, one book of a two-book deal
6/7/2020 5:16:47MG, Graphic Novel$5,000Worldwide2019DCNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:52:51MG, Graphic Novel$27,500Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesNoMultiracialNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo3-book deal; artist only, with author credits. Now agented.
6/8/2020 20:59:14MG, Graphic Novel$9,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesBlack, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualNoLumberjanes
6/9/2020 22:28:43MG, Graphic Novel$100,000YesWhiteCis Woman
6/10/2020 13:06:06MG, Graphic Novel$13,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
6/8/2020 10:18:00MG, Historical$60,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightKimberly Brubaker BradleyFighting Wordsno12th novel, 18th pub. book. Debut advance, 1998, was $4,000. 10th book, $25K advance, was #1 NYT bestseller, major award winner. 11th book advance $50K; 12th book $60 K
6/8/2020 15:47:11MG, Historical$20,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoTina AthaideOrange For The SunsetsYes: Child of Dandelions
6/8/2020 13:52:57MG, Historical$20,000English Language Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
6/7/2020 19:00:44MG, Historical$2,500North America Only2020Small/IndieYesNoBlack, Latin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualYeswork for hire--flat rate, no royalties. yes in the sense that it's the first one with my name on the cover
6/8/2020 10:30:08MG, Historical$40,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoAuction
6/8/2020 12:14:44MG, Historical$8,500Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoWork-for-hire, X3
6/9/2020 8:21:42MG, Historical, Audio$11,500Worldwide2007Little Bee (Bonnier)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoRachel (R.L.) ToalsonTHE COLORS OF THE RAINno
6/8/2020 10:31:28MG, Historical, Horror$40,000North America Only2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoNoOption novel
6/7/2020 0:15:47MG, Horror$35,000Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)Southeast AsianHanna AlkafThe Weight of Our SkySalaam Reads.
6/7/2020 21:51:29MG, Hybrid Prose/Poetry $85,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNone Exclusive submission to existing publisher. It sold for the same as previous book (which was sold at auction)
6/7/2020 13:03:28MG, IP$12,000IP2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanNoN/a - IPSold 1 book, immediately sold a two book for the series after that (all at the same amount)
6/6/2020 17:35:38MG, LGBT$72,000Large (Big 5)Non-Binary/AgenderAlex Gino
6/11/2020 13:42:57MG, LGBT$50,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanGay, Lesbian, QueerYesat-auction
6/7/2020 13:01:06MG, Non-Fiction$15,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 13:12:39MG, Non-Fiction$1,500Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanNoIllustration only, 12 illustrations
6/8/2020 16:19:54MG, Non-Fiction$20,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:25:37MG, Non-Fiction$10,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/9/2020 14:59:27MG, Non-Fiction$13,000Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNomultiple offers
6/10/2020 21:00:42MG, Non-Fiction, Illustrator Only$30,000WhiteCis WomanTyler Feder
6/7/2020 12:20:19MG, Paranormal$15,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoGoosebumps meets Stranger ThingsIt's the first in a series and the publisher bought two books
6/9/2020 0:17:36MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000WhiteCis ManAdam Selzer
6/8/2020 6:15:58MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,500Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoAndrew S. ChiltonThe Goblin's Puzzle:Being the Adventures of a Boy With No Name and Two Girls Called AliceNo, I don't think so.
6/8/2020 9:42:12MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,600North America Only2006Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoChris AbouzeidAnatopsisDon't remember.Paid out, receive approximately $25.00 in royalties per year.
6/6/2020 17:33:16MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002016E Latimer2-book deal.
6/8/2020 10:50:49MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000Large (Big 5)NoEast AsianEllen OhNoForeign rights. Royalties. Optioned
6/9/2020 7:11:00MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoGeoff RodkeyWe're Not From Here
6/8/2020 22:32:08MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008.
6/8/2020 22:44:05MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000Kent DavisA Riddle in Ruby, The Changer's Key, The Great Unravel3-book deal.
6/7/2020 12:27:54MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2016Candlewick Press/Walker BooksYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoLindsay EagarHOUR OF THE BEES/RACE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA
6/8/2020 17:55:44MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMelinda BeattyHEARTSEEKER and RIVERBOUNDElla Enchanted, Princess Academy
6/8/2020 20:31:22MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,500Small/IndieNicole Kornher-Stace
6/8/2020 11:29:35MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,500Worldwide2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightYesPatrick SamphireNo
6/8/2020 11:25:56MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000North America Only2012Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightYesPatrick SamphireSecrets of the Dragon TombNo
6/8/2020 11:26:58MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000North America Only2012Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYesPatrick SamphireThe Emperor of MarsNo
6/8/2020 11:30:23MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,500Worldwide2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightYesPatrick SamphireNo
6/6/2020 23:34:00MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000WhiteCis WomanRachel HawkinsDuology
6/7/2020 0:48:16MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002017Houghton MifflinWhiteSarah PorterTentacle and Wing
6/7/2020 0:07:54MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,0002017Crown BooksWhiteCis ManScott Reintgen
6/7/2020 11:49:24MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000English Language Only2015Quirk BooksYesNoLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoTania del RioWarren the 13thNo
6/7/2020 11:23:14MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$140,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoWarriors, Watership Down, Guardians of Ga'hool, Redwallexclusive submission to existing editor of my YA debut
6/7/2020 12:58:19MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManNoWildwood, Spirited Away
6/7/2020 14:38:12MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000North America Only2021Small/IndieYesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoAru Shah and the End of Time, Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond
6/8/2020 9:51:05MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoThe Witches and Wayside School
6/8/2020 11:07:26MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoLabyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova and Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones
6/9/2020 11:33:40MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoHatchet and the movie CastawayIt was a single book deal
6/6/2020 17:56:42MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,0002011Small/IndieMG DebutWhiteCis ManStraightDebut book earned out. Subsequent books have been between 40-100k. All but one have earned out.
6/6/2020 20:53:37MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$130,000North America Only2016DisneyMG DebutYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoThere were multiple offers which drove it up. Also, Disney paid a $20k increase for the last book. I think the reason it was so high was because they had chosen it as the lead title of the imprint.
6/6/2020 22:12:19MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002021Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)MG DebutYesWhiteCis WomanNoPre-empt, 2 book deal
6/7/2020 0:04:16MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000ScholasticWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 0:20:51MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$14,000North America Only2007Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 0:22:31MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$16,000North America Only2009Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 0:24:01MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:21:01MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteDemi/AsexualNoNo
6/7/2020 6:52:31MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:30:12MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2016Candlewick Press/Walker BooksYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Girl Who Drank the Moon & Blackbringer
6/7/2020 12:01:34MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000North America Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:21:07MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanMultiple offers
6/7/2020 12:22:18MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 12:25:59MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoHOLES meets THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREETFour house auction, earned out and earned $20,000 in royalties
6/7/2020 12:41:27MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2016Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo2 book deal, 20k each; my 6th & 7th books; award-winning author
6/7/2020 12:59:36MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNo
6/7/2020 13:53:57MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:54:36MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:55:24MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:34:31MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 6:48:23MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000Worldwide2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 10:16:08MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$22,500English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 10:21:10MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000English Language Only2011Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoCoraline, The Mysterious Benedict SocietyAt-auction
6/8/2020 10:23:23MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 10:24:54MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 12:15:39MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)Pen Name DebutYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:17:10MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,500English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 17:21:22MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2004Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 17:22:39MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2011Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanPre-empt
6/8/2020 19:46:02MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesEast Asian
6/9/2020 5:10:57MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2005Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 5:12:31MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoGame of Thrones, Harry PotterAward-winning author
6/9/2020 10:23:30MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:13:53MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000English Language Only2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerNoauction
6/9/2020 12:16:57MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerNo
6/9/2020 12:36:41MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:40:29MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$90,000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/12/2020 10:46:31MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000Worldwide2018BloomsburyYesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoPERCY JACKSONSold at auction
6/7/2020 12:03:15MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$7,500Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 21:51:33MG, Thriller/Mystery$30,000Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMr. Limoncello's Library, The Westing Game
6/7/2020 12:05:50MG, Verse$50,000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)MG DebutYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoYesAuction
6/7/2020 12:14:19MG, Verse$50,000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)MG DebutYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoYesAt auction multiple offers
6/6/2020 22:34:39MG, Verse$85,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Crossover, Secret CodersPre-empt to 4-house auction,
6/7/2020 11:26:05MG, Verse$125,000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)MG DebutYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoYes agent compared them to 2 bestseller award-winning MG books.multiple offers at auction
6/7/2020 15:27:44MG, Verse$24,000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers for auction
6/7/2020 16:30:17MG, Verse$24,000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)NoYesIndian/South AsianStraightNoyesauction
6/8/2020 16:02:01MG, Verse$40,000English Language Only2014Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesMultiple offers
6/7/2020 15:30:44MG, YA$18,000Worldwide2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesNoLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 19:59:35MG, YA, Non-Fiction$2,600WFHSmall/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 0:10:23Mystery/Thriller$10,0002007Kate Pearce
6/10/2020 2:17:00Mystery/Thriller$5,000Work for Hire
6/11/2020 7:23:46Non-Fiction$70,000North America Only2017Abrams PressYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoAmos BarshadNo One Man Should Have All That Power
6/8/2020 19:03:29Non-Fiction$135,000North America Only2013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAutumn Whitefield-MadranoFace Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives
6/11/2020 8:31:43Non-Fiction$300,000North America Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoBradford PearsonThe Eagles of Heart MountainAt-auction
6/9/2020 11:25:48Non-Fiction$40,000North America Only2007Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCathy DayComeback Season
6/7/2020 0:09:46Non-Fiction$0WhiteCis ManChuck Wendig
6/7/2020 0:09:46Non-Fiction$10,000WhiteCis ManChuck Wendig
6/7/2020 22:46:41Non-Fiction$1,000,000Cliff Sims1000000
6/9/2020 22:18:38Non-Fiction$135,0002006ScribnerYesWhiteCis ManDaniel RadoshRapture Ready
6/9/2020 9:40:28Non-Fiction$2,000Worldwide2011ContinuumYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoDaphne CarrNine Inch Nails Pretty Hate MachineNo This was a 33 1/3 and recently they started distro with Spotify. It was the first time I ever got info that I would get royalties. Hasn’t happened yet but maybe?!
6/7/2020 4:24:18Non-Fiction$40,000Australia, UK and North America 2017Penguin Random House (Hay House)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDenise Duffield-ThomasChillpreneur Also have them the rights to do my first two self published books. No advance but royalties
6/7/2020 19:22:10Non-Fiction$155,000Worldwide2020Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderGayYesDevon PriceLaziness Does Not Exist You Are A Badass, Shop Class as SoulcraftFour bids from the big five at auction 75k-155k, 12% royalties, $50,000+ bonus if the book earns out
6/10/2020 1:01:31Non-Fiction$25,000YesDustin Hansen
6/7/2020 22:46:00Non-Fiction$3,000,0002018FlatironJames ComeyA Higher Loyalty
6/7/2020 14:34:03Non-Fiction$8,500Worldwide2019Firefly BooksYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightPTSDJanet SomervilleYours, for Probably AlwaysBook has not earned out advance yet. Royalty rate is 8%
6/11/2020 7:22:32Non-Fiction$135,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJennifer Keishin ArmstrongWhen Women Invented TelevisionThe Queens of Animation, Ninth Street Women, Good Girls Revolt, Girls Like Usmultiple offers, already-published bestseller
6/10/2020 11:11:48Non-Fiction$30,000Worldwide1995HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterEvery Knee Shall BowWas a Pulitzer Prize finalist as a journalist and topic was newsworthy
6/10/2020 23:27:49Non-Fiction$8,000YesJessica HischeIn ProgressAdditional $4000 for postcard set. ~8 months of work. Earned out in 3 months.
6/10/2020 16:10:08Non-Fiction$65,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJoanne McNeilLurkingNo
6/7/2020 22:46:24Non-Fiction$2,000,0002020Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)John BoltonThe Room Where It Happened
6/10/2020 23:08:18Non-Fiction$17,500Kameron HurleyGeek Feminist RevolutionEarned out.
6/8/2020 7:56:48Non-Fiction$20,000North America and Canada2015Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoKirsten Ott PalladinoEqually Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ WeddingAlready had a platform of an online magazine dedicated to subject matter
6/11/2020 13:39:43Non-Fiction$250,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLAUREN MARKHAMThe Far Away BrothersYes. Enrique's Journey, Random Family. Pre-empt offer
6/6/2020 21:35:59Non-Fiction$20,000YesWhiteCis WomanMallory O'Meara
6/6/2020 21:37:35Non-Fiction$50,000NoWhiteCis WomanMallory O'Meara
6/9/2020 12:49:13Non-Fiction$25,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoManjula MartinFruit Trees for Every GardenComps were other gardening books, all by white people$25k for a coauthored gardening how-to book, split between two authors
6/8/2020 6:47:22Non-Fiction$50,000English Language Only2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMark SundeenThe Man Who Quit MoneynoThis was my 4th book, and biggest advance so far. IT was a paperback original and has sold about 60k copies and has earned back the advance, and now I get about $1000 per year in royalties
6/9/2020 14:50:44Non-Fiction$210,000Worldwide2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMatthew HutsonThe 7 Laws of Magical ThinkingBelieving in Magic, Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast, SuperSense, Why People Believe Weird Things, Why We Believe What We Believe (all by white men)multiple offers at auction
6/10/2020 10:27:15Non-Fiction$265,0002016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, WhiteCis ManStraightNoMaurice ChammahLet the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death PenaltySome of the advance went to research costs and fact-checking
6/10/2020 1:54:29Non-Fiction$10,000Harvard University PressTrans WomanMcKenzie WarkA Hacker ManifestoEarned out.
6/9/2020 20:09:24Non-Fiction$150,000North America Only2002Large (Big 5)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanQueerNoMinal HajratwalaLeaving IndiaNo
6/9/2020 20:10:37Non-Fiction$12,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)Travel guidebookYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanQueerNoMinal HajratwalaMoon FijiNo
6/11/2020 0:00:43Non-Fiction$5,000Nora Loreto
6/11/2020 0:00:43Non-Fiction$2,000Nora Loreto
6/10/2020 1:33:09Non-Fiction$7,5002007AMACOMYesYesPatrick O'KeefeManaging Online ForumsSigned with a small press in 2005 for $2k, but they dropped me. Regrouped, found an agent, and signed for $7.5k in 2007.
6/7/2020 22:45:33Non-Fiction$3,000,0002019Little/Brown (Hachette)Ronan FarrowCatch and Kill
6/6/2020 20:31:37Non-Fiction$15,0002014Harper PerennialBlackRoxane GayBad Feminist
6/7/2020 0:12:47Non-Fiction$10,500Quirk BooksWhiteCis WomanQueerSam MaggsFangirl's Guide to the Galaxy
6/7/2020 0:12:47Non-Fiction$17,500Quirk BooksWhiteCis WomanQueerSam MaggsWonder Women
6/7/2020 0:12:47Non-Fiction$17,500Quirk BooksWhiteCis WomanQueerSam MaggsGirl Squads
6/10/2020 20:49:20Non-Fiction$2,986YesWhiteCis WomanYesSarah KurchakI Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety DisorderAutistic.
6/9/2020 22:42:03Non-Fiction$50,000William MorrowScott CarneyThe Red Market
6/9/2020 22:42:53Non-Fiction$100,000AveryScott CarneyA Death on Diamond Mountain
6/9/2020 22:43:47Non-Fiction$135,000RodaleNoScott CarneyWhat Doesn't Kill Us
6/11/2020 14:09:46Non-Fiction$150,0002018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoSoutheast AsianCis ManViet Thanh NguyenTHE DISPLACED
6/10/2020 17:02:52Non-Fiction$2,000YesWhiteWilliam OttensLibrarian TalesSolicited.
6/6/2020 19:13:11Non-Fiction$5,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 20:53:04Non-Fiction$225,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialLesbianNoAt auction, multiple offers
6/6/2020 23:08:05Non-Fiction$30,000English Language Only2015ChronicleNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 1:35:53Non-Fiction$30,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 1:37:39Non-Fiction$18,000North America Only2011Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 2:21:02Non-Fiction$40,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightYesNo
6/7/2020 6:04:00Non-Fiction$75,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes, other very popular books in my sub-category.
6/7/2020 6:05:33Non-Fiction$100,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMy previous self published sales proved my appeal to readers.
6/7/2020 6:08:27Non-Fiction$200,000Worldwide2021Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI used massive bestsellers in my sub genre and my sel published sales record.I am self published as well as trad and I use this as leverage when we negotiate. I encourage all of you to look into self pubbing.
6/7/2020 7:03:39Non-Fiction$25,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 8:11:34Non-Fiction$75,000WorldwideHachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:00:07Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManNoNoAcademic book. Payment: "10 per cent of the net amounts received by the Publisher".
6/7/2020 9:06:13Non-Fiction$45,000North America Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:35:53Non-Fiction$3Other Language Only2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:44:19Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2016University PressYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:45:05Non-Fiction$3,000Worldwide2020University PressNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:53:36Non-Fiction$50,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/7/2020 10:33:12Non-Fiction$310,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSold at auction (amount was the third-highest bid, $45000 below highest offer)
6/7/2020 10:40:58Non-Fiction$3,500English Language Only2004OxfordYesNoWhiteOtherYesNo
6/7/2020 10:53:38Non-Fiction$550Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:44:48Non-Fiction$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/7/2020 13:26:03Non-Fiction$2,000English Language Only2004Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/7/2020 13:27:04Non-Fiction$5,000North America Only2007Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/7/2020 13:28:07Non-Fiction$1,000North America Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/7/2020 13:45:04Non-Fiction$30,000English Language Only2016Seal, then bought out by Hachette YesYesWhite, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualYesYes I had sold $3000 worth of electronic copies of an unpublished book which got media industry attention prior to selling the book that was published. Mental health disability.
6/7/2020 13:49:52Non-Fiction$250,000English Language OnlyPenguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialStraightYes
6/7/2020 17:14:36Non-Fiction$75,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightpreempt. had edited/published edited a poetry anthology that sold well
6/7/2020 19:43:26Non-Fiction$125,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanYes
6/7/2020 23:10:49Non-Fiction$175Worldwide2015McFarland & Co.YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 4:55:08Non-Fiction$10,000North America Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 4:55:54Non-Fiction$9,000Europe & Commonwealth2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 6:09:00Non-Fiction$825,000Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoAlready published bestseller
6/8/2020 7:28:35Non-Fiction$5,000North America Only2010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanGayNoNoI did not pitch this book idea; publisher came to me.
6/8/2020 7:49:09Non-Fiction$10,000English Language Only2010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/8/2020 10:29:38Non-Fiction$5,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 10:31:08Non-Fiction$40,000English Language Only2015Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe Making of the Atomic Bomb, The Emperor of All MaladiesImprint not part of Hachette at the time of sale (was with a mid-sized publisher) but was acquired shortly thereafter. Multiple offers. Critical and commercial success. Advance was earned out within a year of publication. Multiple translation deals after publication.
6/8/2020 10:39:14Non-Fiction$8,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/8/2020 10:49:52Non-Fiction$20,000Can't recall2011Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/8/2020 10:59:11Non-Fiction$115,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 11:38:02Non-Fiction$175,000North America Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat-auction
6/8/2020 11:40:13Non-Fiction$200,000North America Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNopre-empt
6/8/2020 12:20:48Non-Fiction$110,000US only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes: The Orchid Thief, The Golden SpruceAt auction, then again at auction in Canada and the U.S.
6/8/2020 12:39:11Non-Fiction$350,000Worldwide2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNosold in pre-empt
6/8/2020 13:03:45Non-Fiction$2,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:33:58Non-Fiction$300,000North America Only2021Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhite
6/8/2020 13:39:02Non-Fiction$10,300UK/Commonwealth2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoStella Tillyard, The Aristocraticwent to auction but only got a single offer, raised as a good-will gesture
6/8/2020 14:39:43Non-Fiction$90Canada only, english2015Formac LorimerYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoHello New York by Julia Rothman, Every Building in New York by Jame Gulliver HancockI was taken advantage of ! But it was my first book and became a best seller.
6/8/2020 14:40:48Non-Fiction$9,500North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoHello New York by Julia Rothman
6/8/2020 15:42:04Non-Fiction$70,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoFive house auction (Graywolf, Bloomsbury, Norton, Riverhead, Little Brown)
6/8/2020 17:25:53Non-Fiction$100,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/8/2020 19:11:06Non-Fiction$60,000WorldwideLarge (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/8/2020 23:27:01Non-Fiction$85,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction
Non-Fiction$3,000
6/9/2020 2:53:35Non-Fiction$100,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoYesSubstantial social media following.
6/9/2020 2:54:06Non-Fiction$500,000North America Only2010Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 3:02:20Non-Fiction$10,000English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 4:57:29Non-Fiction$125,000North America Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoUnbroken, Boys in the Boat, Dead Wakeat-auction
6/9/2020 5:02:29Non-Fiction$5,000English Language Only2012Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 5:24:04Non-Fiction$200,000North America Only2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:49:29Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2020Academic PressYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:04:28Non-Fiction$75,000Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoat-auction
6/9/2020 8:22:44Non-Fiction$15,000Worldwide2008National Geographic SocietyYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo Work for hire.
6/9/2020 8:24:19Non-Fiction$25,000Worldwide2010National Geographic SocietyNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:37:06Non-Fiction$60,000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoAward-winning Author
6/9/2020 8:56:18Non-Fiction$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 8:57:28Non-Fiction$10,000English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 9:00:22Non-Fiction$125,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerNo
6/9/2020 10:14:54Non-Fiction$15,000Worldwide2021Large (Big 5)NoNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:15:52Non-Fiction$35,000English Language Only2000Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:58:51Non-Fiction$1,200Worldwide2015BloomsburyYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes, used a variety, including big 5
6/9/2020 11:27:17Non-Fiction$1,700English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo.Debut, very little following, no royalties earned (yet?)
6/9/2020 11:38:31Non-Fiction$50,0002019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 11:38:32Non-Fiction$10,000English Language Only2006Penguin Random House (and Imprints)BothYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThere were two offers, both for same amount of money, Co-edited anthology -- 1st book for one editor / 6th book for other editor
6/9/2020 11:40:08Non-Fiction$0North America Only2011University PressYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 11:51:53Non-Fiction$12,500North America Only2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/9/2020 12:20:18Non-Fiction$3,000Worldwide2019Sterling PublishingYesNoEast Asian, NonwhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 13:41:22Non-Fiction$20,000North America Only2015Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:42:01Non-Fiction$30,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:44:03Non-Fiction$40,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)NoWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:49:49Non-Fiction$65,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:50:14Non-Fiction$30,000North America Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNosold on proposal
6/9/2020 14:43:06Non-Fiction$7,500Worldwide2017Chronicle BooksYesYesEast AsianCis WomanNo15k total split with a co-author, we also did the bulk of design and illustration, royalties set at 6-7% per copy after advance, agent took 15% cut
6/9/2020 15:19:17Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
6/9/2020 15:21:54Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoMultiple authors, all trans, 2 white, one non-white
6/9/2020 15:23:38Non-Fiction$125,000North America Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 17:33:00Non-Fiction$15,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoBook earned out quickly; won a regional book award
6/9/2020 17:34:35Non-Fiction$11,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoSecond book, different genre than first
6/9/2020 17:35:53Non-Fiction$12,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 19:24:36Non-Fiction$150,000Worldwide2004Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNoThree other offers; sale based on 15,000 word proposal/outline
6/9/2020 19:26:15Non-Fiction$250,000Worldwide2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNonoPrevious book was NYT bestseller
6/9/2020 20:56:59Non-Fiction$30,000Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 5:05:51Non-Fiction$60,000Worldwide2013Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 6:57:37Non-Fiction$0English Language Only2006Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoRoyalties every year since
6/10/2020 6:58:19Non-Fiction$0English Language Only2013Self-PubNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 7:00:43Non-Fiction$6,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesHeal Your Headache, Migraine Brain, Migraine MiracleTranslated into Spanish and Bulgarian
6/10/2020 7:01:33Non-Fiction$9,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesno
6/10/2020 8:43:12Non-Fiction$35,000Worldwide2005Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/10/2020 10:36:15Non-Fiction$13,000North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes, but most were academic titles. Main mainstream title was written by three women, one who was an author of color: The Faith Club
6/10/2020 11:28:08Non-Fiction$70,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 12:02:05Non-Fiction$30,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoco-authored, so half the advance (co-author is white cis straight male)
6/10/2020 12:53:53Non-Fiction$50,000Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNot really3 offers, this was the highest. no other deals.
6/10/2020 13:01:48Non-Fiction$2,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoNo
6/10/2020 13:38:18Non-Fiction$60,000Worldwide2003HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoIt took me 3 rounds of going out to publishers and 37 rejections before I got this offer and one other. The sales process took two years and took everything out of me. I cried under my desk at work several times. I experienced many editors saying yes and many higher-ups saying no because my book challenged the market. In the end, my book sold 20,000 copies, which is a lot for a book, but I still didn't earn out my advance. I had four months to write the book (crash schedule. The book promotion process was very intense and I felt I had no right to say no to many requests. It took two years to recover my health afterward after intense insomnia (sometimes 7 nights with no sleep). Of course we have to factor in taxes and agent fees and realize too that authors do not get to keep the lump sums listed here. In my opinion, writing books is not a way to earn a living - at least not for me - because I am too slow a writer. I learned I had to start a business to support myself that would give me time to continue to write books, since that is my deepest calling.
6/10/2020 14:05:07Non-Fiction$0English Language Only2020UniversityYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/10/2020 14:18:41Non-Fiction$40,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesBehind the Beautiful Forevers, The Hare With the Amber Eyes+ foreign rights to multiple countries
6/10/2020 15:28:23Non-Fiction$12,500Commonwealth excluding North America 2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoyes I have zero public platform, no Twitter, and am mid-twenties - the reason i managed to get a deal is because i'm writing about a specific subculture 'from the inside'
6/10/2020 15:31:20Non-Fiction$90,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple Offers
6/10/2020 17:17:20Non-Fiction$300,000English Language Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoBought at auction, multiple offers in this range
6/10/2020 17:44:45Non-Fiction$20,000English Language OnlyMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesNonwhiteStraightNoYesAt around the same time, similar nonfiction books in the same genre by several white authors of comparable or lesser professional experience, accomplishments and media platforms sold to large publishers for six-figures.
6/10/2020 19:32:12Non-Fiction$250Worldwide2019Academic NoNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianYes
6/10/2020 22:22:08Non-Fiction$300,000Worldwide2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoat-auction
6/10/2020 22:23:08Non-Fiction$500,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNomultiple offers
6/11/2020 0:32:57Non-Fiction$5,000North America Only2006New Society PublishersYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoNo
6/11/2020 5:59:47Non-Fiction$8,700Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis ManGayNo
6/11/2020 7:16:29Non-Fiction$8,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 10:17:38Non-Fiction$0North America Only2016Academic Press (Creative Imprint)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoRoyalties at 7%. No advance.
6/11/2020 10:50:56Non-Fiction$500Worldwide2020Oxford UPYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/11/2020 12:19:08Non-Fiction$25,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 13:52:44Non-Fiction$205,000English Language Only2001Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoA Tribe Apart, A Hope in the Unseen10 major publishers bid at auction; I was a staff writer at a top 3 newspaper
6/11/2020 13:54:13Non-Fiction$150,000English Language Only2004Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoHad published 1 book, a NYT extended list bestseller; staff writer at top 3 newspaper
6/11/2020 18:03:04Non-Fiction$45,000North America Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoYesMultiple offers (5), sold at auction
6/12/2020 0:19:57Non-Fiction$20,000North America Only2011WileyNoYesMultiracialNo
6/12/2020 4:51:44Non-Fiction$62,500English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoThird book with this UK-based publisher, previous advances were 22.5k, 19k. 19k book earned out, was optioned by Hollywood production company. Foreign sales for third book about 40k to date.
6/12/2020 8:09:41Non-Fiction$100,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/12/2020 8:10:22Non-Fiction$8,000Worldwide2008Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/12/2020 8:10:53Non-Fiction$8,000Worldwide2012Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/12/2020 8:11:27Non-Fiction$150,000English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/12/2020 12:41:33Non-Fiction$11,500English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesNonwhite, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoLab Girl, Michael Pollan, Wild
6/12/2020 21:02:31Non-Fiction$45,000North America Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoYesMultiple offers (5), sold at auction
6/13/2020 11:22:48Non-Fiction$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoEast AsianPublic Service Information Technology: The Definitive Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology for Cost-Effective Operations and ServicesYesNone
6/13/2020 16:13:33Non-Fiction$2,000North America Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/13/2020 22:04:01Non-Fiction$200,000Worldwide2007Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNot in my book proposal. Don't know if agent didAt auction, after a magazine cover story, multiple offers. All four installments of advance, paid out over 4 years, were spent on research and reporting.
6/14/2020 7:49:50Non-Fiction$100,000North America Only2005Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 9:26:17Non-Fiction, Academic$0Worldwide2015Annenberg PressNoNoMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 6:59:01Non-Fiction, Audio$473,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoAbel JamesThe Wild DietMultiple offers from bidding, many in the 300-400k range.
6/7/2020 11:37:53Non-Fiction, Cookbook$27,000Worldwide2010Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes. Don't recall but 4 or 5 on general subject to show need for/room for my book.
6/10/2020 19:00:23Non-Fiction, edited anthology$500English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 23:34:40Non-Fiction, Essay$15,000KnopfNoArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanPorochista KhakpourBrown Album
6/9/2020 11:11:55Non-Fiction, Essay$1,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/10/2020 0:30:57Non-Fiction, Graphic Novel$2,000BlackCis Man
6/10/2020 15:53:19Non-Fiction, Humor$75,000WhiteCis WomanStraightJenn Mann
6/10/2020 15:53:19Non-Fiction, Humor$200,000WhiteCis WomanStraightJenn Mann
6/10/2020 21:00:42Non-Fiction, Illustrator Only$45,000WhiteCis WomanTyler Feder
6/9/2020 21:57:53Non-Fiction, Knitting$4,000Cis WomanShannon Okey2 books
6/9/2020 21:57:53Non-Fiction, Knitting$5,000InterweaveCis WomanShannon Okey
6/9/2020 21:57:53Non-Fiction, Knitting$6,00010 SpeedCis WomanShannon Okey
6/10/2020 1:17:12Non-Fiction, LGBT$21,000PlumeYesBi/PansexualLindsay King-MillerAsk A Queer Chick
6/9/2020 6:42:44Non-Fiction, Memoir$1,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYesAmy LongCodependence The Empathy Exams, Bluets
6/11/2020 0:13:30Non-Fiction, Memoir$10,000YesCis WomanAndrea AverySonata: A Memoir of Pain and the Piano
6/6/2020 21:46:23Non-Fiction, Memoir$17,000UK & Commonwealth excl Canada2013Faber & FaberYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAnne H PutnamNavel Gazing: One Woman's Quest for a Size NormalOnly offer, negotiated up a bit
6/9/2020 8:49:05Non-Fiction, Memoir$6,500North America Only2004Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBernadette MurphyThe Knitter's Giftno
6/9/2020 8:50:50Non-Fiction, Memoir$35,000North America Only2008Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBernadette MurphyThe Tao Gals' Guide to Real Estateyes
6/9/2020 8:51:45Non-Fiction, Memoir$7,500North America Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBernadette MurphyHarley and Meyes
6/9/2020 8:47:02Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,000North America Only2002Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBernadette MurphyZen and the Art of Knittingyes
6/8/2020 2:04:50Non-Fiction, Memoir$135,000English Language Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCaroline CallowaySchool Girl$500,000 advance, but I didn't write the book so I didn't get the full amount.
6/8/2020 11:01:36Non-Fiction, Memoir$0Worldwide2012Small/IndieYesYesNative American/First NationsCis WomanYesElissa WashutaMy Body Is a Book of RulesIt was submitted by an agent, but he quit agenting, so I was on my own for the contract signing.. Royalties are 10% of net receipts.
6/6/2020 19:26:39Non-Fiction, Memoir$75,000Worldwide2019Grand Central PublishingWhiteCis WomanLesbianKeena RobertsWild Life
6/10/2020 23:14:06Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,000YesBlackCis ManKiese LaymonHow to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in AmericaWent from $17K and down because asked to remove racial politics. Then sold 50K copies at 10% royalties.
6/9/2020 1:01:33Non-Fiction, Memoir$6,000Small/IndieYesEast AsianLindsay WongThe Woo-Woo
6/10/2020 6:19:11Non-Fiction, Memoir$150,000Worldwide2016Bloomsbury USYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMatt YoungEat the AppleSold at auction
6/8/2020 13:30:29Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,000North America Only2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMike ScaliseThe Brand New Catastrophe
6/6/2020 20:58:08Non-Fiction, Memoir$20,0002018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoArab/West Asian/Middle EasternPorochista KhakpourSick: A Memoir
6/9/2020 11:13:23Non-Fiction, Memoir$30,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoRose AndersenThe Heart and Other Monsters The Fact of A Body, The Other Side
6/6/2020 20:33:18Non-Fiction, Memoir$100,0002017HarperCollinsBlackRoxane GayHunger
6/9/2020 16:01:00Non-Fiction, Memoir$70,0002009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoSuzanne MorrisonYoga BitchyesMultiple translations
6/10/2020 11:18:59Non-Fiction, Memoir$25,000English Language Only2017Amazon Publishing (Little A)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoVanessa McGradyRock Needs River: A Memoir About a Very Open AdoptionGod and Jetfire, Mommy Man, Born With TeethI also have gotten $5K twice for agreeing to be a free First Reads selection
6/9/2020 13:47:55Non-Fiction, Memoir$45,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 14:33:24Non-Fiction, Memoir$25,000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 15:16:22Non-Fiction, Memoir$40,000English Language Only2009Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightYesNoAt auction
6/9/2020 17:49:10Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,0002019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 18:03:12Non-Fiction, Memoir$10,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 18:04:37Non-Fiction, Memoir$300,000North America Only2016Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 18:08:18Non-Fiction, Memoir$825,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/9/2020 10:59:44Non-Fiction, Memoir$25,000North America Only1996Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:00:42Non-Fiction, Memoir$0North America Only2006Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:43:11Non-Fiction, Memoir$20,000English Language Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:59:21Non-Fiction, Memoir$15,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
6/9/2020 7:04:59Non-Fiction, Memoir$7,000North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoNoReceived another $7000 for audiobook.
6/9/2020 8:28:02Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYessold on proposal
6/8/2020 15:55:37Non-Fiction, Memoir$110,000North America Only2011Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction.
6/8/2020 13:47:49Non-Fiction, Memoir$40,000Self-Distributed2016Self-PubYesNoNoneGhostwritten
6/7/2020 13:29:37Non-Fiction, Memoir$10,000North America Only2020Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesaward-winning author
6/7/2020 15:18:10Non-Fiction, Memoir$75,000North America Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoPhoebe Robinson, Issa Rae
6/8/2020 3:49:19Non-Fiction, Memoir$16,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 3:57:55Non-Fiction, Memoir$15,000Worldwide2009Allen & UnwinYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLove & Other U-TurnsNo
6/8/2020 5:28:13Non-Fiction, Memoir$10,000Worldwide2016Amazon PublishingYesNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 5:29:07Non-Fiction, Memoir$17,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:16:30Non-Fiction, Memoir$75,000English Language Only2004Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesSold on a chapter and a pitch - it was a high concept one liner situation.
6/8/2020 8:56:46Non-Fiction, Memoir$100,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanYesNoOne other offer for 12000
6/8/2020 10:58:59Non-Fiction, Memoir$45,000Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 15:52:38Non-Fiction, Memoir$150,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoco-authored, 50/50 split
6/8/2020 15:56:50Non-Fiction, Memoir$150,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoco-authored, 50/50 split
6/6/2020 23:01:38Non-Fiction, Memoir$650,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis ManGayNo3 offers
6/7/2020 5:57:47Non-Fiction, Memoir$30,000North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesPacific IslanderCis WomanLesbianNono2 other offers, both lower
6/7/2020 6:38:06Non-Fiction, Memoir$5,000Worldwide2014Was part of Perseus (an independent then). Later became imprint of HachetteYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 7:25:50Non-Fiction, Memoir$50,000North America Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianStraightNoA Year in Provence
6/7/2020 9:19:37Non-Fiction, Memoir$225,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPriest Daddy by Patricia LockwoodPreemptive deal (meaning that my publisher made a high offer first to stop the book from going to auction)
6/7/2020 11:30:37Non-Fiction, Memoir$50,000Worldwide2015Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat-auction
6/7/2020 12:10:25Non-Fiction, Memoir$75,000English Language Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNoNo auction.
6/7/2020 12:54:54Non-Fiction, Memoir$125,0002019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:29:20Non-Fiction, Memoir$3,0002018Small/IndieYesYesNonwhiteNo
6/7/2020 10:46:32Non-Fiction, Memoir$75,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, WhiteCis WomanStraightNoYeaAt auction
6/7/2020 16:53:03Non-Fiction, Memoir$20,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesNative American/First Nations, WhiteQueerNoYes—my life in middlemarchI sold my book to an indie publisher that was then bought by Hachette between purchase and publication
6/8/2020 7:09:27Non-Fiction, Memoir$19,000World English2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesAt auction
6/8/2020 9:33:42Non-Fiction, Memoir$7,000North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 8:24:10Non-Fiction, Memoir$60,000North America Only2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis ManGayNo
6/9/2020 11:16:33Non-Fiction, Memoir$125,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 12:23:46Non-Fiction, Memoir$12,500English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesLatin American, Nonwhite, MultiracialCis WomanLesbian, Bi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 13:26:40Non-Fiction, Memoir$18English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNomultiple offers, award winning author
6/9/2020 13:27:29Non-Fiction, Memoir$10,000English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoDepartment of Speculation, 10:04, BluetsOnly offer
6/9/2020 13:31:21Non-Fiction, Memoir$1,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 19:10:27Non-Fiction, Memoir$25,000North America Only2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 19:26:13Non-Fiction, Memoir$8,000North America Only2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/10/2020 13:16:25Non-Fiction, Memoir$0Other Language Only2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanGay, Lesbian, QueerYes
6/9/2020 10:11:32Non-Fiction, Memoir, Co-Author$45,000Work for Hire2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)GhostwritingNoBlackDapper Dan: Made in HarlemNo royalties
6/9/2020 23:49:20Non-Fiction, Memoir, Essay$40,000Large (Big 5)Native American/First NationsCis WomanAlicia ElliottA Mind Spread on the GroundAdditional $3K for US and UK rights.
6/9/2020 23:41:25Non-Fiction, Memoir, Essay$100,000KnopfCis WomanLesbianLauren HoughDifferent Colored Doorways
6/9/2020 14:55:48Non-Fiction, Memoir, Essay$400,000YesYesWhiteCis WomanMandy Len CatronHow to Fall In Love with Anyone
6/9/2020 11:10:38Non-Fiction, Memoir, Essay$75,000North America Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanQueerNoyes: sunshine state, soul of an octopusat auction, highest offer 150,000
6/10/2020 14:38:06Non-Fiction, Memoir, Essays$13,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieNoYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerYesEsme Weijun WangThe Collected Schizophreniaswon Graywolf Nonfiction Prize; author submitted without agent (though had agent)
6/8/2020 10:18:37Non-Fiction, Memoir, Humor$25,000English Language Only2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCourtenay HameisterOkay Fine Whatever: The Year I Went From Being Afraid of Everything to Only Being Afraid of Most Things Agorafabulous, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Screw Everyone, all AJ Jacobs
6/6/2020 18:16:57Non-Fiction, Memoir, Nature$9,500UK/Commonwealth2015Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualForeign rights also sold on top of this in two regions.
6/6/2020 18:18:36Non-Fiction, Memoir, Nature$9,500UK/Commonwealth2016Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualSecond book; foreign rights sold on top of this in two regions.
6/8/2020 11:37:02Non-Fiction, Memoir, Reportage$125,000North America Only2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoFact of A Body
6/10/2020 11:49:35Non-Fiction, Memoir, Reportage$600,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoEvicted, Educated, White Fragility Second book, already had a NYT bestseller (which sold maybe 30,000 copies)
6/7/2020 12:09:32Non-Fiction, Narrative$185,000Worldwide2005Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLongitude, Professor and the MadmanAuction
6/7/2020 12:08:20Non-Fiction, Narrative$265,000North America Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDead Wake, Unbroken Auction
6/8/2020 12:18:47Non-Fiction, Narrative$120,000Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, WhiteCis WomanStraightNoFifth Avenue, 5 AM; Hidden Figures; American Rose
6/10/2020 11:36:43Non-Fiction, Narrative journalism$35,000North America Only2009Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTracie McMillanThe American Way of EatingOmnivore's Dilemma, Nickeled and DimedAuctioned, note that it was a few months into Great Recession; I had a strong track record as a journalist but zero name recognition. Publisher did bare minimum to promote book (ie. sent out press releases and booked interviews with interested media) until I'd organized my own launch and two-month DIY book tour, and got it on the NYT Bestseller list.
6/11/2020 7:06:47Non-Fiction, Non-fiction: Narrative $12,650UK and Commonwealth, English Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoHidden Figures, Code GirlsTwo offers but from the same parent company, so negotiation wasn't possible.
6/9/2020 18:15:38Non-Fiction, Pop Culture $5,000Worldwide2010Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNoI pitched the publisher directly through a friendship with the acquiring editor.
6/9/2020 13:29:28Non-Fiction, Self-Help$12,000Worldwide2010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoThe Happiness Projectonly offer
6/10/2020 0:46:36Non-Fiction, Travel$4,000Miles Howard
6/10/2020 0:46:36Non-Fiction, Travel$8,000Miles Howard
6/10/2020 15:38:41Nonfiction Anthology - Co-editor $1,000Worldwide2015University Press NoNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNoRoyalties are donated to prison literacy programs
6/10/2020 13:50:17PB$10,000WorldwideHachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis ManDemi/AsexualYes1000010000
6/8/2020 10:25:24PB$8,500Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanStraightNoAdriana Hernandez-BergstromnopeI'm author/illustrator. Debut as both, but not debut as illustrator
6/8/2020 22:22:15PB$2,000Amanda Rawson HillYou'll Find Me
6/8/2020 11:47:46PB$2,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNoAya Khalil THE ARABIC QUILT No
6/7/2020 4:01:06PB$1,200Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoMultiracialBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, YesBrown PersonPICTURE BOOKNoExclusive submission, only offer
6/6/2020 23:15:45PB$12,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)PB DebutYesWhiteOtherGabrielle PrendergastIf Pluto Was A Pea
6/10/2020 0:20:25PB$2,000QueerGayle PitmanCould be MG. Wasn't sure from the tweet.
6/6/2020 21:31:04PB$10,000Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteOtherGayJason June
6/6/2020 21:31:04PB$10,000Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteOtherGayJason June
6/6/2020 21:31:04PB$17,500Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteOtherGayJason June
6/10/2020 23:27:49PB$30,000YesJessica HischeTomorrow I'll Be BraveEarned out in 1.5 yrs.
6/10/2020 23:27:49PB$30,000YesJessica HischeTomorrow I'll Be KindEarned out in 1.5 yrs.
6/9/2020 16:20:00PB$7,5002018Running Press KidsPB DebutWhiteCis WomanKatherine LockeBedtime for SuperheroesJewish author.
6/6/2020 21:38:02PB$3,000WhiteCis WomanKelly Mangan
6/10/2020 23:47:55PB$15,0002013YesEast AsianCis ManKenard Pak
6/10/2020 23:47:55PB$24,000YesEast AsianCis ManKenard Pak
PB$40,000Worldwide2021HarperCollinsYesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualPTSDLorian Tu
6/9/2020 15:34:27PB$6,000Worldwide2009Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)PB DebutNoWhiteCis WomanNoMargaret H. MasonThese HandsPB $3k advance, small publisher
6/7/2020 17:31:13PB$1,200Worldwide2019Small Canadian PublisherYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMarla LesagePirate Year RoundNoI authored & illustrated this 48 page book.
6/8/2020 13:02:40PB$5,000Worldwide2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda Paul10 Little NinjasNo
6/8/2020 13:03:50PB$5,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulTrainbotsNo
6/8/2020 13:11:55PB$5,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulBlobfish Throws a Party
6/8/2020 13:13:10PB$6,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulMia Moves Out
6/8/2020 13:15:51PB$9,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulAre We Pears Yet
6/8/2020 13:20:42PB$5,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulThe Great Pasta Escape
6/9/2020 9:08:21PB$20,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoNilah MagruderHow to Find a Foxpre-empt
6/9/2020 9:32:10PB$25,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoNilah Magrudersole offer
6/6/2020 18:08:13PB$15,000Worldwide2018Little Bee BooksWhiteCis WomanStraightNina Victor CrittendenThe Three Little Pugs
6/9/2020 1:28:42PB$6,000PB DebutOlivia ColeTime to Roar2 books.
6/8/2020 10:08:21PB$500Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoRachel KolarMother GhostPB advances are split with illustrators, and small advances mean you get royalties faster. I have no complaints.
6/8/2020 10:26:18PB$1,000North America Only2018Small/IndieYesNoLatin American, WhiteNoVanessa Keel
6/6/2020 17:26:18PB$6,500Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 18:09:02PB$3,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 18:09:36PB$1,500Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 18:10:18PB$0Worldwide2018Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 21:06:53PB$2,500Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 21:27:52PB$125,000North America Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 21:28:27PB$80,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 21:29:45PB$31,000CommonwealthHachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 22:27:49PB$10,000IP so I don’t know 2017Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianNo royalties
6/6/2020 22:29:28PB$15,000Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South Asian
6/6/2020 22:30:52PB$5,000North America Only2013Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/6/2020 22:31:49PB$10,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 0:19:23PB$10,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 5:18:34PB$15,000Worldwide2019BloomsburyNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono75th book.
6/7/2020 6:55:00PB$30,000Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueer
6/7/2020 6:55:38PB$35,000Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueer
6/7/2020 8:13:24PB$12,500Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Womanno
6/7/2020 8:29:10PB$2,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNonot work-for-hire but was similar
6/7/2020 8:53:46PB$4,000Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:54:40PB$4,200Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:15:15PB$12,500Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoroyalties
6/7/2020 9:53:27PB$7,500Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo2 book deal, each book $7500 in USD
6/7/2020 10:26:19PB$4,500Worldwide2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:27:04PB$7,500Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:28:14PB$12,500Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:29:08PB$12,500Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:29:55PB$15,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:30:44PB$7,500Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:54:57PB$7,500Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:09:01PB$9,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNono
6/7/2020 11:18:58PB$10,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoNoNow agented.
6/7/2020 11:24:58PB$12,500Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoRALPH TELLS A STORY and CROWN:ODE TO THE FRESH CUT
6/7/2020 11:26:05PB$7,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoWORD COLLECTOR and THE DAY YOU BEGIN
6/7/2020 11:26:39PB$1,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:27:06PB$17,500Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoUNDEFEATED
6/7/2020 11:27:49PB$2,500Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:28:48PB$5,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:50:12PB$1,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoI was illustrator only.
6/7/2020 11:51:12PB$2,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoI was just illustrator
6/7/2020 11:53:40PB$15,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:57:51PB$15,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoMultiple offers, preempt sale
6/7/2020 12:29:13PB$10,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNoNo
6/7/2020 12:36:26PB$3,500Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:53:54PB$27,500Worldwide2013Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:54:25PB$2,500Worldwide2015NobrowYesNoWhiteCis WomanNoNo
6/7/2020 12:55:38PB$3,800Worldwide2016NobrowNoNoWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 12:57:00PB$5,000Worldwide2018NobrowNoYesWhiteCis WomanNoNo
6/7/2020 12:57:52PB$27,500Worldwide2014Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesAt auction
6/7/2020 12:57:54PB$18,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoNo
6/7/2020 12:58:49PB$15,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoIllustrations only
6/7/2020 12:59:42PB$8,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCanadian publisher
6/7/2020 13:00:33PB$3,000English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoIllustration only, Canadian publisher
6/7/2020 13:09:27PB$3,500Worldwide2012Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNoIllustrator only
6/7/2020 13:10:49PB$4,400Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanNoIllustrator only
6/7/2020 13:14:47PB$50,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesDisability was not common knowledge when I sold my book
6/7/2020 13:16:04PB$18,000Worldwide2021Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/7/2020 13:17:43PB$4,400Worldwide2012Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanNoIllustrator only
6/7/2020 13:18:18PB$4,400Worldwide2014Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanNoIllustrator only
6/7/2020 13:41:19PB$2,500Don't remember 2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 14:04:30PB$20,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSecond publication with this editor
6/7/2020 14:22:00PB$30,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNowork-for-hire, illustrations only.
6/7/2020 14:24:13PB$20,000Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonowork-for-hire, with royalties, illustrations only
6/7/2020 14:27:04PB$12,500Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonoIllustrations only
6/7/2020 14:41:41PB$20,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 15:10:16PB$5,0002016Small/IndieYesNoWhite
6/7/2020 15:29:18PB$10,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo4-book deal.
6/7/2020 16:19:42PB$25,000North America Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAuthor/illustrator
6/7/2020 16:55:21PB$8,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 17:31:19PB$25,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoIllustration only
6/7/2020 17:32:39PB$7,500English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoIllustration only
6/7/2020 17:48:26PB$18,000Worldwide2021Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/7/2020 17:51:21PB$20,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt. Another publisher had made an offer and my eventual publisher made a higher offer to prevent it from going to auction.
6/7/2020 17:52:19PB$7,500Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:13:33PB$30,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoNoAuction
6/7/2020 20:39:24PB$25,000English Language Only2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:42:01PB$50,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 21:38:58PB$20,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoauthor and illustrator
6/7/2020 23:06:58PB$5,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo.
6/7/2020 23:13:56PB$4,500Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo.multiple offers, 3 book deal
6/8/2020 0:52:12PB$15,000North America Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis ManStraightNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 3:12:45PB$25,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:28:16PB$5,0002021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 9:49:19PB$1,000Worldwide2021Small/IndieNoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoMaria had a Little Llama, Vamos Let's Go to the Marketpassed by 19 publishers including big 5. Brought to a acquisitions at least three times but died bc marketing team would know how to sell it.
6/8/2020 10:27:26PB$60,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoI am author and illustrator of the book. 4 house auction. 2 book deal. Separate accounting.
6/8/2020 10:30:50PB$10,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBee-bim bop!, So Much
6/8/2020 10:37:46PB$0Worldwide2021Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoyes10% royalties, no advance.
6/8/2020 11:08:43PB$7,500North America Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:10:19PB$20,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSold in pre-empt
6/8/2020 11:16:43PB$6,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast Asian, Native American/First Nations, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:17:37PB$15,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)PB DebutYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAuthor only (illustrator gets a separate advance from the publisher)
6/8/2020 11:18:43PB$15,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSecond picture book with this editor/house; same advance as the first
6/8/2020 11:20:08PB$15,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAuthor only (illustrator gets a separate advance from the publisher). 3rd picture book deal with same editor/house; same terms as previous 2 deals
6/8/2020 11:28:06PB$10,000Worldwide2022Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoYes
6/8/2020 14:40:31PB$10,0002020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 14:57:29PB$22,500Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAuthor/Illustrator
6/8/2020 15:13:56PB$4,000Worldwide2009Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 16:11:59PB$8,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 17:01:43PB$10,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 17:57:18PB$2,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 19:43:46PB$4,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteIllustration
6/8/2020 20:32:39PB$6,000Worldwide2011Large (Big 5)YesNoWhiteCis WomanNono
6/8/2020 20:35:07PB$10,000English Language Only2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis Womanno
6/8/2020 20:55:43PB$6,0002020Small/IndieYesNoCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 21:01:33PB$75,000Worldwide2016AbramsNoYesMultiracialCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 21:02:44PB$6,000English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesMultiracialCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 21:12:19PB$10,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoTwo-house auction; text only; 5% royalties
6/8/2020 21:42:34PB$12,500North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoat-auction
6/8/2020 23:41:25PB$20,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoAuthor-Illustrator
6/8/2020 23:43:11PB$20,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoAuthor-Illustrator. Second book of two-book deal. I am multiracial but white-passing.
6/9/2020 0:16:59PB$02018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo5% royalties; illustrator had separate contract
6/9/2020 2:13:50PB$15,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:35:14PB$7,000Worldwide2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo6% royalties on hardcover, 3.5% paperback
6/9/2020 6:51:07PB$2,500North America Only2009Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 6:52:53PB$2,500North America Only2010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 6:53:43PB$10,000English Language Only2010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 6:54:28PB$12,500English Language Only2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSecond in series
6/9/2020 6:55:11PB$7,500Worldwide2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 6:55:51PB$12,500English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThird in series
6/9/2020 6:56:54PB$15,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFourth in seriesSeries greenlit for television
6/9/2020 6:57:33PB$20,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 6:58:13PB$8,000English Language Only2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 8:22:57PB$22,500Worldwide2015Abrams YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal, at auction
6/9/2020 9:12:16PB$37,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAlready published
6/9/2020 10:14:42PB$6,000Worldwide2017ScholasticNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 13:24:51PB$6,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 16:19:06PB$2,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNo
6/9/2020 16:20:00PB$2,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNomy first book
6/9/2020 20:26:33PB$37,500North America Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNoHave won national awards
6/9/2020 21:19:22PB$35,000Worldwide2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNomultiple offers
6/9/2020 23:52:55PB$3,000Worldwide2021Albert Whitman YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesNone
6/10/2020 9:08:56PB$3,000Worldwide2021Albert Whitman YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesNone
6/10/2020 9:16:23PB$3,000Worldwide2021Albert Whitman YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYesNone
6/10/2020 12:26:52PB$6,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 14:35:50PB$2,240Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoIndian/South AsianCis Womanno
6/10/2020 14:59:43PB$50,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoNoAuction
6/11/2020 10:45:17PB$2,0002006Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 10:57:54PB$3,5002012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 16:33:59PB$7,500Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)PB DebutYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderDemi/AsexualYes
6/11/2020 18:28:30PB$12,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)PB DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesmultiple offers from Big 5 publishers
6/13/2020 11:01:06PB$3,000WorldwideSmall/IndieYesNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 17:18:03PB, Adult Literary Fiction$3,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteOtherQueerYesno
6/10/2020 2:22:27PB, Author/Illustrator$20,000YesYesElly MacKayAgent took 30%. 3 trips to ALA and NY from Canada.
6/9/2020 21:51:33PB, Author/Illustrator$20,0002019Roaring Brook PressRachel Dougherty
6/10/2020 21:00:42PB, Author/Illustrator$30,000WhiteCis WomanTyler Feder
6/8/2020 8:50:37PB, Historical$15,000Worldwide2020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)PB DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesdebut picture book, but published in MG and YA already
6/8/2020 2:20:43PB, Historical, Illustrator$9,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSarah DvojackRuby’s HopeN/A—publisher sought me out through my agent
6/9/2020 21:21:35PB, Historical, Illustrator$5,000North America Only2018Small/IndieNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:33:29PB, Horror, Short Story$0English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNowill get royalties
6/7/2020 9:40:30PB, Illustrator$17,500Worldwide2012Large (Not Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono - hired to illustrategot an agent because of book deal, no longer have agent
6/9/2020 20:19:29PB, Illustrator Only$12,500Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoWhiteCis WomanAlexandria NeonakisThis is MY Room
6/10/2020 2:22:27PB, Illustrator Only$22,500NoYesElly MacKayAgent took 15%
6/9/2020 21:51:33PB, Illustrator Only$3,3002012YesRachel Dougherty2 books.
6/9/2020 21:51:33PB, Illustrator Only$10,0002014SterlingRachel Dougherty
6/7/2020 10:34:46PB, Informational$500WorldwideSmall/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandard royalties. now agented
6/7/2020 10:35:50PB, Informational$500Worldwide2010Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandard royalties. now agented
6/8/2020 7:47:38PB, Literary Fiction$100English Language Only2008Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/10/2020 17:19:20PB, Memoir$3,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteOtherQueerYesThe Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
6/8/2020 12:58:45PB, Non-Fiction$3,000Worldwide2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulOne Plastic BagThe Boy Who Harnessed the WindOriginally offered $2000 until agent stepped in and raised it to $3000. Agent also negotiated a reversion clause (to get foreign right back after 3 years if they didn’t sell) and escalator clauses at 25K copies.
6/8/2020 13:00:00PB, Non-Fiction$9,000Worldwide2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulWater is WaterFirst the EggAt Auction
6/8/2020 13:01:16PB, Non-Fiction$3,000Worldwide2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulWhose Hands Are These?Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?
6/8/2020 13:19:06PB, Non-Fiction$2,500Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulI Am Farmer: Growing am Environmental Movement in Cameroon One Plastic BagAdvance ($5000) split with co-Author Baptiste Paul (each had separate contract with equal terms) and each of us used our advance used for travel research funds as publisher did not have a research budget for us. We were not paid any additional monies for use of our photographs.
6/8/2020 13:23:50PB, Non-Fiction$2,500Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulAdventures to SchoolAdvance ($5000) split 50/50 with co-author, Baptiste Paul - separate agreements. Idea brought to us by publisher and we were asked to write it in a certain way. No royalty payments earned because of high volume discount clauses the publisher wrote into the contract and almost every sale is put into this category.
6/7/2020 10:29:36PB, Non-Fiction$12,500Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandard royalties
6/7/2020 10:31:17PB, Non-Fiction$10,000Worldwide2018Norton Books for Young Readers (imprint of a large but not big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandard royalties
6/7/2020 10:33:37PB, Non-Fiction$2,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandard royalties
6/7/2020 11:59:54PB, Non-Fiction$500North America Only2013Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 15:11:09PB, Non-Fiction$15,0002018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhite
6/8/2020 21:08:36PB, Non-Fiction$3,000Worldwide2012Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo10% royalty & advance both split w/ co-author
6/9/2020 10:59:10PB, Non-Fiction, Anthology$1English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesNoPacific Islander, NonwhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNonoEditor of anthology.
6/10/2020 17:52:23PB, Non-Fiction, anthology$0Worldwide2010Small/IndieNoNoWhiteOtherQueerNoyes
6/8/2020 2:22:43PB, Non-Fiction, Author/Illustrator$30,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSarah DvojackTKNoAuction. Debut author, 2nd for illustration.
6/8/2020 14:25:35PB, Non-Fiction, Illustrator$4,1092020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 2:24:05PB, Non-Fiction, Illustrator$20,000North America Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTKN/A—publisher sought me out through my agent
6/13/2020 13:11:55PB, Non-Fiction, Memoir$15,000North America Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoSarah GerardSunshine State
6/10/2020 17:51:15PB, Non-Fiction, Memoir$1,000Worldwide2011Small/IndieNoNoWhiteOtherQueerNo
6/8/2020 13:14:38PB, Non-Fiction, Poetry$5,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMiranda PaulBeyond (forthcoming in 2021)Giant Squid
6/8/2020 13:20:29PB, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCity of Blades, A Thousand Names, A Promise of Blood
6/10/2020 13:50:12PB, Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,200English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/11/2020 9:00:15POETRY$250English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoElizabeth Deanna Morris Lakes Ashley Sugarnotch & the Wolf
6/15/2020 8:03:35Poetry$0English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNoRonnie K. StephensUniverse in the Key of MatryoshkaNoN/A
6/15/2020 8:08:03Poetry$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNoRonnie K. StephensThey Rewrote Themselves LegendaryNoneWon Best in Show at the New England Book Show
6/8/2020 10:34:12Poetry$0Small/IndieNoWhite
6/8/2020 11:05:03Poetry$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:47:04Poetry$0Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 10:18:41Poetry$1,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis Man
6/9/2020 10:19:31Poetry$5,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis Man
6/9/2020 10:35:32Poetry$5North America Only2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManBi/Pansexual, QueerNo
6/9/2020 13:10:40Poetry$0North America Only2012Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo$1000 no royalties
6/9/2020 15:48:44Poetry$20,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesNoCis WomanStraightYesNo20% royalties
6/9/2020 18:56:45Poetry$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualYes40% royalties and wholsesale cost for author copies
6/12/2020 6:44:58Poetry$2,000English Language Only2007UniversityYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoN/AContest winner
6/12/2020 6:47:11Poetry$2,000Worldwide2009W.W. NortonNoNoWhiteCis WomanNoN/AContest winner
6/12/2020 6:52:50Poetry$1,000Worldwide2014W.W. NortonNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoN/A
6/12/2020 6:53:42Poetry$1,000Worldwide2019W.W. NortonNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYesN/A
6/10/2020 11:40:55Poetry $20,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoNoNo. 20% royalties
6/10/2020 22:17:57Romance$0WhiteAvril Tremayne4 books. Royalties only.
6/10/2020 22:17:57Romance$3,500WhiteAvril TremayneEight books, but $3500 was maximum advance.
6/8/2020 4:02:30Romance$0Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBelinda MissenA Recipe for DisasterI think I might have listed comp titles in my submission, yes. No multiple offers, royalties abysmal, no further deals, no further advertising, was an Amazon bestseller as a self-pubbed author.
6/10/2020 22:14:36Romance$2502011YesWhiteCis WomanYesCassandra CarrNo other advances. All future books earned $1-$25K ($5K on average) on royalties, totaling 75 books. Retired in 2016.
6/9/2020 21:19:57Romance$2,000Charlotte SteinMultiple books. Black Lace and Mischief series.
6/6/2020 22:14:35Romance$87,5002012HarlequinWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerChelsea M. Cameron
6/10/2020 15:09:19Romance$150,000YesCora Carmack3 books. Originally indie NYT bestseller before signing.
6/10/2020 15:09:19Romance$150,000NoCora Carmack3 books.
6/6/2020 23:25:17Romance$55,0002010HarlequinEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanCourtney Milan4 books. $800 advance on initial novella.
6/10/2020 20:52:38Romance$15,0002014Ellie Cahill
6/10/2020 20:53:15Romance$0Ellie CahillE-book deal with 50/50 royalty split. Out-earned in self-pub.
6/7/2020 13:21:14Romance$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoErika CruzHow to Survive a Modern Day Fairy TaleNoThis is an unconventional book deal. I won a contest called the Author Incubator Program with Entangled Publishing through the CIMRWA for authors of color. The editor chose the winners based on voice from the writing sample. I was one of 5 winners who scored a book deal with Entangled. I worked with the editor to develop a story concept. I was able to get a literary agent before I signed the contract.
6/8/2020 23:46:44Romance$45,000HarlequinJanet Lee Nye4 books over 3 years.
6/10/2020 23:39:37Romance$2,500Jessica Scott3 books. Went indie in 2013. Other indie series has made over $200K since 2015.
6/10/2020 23:39:37Romance$2,500Jessica Scott
6/10/2020 23:39:37Romance$5,000Jessica Scott3 books.
6/11/2020 0:09:54Romance$0Kate PearceE-Publisher.
6/11/2020 0:10:23Romance$4,0002007Kate Pearce2 books.
6/11/2020 0:10:23Romance$20,0002007Kate Pearce
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$200WhiteKatee RobertsEPEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$7,0002015WhiteKatee RobertsO'MalleyEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$7,5002017WhiteKatee RobertsKingsEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$3,5002016HarlequinWhiteKatee RobertsEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$5,0002016MontlakeWhiteKatee RobertsEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:18:39Romance$5,0002019SourcebooksWhiteKatee RobertsEarned out.
6/10/2020 21:21:43Romance$25Small/IndieYesKeri ArthurSmall press book that later had MM rights sold to traditional.
6/10/2020 21:21:43Romance$120,000Large (Big 5)Trad DebutKeri Arthur
6/10/2020 21:21:43Romance$180,000Large (Big 5)Keri ArthurOnly earned out on 5 trad books.
6/10/2020 21:21:43Romance$75,000Large (Big 5)Keri ArthurOnly earned out on 5 trad books.
6/8/2020 23:48:46Romance$4,200Kris Fletcher6-book deal over 5 years.
6/9/2020 20:12:19Romance$4,000Penguin Random House (and Imprints)Cis WomanBi/PansexualLorelie Brown2-book contract
6/8/2020 10:18:01Romance$1,000Worldwide2019tantor media (audo rights)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMarlie MayViper Force Seriesnoagent took 500/book initial offer and got me 1000/book
6/8/2020 23:59:12Romance$0Olivia DadeLovestruck LibrariansDigital with POD. 40% royalties.
6/8/2020 23:59:12Romance$25,000Olivia Dade2-book deal. Trade paperback.
6/10/2020 16:43:41Romance$0YesWhiteCis WomanRachel ReidFirst five books. $1,083.33/book in audiobook rights for first 3 books.
6/10/2020 21:26:31Romance$0WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualRenee Dahlia9 books. Digital only. One got a $3,000 audio advance.
6/10/2020 16:58:39Romance$100,000Sarah Hogle2-book deal.
6/8/2020 19:17:17Romance$4,000Worldwide2010Harlequin (independent at the time of my 1st book sale)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSarah M. AndersonA Man of His Wordno
6/8/2020 19:19:48Romance$5,500Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSarah M. AndersonSeduction on His TermsnoThis was my 37th and final book with Harlequin (I submitted my debut on the form as well).
6/7/2020 10:33:59Romance$34,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)Trad DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesScarlett PeckhamThe RakessNoExclusive submission by invitation. Self-published 2 books before this.
6/6/2020 22:22:56Romance$5,0002013BravaBlackCis WomanSharon Cullars
6/9/2020 0:08:51Romance$0VariousFor 12 WhiteCis WomanStraightSheryl Nantus6 books with Carina Press, 7 books with Samhain Publishing, 2 books and 1 novella with St. Martin's Press/Swerve, 6 books with Entangled Publishing. Agented for 12 of those.
6/8/2020 23:57:59Romance$0EntangledBlackSofia Harper (Melissa Blue)Hot Knight in Paradise
6/6/2020 22:15:22Romance$3,300SourcebooksYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanSuleikha SnyderTrilogy
6/10/2020 20:43:42Romance$4,500YesWhiteTrish MilburnEarned about $4,000 in royalties afterwards.
6/6/2020 22:17:08Romance$15,000BloomsburyCis WomanTrisha LeighMistletoe & Mr. Right
6/6/2020 19:14:12Romance$20,000UK2016Large (Big 5)WhiteGenderfluid/Multi-genderBi/PansexualYesI'm also disabled and fat
6/6/2020 19:33:42Romance$5,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:45:46Romance$7,500Worldwide2015Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 21:28:55Romance$30,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 22:30:36Romance$2,500Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 23:32:13Romance$100,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt, two book deal
6/6/2020 23:42:37Romance$12,500English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoTangled by Emma Chase, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne5K in royalties so far
6/6/2020 23:49:12Romance$90,000English Language Only2013Hachette (and Imprints)Trad DebutYesWhiteStraightIt was self pubbed and picked up in 2013 after the first book. They re-pubbed it and then the trilogy.
6/7/2020 0:36:14Romance$4,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 3:54:39Romance$5,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 6:50:49Romance$25,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt
6/7/2020 7:22:47Romance$20,000Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 7:23:58Romance$3,500Worldwide2008Small/IndieYesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 7:59:16Romance$12,500Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)Pen name DebutYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNonosold in response to editor call for proposals for a specific type of book
6/7/2020 8:01:30Romance$5,000Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:04:46Romance$3,500Worldwide2018Sourcebooks YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 8:04:56Romance$60,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt
6/7/2020 8:28:14Romance$40,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)Trad DebutYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualYesThe Kiss QuotientAt auction, trade royalties 8%, digital 25%
6/7/2020 8:48:08Romance$55,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAuction
6/7/2020 9:55:24Romance$0English Language Only2020Entangled YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoNo advance
6/7/2020 10:16:27Romance$33,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:17:17Romance$200,000Worldwide2022Large (Big 5)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:48:22Romance$0English Language Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:54:40Romance$5,000English Language Only2019YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoParanorma romancel trilogy. Advance was per book. Earned out. Working on next trilogy at 7k per book
6/7/2020 11:33:16Romance$1,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:05:56Romance$12,500English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 12:16:04Romance$15,000English Language Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 14:51:00Romance$3,000English Language Only2014Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 16:07:21Romance$5,000Worldwide2015KensingtonYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo2-book deal; advance split 5000/6500 between books 1 and 2.
6/7/2020 16:11:24Romance$6,500Worldwide2017KensingtonNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3rd book after 2-book deal
6/7/2020 16:12:27Romance$6,500Worldwide2018KensingtonNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo4th book
6/7/2020 21:02:16Romance$1,500Worldwide2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualYes
6/8/2020 1:12:09Romance$3,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoHer Lady's HonorAll my 9 trad-books have been with digital first imprints of Harper Collins. The $3k I used was for an audio deal on one of these books. It's the only advance I've had to date.
6/8/2020 1:25:56Romance$4,500English Language Only2017SourcebooksYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 1:26:56Romance$1,500English Language Only2017SourcebooksNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 6:17:27Romance$225,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoalready-published bestseller, award-winning author
6/8/2020 6:19:28Romance$40,000English Language Only2008HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
6/8/2020 7:15:24Romance$02019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:25:43Romance$25,000Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:51:12Romance$0English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 10:54:07Romance$0Digital First2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 11:21:50Romance$3,500English Language Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:22:23Romance$0English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:08:51Romance$15,000Worldwide2019KensingtonNoYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNoTHE HATING GAME
6/8/2020 12:47:19Romance$0English Language Only2018HarlequinYesYesBlack, Latin AmericanCis WomanBi/PansexualNo4 book series
6/8/2020 13:11:08Romance$750Worldwide2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers, 3 book deal
6/8/2020 20:22:57Romance$10,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThird contract with this publisher
6/9/2020 0:02:56Romance$1,500Pocket Star
6/9/2020 6:44:23Romance$0WorldwideSelf-PubNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo#1 Amazon bestselling author
6/9/2020 10:22:07Romance$30,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 11:44:20Romance$0WorldwideMacmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 12:38:22Romance$7,500Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 13:33:11Romance$10,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/10/2020 2:17:00Romance$800Work for HireThree novellas.
6/10/2020 2:17:00Romance$5,000Work for Hire
6/10/2020 11:39:00Romance$10,000North America Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoPre-empt
6/10/2020 11:41:28Romance$0Worldwide2015Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPOD deal, 4 books
6/10/2020 11:53:43Romance$25,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/10/2020 12:14:04Romance$1,200English Language Only2011Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNo
6/12/2020 20:02:03Romance$20,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoNoSold at auction, already published, USA Today Bestseller
6/13/2020 4:19:09Romance$0Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraight, QueerNoYes, “Sexy Star Trek”
6/9/2020 15:20:51Romance, Erotica$500Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
6/8/2020 21:30:52Romance, Historical$2,500NonwhiteCis WomanStraightBeverley Kendall2-book deal. Editor did not know race.
6/8/2020 21:32:34Romance, Historical$1,000Large (Big 5)WhiteKim Bell3-book deal.
6/8/2020 21:33:03Romance, Historical$1,500NoWhiteKim Bell2-book deal.
6/6/2020 22:22:13Romance, Historical$250EntangledWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNicola Davidson
6/8/2020 4:02:54Romance, Historical$7,512Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoIP project, so flat fee with no royalties and the publisher owns copyright on title and pen name
6/10/2020 16:09:15Romance, Historical Fiction$0Large (Big 5)Kate Bateman50/50 split. E-book only. No advance for prior self-pub books. Assorted advances for foreign rights translations.
6/10/2020 16:09:15Romance, Historical Fiction$7,000Large (Big 5)Kate BatemanDifferent Big 5 publisher than previously.
6/10/2020 20:56:03Romance, Historical Fiction$1,500Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis WomanStraightMegan FramptonPer book, writing 2 books per year. Always earns out.
6/10/2020 20:56:03Romance, Historical Fiction$12,500Large (Big 5)NoWhiteCis WomanStraightMegan Frampton
6/10/2020 20:56:03Romance, Historical Fiction$2,500LovesweptNoWhiteCis WomanStraightMegan Frampton
6/10/2020 15:45:05Romance, Historical Fiction$02018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMontana Burning
6/12/2020 20:34:40Romance, Historical Fiction, Christian $1,200English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoNo.
6/10/2020 22:38:12Romance, Historical Fiction, LGBT$0YesWhiteBi/PansexualCat SebastianNo advance for first 10 books. Higher royalties. "Often decent enough to pay my mortgage."
6/10/2020 16:50:10Romance, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, LGBT$0YesWhiteAllie Therin2 books. $916/book for audio split with harlequin.
6/15/2020 8:44:11Romance, Lesbian romance$4Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNoI've published 20 novels with this publisher so far
6/10/2020 23:45:13Romance, LGBT$0WhiteOtherQueerCharlie AdharaE-books only. 40-50% royalties.
6/7/2020 9:45:52Romance, Literary Fiction$50,000English Language Only2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesYes: Eligible, Caroline, Homefire, Anne With an EAudio/e-book/graphic novels English rights are included in the 50K. World foreign translations and other forms of media entertainment sales are not, and have not yet been shopped by my lit agency, as I retained those rights.
6/9/2020 0:05:19Romance, M/M$500YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualShae Connor
6/9/2020 0:05:19Romance, M/M$1,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualShae Connor
6/9/2020 0:05:19Romance, M/M$1,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualShae Connor
6/9/2020 0:05:19Romance, M/M$1,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualShae Connor
6/9/2020 0:05:19Romance, M/M$1,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualShae Connor
6/7/2020 13:21:27Romance, M/M$0North America Only2017Kensington LyricalYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNo0 advance for 3-book deal, 40% royalty for ebook and 15% for paperback
6/8/2020 10:55:36Romance, New Adult IP$1,000Worldwide2015Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesI was approached by an editor to do a write for hire project.
6/10/2020 23:39:37Romance, Novella$0Jessica Scott
6/7/2020 0:44:23Romance, Paranormal$20,0002008Berkley BooksWhiteCis WomanStraightDakota CassidySeries. Started off at $12,500 and finished at $20,000.
6/7/2020 0:44:23Romance, Paranormal$12,500WhiteCis WomanStraightDakota Cassidy2 books.
6/7/2020 0:44:23Romance, Paranormal$20,000WhiteCis WomanStraightDakota Cassidy3 books
6/7/2020 0:44:23Romance, Paranormal$75,000Harlequin?WhiteCis WomanStraightDakota CassidyWent to auction. 3 books.
6/10/2020 1:28:11Romance, Paranormal$10,000Ace BooksJ. C. NelsonGrimm Agency
6/6/2020 17:46:13Romance, Paranormal$22,0002006WhiteCis WomanJeaniene Frost
6/6/2020 17:46:32Romance, Paranormal$250,0002013WhiteCis WomanJeaniene Frost
6/7/2020 6:54:16Romance, Paranormal$10,0002008Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianYesCoauthored, so advance was split.
6/10/2020 15:38:23Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Small/IndieJaycee Jarvis
6/8/2020 19:25:42Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002001YesWhiteCis WomanStraightKelley ArmstrongBittenWrote 35+ books after across Adult, YA, and MG. Highest adult advance was $250K. Highest YA was $500K.
6/8/2020 21:25:29Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000Kit Rocha (Bree Bridges)Split with a co-writer. Fairly solid indie sales history (~300k of most popular series sold)
6/7/2020 9:14:35Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,666English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 13:47:40Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2013KensingtonPrint DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonot that I recall3 book deal; already published by digital-only, no-advance publisher
6/7/2020 13:50:16Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCaptive Prince meets Game of ThronesMultiple offers, 3 book deal
6/7/2020 22:32:13Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderDemi/Asexual, QueerYes
6/8/2020 13:45:44Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,200Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesNoBlackCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNoNo
6/10/2020 8:45:15Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Graphic Novel$1,800English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoLatin American, WhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesVictor MartinsStayno
6/8/2020 3:52:12Romance, Women's$6,885English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanNoUK publisher
6/8/2020 4:01:41Romance, Women's$0Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoPublished with a digital-first imprint in the UK, so royalties only, no advance
6/8/2020 8:30:27Romance, Women's$5,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualChronic illnessNoFourth book, previously digital first
6/8/2020 11:43:14Romance, Women's$30,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoauction
6/10/2020 15:12:29Romance, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction$0Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/10/2020 15:43:16Romance, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction$0Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 20:35:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,0002015WhiteCis ManAdam Rakunas2-book deal.
6/8/2020 17:35:48Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoAlex E. HarrowThe Ten Thousand Doors of Januarythe deal was an exclusive submission, and included a second, unwritten adult fantasy novel
6/10/2020 2:12:29Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Amazon Publishing (Severed Press)YesAnthony WendelThe Handbook For Surviving a Giant Monster AttackRoyalties only.
6/15/2020 8:43:47Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsTranscendent 2: The Year's Best Transgender Speculative Fiction 2016Beyond Binary, Transcendent 1Pitched it to the publisher
6/15/2020 8:46:34Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsTranscendent 4: The Year's Best Transgender Speculative Fiction 2018No, only for Transcendent 2.The publisher asked me to do another volume.
6/15/2020 8:49:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$250English Language Only2019Small/IndieProse DebutNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsThe Trans Space Octopus CongregationNoOnly queried one publisher because they'd shown interest previously, and most other publishers of SFF collections were closed at the time (and I didn't have a personal contact). My debut fiction collection, but I had four edited volumes and a poetry collection before that.
6/15/2020 8:52:13Science Fiction and Fantasy$150English Language Only2018Small/IndiePoetry DebutNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsAlgorithmic ShapeshiftingNoOnly queried one publisher because every one with a history of publishing speculative poetry was closed. My debut poetry collection, but I had four edited volumes before that.
6/15/2020 8:54:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,508English Language Only2018Small/IndieNoNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsRosalind's SiblingsNoPublisher solicited me to edit the anthology. The rate was NOT an advance, but a flat rate with no royalties.
6/15/2020 8:56:14Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000Worldwide2018Webserial from small press, to be published later as a book.NoNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi TakácsThe Song of SporesNo, I used a list of themes.Publisher reached out to me to send a webserial pitch to them.
6/15/2020 8:45:02Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoNoNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYesBogi Takács Transcendent 3: The Year's Best Transgender Speculative Fiction 2017No, only for the previous volume.Publisher asked me to do it again after the previous volume.
6/7/2020 4:05:08Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoNoMultiracialBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, YesBrown PersonGame of Thrones, Asian FantasyExclusive submission, only offer
6/8/2020 20:04:14Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Cis WomanCaitlin StarlingThe Luminous Dead
6/8/2020 20:04:42Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Cis WomanCaitlin StarlingJane Lawrence
6/6/2020 21:47:15Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,6662015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualCass MorrisAdditional $2500 per book for audio.
6/9/2020 7:11:04Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoCat RamboLong Way to a Small Angry Planet3 book deal; 100k total
6/9/2020 7:52:11Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoChris SharpCold CounselTolkien on a diesel laced cocaine bender
6/7/2020 0:09:46Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000WhiteCis ManChuck WendigMiriam Black
6/7/2020 0:09:46Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000WhiteCis ManChuck WendigMookie
6/7/2020 0:09:46Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,0002015HarperCollins (and Imprints)WhiteCis ManChuck WendigMiriam Black (Second Purchase)2 books.
6/8/2020 19:15:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$13,000Claire McFallFerryman, Bombmaker, Black Cairn Point3-book deal
6/8/2020 19:31:11Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoDan KoboldtREADY PLAYER ONE and The Republic of ThievesDigital-first imprint
6/8/2020 17:46:52Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000English Language Only2016SkyhorseYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoDan MorenThe Caledonian GambitRetained translation; 50/50 audio split
6/9/2020 8:57:43Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,750English Language Only2018Angry RobotNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoDan MorenThe Bayern Agenda/The Aleph ExtractionTwo-book deal in GBP, so USD is average based across installment payments, due to exchange rates. Audio retained and sold separately.
6/7/2020 0:54:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,5002006TorWhiteCis ManDaniel AbrahamLong Price4 books. Dropped from Tor due to poor sales. Worked on Game of Thrones, The Expanse.
6/7/2020 0:54:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002007Pocket BooksNoWhiteCis ManDaniel AbrahamBlack Sun's Daughter3 Books. Dropped from Pocket due to poor sales. Worked on Game of Thrones, The Expanse.
6/7/2020 0:55:01Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,0002010OrbitNoWhiteCis ManDaniel AbrahamDagger & Coin5 books. Worked on Game of Thrones, The Expanse.
6/7/2020 0:54:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000WhiteCis ManDaniel Abraham3 books. Worked on Game of Thrones, The Expanse.
6/10/2020 15:30:21Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002015TorYesWhiteCis ManDavid D. LevineArabella of Mars3 books. Have no earned out. Already a Hugo-winner with 50+ short story sales.
6/8/2020 19:16:42Science Fiction and Fantasy$26,000WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualDevin MadsonThe Reborn Empire4 books. Worked on Game of Thrones, The Expanse.
6/8/2020 19:21:06Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,500WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualDevin Madson
6/9/2020 5:44:30Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoDoug EngstromCorporate GunslingerPossible $2.5K to $5K bonus based on first-year sales.
6/6/2020 23:17:28Science Fiction and Fantasy$200,0002014DisneyWhiteQueerE. K. JohnstonA Thousand Nights2-book deal.
6/6/2020 23:25:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002018Del ReyNoWhiteCis WomanEmily Skrutskie
6/8/2020 20:09:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000Ferrett SteinmetzFlex, Flux, Fix3 books.
6/8/2020 20:09:30Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,500Ferrett SteinmetzSol Majestic, Automatic Reload2 books.
6/6/2020 17:05:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$110,0002008NoG. Willow WilsonThe Bird KingMuslim author.
6/7/2020 9:39:58Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000Worldwide2021Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans WomanGretchen Felker Martin
6/10/2020 23:43:16Science Fiction and Fantasy$44,3632004Hal DuncanVellum, Ink2 books. Paid in GBP.
6/6/2020 21:19:41Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000YesWhiteCis WomanStraightHannah WhittenDuology
6/9/2020 19:50:20Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,750English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoHayley StoneMachinations + sequelNoOR 50/50 split, two-book deal, digital-only.
6/7/2020 13:03:19Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000North America Only2020Small/IndieYesNoLatin AmericanCis ManGayNoIllimani FerreiraTerminal 3
6/10/2020 1:28:11Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Ace BooksJ. C. NelsonThe Reburialists
6/9/2020 14:46:11Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJ. Kathleen CheneyThe Golden CityUnknown
6/9/2020 14:51:58Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJ. Kathleen CheneyThe Seat of Magic
6/9/2020 14:52:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJ. Kathleen CheneyThe Shores of Spain
6/9/2020 14:53:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJ. Kathleen CheneyDreaming Death
6/6/2020 23:14:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2020SolarisYesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightYesJadie JangMonkey AroundJade City, Trail of Lightning, Heroine Complex
6/8/2020 19:21:53Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Jenn LyonsA Chorus of Dragons5-book series.
6/7/2020 20:23:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoJohn G. HartnessThe Black Knight ChroniclesYes. Dresden Files. This was before every urban fantasy had a smartass male detective protagonist. Mine has a smartass male detective protagonist.Seven of nine books published, all earned out and earned way more in royalties than the advances. Sold audiobook rights for $2k/book starting with Book 7. Published keeps 50% as they control audio.
6/8/2020 20:44:48Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,500WhiteCis ManStraightJohn Scalzi2-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:45:04Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi
6/8/2020 20:45:20Science Fiction and Fantasy$13,500WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi
6/8/2020 20:45:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi2-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:45:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi
6/8/2020 20:45:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$115,000WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi
6/8/2020 20:45:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi3-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:45:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$261,538WhiteCis ManJohn Scalzi13-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:11:19Science Fiction and Fantasy$16,7002016WhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerK. B. WagersIndranan War3 books.
6/8/2020 20:11:48Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002017WhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerK. B. WagersFarian War
6/7/2020 2:15:49Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoK.A. DooreTiered accounting
6/10/2020 23:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Kameron HurleyGod's War Trilogy3 books. $100K made total across ten years through royalty, audio, and foreign rights. Earned out.
6/10/2020 23:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000Kameron HurleyMirror Empire, Empire AscendantEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Kameron HurleyBroken HeavensEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Kameron HurleyStars Are LegionEarned out.
6/10/2020 23:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000Kameron HurleyLight Bridgade.Earned out.
6/7/2020 0:39:56Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,0002008AceWhiteKasey MackenzieSeries.
6/8/2020 12:34:49Science Fiction and Fantasy$3Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoKen PoirierFake Tattoosno
6/10/2020 23:14:06Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000YesBlackCis ManKiese LaymonLong DivisionWent from $17K and down because asked to remove racial politics. Then sold 50K copies at 10% royalties.
6/7/2020 0:39:27Science Fiction and Fantasy$02012TorWhiteLeanna Renee HieberNo advance, earning royalites.
6/9/2020 14:59:07Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanDemi/AsexualYesLiana BrooksThe Day Before Dark Matter (Blake Crouch), Time Salvager (Wes Chu), Philip K Dick, Ben WinterThree-book deal in lieu of an advance for an ebook first, paperback the following month release
6/8/2020 20:54:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000YesMadeleine Roux2-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:54:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000Madeleine Roux2-book deal.
6/8/2020 20:14:34Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000Small/IndieMarlee Jane WardOrphancorp
6/8/2020 20:15:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000Small/IndieMarlee Jane WardPsynode, Prisoncorp2 books.
6/8/2020 20:15:53Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Marlee Jane Ward (Mia Walsch)Money for Something
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,5001992WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsElement of Fire
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,0001993WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsCity of Bones
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0001995WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsDeath of the Necromancer
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0001995WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsWheel of the Infinite
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,0001998WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsIle Rien
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,5002010WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsThe Cloud Roads
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,0002011WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsSiren Depths
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,0002012WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsRaksura
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,0002015WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsThe Edge of Worlds
6/8/2020 21:03:39Science Fiction and Fantasy$22,0002018WhiteCis WomanMartha WellsNetwork Effect
6/6/2020 19:35:45Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2018Amazon Publishing (47 North)WhiteCis WomanStraightMeghan Scott MolinThe Frame-UpThere weren't manyTwo book deal, 2nd book at $25,000 as well.
6/6/2020 21:55:34Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoMelissa CarusoTrilogy
6/6/2020 21:55:34Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoMelissa CarusoTrilogy
6/6/2020 17:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$300,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus.
6/6/2020 17:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus.
6/6/2020 17:08:18Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus.
6/10/2020 2:44:32Science Fiction and Fantasy$41,667English Language Only2010Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMichael J. SullivanTheft of SwordsI was already self-published and selling well3 book deal for $125,000 - debut
6/10/2020 2:46:27Science Fiction and Fantasy$62,500English Language Only2011Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMichael J. SullivanThe Crown Tower2 book deal $125,000 total
6/10/2020 2:48:10Science Fiction and Fantasy$135,000English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMichael J. SullivanAge of Myth4 book deal $540,000 total
6/10/2020 2:50:01Science Fiction and Fantasy$333,333English Language Only2016Audible Studios (Audio rights only)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoMichael J. SullivanNolynAUDIO ONLY deal - $1,000,000 for 3 books
6/6/2020 17:13:28Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500English Language Only2018Harper VoyagerYesWhiteCis ManStraightMichael MammayPlanetside, Spaceside2-book deal.
6/6/2020 17:13:28Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002018Harper VoyagerWhiteCis ManStraightMichael MammayColonyside + 1 Other2-book deal.
6/8/2020 19:43:51Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,500WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodGeekomancy
6/8/2020 19:44:19Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,500WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodCelebromancy
6/8/2020 19:44:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodHexomancy
6/8/2020 19:44:56Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodThe Younger Gods
6/8/2020 19:45:14Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodAttack the Geek
6/8/2020 19:45:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodShield & Crocus
6/8/2020 19:46:04Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000WhiteMichael R. UnderwoodAnnihilation Aria
6/6/2020 17:06:24Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002010Hachette/OrbitBlackCis WomanN. K. JemisinInheritancePer book.
6/6/2020 17:07:15Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002015OrbitBlackCis WomanN. K. JemisinBroken EarthPer book.
6/8/2020 22:07:21Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000North America OnlyWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithAmmonite
6/8/2020 22:07:21Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000North America OnlyWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithSlow River
6/8/2020 20:30:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000Nicole Kornher-Stace
6/8/2020 19:47:08Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500NoYesSoutheast Asian, White, MultiracialCis ManStraightPaul KreugerLast Call at the Nightshade Lounge3-book deal.
6/8/2020 19:47:08Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000NoYesSoutheast Asian, White, MultiracialCis ManStraightPaul KreugerSteel Crow Saga3-book deal.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,0001990YesRachel Caine
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,0001992NoRachel Caine
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,5001993NoRachel Caine2 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,0001994NoRachel Caine2 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,5001996NoRachel Caine2 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,3332000NoRachel Caine3 books. Earning back advances + significant royalties.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,0002003NoRachel Caine3 books. Earning back advances + significant royalties.
Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002005NoRachel Caine3 books. Earning back advances + significant royalites.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,5002006NoRachel Caine3 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,5002009NoRachel Caine3 books.
Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002016NoRachel CainePrevious series matured. Royalties drying up.
Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002018NoRachel Caine2 books
Science Fiction and Fantasy$85,0002019NoRachel Caine3 books.
6/6/2020 19:12:57Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,2502016AethonRhett C BrunoTItanborn + SequelOR 50/50 profit split. 2-book deal, digital-only.
6/8/2020 19:48:20Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,3002010YesRhiannon Held
6/11/2020 14:27:15Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,0002017Small/IndieYesBlackOtherRivers SolomonAN UNKINDNESS OF GHOSTS
6/11/2020 14:28:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002019Large (Big 5)NoBlackOtherRivers SolomonTHE DEEP
6/11/2020 14:29:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$500,000Large (Big 5)NoBlackOtherRivers SolomonSORROWLAND
6/6/2020 23:18:43Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002018ScholasticWhiteQueerRosiee Thor
6/6/2020 21:20:43Science Fiction and Fantasy$170,000YesWhiteCis WomanStraightS. A. ChakrabortyTrilogy
6/8/2020 19:49:46Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002016WhiteCis WomanSam Hawke
6/6/2020 17:36:31Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000WhiteCis ManSam SykesTrilogy.
6/6/2020 17:37:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000WhiteCis ManSam Sykes
6/7/2020 17:47:09Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSara T BondGRAVITY'S HEIRBecky Chambers, A LONG WAY TO A SMALL ANGRY PLANET, Emma Bull's FALCON, Joss Whedon's FIREFLYAccepted 25-40% royalties in lieu of advance
6/6/2020 17:00:28Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002004WhiteCis ManScott Lynch
6/6/2020 23:38:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000Simon PulseWhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldPolymorph, Fine Prey2 books. Pre-2000.
6/6/2020 23:38:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000Simon PulseWhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldEvolution's DarlingPre-2000.
6/6/2020 23:38:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000Simon PulseWhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldRisen Empire, The Killing of Worlds2 books. Pre-2000.
6/6/2020 23:40:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000Latin AmericanCis WomanSilvia Moreno-GarciaCertain Dark Things, The Beautiful Ones2-book deal.
6/6/2020 23:40:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000Del ReyLatin AmericanCis WomanSilvia Moreno-GarciaGods of Jade and Shadow, Mexican Gothic2-book deal.
6/6/2020 23:40:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Latin AmericanCis WomanSilvia Moreno-GarciaThe Untamed Shore2-book deal.
6/6/2020 23:41:16Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000SolarisLatin AmericanCis WomanSilvia Moreno-GarciaSignal to Noise
6/7/2020 0:22:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$36,600OrbitIndian/South AsianCis WomanQueerTasha SuriTrilogy
6/8/2020 21:22:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2016YesTess Sharpe75% of my subrights applied to my advance. 26K (Germany) 7800 (France+Audio) 2500 (Netherlands).
6/10/2020 16:52:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Tim PrattI've had a few books earn me four-figure royalty checks (sometimes more than one even!) but most of my 30+ books never earned out at all. Foreign and subrights bring in a grand here and there, and every blue moon there's some option money.
6/10/2020 16:52:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$22,000Tim PrattI also make regular money with my story-a-month Patreon, and my assorted crowdfunded books have brought in from a couple grand to like $18,000, but I dunno if that counts for the purposes of this hashtag)
6/10/2020 23:49:11Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000YesBlack, White, MultiracialTobias S. BuckellMade $40k though various rights and royalties.
6/8/2020 20:01:26Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Hachette (and Imprints)YesQueerVivian ShawGreta Helsing Trilogy
6/6/2020 17:47:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000WhiteCis ManBi/Pansexual2 books.
6/6/2020 18:07:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000North America Only2015Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:45:58Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,667English Language Only2015Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual$20k for 3 book deal, debut
6/6/2020 20:08:45Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000North America Only2009Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:11:16Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2013Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:12:01Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2014Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:12:42Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2015Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis ManStraight
6/6/2020 20:16:56Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,500Worldwide2019Small/IndieWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 21:25:05Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,500World English minus North America2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManNoNo auction
6/6/2020 21:51:49Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesOtherNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualYes
6/6/2020 22:31:17Science Fiction and Fantasy$16,000North America Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNo
6/6/2020 22:34:17Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualYeschoice was $5k per book or better royalties. Award-winning book. Multiple translation deals.
6/6/2020 22:37:50Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualYes4th book deal.
6/6/2020 22:47:20Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/6/2020 23:04:45Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianOtherStraightNoMultiple offers, 2 book deal
6/6/2020 23:59:09Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Amazon Publishing (47 North)YesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 0:52:48Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,500English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoIt was a two book deal with joint accounting
6/7/2020 1:16:44Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/7/2020 1:38:17Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanQueerNoPre-empt
6/7/2020 4:15:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteStraight
6/7/2020 4:46:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThree books split to nine total advance payments, jointly accounted
6/7/2020 4:55:58Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoShades of Magic and Locke Lamora series
6/7/2020 5:18:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 5:26:07Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 5:50:25Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2010Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo2 offers
6/7/2020 7:48:36Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/7/2020 7:55:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNono
6/7/2020 9:02:01Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:46:07Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesno
6/7/2020 10:26:04Science Fiction and Fantasy$65,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoNoAt auction, for two books total. Have since received a second deal from the same publisher with the same terms, for two more books.
6/7/2020 10:58:16Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:08:00Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2016Amazon Publishing (47 North)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoThis was two books, sold as a package deal. Both earned out in about 18 months, have paid royalties steadily since
6/7/2020 11:08:53Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2018Amazon Publishing (47 North)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoThird book in a trilogy, first two earned out
6/7/2020 11:49:29Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2014Amazon PublishingNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNoRelaunch of an already self-published book
6/7/2020 12:02:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000English Language OnlyMacmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/7/2020 12:31:03Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoyes
6/7/2020 13:18:17Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNono
6/7/2020 13:42:13Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Worldwide2012Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManGayYes
6/7/2020 13:43:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Worldwide2014Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManGayYes
6/7/2020 13:44:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManGayYes
6/7/2020 14:32:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoPLANETSIDE
6/7/2020 15:09:47Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans ManQueerNo
6/7/2020 16:15:47Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000North America Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanQueerNoNo
6/7/2020 16:41:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$370North America Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 16:42:30Science Fiction and Fantasy$38,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 18:35:29Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2015Self-PubYesNono
6/7/2020 21:23:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)Trad DebutNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoNoWas not a bestseller when originally published. Was originally self published.
6/7/2020 22:31:26Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderDemi/Asexual, QueerYes
6/8/2020 1:52:32Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanNoJonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeSold at auction, finalist for a major genre award
6/8/2020 3:57:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 4:13:50Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,500Worldwide2018Serial BoxNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 4:15:02Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTor.com novella -- choice of higher royalties or an advance of $2,000
6/8/2020 6:20:53Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMy press doesn't give advances
6/8/2020 6:49:10Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,000Worldwide2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 7:22:57Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoYes. October Daye series, Dresden Files, OUaTpreempt
6/8/2020 7:23:45Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYes
6/8/2020 8:11:28Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoGood Omens
6/8/2020 8:23:21Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000English Language Only2010Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNoforeign rights sold by agent totaled over 10k separate of advance
6/8/2020 10:35:30Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoAuction
6/8/2020 10:35:34Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000English Language Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNoCabaret; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Swordspoint; New Amsterdam(just want to note that re: identity below I was not OUT as bi or nonbinary)
6/8/2020 10:37:06Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNoIn the Loop; CasablancaThis deal was for two books, to turn my debut into a trilogy; books 2 and 3 were jointly accounted. Also, still was not out re: identities below.
6/8/2020 10:42:26Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)Trad DebutNoWhiteCis ManStraightNonore-print of self-published work.
6/8/2020 10:43:31Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNono
6/8/2020 10:45:43Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 10:51:52Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 11:09:37Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:00:45Science Fiction and Fantasy$37,500English Language Only2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesNonwhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 12:02:48Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNo
6/8/2020 12:34:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,400English Language Only2021Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI knew my advance was low, but after seeing the comments on Twitter, I can see that my advance was incredibly low compared to other white people in Science Fiction & Fantasy – it makes me feel my novel is probably just not very good. Even so, I am incredibly grateful to be getting published.
6/8/2020 12:35:35Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,500Worldwide2012Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoBuffy meets ClerksI've earned another $3000 or so in royalties over the years since publication
6/8/2020 12:40:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 13:51:19Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000WorldwideHachette (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 14:26:23Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNostandalone, single book contract
6/8/2020 14:34:24Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000Worldwide2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFantasy but adult literary imprint
6/8/2020 14:41:49Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesBlackNonbinary/AgenderLesbian, QueerYes50% royalties
6/8/2020 14:42:50Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesBlackNonbinary/AgenderLesbian, QueerYes
6/8/2020 16:27:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$14,500Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNomultiple offers, auction
6/8/2020 16:27:27Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000English Language Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesNonwhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoThe offer was a preempt . I’ve been multiply award-nominated
6/8/2020 17:47:09Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 19:35:40Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2011Small/IndieYesNoNative American/First NationsCis WomanQueerNoNo.
6/8/2020 20:36:33Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000YesWhiteCis Man
6/8/2020 21:15:49Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000WhiteQueer2-book deal
6/8/2020 21:17:05Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,500WhiteCis Man
6/8/2020 21:17:25Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,0002009WhiteCis Man
6/8/2020 21:28:08Science Fiction and Fantasy$0WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/9/2020 4:57:30Science Fiction and Fantasy$240Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 12:54:42Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2004Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono
6/9/2020 14:29:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoAll the Birds in the Sky, Artemis FowlTwo-book deal, $5000 per book USD.
6/9/2020 14:48:47Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Worldwide2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 15:12:56Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 15:13:43Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 17:00:59Science Fiction and Fantasy$300English Language Only2009Small/IndieShort story collectionNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAward shortlisted
6/9/2020 20:37:08Science Fiction and Fantasy$600,000Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:09:47Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNoDeal is typical for an SFF novella - no advance, but 50% share of royalties
6/10/2020 12:08:38Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNono comp titles
6/10/2020 12:32:19Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/10/2020 12:32:44Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/10/2020 12:52:32Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoGeorge R. R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon SandersonMultiple pre-empts
6/10/2020 15:44:25Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,200Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoI did not.None of the above
6/10/2020 16:45:10Science Fiction and Fantasy$83Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNoNo3 book deal, $250 total advance
6/10/2020 17:55:55Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,500Worldwide2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNo
6/12/2020 8:03:10Science Fiction and Fantasy$22,500English Language Only2015Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAncillary Justice
6/12/2020 13:37:12Science Fiction and Fantasy$43,000Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/16/2020 7:55:59Science Fiction and Fantasy-$100Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe negative advance is due to contributing authors paying up front toward production and marketing costs, but the royalty rate was high. So far the authors have each earned $13k in royalties.
6/10/2020 15:11:04Science Fiction and Fantasy, Adult Literary Fiction$30Worldwide2019Self-PubYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightYesAmazon self-pub of novel. $30 earned in 2019. Award-winning short story writer.
6/10/2020 17:03:03Science Fiction and Fantasy, Adult Literary Fiction$55,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoBlack mirror, William gibson
6/10/2020 6:46:14Science Fiction and Fantasy, Anthology$35,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South Asian, WhiteCis WomanJenn Northington and Swapna KrishnaSword Stone TableSweet Black Waves by Kristina Perez, The Lost Queen by Signe Pike, Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy, Cursed by Frank Miller and Thomas Wheelermultiple offers, two publisher auction
6/10/2020 18:15:59Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$10,000Worldwide2018Audiobook PublisherNoYesWhiteCis ManNoCorey J. WhiteVoidWitch Saga Audiobooks
6/10/2020 18:16:04Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$8,500Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNoCorey J. WhiteRepo Virtual
6/8/2020 19:50:47Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$15,000YesSarah KozloffThe Nine Realms4-book deal.
6/10/2020 23:49:11Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$20,000YesBlack, White, MultiracialTobias S. BuckellAudio only.
6/16/2020 6:23:15Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$250Worldwide2016TantorNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoPublisher approached me, presumably because of frequent appearances in Amazon bestseller lists. Offer was $250 advance for each of first three books in a self-pubbed series that had sold 150,000 eBooks by that point.
6/16/2020 6:25:15Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$0Worldwide2016PodiumYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoAudio rights offer for an indie-published series that had sold 25,000 eBooks by that point.
6/8/2020 8:26:22Science Fiction and Fantasy, Historical$180,000English Language Only2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/6/2020 21:09:04Science Fiction and Fantasy, Horror$25,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoOne book deal, one offer
6/8/2020 8:38:38Science Fiction and Fantasy, Horror $2,000North America Only2012Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesCo-written novella - we each got 2k
6/6/2020 22:23:50Science Fiction and Fantasy, LGBT$41,7002018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis ManQueerTJ Klune3-book deal.
6/6/2020 17:56:50Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$30,000North America Only2017Large (Big 5)WhiteNonbinary/AgenderDemi/AsexualAlexandra RowlandA Conspiracy of Truths + A Choir of Lies
6/6/2020 19:57:47Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$15,000English Language Only2019MIRA/HarlequinEast AsianCis ManStraightMike ChenHere and Now and ThenThe Time Traveler's Wife, How To Stop TimeBook 1 of 2 in contract
6/6/2020 20:02:35Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$15,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)East AsianCis ManStraightMike ChenA Beginning At The EndThe Book of M, Station ElevenBook 2 of 2-book contract
6/6/2020 20:03:51Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$20,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)East AsianCis ManStraightMike ChenWe Could Be HeroesSpoonbendersBook 1 of 2-book contract (3rd overall)
6/9/2020 12:22:51Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$10,000English Language Only2015Small/IndieYesYesLatin American, Nonwhite, MultiracialCis WomanLesbian, Bi/PansexualNoOnly offer
6/9/2020 12:24:51Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$750,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesLatin American, Nonwhite, MultiracialCis WomanLesbian, Bi/PansexualNoAt auction!
6/9/2020 12:52:32Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$100Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/6/2020 21:10:25Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$60,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAt auction
6/7/2020 15:06:28Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$1,500English Language Only2015Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 17:35:08Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$3,500English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNo
6/9/2020 15:14:11Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$15,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/9/2020 17:24:54Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction$300,000North America Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoYesAlready-published national bestseller
6/7/2020 8:11:06Science Fiction and Fantasy, NA$0Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanDemi/Asexual
6/10/2020 18:15:38Science Fiction and Fantasy, Novella$0Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis ManNoCorey J. WhiteKilling GravityNo advance in exchange for larger royalty percentage.
6/10/2020 18:15:45Science Fiction and Fantasy, Novella$2,500Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis ManNoCorey J. WhiteVoid Black Shadow
6/10/2020 18:15:49Science Fiction and Fantasy, Novella$0Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManNoCorey J. WhiteStatic RuinNo advance in exchange for larger royalty percentage.
6/7/2020 6:01:59Science Fiction and Fantasy, RPG Book$7,500Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, QueerYesNoPreviously self-funded and self-published gamebook with good sales record (publisher contacted me) and very few edits from original. 15% royalties for US sales.
6/7/2020 19:55:27Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$12,500English Language OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:29:04Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$10,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNo
6/8/2020 15:07:34Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$19Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTales in Firelight and ShadowYesAt this time... 18.72 for part in an anthology.
6/11/2020 2:19:47Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$25,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt-auction
6/13/2020 7:03:59Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery, Women's$15,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 15:08:05Short Story Collection$1,365Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJune CaldwellRoom Little DarkerNoN/A
6/10/2020 15:10:44Short Story Collection (UK sale)$2,844Worldwide2018Head of ZeusYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJune CaldwellRoom Little DarkerNo
6/7/2020 7:59:20Thriller/Mystery$60,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNoAllison EpsteinA Tip for the HangmanShakespeare in Love X Sarah Waters
6/8/2020 5:02:25Thriller/Mystery$11,400English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoG. D. AbsonMotherlandDoes not include foreign and TV right.
6/14/2020 13:18:40Thriller/Mystery$62,500Gillian FlynnSharp Objects
6/14/2020 13:18:40Thriller/Mystery$62,500Gillian FlynnDark Places
6/14/2020 13:18:40Thriller/Mystery$400,000Gillian FlynnGone Girl
6/10/2020 11:12:51Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2000HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoJess WalterOver Tumbled Graves
6/6/2020 22:24:31Thriller/Mystery$45,000Gallery/Scout PressYesWhiteCis WomanQueerLayne Fargo
6/6/2020 22:24:31Thriller/Mystery$60,000Gallery/Scout PressYesWhiteCis WomanQueerLayne Fargo
6/9/2020 11:53:51Thriller/Mystery$5,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLeslie BudewitzBitterroot LakeI've sold 13 cozy mysteries in three 3-book and two 2-book contracts and one suspense novel, each for a 5,000 advance, to PRH and three small publishers.
6/7/2020 11:10:23Thriller/Mystery$4,000North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoM. L. HuieSPITFIREThe Alice Network, The Maggie Hope series
6/8/2020 22:07:21Thriller/Mystery$35,000North America OnlyWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithBlue Place
6/8/2020 22:07:21Thriller/Mystery$30,000North America OnlyWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithStay
6/8/2020 22:07:21Thriller/Mystery$65,000North America OnlyWhiteQueerYesNicola GriffithAlways
6/6/2020 22:44:25Thriller/Mystery$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoNikki DolsonAll Things Violent Now agented.
6/6/2020 22:42:30Thriller/Mystery$10,000North America Only2018Small/IndieNoYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoNikki DolsonLove and other criminal behavior Publisher asked if I had a book. I sold them short stories.
6/9/2020 8:41:50Thriller/Mystery$35,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPhilippa EastLittle White LiesJodi Picoult, Emma Donaghue's "The Room" and BBC drama "13"This deal was done in a three-way auction
6/9/2020 15:44:22Thriller/Mystery$7,500North America Only2011Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoSteph ChaFollow Her HomeDon't know
6/9/2020 15:45:20Thriller/Mystery$7,500North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoSteph ChaBeware BewareDon't know
6/9/2020 15:46:56Thriller/Mystery$10,000North America Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoSteph ChaDead Soon EnoughDon't knowThird in series, same acquiring editor, I fought for this bump
6/9/2020 23:52:47Thriller/Mystery$8,000Small/IndieNative American/First NationsCis ManWayne Arthurson2 books.
6/6/2020 19:52:21Thriller/Mystery$45,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:52:47Thriller/Mystery$60,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:55:48Thriller/Mystery$17,500North America Only2018Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:56:50Thriller/Mystery$75,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)WhiteGay
6/6/2020 20:04:45Thriller/Mystery$250,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 21:13:53Thriller/Mystery$4,000Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 23:31:46Thriller/Mystery$7,500Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 23:32:37Thriller/Mystery$10,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoPart of series
6/6/2020 23:34:22Thriller/Mystery$15,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoPart of series
6/6/2020 23:35:21Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoPart of a series, first of a two book deal
6/6/2020 23:36:04Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSecond of a two book deal
6/7/2020 0:48:10Thriller/Mystery$25,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 6:34:10Thriller/Mystery$17,500North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 7:15:11Thriller/Mystery$50,000North America Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo2-book deal, 50k per
6/7/2020 7:45:51Thriller/Mystery$90,000North America Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAt auction
6/7/2020 8:55:34Thriller/Mystery$5,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 8:56:31Thriller/Mystery$6,500Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 8:57:45Thriller/Mystery$15,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 8:58:35Thriller/Mystery$1,500English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 8:59:44Thriller/Mystery$40,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 9:00:33Thriller/Mystery$40,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 9:43:39Thriller/Mystery$15,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:50:58Thriller/Mystery$15,000Worldwide2018Amazon Publishing (Thomas & Mercer)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers, 1of 2 book deal
6/7/2020 9:56:22Thriller/Mystery$55,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 10:15:28Thriller/Mystery$75,000North America Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesCis WomanStraightNoyes
6/7/2020 10:56:13Thriller/Mystery$7,500English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:15:46Thriller/Mystery$135,000North America Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLuckiest Girl AliveAt-auction
6/7/2020 13:15:57Thriller/Mystery$5,000English Language Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesMultiple offers; three book deal
6/7/2020 13:39:54Thriller/Mystery$5,000Worldwide2019Amazon PublishingYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 14:04:40Thriller/Mystery$40,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 14:50:59Thriller/Mystery$9,500English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbian, Demi/Asexual, QueerNoThe Ice Twins, In a Dark Dark WoodPlus small deal for rights in two other territories, sold separately, for first book (nothing for second, my first didn’t sell well)
6/7/2020 18:28:23Thriller/Mystery$5,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNot since my first book in 2013
6/7/2020 21:59:59Thriller/Mystery$150,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 22:00:49Thriller/Mystery$125,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 22:19:28Thriller/Mystery$30,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 5:16:05Thriller/Mystery$200,000North America Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoB.A. Parisat auction, TV option also at auction, 5 foreign sales, Germany also at auction
6/8/2020 5:28:17Thriller/Mystery$0English Language Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 7:11:25Thriller/Mystery$13,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTV Option already in place
6/8/2020 8:04:30Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:33:21Thriller/Mystery$5,000Worldwide2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:34:03Thriller/Mystery$5,000Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:34:43Thriller/Mystery$5,009Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:35:26Thriller/Mystery$0Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:45:09Thriller/Mystery$57,500Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 9:05:13Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2006HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 9:12:40Thriller/Mystery$50,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanGayNo
6/8/2020 9:13:09Thriller/Mystery$40,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanGayNo
6/8/2020 9:35:12Thriller/Mystery$100,000English Language Only2010Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3 book deal, 100K each, for the next three titles after a seven book series
6/8/2020 10:09:04Thriller/Mystery$55,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 10:09:37Thriller/Mystery$75,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 10:38:41Thriller/Mystery$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesNoLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoThe Dog Stars, Into the Forest (My genre was very niche and there weren't many titles at all to comp to)
6/8/2020 10:51:39Thriller/Mystery$5,000English Language Only2019Amazon PublishingYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 11:38:20Thriller/Mystery$1,100,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoI'm a well-known, best-selling author
6/8/2020 13:56:05Thriller/Mystery$100,000Worldwide2013Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 14:39:32Thriller/Mystery$0Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 7:41:36Thriller/Mystery$20,000WorldwideAmazon PublishingYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:45:19Thriller/Mystery$3,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:42:37Thriller/Mystery$20,000English Language Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/9/2020 10:47:40Thriller/Mystery$20,000North America Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoGONE GIRL, Gillian Flynn; THE KIND WORTH KILLING, Peter SwansonTwo-publisher auction. Offer accepted was better advance and better rights retention.
6/9/2020 13:38:49Thriller/Mystery$75,000Worldwide2014Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 13:48:49Thriller/Mystery$30,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)NoWhiteCis ManStraight
6/9/2020 15:56:12Thriller/Mystery$135,000WorldwidePenguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhite
6/10/2020 10:38:24Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYes
6/10/2020 13:17:42Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 14:45:07Thriller/Mystery$9,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono3 book deal, two offers
6/11/2020 0:12:20Thriller/Mystery$4,000Small/IndieYesWhiteSubrights to audio and foreign ranged $3.50-$8K each.
6/11/2020 14:12:28Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanNo
6/11/2020 14:35:14Thriller/Mystery$75,000Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 16:19:14Thriller/Mystery$1,315India only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoLet's talk about Kevin and 19 minutes.Deals in TV adaptation, but the rights are mine, not the publisher's.
6/13/2020 7:05:09Thriller/Mystery$100,000UK and Commonwealth2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 14:09:18Thriller/Mystery, Historical$4,000English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 0:57:50Thriller/Mystery, Historical$175,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoThe Alice NetworkAbout 100 thousand dollars additional funds earned through foreign sales. Book has been at auction in several countries.
6/8/2020 22:01:14Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$2,500YesWhiteCis WomanQueerKelly J. FordCottonmouths
6/9/2020 15:48:23Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$115,000North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoSteph ChaYour House Will PayDon't knowExclusive submission to editor familiar with my work, sold on partial
6/13/2020 4:58:55Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$1,000,000North America Only2020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesBlackZakiya Dalila HarrisThe Other Black Girlhttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/82464-former-knopf-assistant-sells-publishing-novel-in-seven-figure-deal.html
6/7/2020 10:34:01Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$6,000UK and Ireland only2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesOtherCis ManDemi/AsexualYesLee Child, Adrian McKinty, TV shows and movies like Narcos and Sicario
6/7/2020 17:08:31Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$4,0002019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes
6/8/2020 19:02:46Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$4,000English Language OnlyMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/11/2020 16:40:29Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction$20,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:06:16Thriller/Mystery, Literary Fiction, Historical$100,000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoearned out advance; sold film option; sold in a pre-empt
6/7/2020 16:05:50Thriller/Mystery, Paranormal$2,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 18:40:38Thriller/Mystery, Paranormal$7,500Worldwide2015Amazon PublishingYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJaws, Silence of the Lambs
6/10/2020 9:38:18Thriller/Mystery, Women's Fiction$550,000North America Only2007Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 11:59:27Thriller/Mystery, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction$40,000WorldwideAmazon PublishingNoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal
6/8/2020 8:31:37Translation, Poetry$25,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesNYT bestseller with multiple books under contract at publisher
6/8/2020 16:30:01Women's$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoDeborah KingGlory Bishopno
6/15/2020 8:58:22Women's$20,000Worldwide2013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoRamsey HootmanCourting Gretano
6/9/2020 11:43:15Women's$290,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSally FransonA Lady’s Guide to Selling OutThe Devil Wears PradaAt auction, tv deal, foreign rights
6/8/2020 10:35:21Women's$500Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSuanne SchaferHunting the DevilThe Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Home by Toni Morrison, Waiting for the Barbarians: A Novel by J.M. Coetzee
6/10/2020 21:41:28Women's$25,0002021Adult DebutTrish Doller
6/8/2020 10:31:19Women's$500Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoA Different Kind of FireGeorgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keeffe by Dawn Tripp, Rodin’s Lover by Heather Webb, The Swan Thieves: A Novel by Elizabeth Kostova.
6/7/2020 7:39:09Women's$20,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 7:39:49Women's$25,000WorldwideHarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 7:40:24Women's$30,000Worldwide2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:03:22Women's$30,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTHE HATING GAME by Sally Thorne
6/7/2020 8:04:04Women's$55,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTwo-book deal
6/7/2020 8:04:53Women's$55,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 22:23:38Women's$75,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThree house auction, first offer was 7,500.
6/8/2020 2:31:16Women's$225,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesWhite
6/8/2020 4:10:52Women's$9,500English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal, 15k altogether: 5k on signing then 7.5k per book, split into delivery and publication payments.
6/8/2020 5:36:49Women's$0English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoHow Do You Like Me Now? comp with The LidoI am on a digital first deal, so no advance but 25% ebook royalty up to 50% when over 10,000 units sold. 10% paperback.
6/8/2020 9:36:34Women's$75,000Worldwide2011Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction
6/8/2020 9:54:01Women's$19,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 10:02:31Women's$0Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDigital First imprint - higher royalty rates
6/8/2020 15:24:35Women's$0North America Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoyes. The Female Persuasion, The Devil Wears Prada, One True Thingretain audio rights and film rights and foreign rights
6/8/2020 23:05:48Women's$100,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:53:26Women's$110,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)Hardcover DebutYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNopre-empt
6/9/2020 12:37:32Women's$7,500English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 14:10:01Women's$50,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI sold my debut novel in a two book deal, $50,000 per book, world rights
6/13/2020 7:27:41Women's$2,000English Language Only2012Small/IndieYesNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/9/2020 22:24:23Women's Fiction$15,000North America OnlySt. Martin's PressWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualJulie CohenTogether + 2 More3 books.
6/10/2020 0:53:22Women's Fiction$45,000Louise Mensch
6/10/2020 0:53:22Women's Fiction$60,000Louise Mensch
6/10/2020 0:53:22Women's Fiction$75,000Louise Mensch
6/10/2020 0:53:22Women's Fiction$75,000Louise Mensch
6/10/2020 16:47:52Women's Fiction$16,000Stacey Ballis
6/12/2020 8:15:39Women's, Historical Fiction$10Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesNoBlackGenderfluid/Multi-GenderGay, Lesbian, Bi/Pansexual, QueerYes
6/7/2020 7:30:12Women’s$20,000Worldwide2013Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/6/2020 22:49:09Women’s $175,000North America Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
6/7/2020 10:49:25Women’s $30,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:35:12YA$35,000North America Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo*omitted**omitted*NoAuction, took lesser money for better terms
6/10/2020 5:23:38YA$3,000English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesLatin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoAlex TembladorSecrets of the Casa RosadaNo
6/7/2020 0:09:46YA$33,000Amazon PublishingWhiteCis ManChuck Wendig
6/7/2020 0:09:46YA$25,0002015HarperCollins (and Imprints)WhiteCis ManChuck WendigZER0S, Invasive2 books.
6/7/2020 0:29:16YA$25,0002019Katherine Tegen BooksWhiteCis ManDavid Connis
6/7/2020 0:29:56YA$1,500Sky PonyYesWhiteCis ManDavid Connis
6/6/2020 22:26:26YA$8,5001997YA DebutWhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/6/2020 22:26:26YA$50,0002018WhiteCis ManDavid Lubar
6/10/2020 20:52:13YA$25,000Ellie CahillDebut and an additional paperback.
6/8/2020 21:59:27YA$20,000QueerYesHillary Monahan (Eva Darrows)Roma author.
6/8/2020 21:59:27YA$50,000QueerYesHillary Monahan (Eva Darrows)Roma author.
6/12/2020 18:00:43YA$1English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerNoJC WelkerYes. Huntress by Malinda Lo and The Sixth of CrowsPublishing deal was with NO upfront advance payment. The book won one award before being published which helped to gain the publisher, and then one an additional award after being published.
6/12/2020 17:14:44YA$0Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJulia Lynn RubinBurro HillsThe Outsiders, Perks of Being a Wallflower
6/12/2020 17:15:34YA$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJulia Lynn RubinTrouble GirlsThelma & Louiseoffer with Blackstone Publishing for $10k
6/12/2020 17:16:20YA$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJulia Lynn Rubinuntitled future project, sold on pitch as part of a 2-book deal with Trouble Girls
6/7/2020 0:53:01YA$15,0002016Swoon ReadsYesWhiteCis WomanKate EvangelistaNo Love Allowed
6/7/2020 0:53:35YA$25,0002017Swoon ReadsNoWhiteCis WomanKate EvangelistaNo Holding Back + No Second Chances
6/7/2020 0:53:35YA$25,0002018Swoon ReadsNoWhiteCis WomanKate EvangelistaThe Boyfriend Bracket
6/6/2020 18:03:13YA$50,000NoWhiteLaura Ruby
6/6/2020 18:03:13YA$100,000NoWhiteLaura Ruby
6/10/2020 12:11:22YA$185,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLaura SebastianAsh PrincessRed Queen, Ember in the Ashes, Winner's CurseAt auction.
6/7/2020 0:38:52YA$4,0002011SourcebooksWhiteLeanna Renee Hieber2 books.
6/6/2020 21:59:26YA$30,0002015Candlewick PressWhiteCis WomanLindsay Eager
6/8/2020 10:16:48YA$2,000Worldwide2020Dreamscape audioNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMarty MayberryCrystal Wing Academy SeriesnoMy agent went back and forth with Tantor media and took 1000/book offer to 2000/book
6/6/2020 17:08:18YA$150,000YesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus.
6/10/2020 23:36:30YA$18,000Michael NorthrupMost earned out quickly, living off royalties.
6/10/2020 23:07:08YA$5,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMichelle Ruiz KeilAll of Us With WingsWeetzie Bat, Like Water For ChocolateEarned out before release, lead title at Soho Teen
6/8/2020 20:31:41YA$5,000Small/IndieNicole Kornher-Stace
6/9/2020 1:25:40YA$7,5002015WhiteNina BerryTrilogy.
6/7/2020 0:01:08YA$32,000Thomas & MercerWhiteCis WomanRachel Caine
6/10/2020 8:51:31YA$2,000English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesSoutheast AsianCis ManStraightNoRandy RibayAn Infinite Number of Parallel Universes
6/10/2020 8:52:33YA$25,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesSoutheast AsianCis ManStraightNoRandy RibayAfter the Shot Drops
6/10/2020 8:53:22YA$40,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesSoutheast AsianCis ManStraightNoRandy RibayPatron Saints of Nothing
6/14/2020 8:03:17YA$2,000UK and Commonwealth2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoRebecca DentonThis Beats Perfect
6/9/2020 11:09:16YA$1,5002007Canadian PublisherYesWhiteQueerRobin Stevenson
6/15/2020 8:06:18YA$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieYA DebutNoWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNoRonnie K. StephensThe Kaleidoscope SistersMy Sister’s KeeperN/A. Fiction debut.
6/9/2020 11:11:36YA$40,0002014WhiteSarina BowenEditor quit. Book cancelled.
6/6/2020 20:45:35YA$12,500Small/IndieNoWhiteCis WomanShannon Hale
6/6/2020 20:42:47YA$10,000YesWhiteStraightShannon Hale
6/7/2020 0:10:18YA$50,0002019Roaring Book PressNoWhiteCis WomanShannon Hale
6/9/2020 10:54:34YA$0English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSiân GriffithsScrapple
6/10/2020 21:41:28YA$17,5002012YesTrish Doller
6/10/2020 21:41:28YA$18,0002013NoTrish Doller
6/10/2020 21:41:28YA$20,0002015NoTrish Doller
6/10/2020 21:41:28YA$15,0002017NoTrish Doller
6/10/2020 21:41:28YA$15,0002019NoTrish Doller
6/10/2020 20:43:42YA$15,0002007YesWhiteTrish Milburn2 books. Never earned out.
6/10/2020 20:32:52YA$45,000William RitterJackaby4 books. Sold books 1 and 2 together, then 3 and 4 individually.
6/10/2020 20:32:52YA$35,000William RitterOddmire4 books. Sold books 1 and 2 together, then 3 and 4 individually.
6/9/2020 21:06:19YA$20,000KnopfWhiteCis WomanZan Romanoff
6/9/2020 21:06:19YA$30,000DialWhiteCis WomanZan Romanoff
6/6/2020 17:43:24YA$50,000English Language Only2020 releaseLarge (Big 5)WhiteCis Woman50k per book, 2 book deal. No auction. 10% royalties
6/6/2020 17:50:07YA$40,000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:11:48YA$200,000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)Indian/South AsianCis ManStraight2 million copies sold of previous series.
6/6/2020 19:27:24YA$5,000Worldwide2015Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual2-book debut deal.
6/6/2020 19:31:22YA$40,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualMultiple offers. Two book deal. Previous book had a 15k advance and solid (not amazing) sales.
6/6/2020 19:33:51YA$35,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAt auction
6/6/2020 19:45:30YA$200,000Worldwide2011Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:46:06YA$100,000Worldwide2012Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:46:49YA$20,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraight
6/6/2020 19:49:57YA$50,000Worldwide2015Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraightPer book rate x 4 books. One earned out; other two likely never will; third still to come
6/6/2020 19:56:17YA$25,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 20:17:55YA$15,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualHad an offer for 20k world, which I turned down (for multiple reasons)
6/6/2020 20:25:54YA$23,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanLesbian
6/6/2020 20:35:56YA$40,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraightFor North American and British Commonwealth rights, both at auction
6/6/2020 20:39:50YA$35,000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)WhiteDemi/AsexualPreempt, two book deal
6/6/2020 20:50:18YA$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/6/2020 20:56:01YA$22,500Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhite
6/6/2020 20:58:12YA$22,500Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteYa contemporary
6/6/2020 20:59:18YA$25,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteYa contemporary
6/6/2020 21:55:43YA$125,000North America OnlyLarge (Big 5)NoYesWhiteYes
6/6/2020 22:22:05YA$0North America Only2011Self-PubNoNo
6/6/2020 22:24:53YA$25,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoI earned out in 7 months, it was award winning but this didn’t help my next deal much.
6/6/2020 22:25:49YA$45,000English Language Only2014Disney/HyperionNoYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualYesAuction
6/6/2020 22:25:58YA$40,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 22:26:43YA$40,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 22:28:26YA$200,000North America Only2011Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoPre-empt
6/6/2020 22:29:41YA$7,500English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/6/2020 22:32:42YA$100,000North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesBlackStraightYes
6/6/2020 22:35:39YA$8,000Worldwide2018Page StreetYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 22:37:10YA$8,0002020Page StreetNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 22:36:32YA$8,000Worldwide2019Page StreetNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 22:50:03YA$8,500English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 23:13:21YA$15,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerNo
6/6/2020 23:30:45YA$15,000Worldwide2012Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMultiple offers, used to leverage this one higher
6/6/2020 22:33:32YA$30,000English Language Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanQueerNomultiple offers with higher advances
6/6/2020 23:59:34YA$15,000Amazon Publishing (Skyscape)YesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 0:28:44YA$75,000English Language Only2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNoPretty Little Liars, Three Dark CrownsSold at auction with a book packager (Advance listed is the total sale, split was 70% to packager, 30% to author)
6/7/2020 1:47:29YA$65,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
6/7/2020 2:45:33YA$250,000Worldwide2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoyes2 book deal 250 per book 10th and 11th published YA
6/7/2020 2:58:29YA$20,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, Queeryep, white comp titles
6/7/2020 3:02:37YA$25,000Translation Only (European publisher)2018Translation DealYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3 house auction
6/7/2020 3:39:24YA$8,000English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 4:19:11YA$3,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:19:54YA$25,000Worldwide2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:32:25YA$4,000English Language Only2013Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:33:32YA$15,000Worldwide2014Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:36:32YA$15,000Worldwide2014Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThis book ended up randomly hitting the nytimes list
6/7/2020 4:37:29YA$15,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:38:20YA$15,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 4:39:25YA$50,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThis was after hitting nytimes list
6/7/2020 4:43:17YA$45,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
6/7/2020 4:58:09YA$7,500WorldwideSelf-PubYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 4:58:40YA$15,000Worldwide2009Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoIdk
6/7/2020 4:59:25YA$14,000Worldwide2010Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 5:00:19YA$15,000Worldwide2013Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 5:13:48YA$133,000North America Only2011HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAuction
6/7/2020 5:15:24YA$60,000North America Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3rd book, after 2 book deal. Same editor and publisher.
6/7/2020 5:34:17YA$175,000North America Only2008Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNot that I know ofpre-empt
6/7/2020 6:14:40YA$30,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 6:15:34YA$30,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 6:42:36YA$1,500North America Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 6:43:45YA$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 6:47:59YA$7,500North America Only2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, QueerYes
6/7/2020 6:52:35YA$200,000English Language Only2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNo
6/7/2020 6:55:57YA$10,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 6:56:47YA$10,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 7:00:25YA$2,500English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 7:13:43YA$300Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
6/7/2020 7:54:41YA$0Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNounknown
6/7/2020 7:56:32YA$35,000Worldwide2020BloomsburyYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNoPreempt, Two Book Deal
6/7/2020 8:16:54YA$11,000English Language Only2014Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:17:35YA$15,000English Language Only2015Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:18:18YA$25,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 8:25:36YA$15,000Worldwide2019Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoIP
6/7/2020 8:26:21YA$7,500English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:31:14YA$22,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerYes
6/7/2020 8:32:03YA$35,000North America Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:32:34YA$1,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieNoWhiteCis WomanLesbian, QueerYesVery small lgbt+ press, royalty rate was given at 30%
6/7/2020 8:43:17YA$5,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesBooks by Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein; An Excess Male by Maggie Shen King
6/7/2020 8:46:02YA$20,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:46:59YA$20,000English Language Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 8:53:47YA$90,000North America Only2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanTwo-book deal. Full advance $180k for 2 books.
6/7/2020 8:55:21YA$40,000Worldwide2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Womantwo-book deal. total was 80k for 2 books
6/7/2020 8:56:47YA$80,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Womantwo-book deal. total was $160k for 2 books
6/7/2020 9:11:30YA$35,000North America Only2012DisneyYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:12:35YA$12,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:13:13YA$14,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:14:19YA$30,000Worldwide2020Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 9:21:42YA$150,000North America Only2010Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualYesmultiple offers. dyslexia and chronic pain, NOT disclosed at time of sale
6/7/2020 9:22:10YA$46,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesNo auction, one offer started at $20k per book, but agent got it higher
6/7/2020 9:34:08YA$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 9:34:46YA$0North America Only2015Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 9:35:14YA$45,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 9:36:53YA$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 9:37:30YA$100Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/7/2020 9:48:10YA$7,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoOnly offer
6/7/2020 9:50:19YA$60,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoauction
6/7/2020 9:59:05YA$15,000English Language Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesTwo book deal. Second deal two years later for exact same advance
6/7/2020 10:07:45YA$50,000English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:32:25YA$20,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNone
6/7/2020 10:32:42YA$15,000North America Only2006Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManNo
6/7/2020 11:04:11YA$0Worldwide2017FluxYesNoWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoYes - Exit Pursued by a Bear and The Way I Used To Be
6/7/2020 11:05:23YA$45,000North America Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoTwo-house auction bumped up the advance slightly
6/7/2020 11:09:46YA$15,000Worldwide2019Amazon Publishing (Skyscape)YA DebutYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 11:19:52YA$525,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoSix of Crows, Caraval, Nevernightat auction
6/7/2020 11:20:15YA$15,000North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:34:08YA$50,000Worldwide2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesNative American/First Nations, WhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:43:33YA$30,000English Language Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 11:43:48YA$18,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast Asian, Southeast AsianCis WomanQueer
6/7/2020 12:10:09YA$20,000North America Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:14:42YA$150,000North America Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat-auction
6/7/2020 10:30:07YA$40,000WorldwideLarge (Big 5)YesYesWhiteAuction
6/7/2020 12:25:31YA$15,000English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:34:49YA$75,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAuction
6/7/2020 12:44:31YA$40,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoIt was a sequel. This is my highest pay day. Other books ranged from $15,000 to $35,000.This was my second book but third one sold.
6/7/2020 12:54:30YA$40,000Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, Arab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 13:04:31YA$17,500Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualYesNon-traditional Epistolary
6/7/2020 13:06:35YA$8,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:09:52YA$20,000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:15:02YA$1,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYesAgented later.
6/7/2020 13:43:01YA$115,000North America Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualYesAuction. Lowest bid was 30k.
6/7/2020 13:45:17YA$500Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManGayYes
6/7/2020 13:48:12YA$30,000Worldwide2011HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:48:50YA$30,000Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:49:39YA$35,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:51:28YA$35,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:52:14YA$20,000Worldwide2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Womanauction
6/7/2020 14:06:49YA$15,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 14:11:05YA$100,000North America Only2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoAt Auction
6/7/2020 14:18:09YA$10,000North America Only2003Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 14:44:04YA$25,000North America Only2015Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman2 book deal, 25k per book
6/7/2020 14:45:08YA$20,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 14:53:07YA$35,000Worldwide2015Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoStandard royalties and I kept film and tv rights
6/7/2020 14:54:40YA$50,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoStandard royalties and I kept film and tv rights
6/7/2020 15:10:43YA$30,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoMy editor offered $20k, negotiated up to $30k, while at S&S. Before deal was done she moved to PRH imprint and they honored $30k deal tho I don’t know how this was negotiated.
6/7/2020 15:24:44YA$30,000North America Only2010Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 15:25:51YA$35,000North America Only2011Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 15:28:13YA$35,000North America Only2011Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:29:03YA$30,000North America Only2013Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:29:51YA$30,000North America Only2013Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:30:42YA$30,000North America Only2015Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 16:25:03YA$0WorldwideEntangled YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/7/2020 16:27:23YA$60,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 16:28:10YA$65,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 16:28:53YA$2,018Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 16:29:41YA$7,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono
6/7/2020 16:30:19YA$85,000North America Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDeal in other media
6/7/2020 16:50:58YA$30,000North America Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 16:51:44YA$30,000North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 16:54:40YA$25,000Worldwide2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal, basket accounting
6/7/2020 17:57:06YA$15,000North America Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 18:04:55YA$75,000Worldwide2020Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAt-auction
6/7/2020 18:56:48YA$25,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/7/2020 19:00:25YA$66,000North America Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers
6/7/2020 19:56:33YA$50,000North America OnlyHarperCollins (and Imprints)YA DebutYesBlackQueerNo
6/7/2020 20:16:06YA$50,000WorldwideMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 20:24:09YA$3,000North America Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesMany pubs interested, many couldn’t acquire with so many marginalizations/intersectionality and competitive titles. Received messages from editors about it later.
6/7/2020 21:07:02YA$4,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYes
6/7/2020 21:21:41YA$0Worldwide2016Entangled Teen NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 0:11:06YA$75,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 0:23:50YA$15,0002019Scholastic
6/8/2020 5:13:04YA$3,000North America Only2012Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 5:14:05YA$35,000North America Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 5:30:12YA$310,000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 5:30:57YA$400,000North America Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoTwo book deal
6/8/2020 6:07:53YA$50,000English Language Only2008HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers, two book deal
6/8/2020 6:09:57YA$20,000English Language Only2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoSecond book, first book BOMBED
6/8/2020 6:11:44YA$17,500Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFirst two books BOMBED
6/8/2020 6:18:17YA$15,000Worldwide2007Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:01:31YA$22,500Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono rights retained
6/8/2020 7:02:17YA$25,000Worldwide2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:02:55YA$30,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:10:24YA$4,000Worldwide1994Large (Big 5)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:15:24YA$35,000North America Only2006Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:21:01YA$40,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:44:41YA$30,000North America Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 7:45:20YA$32,500North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 7:45:56YA$42,500North America Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 7:46:50YA$42,500North America Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 7:56:12YA$60,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 8:20:41YA$30,000English Language Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 8:20:39YA$20,000Worldwide2017Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNo
6/8/2020 8:21:46YA$20,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManGay, QueerNo
6/8/2020 8:27:44YA$75,000North America Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 8:28:30YA$75,000North America Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 8:30:00YA$35,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 8:38:15YA$12,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/8/2020 8:38:38YA$17,500English Language Only2011Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:39:24YA$35,000Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:40:44YA$12,500North America Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 8:41:04YA$15,000English Language Only2018Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 8:43:23YA$15,000North America Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 8:45:12YA$24,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesoption book, first book had won awards & earned out quickly
6/8/2020 8:47:19YA$20,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 9:25:57YA$15,000English Language Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono
6/8/2020 9:28:09YA$50,000English Language Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNotwo book deal, multiple offers
6/8/2020 9:53:43YA$10,000Worldwide2005Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, MultiracialCis ManStraightNoWas pitched to both adult and YA market.
6/8/2020 10:25:34YA$7,000North America Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:27:18YA$7,000North America Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:32:31YA$100,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoMultiple offers
6/8/2020 10:40:47YA$10,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:41:59YA$75,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNoAt auction
6/8/2020 10:42:55YA$55,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNo
6/8/2020 10:45:38YA$200,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraight, Demi/AsexualNo
6/8/2020 10:46:04YA$37,500Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:51:28YA$7,500Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:51:36YA$80,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)NoYesNonwhiteStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 10:52:43YA$350,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualIt was a two book deal at 350k per book
6/8/2020 10:53:15YA$17,500Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:57:26YA$50,000North America Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNonodebut novel, but a wide following with more than $1M in sales in the theatre.
6/8/2020 11:04:32YA$25,000North America Only2021Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:13:05YA$100,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSold in a pre-empt (one book deal)
6/8/2020 11:14:22YA$100,000Worldwide2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoOption on my debut. Sold for same rights as my debut.
6/8/2020 11:15:54YA$3,000Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:16:46YA$45,000Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNotwo offers
6/8/2020 11:19:14YA$25,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 11:25:56YA$30,000English Language Only2016Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 11:26:41YA$25,000English Language Only2020Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 11:27:17YA$100,000Worldwide2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoYA debut, but not my first book. 2-book deal; 100K/book; contemporary realistic. House preempt (meaning more than one editor/imprint at the house wanted it, so they made an offer together, and I chose the editor/imprint after the deal was accepted)
6/8/2020 11:33:59YA$25,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhite
6/8/2020 11:37:53YA$30,000Worldwide2015Houghton Mifflin Harcourt YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:39:03YA$5,000English Language Only2013Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:39:52YA$10,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:06:50YA$17,500Worldwide2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:45:37YA$20,000Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:11:29YA$0English Language Only2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 12:16:34YA$15,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:17:46YA$12,500English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:23:41YA$0Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/8/2020 12:25:35YA$28,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 12:34:13YA$10,000English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianYes
6/8/2020 12:44:15YA$8,000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 12:44:28YA$25,000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:18:46YA$3,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/8/2020 13:20:01YA$2,500Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/8/2020 13:25:20YA$125,000North America Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe first two book deal was at auction.
6/8/2020 13:34:57YA$225,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoYes
6/8/2020 14:03:25YA$10,000English Language Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoIt was a 2-book deal. $10k per book. Also received $2,000 per book from audible for audio rights.
6/8/2020 14:10:55YA$3,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNooriginally bought by a smaller press that merged with S&S
6/8/2020 14:26:51YA$7,500North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTell the Wolves I’m Home meets The Sky is Everywhere
6/8/2020 14:39:20YA$10,0002010Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoSellout
6/8/2020 14:42:46YA$12,500Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis Woman
6/8/2020 15:05:40YA$3,000English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/8/2020 16:32:14YA$25,000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 17:08:42YA$28,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialNoNo other offers
6/8/2020 17:58:47YA$166,000North America Only2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt
6/8/2020 18:38:35YA$25,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanGayNo
6/8/2020 19:01:41YA$20,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYes
6/8/2020 20:44:51YA$25,000North America Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesPacific IslanderCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 23:43:00YA$10,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanTrans ManGayYes
6/8/2020 23:51:32YA$65,000English Language Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanNoNot that I know ofIt was a 2-book deal w an option so total $130k. One other Big 5 house bid $35k with option.
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$50,0002007White
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$50,0002008White
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$50,0002009White
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$40,0002010White
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$40,0002011White
6/9/2020 0:14:28YA$25,0002012White
6/9/2020 0:19:20YA$115,0002005WhiteCis Woman2-book deal.
6/9/2020 1:06:01YA$32,000BlackCis Woman
6/9/2020 1:06:01YA$55,000BlackCis Woman
6/9/2020 4:49:37YA$30,000English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:50:35YA$50,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 4:51:35YA$50,000English Language Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:20:49YA$40,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesNonwhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/9/2020 6:37:00YA$25,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/9/2020 6:38:37YA$30Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 7:11:48YA$15,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 7:12:41YA$15,0002017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 7:41:59YA$20,000Worldwide2022Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanYesoriginal offer 15K
6/9/2020 7:50:26YA$0English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe Elementalistsno
6/9/2020 7:57:42YA$0North America Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers with small presses
6/9/2020 8:31:14YA$10,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoLatin American, WhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/9/2020 8:32:07YA$20,000Worldwide2009HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo.
6/9/2020 10:12:26YA$15,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoNo.
6/9/2020 13:28:29YA$18,750Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 14:32:13YA$30,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTwo book deal, $60,000 total
6/9/2020 14:40:12YA$15,000English Language Only2018YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/9/2020 14:45:56YA$25,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueer
6/9/2020 15:19:33YA$15,000English Language Only2020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/9/2020 18:02:27YA$1,000,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesBlackCis WomanNo
6/9/2020 18:36:43YA$900,000WorldwideHarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 20:43:30YA$75,000Nonbinary/AgenderGlasstown IP
6/9/2020 22:07:52YA$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLucid by Kristy Fairlamb, Dreamland by Robert Anderson, Don't Close Your Eyes by Lisa McMannmultiple offers from small pubs
6/9/2020 23:02:27YA$10,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManBi/PansexualNo
6/10/2020 2:43:01YA$22,0002017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesWhiteCis Woman
6/10/2020 5:22:07YA$75,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanBi/PansexualNoAuction
6/10/2020 6:42:00YA$17,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesYes: Comped my *own* titles
6/10/2020 7:43:25YA$30,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTwo book deal, $60,000 total
6/10/2020 9:24:16YA$30,000North America Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAlready published in adult; this was my YA debut
6/10/2020 11:53:36YA$100,000Worldwide2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 11:54:15YA$100,000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNosequel
6/10/2020 11:56:45YA$500Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 11:57:25YA$500Worldwide2017Small/IndieNoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 12:22:32YA$125,000North America Only2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanPerks Of Being A Wallflowerat-auction
6/10/2020 12:24:04YA$160,000North America Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueeralready-published bestseller
6/11/2020 7:26:33YA$110,000North America Only2009Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoSold at a 5 house auction for a two book deal, each book advanced 110,000
6/11/2020 9:40:27YA$50,000English Language Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoYes5 house auction
6/11/2020 11:00:37YA$12,5002016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 12:12:07YA$25,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 14:36:22YA$4,000US only2022Small/IndieNoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/11/2020 16:33:12YA$4,500English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualYes"at auction" but only 2 houses participated
6/11/2020 18:26:46YA$0Worldwide2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/11/2020 20:54:46YA$35,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoContemporary Pre-empt as another editor was going to Acquisition’s with book.
6/12/2020 6:17:02YA$500English Language OnlySmall/Indie
6/12/2020 7:39:20YA$5,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanLesbianNoslay x ready player one
6/12/2020 11:03:59YA$12,500English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNononone
6/12/2020 13:38:02YA$30,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 13:38:37YA$5,000North America Only2013Small/IndieYesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/12/2020 18:34:01YA$35,000English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/12/2020 19:58:16YA$5,000Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanQueerNoAlready discovered that pay was less than whit3 counterparts 🙃
6/13/2020 6:17:35YA$7,500English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/13/2020 9:11:00YA$200Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesParanormalcy by Kiersten WhiteShortly after my book was pubbed, the small press was acquired by another publisher/distributor. Soon after that I started fighting for my rights back (enough said) and I never really saw any royalties beyond that tiny advance
6/14/2020 8:03:57YA$2,000UK and Commonwealth2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/14/2020 14:51:49YA$1,000,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/14/2020 20:27:55YA$30,000North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNo
6/15/2020 17:20:38YA$500English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/15/2020 17:21:40YA$0English Language Only2017Small/IndieNoYesWhiteGenderfluid/Multi-GenderBi/PansexualYes
6/15/2020 23:02:22YA$40,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, WhiteCis WomanStraightNo4th book
6/8/2020 22:36:39YA, $24,0002018WhiteCis WomanStraightJoy McCullough
6/7/2020 23:03:27YA, Anthology$50,0002019AbramsWhiteAngie ManfrediSplit advance between contributors. Sold at auction.
6/8/2020 12:43:24YA, Audio$7,000Worldwide2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoChristina JuneIt Started With GoodbyeRoomies
6/6/2020 22:28:53YA, Contemporary$10,000Soho TeenYesWhiteCis ManGayAdam Silvera
6/6/2020 22:29:23YA, Contemporary$75,000Soho TeenNoWhiteCis ManGayAdam Silvera
6/6/2020 22:29:23YA, Contemporary$125,000Soho TeenNoWhiteCis ManGayAdam SilveraWhat if It's Us$250K, split with Backy Albertalli.
6/6/2020 21:52:18YA, Contemporary$15,000Houghton MifflinYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAshley Herring BlakeSuffer Love
6/6/2020 21:52:48YA, Contemporary$20,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualAshley Herring BlakeHow to Make a Wish, Girl Made of Stars
6/7/2020 0:01:55YA, Contemporary$60,0002013Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightBecky AlbertalliSimon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
6/7/2020 0:02:30YA, Contemporary$60,0002013Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBecky AlbertalliThe Upside of Unrequited
6/7/2020 0:02:59YA, Contemporary$100,0002017Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBecky AlbertalliLeah on the Offbeat
6/7/2020 0:02:59YA, Contemporary$100,0002017Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBecky AlbertalliKate in Waiting
6/7/2020 0:02:59YA, Contemporary$75,0002017Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBecky AlbertalliLove Creekwood
6/7/2020 0:03:25YA, Contemporary$125,0002018Balzer + BrayWhiteCis WomanStraightNoBecky AlbertalliWhat if It's Us$250K, split with Adam Silvera
6/9/2020 0:28:56YA, Contemporary$2,500Merit Press, then Simon PulseDean GlosterDessert FirstRecouped, was in royalties within 9 months.
6/7/2020 23:16:01YA, Contemporary$50,0002018DisneyYesDon ZolidisWar & Speech2-book deal.
6/7/2020 23:16:51YA, Contemporary$50,0002020DisneyDon ZolidisSeven Torments of Amy and Craig
6/9/2020 0:31:32YA, Contemporary$15,000InkyardElizabeth KeenanRebel Girls
6/8/2020 12:37:33YA, Contemporary$3,000North America Only2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoErin CallahanThe Art of Escaping
6/8/2020 0:05:15YA, Contemporary$15,000Hachette (and Imprints)YesFarrah Penn12 Steps to Normal
6/7/2020 0:54:03YA, Contemporary$20,0002018RazorbillYesWhiteGabby NooneLayoverland
6/7/2020 13:06:47YA, Contemporary$35,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoGreg HowardSocial Intercourse
6/9/2020 11:48:26YA, Contemporary$8,000Page StreetYesWhiteJamie PactonThe Life and Times of Kit Sweetly, Lucky Girl2-book deal.
6/8/2020 0:27:19YA, Contemporary$50,000NoJennifer Longo2-book deal.
6/6/2020 22:27:12YA, Contemporary$7,500SourcebooksNoWhiteCis WomanJessica SpotswoodTrilogy
6/8/2020 11:53:43YA, Contemporary$10,000Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesKarol Ruth SilversteinCursedUnknown
6/8/2020 0:01:54YA, Contemporary$40,0002018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesWhiteKatherine WebberWing Jones2-book deal.
6/9/2020 11:57:10YA, Contemporary$15,0002015Swoon ReadsYesWhiteCis WomanStraightKaty Upperman
6/9/2020 11:57:10YA, Contemporary$15,0002016Swoon ReadsNoWhiteCis WomanStraightKaty Upperman
6/9/2020 11:57:10YA, Contemporary$15,0002017Swoon ReadsNoWhiteCis WomanStraightKaty Upperman
6/7/2020 0:17:25YA, Contemporary$7,500North America Only2015Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLauren McLaughlinThe Free
6/7/2020 0:18:20YA, Contemporary$2,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLauren McLaughlinSend Pics
6/9/2020 1:02:07YA, Contemporary$15,000Simon PulseYA DebutEast AsianLindsay WongMy Summer of Love and Misfortune
6/8/2020 12:26:54YA, Contemporary$10,000North America Only2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMaggie Ann MartinThe Big F
6/8/2020 12:27:53YA, Contemporary$10,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMaggie Ann MartinTo Be Honest
6/9/2020 12:12:01YA, Contemporary$20,000DelacorteBlack, Latin American, White, MultiracialCis WomanNatasha DiazColor Me InJewish author.
6/7/2020 0:51:37YA, Contemporary$10,0002016Running PressWhiteCis WomanRachel Bateman
6/8/2020 7:02:31YA, Contemporary$25,000Worldwide2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanQueerNoRebecca Barrow
6/8/2020 11:31:47YA, Contemporary$12,500English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoRobin TalleyWHAT WE LEFT BEHIND and OUR OWN PRIVATE UNIVERSESecond book deal (two-book deal) at same house as debut, now under Harper
6/6/2020 20:35:56YA, Contemporary$150,000BlackRoxane GayThe Year I Learned Everything
6/7/2020 0:14:37YA, Contemporary$25,0002015Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesCis WomanS. K. AliMuslim author, earned out in 7 months.
6/6/2020 21:45:35YA, Contemporary$20,0002016YesWhiteCis WomanStraightSarah EnniTell Me EverythingIP, but not packager.
6/7/2020 23:05:10YA, Contemporary$18,0002015AbramsYesSarah LemonDone Dirt Cheap
6/7/2020 23:05:35YA, Contemporary$25,0002016AbramsSarah LemonValley Girls
6/8/2020 0:19:08YA, Contemporary$17,5002010RazorbillYesSuzanne YoungNaughty List
6/6/2020 22:58:16YA, Contemporary$37,500North America Only2021Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis ManNoIf I Stay2 offers
6/7/2020 8:06:33YA, Contemporary$65,000North America Only2019YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderGayNoDumplin, Simon Vs. the Homosapien Agenda
6/7/2020 12:38:13YA, Contemporary$12,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoWuthering Heights, 13 Reasons Why, The Fault in Our Stars
6/8/2020 7:18:17YA, Contemporary$15,000Worldwide2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMorgan Matson, Sarah Dessen
6/8/2020 11:42:04YA, Contemporary$10,000North America Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoTO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
6/8/2020 13:19:20YA, Contemporary$2,500Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNoTHIS IS WHERE IT ENDS
6/8/2020 13:36:40YA, Contemporary$11,500Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoFreaks and Geeks meets The Spectacular NowTwo book deal
6/8/2020 14:10:12YA, Contemporary$125,000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJohn Green
6/8/2020 14:17:26YA, Contemporary$40,000English Language Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoWe Were Liars
6/8/2020 14:54:54YA, Contemporary$32,500English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; FIRST & THENAt auction
6/8/2020 16:19:25YA, Contemporary$50,000Worldwide2021Amazon Publishing (Skyscape)YesYesLatin AmericanNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoSimon Vs the Homo Sapien Agenda; One Day at a Timeat-auction
6/8/2020 10:39:35YA, Contemporary$8,500English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/8/2020 10:49:02YA, Contemporary$125,000English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, White, MultiracialCis ManStraightNoRepresentation through book packager (Alloy). My share was 30%.
6/8/2020 12:45:16YA, Contemporary$50,000Worldwide2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:11:23YA, Contemporary$30,0002009Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 15:58:27YA, Contemporary$8,500Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/10/2020 1:19:59YA, Contemporary$20,000Wednesday BooksYes2 books.
6/15/2020 20:40:04YA, Contemporary$25,000Worldwide2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/6/2020 17:05:33YA, Graphic Novel$10,0002008YesG. Willow Wilson1.5-2x of advance ($15K-20K) went to the artist. Muslim author.
6/6/2020 23:43:02YA, Graphic Novel$12,000GreenwillowEast AsianCis WomanMaggie Tokuda-Hall
6/10/2020 22:36:08YA, Graphic Novel$8,333YesYesBlackNgozi UkazuCheck Please!50/50 profit share (!!!). Able to self-publish and keep comic online in its entirety. NYT Best-selling graphic novel.
6/6/2020 19:35:26YA, Graphic Novel$30,000English Language Only2016Large (Big 5)MultiracialCis WomanSloane LeongA Map to the Sun
6/10/2020 21:00:42YA, Graphic Novel$60,000WhiteCis WomanTyler Feder
6/6/2020 21:46:33YA, Graphic Novel$250,000East AsianCis WomanStraightVictoria Ying
6/9/2020 9:33:25YA, Graphic Novel$10,000Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoIP pitched by publisher. Writer only.
6/7/2020 3:37:50YA, Graphic Novel$10,500English Language Only2016LernerNoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
6/7/2020 3:40:56YA, Graphic Novel$45,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoPre-empt, one book of a two-book deal
6/7/2020 14:20:42YA, Graphic Novel$10,000Worldwide2006NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 11:13:22YA, Graphic Novel$90,000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianYesMultiple offers
6/6/2020 17:23:48YA, HIstorical$35,0002020Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraightAmanda McCrinaTraitor2 book deal; 35k for each book (70k total)
6/6/2020 21:57:47YA, Historical$18,000Macmillan (and Imprints)YesOtherCis WomanC. V. Wyck
6/7/2020 0:25:34YA, Historical$35,000HarperCollins (and Imprints)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualGwen C. Katz
6/7/2020 0:15:47YA, Historical$30,000Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)Southeast AsianHanna AlkafThe Weight of Our SkySalaam Reads.
6/8/2020 22:36:39YA, Historical$17,0002016YesWhiteCis WomanStraightJoy McCullough
6/8/2020 0:35:31YA, Historical$2,000Worldwide2007Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanQueerYesLyn Miller-Lachman
6/8/2020 0:35:47YA, Historical$15,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYesLyn Miller-Lachman
6/9/2020 1:26:02YA, Historical$20,000WhiteNina Berry2-book deal.
6/8/2020 11:28:23YA, Historical$10,000English Language Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoRobin TalleyLies We Tell OurselvesDeal was with a mid-size house (Harlequin (Teen imprint)) that was acquired by a big 5 (Harper) between when I sold the book and when it was released
6/8/2020 11:33:45YA, Historical$20,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoRobin TalleyPULP and MUSIC FROM ANOTHER WORLDNo
6/7/2020 0:28:05YA, Historical$25,0002018Wednesday BooksYesWhiteSamantha CohoeA Golden Fury + 1 MoreDuology
6/6/2020 20:24:28YA, Historical$30,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesBlack, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoCode Name Verity, Salt to the Sea, EnchanteeI'm black (biracial) but the book characters are all white. Single offer.
6/7/2020 9:34:19YA, Historical$35,0002017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 12:33:27YA, Historical$25,000English Language Only2013Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo2 book deal; 25k each; my 3rd and 5th book
6/7/2020 12:36:09YA, Historical$25,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNomy 8th book; multiple award-winning author
6/8/2020 4:22:38YA, Historical$0Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesUPROOTED meets GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE
6/8/2020 6:07:47YA, Historical$40,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 6:08:44YA, Historical$125,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDaughter of the Pirate KingTV rights
6/8/2020 8:43:45YA, Historical$17,000Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesmultiple offers
6/8/2020 8:48:54YA, Historical$50,000Worldwide2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesco-authored
6/7/2020 13:28:41YA, Historical, Paranormal$20,000English Language Only2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI'm not sure if my agent used comp titlesPicked up by Scholastic Book Fair about 6 months later, which helped me earn out
6/7/2020 13:30:20YA, Historical, Paranormal$20,000English Language Only2013Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/7/2020 13:32:34YA, Historical, Paranormal$30,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoAward-winning author
6/7/2020 13:35:00YA, Historical, Paranormal$35,000English Language Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoMy 4th YA novel; first two-book deal (35k per book); award-winning author
6/8/2020 21:41:26YA, Historical, Retelling$40,000English Language Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesPacific Islander, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 10:22:03YA, Historical, Romance$200Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLynn LovegreenNoper book for a series.
6/10/2020 21:28:25YA, Horror$8,500YesCis WomanAmelinda BérubéHere There Are Monsters + The Dark Beneath the Ice2 books. Bram Stoker nominee.
6/8/2020 20:54:59YA, Horror$12,500YesWhiteMadeleine Roux2-book deal.
6/8/2020 11:20:22YA, Horror$50,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNoRose SzaboWHAT BIG TEETHAt-auction
6/8/2020 19:28:35YA, Horror$0English Language Only2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteBi/PansexualYesBuffy meets Supernatural, but gory. Evil Dead for girls.
6/8/2020 10:26:48YA, Horror$50,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/9/2020 17:08:09YA, Lesbian$0Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoNo
6/7/2020 21:05:32YA, LGBT$15,000North America Only2020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis ManBi/Pansexual, QueerYesAaron H. AcevesThis Is Why They Hate UsNo.
6/6/2020 21:31:27YA, LGBT$40,000YA DebutYesWhiteOtherGayJason June2-book deal.
6/9/2020 8:48:00YA, LGBT$15,000North America Only2008Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoLaura GoodeSister Mischief
6/7/2020 0:14:06YA, LGBT$150,000North America Only2006Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLauren McLaughlinCyclerat auction
6/7/2020 0:15:12YA, LGBT$150,000North America Only2007Penguin Random House (and Imprints)SequelYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLauren McLaughlin(Re)Cyclersequel sold at the same time as original
6/8/2020 10:44:25YA, LGBT$37,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/Pansexual, QueerNoNita TyndallWHO I WAS WITH HER
6/6/2020 19:47:58YA, LGBT$10,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualOlivia HinebaughThe Birds, the Bees, and You and MeSwoon Reads
6/7/2020 0:38:26YA, LGBT$25,000English Language Only2020Amulet BooksYesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoRay StoeveBetween Perfect and RealSimon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Forever
6/9/2020 11:10:32YA, LGBT$15,000WhiteQueerRobin Stevenson
6/6/2020 22:16:24YA, LGBT$5,0002020AW TeenWhiteCis ManGayTom Ryan
6/6/2020 22:16:24YA, LGBT$15,0002020AW TeenWhiteCis ManGayTom RyanSplit with co-writer.
6/8/2020 12:11:26YA, LGBT$100,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerYes
6/9/2020 20:43:30YA, LGBT$15,000Inkyard PressYesNonbinary/Agender
6/7/2020 15:19:37YA, Literary Fiction$800North America Only2014Small/IndieYesNoWhiteBi/PansexualNoDerek BerryHeathens and Liars of Lickskillet County YesTook audio rights but I still have film rights
6/11/2020 15:51:37YA, Literary Fiction$8,500English Language Only2004Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoJanet Ruth YoungThe Opposite of Music
6/11/2020 15:53:26YA, Literary Fiction$12,000English Language Only2007Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesJanet Ruth YoungThe Babysitter Murders/Things I Shouldn't Think
6/11/2020 15:54:48YA, Literary Fiction$12,000English Language Only2007Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesJanet Ruth YoungMy Beautiful Failure
6/7/2020 13:08:58YA, Literary Fiction$60,000Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesNonwhiteCis WomanStraightNoTv deal later
6/9/2020 2:06:24YA, Literary Fiction$20,000Worldwide2008Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 23:12:01YA, Magical realism/literary fantasy$7,500English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMichelle Ruiz KeilSummer in The City of RosesNoOption book, sold on proposal, will be Summer 2021 lead title
6/10/2020 23:12:10YA, Magical realism/literary fantasy$7,500English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMichelle Ruiz KeilSummer in The City of RosesNoOption book, sold on proposal, will be Summer 2021 lead title
6/11/2020 17:55:53YA, Memoir, Graphic Novel$4,500English Language Only + Worldwide2020Large children's book publisherYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesNo
6/6/2020 19:11:23YA, Mystery/Thriller$22,5002016GreenwillowYesWhiteEmma BerquistDevils Unto Dust, Missing Presumed Dead2-book deal
6/7/2020 23:54:06YA, Mystery/Thriller$60,0002014Balzer + BrayYesRebecca PodosMystery of Hollow PlacesAuction. 2-book deal.
6/8/2020 21:21:27YA, Mystery/Thriller$100,000North America Only2012YesTess Sharpe15K UK Rights, 15K German Rights, 9K French, 5K Italy.
6/8/2020 8:28:19YA, Mystery/Thriller$18,500Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesPacific IslanderCis WomanStraightNoKaren McManus - YA thriller
6/8/2020 23:50:24YA, Non-Fiction$2,750YesLaura Roberts
6/8/2020 23:50:24YA, Non-Fiction$2,750YesLaura Roberts
6/8/2020 23:50:24YA, Non-Fiction$2,750YesLaura Roberts
6/7/2020 8:28:03YA, Non-Fiction$35,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYes
6/7/2020 13:13:47YA, Non-Fiction$2,150Worldwide2020Hachette (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanNoIllustration only, 13 illustrations
6/10/2020 14:37:59YA, Non-Fiction$5,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/10/2020 0:20:25YA, Non-Fiction, LGBT$15,000QueerGayle PitmanCould be MG. Wasn't sure from the tweet.
6/9/2020 0:17:36YA, Paranormal$20,000WhiteCis ManAdam Selzer
6/6/2020 18:02:06YA, Paranormal$10,000Latin AmericanTrans ManAiden ThomasCemetery Boys
6/6/2020 22:27:12YA, Paranormal$300,000Worldwide2011PutnamYesWhiteCis WomanJessica SpotswoodBorn WickedTrilogy
6/8/2020 19:25:42YA, Paranormal$500,000WhiteCis WomanStraightKelley ArmstrongBittenWrote 35+ books after across Adult, YA, and MG. Highest adult advance was $250K. Highest YA was $500K.
6/8/2020 0:20:09YA, Paranormal$100,0002011Balzer + BraySuzanne YoungA Need So Beautiful
6/7/2020 8:15:22YA, Paranormal$35,000English Language Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis Womanyes, TWILIGHT
6/7/2020 15:02:49YA, Paranormal, Romance$50,000North America Only2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/6/2020 21:22:55YA, Romance$8,0002020Page StreetYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanQueerAdiba JaigirdarThe Henna Wars 1+2Duology, Muslim author.
6/7/2020 12:34:56YA, Romance$50,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesAl GraziadeiIcebreakerAt auction
6/8/2020 0:41:11YA, Romance$25,0002021AmuletYesWhiteAmy Noelle ParksThe Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss
6/6/2020 21:29:44YA, Romance$23,0002021Random HouseYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianAuriane Desombre
6/6/2020 21:44:01YA, Romance$8,5002017YesWhiteCis ManAustin Siegemund-Broka
6/6/2020 21:44:33YA, Romance$15,0002018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)WhiteCis ManAustin Siegemund-Broka
6/6/2020 21:45:01YA, Romance$25,0002019WhiteCis ManAustin Siegemund-Broka
6/8/2020 11:24:57YA, Romance$10,000North America Only2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoGina CioccaLAST YEAR'S MISTAKENoMy debut was on sub for a year without selling. An editor who'd brought it to acquisitions and got turned down then switched houses, and asked my agent to resubmit the ms to her there so she could try again. They knew it had been around the block and did not have any competition in purchasing it.
6/8/2020 0:26:57YA, Romance$20,0002016Random House YesJennifer LongoUp to this Pointe
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Romance$60,0002015Michelle ZinkStandalone.
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Romance$50,000Work For Hire2016Michelle ZinkUnder my name.
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Romance$50,000Work For Hire2018Michelle ZinkUnder my name.
6/7/2020 9:41:11YA, Romance$50,000English Language Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNina MorenoDon't Date Rosa SantosGilmore Girls, Practical MagicPre-Empt
6/7/2020 9:41:11YA, Romance$50,000English Language Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesLatin AmericanCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNina MorenoOur Way Back to AlwaysGilmore Girls, Practical MagicPre-Empt
6/8/2020 8:52:27YA, Romance$10,000North America Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoPrerna PickettIf You Only Knew
6/6/2020 23:44:54YA, Romance$15,0002020Little Brown Books for Young ReadersWhiteCis WomanStraightSarah HenningThrow Like A Girl2-book deal.
6/6/2020 17:24:54YA, Romance$30,000UK / commonwealth only2012Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraightSteph CampbellDelicate
6/6/2020 17:25:38YA, Romance$30,000UK / Commonwealth only2012Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanStraightSteph CampbellGrounding Quinn
6/8/2020 18:55:16YA, Romance$0Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Selection, the Matched Trilogy, Enchantee
6/6/2020 23:46:52YA, Romance$30,000YesWhiteCis Woman
6/7/2020 6:54:25YA, Romance$30,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 9:43:54YA, Romance$25,000English Language Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoComped to Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera2 book deal @ 25k per book, not including 10k & 12.5k audiobook sales for book at separate (big 5) publisher
6/7/2020 9:45:44YA, Romance$40,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNocontemporary duology sold for 40k/book, not including 15k/book audio deal
6/7/2020 12:04:05YA, Romance$40,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:04:41YA, Romance$20,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:13:55YA, Romance$75,000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNoI AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER & EMERGENCY CONTACTat-auction
6/7/2020 13:10:08YA, Romance$20North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoRomcomsTv deal unannounced
6/7/2020 13:11:14YA, Romance$25,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoRomcoms
6/7/2020 14:08:10YA, Romance$25,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoTwo offers, but no auction
6/7/2020 21:19:54YA, Romance$250Worldwide2018Entangled TeenNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAlready published
6/8/2020 9:18:19YA, Romance$10,000Worldwide2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoWith the Fire on High
6/8/2020 9:37:54YA, Romance$50,000North America Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianYesNot sure
6/8/2020 10:35:55YA, Romance$20,000English Language Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNope
6/8/2020 10:52:00YA, Romance$12,500Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 10:52:41YA, Romance$17,500Worldwide2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:03:27YA, Romance$60,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlack, East Asian, MultiracialOtherBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualYes
6/8/2020 11:30:27YA, Romance$16,000Worldwide2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:31:33YA, Romance$16,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 12:33:59YA, Romance$125,000English Language Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo at-auction
6/8/2020 12:48:19YA, Romance$20,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 13:46:44YA, Romance$10,000World English2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 13:47:53YA, Romance$15,000World English2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhite
6/8/2020 13:48:34YA, Romance$15,000world English2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhite
6/8/2020 14:50:22YA, Romance$0Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 15:59:28YA, Romance$15,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 17:18:29YA, Romance$300Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/10/2020 13:17:29YA, Romance$1,500WorldwideMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteStraightYes
6/8/2020 21:40:05YA, Romance, Historical$40,000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesPacific Islander, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 9:57:14YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Worldwide2010Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoJulie CrossTEMPEST trilogyFilm option and foreign sales before first US release
6/10/2020 16:54:52YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,000YesMaxym Martineau3 books. Originally sold as adult, finally published as YA.
6/10/2020 16:54:52YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,500NoMaxym Martineau3 books.
6/10/2020 12:36:30YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$350,000world except UK/Commonwealth2010NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoI was coming off a major award nomination while shopping this
6/13/2020 5:31:58YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000English Language Only2019Small/IndieYesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 6:17:35YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$8,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 14:40:47YA, Romance, Thriller/Mystery$15,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteQueer
6/8/2020 10:36:25YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2015Amazon PublishingNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo--------no
6/8/2020 10:32:46YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$300,000North America Only2011HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo*omitted**omitted*Don't remember1st offer / pre-empt. Not disabled at time of sale, but currently disabled.
6/8/2020 14:27:22YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$500Worldwide2015Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualYesA M BlaushildAngel RadioRoyalties paid only once advance paid off
6/7/2020 10:34:28YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2010BloomsburyYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesAC GaughenScarlet
6/7/2020 10:35:53YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$27,000North America Only2012BloomsburyNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesAC GaughenLady Thief and Lion HeartTwo book deal to complete a series
6/7/2020 10:40:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$32,000Worldwide2015BloomsburyNoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesAC GaughenReign the Earth and Imprison the SkyTwo book deal for series opener; series cancelled after second book in 2018
6/6/2020 22:29:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002018HarperCollinsNoWhiteCis ManGayAdam Silvera
6/6/2020 22:29:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$65,0002018HarperCollinsNoWhiteCis ManGayAdam Silvera
6/7/2020 23:32:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis ManGayAlex LondonProxyDuology.
6/6/2020 23:36:42YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$65,0002016Farrar, Straus, & GirouxNoWhiteCis ManGayAlex LondonBlack Wings BeatingTrilogy
6/6/2020 17:04:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002018WhiteAlexa Donne2 books. Pre-empt.
6/6/2020 19:13:52YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000Alexandra Duncan4-book deal.
6/6/2020 17:44:15YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002020Sourcebooks FireAlicia JasinskaThe Dark Tide
6/6/2020 22:11:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002017Harlequin TeenYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualAmanda FoodyDaughter of the Burning CityThe Night CircusDebut book deal that also included ACE OF SHADES, 1st installment of a series, which had not been on submission since 2014 (deal closed in 2016)
6/6/2020 22:11:52YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002018Harlequin TeenYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualAmanda FoodyAce of ShadesThe DivinersIncluded in the DOTBC deal
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002019Inkyard PressNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualAmanda FoodyKing of Fools
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002020Inkyard PressNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualAmanda FoodyQueen of Volts
6/7/2020 6:33:46YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$160,000English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAmanda JoyA River of Royal Blood The Wrath & the DawnMy book went to auction with 7 publishers
6/8/2020 0:02:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,5002014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesAmber LoughThe Fire Wish
6/8/2020 0:02:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,5002015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)Amber LoughThe Blind Wish
6/8/2020 0:02:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,0002020CarolrhodaAmber LoughOpen Fire
6/6/2020 23:45:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,0002020Page Street KidsLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightAmparo Ortiz
6/6/2020 19:11:25YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000North America Only2014KnopfWhiteCis WomanStraightAmy NicholsNow That You’re HereMy total advance was $40,000 for a two-book deal ($20,000 each).
6/9/2020 0:21:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000YesWhiteCis ManAndrew ShvartsRoyal BastardsTrilogy
6/9/2020 0:21:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000WhiteCis ManAndrew ShvartsIt Ends in Fire
6/6/2020 22:10:55YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,0002020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis WomanAshley Poston
6/11/2020 0:23:45YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,0002014YesLatin AmericanTrans ManAva Jae (now Gabe Cole)Beyond the Red
6/11/2020 0:23:45YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000NoLatin AmericanTrans ManAva Jae (now Gabe Cole)Into the Black, The Rising Gold2 books.
6/7/2020 4:03:35YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$333,333North America English Language Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialBi/Pansexual, Demi/Asexual, YesBrown PersonYA FANTASY TRILOGYSix of Crows, Ember in the AshesMultiple offers, additional offers and auctions for foreign rights, bonuses for sales targets
6/13/2020 12:36:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoCarolyn ODohertyRewindIt was a 2 book deal, editor later bought the 3rd inn trilogy.
6/6/2020 23:42:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,0002019Disney, then Little BrownYesWhiteQueerChristine Lynn HermanThe Devouring GreySold to Disney in exclusive, then pulled into Little Brown.
6/7/2020 0:23:38YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002009GreenwillowEast AsianCindy PonSilver Phoenixent to auction btw 3 publishers, was skipped by borders & carried limitedly by B&N
6/7/2020 0:24:02YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$3002017Simon PulseEast AsianCindy PonSerpentinecarried even more limitedly at B&N
6/7/2020 0:24:02YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,5002017Simon PulseEast AsianCindy PonWantmy 5th published novel, and my first book carried widely in B&N
6/10/2020 22:05:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,000SourcebooksCole NagamatsuWe Were Restless Things + 1 More
6/8/2020 13:45:11YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoConstantine SingerStrange DaysNo
6/10/2020 15:09:19YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,000YA DebutCora Carmack3 books.
6/7/2020 12:07:20YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesCorinne DuyvisOtherbound
6/7/2020 12:08:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesCorinne DuyvisOn the Edge of Gone
6/7/2020 12:08:48YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesCorinne DuyvisThe Art of Saving the World
6/9/2020 12:22:44YA, Science Fiction And Fantasy$0Small/IndieYesLatin AmericanCis ManDavid BowlesGarza Twins, Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky, The Call Me Guero
6/9/2020 12:22:44YA, Science Fiction And Fantasy$3,000NoLatin AmericanCis ManDavid BowlesClockwork Curandera
6/9/2020 12:22:44YA, Science Fiction And Fantasy$7,500NoLatin AmericanCis ManDavid Bowles13th Street Series6 books.
6/9/2020 12:22:44YA, Science Fiction And Fantasy$17,500NoLatin AmericanCis ManDavid BowlesChupacabras
6/9/2020 12:22:44YA, Science Fiction And Fantasy$30,000NoLatin AmericanCis ManDavid BowlesMy Two Border Towns
6/6/2020 22:17:28YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,0002018Disney HyperionYesBlackCis WomanDhonielle ClaytonThe Belles
6/7/2020 23:11:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,5002014CarolrhodaYesWhiteE. K. JohnstonStory of Owen
6/7/2020 23:12:17YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,0002015CarolrhodaNoWhiteE. K. JohnstonPrairie Fire
6/7/2020 23:12:17YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$18,0002016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoWhiteE. K. JohnstonExit Pursued, Inevitable Victorian2-book deal.
6/7/2020 23:12:17YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoWhiteE. K. JohnstonAfterward2-book deal.
6/6/2020 17:33:39YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002018E. Latimer
6/6/2020 23:14:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002012ChronicleYesWhiteCis WomanElizabeth MayTrilogy.
6/7/2020 0:00:32YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesEast AsianEllen OhProphecyTrilogy
6/7/2020 0:00:32YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000East AsianEllen Oh
6/6/2020 22:21:37YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,0002019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis WomanStraightEmily Duncan
6/6/2020 23:25:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,0002016FluxYesWhiteCis WomanEmily SkrutskieThe Abyss Surrounds Us
6/6/2020 23:25:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002018DelacorteNoWhiteCis WomanEmily SkrutskieHullmetal Girls
6/10/2020 16:50:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000YesErin Swan
6/6/2020 23:14:37YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$135,000USA Only2015Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteOtherG. S. PrendergastZero Repeat ForeverBeauty and the Beast meets Terminator5 house auction
6/7/2020 0:27:28YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002013Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesWhiteBi/PansexualHeather PettyTrilogy
6/7/2020 23:27:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesHeidi KlingSea$2K offer from Flux.
6/6/2020 21:27:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,0002002YesNoWhiteCis WomanHolly BlackTithe
6/6/2020 21:27:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002005Simon & SchusterNoYesWhiteCis WomanHolly BlackSequel
6/6/2020 21:27:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002007Simon & SchusterNoYesWhiteCis WomanHolly BlackSequel
6/6/2020 21:28:43YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$150,000Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanHolly Black
6/6/2020 21:27:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$175,000NoYesWhiteCis WomanHolly BlackSequel
6/6/2020 18:01:09YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002011Large (Big 5)YA DebutImogen HowsonLINKED + Sequel2-book deal. "Never came close to earning out."
6/8/2020 14:31:20YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNoIsabel SterlingThese Witches Don’t Burn & This Coven Won’t BreakNo
6/8/2020 14:32:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerNoIsabel Sterling The Coldest TouchNoOption book sold to same editor as debut series
6/10/2020 1:22:45YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Small/IndieYesJ. E. AnckornUntaken
6/9/2020 0:50:45YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000MultiracialCis ManJ. M. Lee
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008. Earned out. Still generates royalties.
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008. Earned out. Still generates royalties.
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$80,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008.
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$85,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008.
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. OwenPrior to financial crash of 2008.
6/8/2020 22:32:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000Large (Big 5)WhiteCis ManStraightJames A. Owen2-book deal.
6/10/2020 0:39:31YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002018Swoon ReadsNoJessika FleckThe OfferingDuology (2 books).
6/7/2020 0:00:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$18,0002019HarperCollins (and Imprints)East AsianQueerJune Tan
6/8/2020 10:40:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoKaitlyn Sage PattersonThe Diminished,The ExaltedTHE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING and and Phillip Pullman's HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy
6/8/2020 0:26:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,5002019SourcebooksYesKalyn JosephsonThe Storm Crow
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,666FluxYesWhiteCis WomanKaren Kincy2 books.
6/9/2020 12:30:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,5002011FluxKaren MahoneyThe Iron Witch
6/9/2020 12:30:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,5002012FluxKaren MahoneyThe Wood Queen
6/9/2020 12:30:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002013FluxKaren MahoneyThe Stone Demon
6/9/2020 12:30:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002013UK PublisherKaren MahoneyFalling to Ash
6/9/2020 12:30:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002015UK PublisherKaren MahoneyHunting the Dark
6/11/2020 0:08:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,5002017TorYesWhiteCis WomanKari MaarenWeave A Circle RoundWritten as Upper MG/Lower YA, but marketed as Adult Fantasy
6/6/2020 22:20:38YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$333,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesWhiteCis WomanKaty Rose PoolThere Will Come a Darkness
6/7/2020 17:47:09YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanBi/PansexualNoLaura PohlThe Last 8Yes2 book deal
6/6/2020 17:42:37YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$185,000YesWhiteCis WomanLaura SebastianAsh PrincessPer book in trilogy. Earned out in 18 months. "my publisher put a hell of a lof of power behind me"
6/6/2020 17:43:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$200,000WhiteCis WomanLaura SebastianCastles in Their BonesPer book in trilogy.
6/6/2020 17:43:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000WhiteCis WomanLaura SebastianHalf Sick of Shadows
6/7/2020 0:16:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$37,500North America Only2009Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoLauren McLaughlinScored
6/6/2020 22:13:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002009WhiteCis WomanLeah CliffordThe Touch Trilogy3-book deal.
6/9/2020 12:36:12YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,0002016YesWhiteCis WomanLinsey MillerMask of Shadows, Ruin of StarsDuology.
6/9/2020 12:36:12YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$11,5002018WhiteCis WomanLinsey MillerBelle RevolteStandalone.
6/6/2020 23:42:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002020Candlewick PressEast AsianCis WomanMaggie Tokuda-HallThe Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea
6/7/2020 0:20:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$42,5002008Little BrownYesEast AsianLesbianMalinda LoAsh, Huntress2-book deal. Huntress has never earned out.
6/7/2020 0:21:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,0002010Little BrownNoEast AsianLesbianMalinda LoAdaptation, Inheritance2-book deal.
6/7/2020 0:21:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$19,5002016Dutton BooksNoEast AsianLesbianMalinda LoA Line in the DarkInheritance didn’t sell many copies. Of course, it also didn’t get much promotion or placement in bookstores, but I have to deal with the consequences. A Line in the Dark did earn out its first year, yay!
6/7/2020 0:21:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002017Dutton BooksNoEast AsianLesbianMalinda LoLast Night at the Telegraph Club
6/6/2020 23:35:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$150,0002018Disney, then Little BrownYesWhiteCis WomanMara FitzgeraldBeyond the Ruby Veil + 1 MoreDuology. Auction. Later became LB title.
6/6/2020 22:28:19YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,0002019Henry HoltYesYesWhiteCis WomanMargaret OwenThe Merciful Crow + 2 More
6/8/2020 0:34:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,0002019Page StreetEast AsianCis WomanMary FanStronger Than A Bronze Dragon
6/6/2020 17:08:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$500,000NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus.
6/6/2020 17:08:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0NoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesMelissa MarrTweet thread stating she has lupus. Higher royalty, no advance. If they had priced the ebook reasonably, it should've earned. They didn't--and THAT was a big factor in my (wise) decision to indie publish the series prequel last month.
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$275,0002007YesMichelle ZinkTrilogy
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,0002009Michelle Zink2-book deal.
6/7/2020 14:04:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2016Clean Teen PublishingYesNoWhiteCis WomanQueerNoMolly BilinskiLady of SherwoodNo
6/8/2020 12:26:23YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25English Language Only2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanQueerYesNatasha Ngan GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIREOne offer after a year on submission
6/9/2020 1:28:42YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000YA DebutOlivia ColeA Conspiracy of Stars, An Anatomy of Beasts2 books.
6/6/2020 22:21:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,0002012DisneyWhiteCis WomanStraightR. C. Lewis
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,6662005NoRachel Caine3 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,0002007NoRachel Caine
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002008NoRachel Caine2 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,5002009NoRachel Caine3 books.
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,0002011NoRachel CaineLarge jump in advances from earlier books having earned out.
6/11/2020 13:31:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$166,6662011NoRachel Caine3 books. Large jump in advances from earlier books having earned out.
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$150,0002014NoRachel Caine3 books. Large jump in advances from earlier books having earned out.
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$110,0002015NoRachel Caine3 books. Large jump in advances from earlier books having earned out.
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002015NoRachel Caine3 books. Large jump in advances from earlier books having earned out.
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$37,5002017NoRachel Caine2 books.
6/6/2020 23:33:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,0002010DisneyYesWhiteCis WomanRachel HawkinsTrilogy.
6/6/2020 23:34:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$175,0002014PutnamWhiteCis WomanRachel HawkinsTrilogy.
6/6/2020 23:34:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002018PutnamWhiteCis WomanRachel HawkinsDuology
6/7/2020 23:58:02YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000Worldwide2018RazorbillYesWhiteCis WomanRebecca MahoneyThe Valley and the Flood
6/7/2020 23:54:06YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002018Balzer + BrayRebecca PodosWise and the Wicked2-book deal. Exclusive sub.
6/9/2020 9:52:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000YesWhiteCis WomanStraightRhiannon ThomasA Wicked Thing, Kingdom of Ashes
6/9/2020 9:52:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$70,000YesWhiteCis WomanStraightRhiannon ThomasLong May She Reign
6/7/2020 0:18:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,5002014SourcebooksYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanRin ChupecoThe Girl from the WellDuology
6/7/2020 0:19:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002017SourcebooksNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanRin ChupecoThe Bone WitchTrilogy
6/7/2020 0:20:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,0002019HarperTeenNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanRin ChupecoNever Tilting WorldDuology
6/7/2020 0:20:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002020SourcebooksNoSoutheast AsianCis WomanRin ChupecoWicked As You WishTrilogy
6/7/2020 16:53:20YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$80,000North America Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightRosalyn EvesBlood Rose RebellionShadow and Bone, Red Queen
6/6/2020 22:08:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002012Balzer + BrayYesCis WomanRosamund HodgeCruel Beauty, Crimson BoundIn a pre-empt. 1st book was a featured title.
6/6/2020 22:08:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002014Balzer + BrayYesCis WomanRosamund HodgeBright Smoke Cold Fire, Endless Water Starless SkyTanked.
6/6/2020 22:08:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$55,0002018Balzer + BrayYesCis WomanRosamund HodgeWhat Monstrous GodsTanked.
6/6/2020 17:17:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,0002017Large (Big 5)YesEast AsianOtherDemi/AsexualS. Jae-JonesWintersongSold as an adult fantasy title at the tail end of 2015. First offer was for $7500, upped it to $10,000 for World English and audio.
6/6/2020 17:18:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002018Large (Big 5)NoEast AsianOtherDemi/AsexualS. Jae-JonesShadowsongSold in 2016 (possibly early 2017), as Wintersong was doing well enough before publication to warrant a sequel.
6/6/2020 17:18:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$500,000Large (Big 5)NoEast AsianOtherDemi/AsexualS. Jae-JonesGuardians of DawnSold in 2016 (possibly early 2017), as Wintersong was doing well enough before publication to warrant a sequel.
YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000WhiteCis WomanQueerSam MaggsThe Unstoppable Wasp
6/7/2020 2:26:55YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesNoWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoSam TaylorWe Are the FireNow agented.
6/8/2020 8:11:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000Worldwide2013HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSara RaaschSNOW LIKE ASHESGame of Thrones meets GracelingTwo offers within Harper, different imprints
6/8/2020 8:13:23YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$85,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSara RaaschTHESE REBEL WAVESNot for this bookAlready published NYTimes series list bestseller
6/8/2020 8:15:29YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$90,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSara RaaschSET FIRE TO THE GODSGladiator meets Avatar: The Last AirbenderAlready published NYTimes series list bestseller (with my first series -- my second series tanked, by all discernible measurements)
6/7/2020 0:40:38YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,0002014Sky PonyYesWhiteCis WomanQueerSarah Glenn Marsh
6/7/2020 0:43:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002016RazorbillNoWhiteCis WomanQueerSarah Glenn MarshDuology. F/F
6/6/2020 23:43:58YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,0002015Katherine Tegen BooksWhiteCis WomanStraightSarah HenningSea Witch
6/6/2020 23:44:28YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002018Katherine Tegen BooksWhiteCis WomanStraightSarah HenningSea With Rising
6/6/2020 23:44:54YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,0002020Tor BooksWhiteCis WomanStraightSarah HenningThe Princess Will Save You2-book deal.
6/6/2020 22:09:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,0002021Houghton MifflinYesWhiteCis WomanQueerSarah Hollowel
6/7/2020 0:45:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Houghton MifflinYesWhiteSarah PorterLost VoicesThree books (trilogy).
6/7/2020 0:45:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$37,5002016Tor BooksNoWhiteSarah PorterVassa in the Night, When I Cast Your Shadow2 books.
6/7/2020 0:45:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$45,000Tor BooksNoWhiteSarah PorterNever-Contented Things + 1 More2 books.
6/7/2020 0:49:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$110,0002015BloomsburyYesWhiteSarah TolcserDuology
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldMidnightersTrilogy.
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldUgliesTrilogy.
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldSo Yesterday, Peeps, Last DaysThree Books.
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$175,000WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldExtras
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$400,000WhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldLeviathanTrilogy
6/6/2020 23:38:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$400,000Simon PulseNoWhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldUglies (new)
6/6/2020 23:38:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$500,000Simon PulseWhiteCis ManScott WesterfeldAfterworlds4 books.
6/7/2020 23:25:06YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,0002020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesSheena BoekwegGlitch Kingdom
6/6/2020 21:56:43YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightStephanie DiazTrilogy
6/8/2020 0:20:39YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002013Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoSuzanne YoungThe Program
6/8/2020 0:21:06YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,0002014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoSuzanne YoungSequels to "The Program"
6/8/2020 0:21:54YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,0002019Simon PulseNoSuzanne YoungGirls with Sharp Sticks
6/9/2020 12:48:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000Indian/South Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualTara SimScavenge the Stars Duology2-book deal with a book packager.
6/7/2020 0:23:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,0002018OrbitIndian/South AsianCis WomanQueerTasha SuriDuology
6/6/2020 22:17:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Cis WomanTrisha LeighReturn Once Moree-book only.
6/6/2020 22:06:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) Schwab
6/6/2020 21:44:31YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,0002011Hachette (and Imprints)YesWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) SchwabThe Near Witch
6/6/2020 21:48:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,0002013Hachette (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) SchwabThe Archived
6/6/2020 21:50:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,0002014Hachette (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) SchwabThe Unbound
6/6/2020 21:56:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002016HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) SchwabThis Savage Song
6/6/2020 21:58:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,0002017HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoWhiteCis WomanVictoria (V.E.) SchwabOur Dark Duet
6/7/2020 6:52:36YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanSix of Crows meets Ready Player OneThis was an r and r which lead to a preempt.
6/7/2020 3:32:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$23,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSix of crows, rebel of the sandsMy publisher is a UK indie which might skew numbers?
6/7/2020 6:48:39YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2021Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualYesYes--FMA/Daughter of Smoke and Boneexclusive submission/no auction
6/9/2020 6:57:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,500English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoGrisha series
6/6/2020 19:14:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,500Worldwide2018Small/IndieWhiteGenderfluid/Multi-genderBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 19:48:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$22,0002020Small/IndieNative American/First NationsCis WomanQueer
6/6/2020 20:50:32YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$110,000North America Only2015Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo160000MacMillan pre-empted
6/6/2020 21:30:12YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000North America Only2012Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/6/2020 22:37:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2Worldwide2014Small/IndieNoNoNonbinary/AgenderQueerYes
6/6/2020 22:43:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$200,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 23:35:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,500WhiteOtherDuology
6/6/2020 23:54:54YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAuction
6/7/2020 0:04:45YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000Simon PulseWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 0:05:19YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$250,0002012DelacorteWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 0:07:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$150,0002015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)WhiteCis ManTrilogy
6/7/2020 0:45:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoNoAuction; per book in trilogy
6/7/2020 1:21:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Reader, Of Fire and Stars
6/7/2020 1:41:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000North America Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanYes
6/7/2020 6:07:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000English Language Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoLabyrinth Lost and This Mortal CoilOne offer
6/7/2020 6:41:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2015Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightpre-empt
6/7/2020 6:42:22YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000Worldwide2018Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanStraightsold on proposal, pre-empt. 2nd Trilogy.
6/7/2020 6:45:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$85,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAuction
6/7/2020 7:28:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$80,000North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoAt Auction. Included audio rights.
6/7/2020 9:31:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis Womanpre-empt
6/7/2020 9:38:25YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000English Language Only2018MidsizeNoYesWhiteCis WomanNo
6/7/2020 9:41:46YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$42,500North America Only2015HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoGirl of Fire and Thorns
6/7/2020 10:20:12YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$500English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesNoSoutheast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanNoNoNow agented.
6/7/2020 10:49:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000North America Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoPre-empt
6/7/2020 11:23:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNoI got a lot more marketing than everyone else at my imprint (BookCon/BEA promotions, etc) and my book was selected for a pretty major subscription box of which I received another advance, which went toward earning out my first advance. As of my first royalty statement, I had not earned out.
6/7/2020 12:02:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YA DebutYesBlackCis WomanStraightYesInvisible disability.
6/7/2020 12:14:36YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:17:46YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 12:26:32YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/7/2020 12:38:37YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000Worldwide2020Erewhon (via Workman)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderLesbian
6/7/2020 12:54:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000North America Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:26:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 13:31:11YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo2 book deal
6/7/2020 13:46:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000Worldwide2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanRed RisingLots of comments: 1.) I split my advance w/ the packager I collaborated with and my actual takeaway was 30% or $22.5k. 2.) Two houses offered, upped each other till they settled at 75k. 3.) I went with the imprint specifically for the editor.
6/7/2020 14:09:46YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2011Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 14:13:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,000Worldwide2016SourcebooksYesYesWhite
6/7/2020 14:39:28YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$300,000Worldwide2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraightNoDeal was a pre-empt, optioned for TV
6/7/2020 14:47:49YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNo
6/7/2020 15:03:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/7/2020 15:28:00YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanQueerNoAt auction
6/7/2020 15:29:23YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanQueerNoSix of CrowsOption book
6/7/2020 15:30:15YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$17,500Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesLatin American, MultiracialCis WomanQueerNoIP
6/7/2020 18:35:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000North America Only2017HarperCollins (and Imprints)Trad DebutYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightNoNoTrad pub debut, established indie author.
6/7/2020 20:57:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000Worldwide2018Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoFirst non-IP sale, in an exclusive deal with the publisher who bought my IP book.
6/7/2020 23:32:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$3,600Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanYesNoAdvance was part of prize it was shortlisted for. Book published in Asian country not America. Acquired agent after book deal - agent helped negotiate deal but didn't increase advance.
6/8/2020 0:23:31YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,0002018ScholasticYes
6/8/2020 6:11:15YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$30,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNo
6/8/2020 6:30:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNomultiple offers
6/8/2020 7:16:42YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000North America Only2008Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoaward-winning author
6/8/2020 7:18:05YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000North America Only2010Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAward-winning author, deal followed a NYT bestseller
6/8/2020 7:19:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000North America Only2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoaward-winning author; deal followed a NYT bestseller
6/8/2020 7:40:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000English Language Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNonope2-book deal
6/8/2020 7:58:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$6,000English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNo.I sold it, then got an agent to negotiate.
6/8/2020 8:00:29YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanI had multiple offers from no-advance small presses.
6/8/2020 9:37:31YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000English Language Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNonoalready-published bestseller
6/8/2020 10:17:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$12,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoThrone of Glass, Shadow and Bone
6/8/2020 10:21:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2012Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 10:50:06YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$95,000North America Only2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesIndian/South AsianCis Womanat auction
6/8/2020 10:50:30YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)YesYesSoutheast AsianCis WomanStraight, Demi/Asexual
6/8/2020 10:55:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$60,000North America Only2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoAt-auction
6/8/2020 11:00:29YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2018Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:04:09YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNotv deal after book sale
6/8/2020 11:06:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$55,000English Language OnlyLarge (Big 5)YesYesNonwhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoYes.
6/8/2020 11:25:36YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2022Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianYesThe Raven Cycle, Bone Gap
6/8/2020 11:27:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000North America Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction (3 houses competing)
6/8/2020 11:30:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/Asexual, QueerNoNo. Multiple offers.
6/8/2020 11:56:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$35,000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesWilder Girlsnot physically disabled, but multiple mental illnesses/disorders
6/8/2020 12:13:51YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$100,000English Language Only2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/8/2020 13:04:24YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0North America Only2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoTrail of Lightning meets The Stand
6/8/2020 13:32:40YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0English Language Only2016Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoforeign sub rights sold and royalties=15,000
6/8/2020 14:31:29YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$10,000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/8/2020 15:35:30YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$0Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Selection, The Glittering Court, The Handmaid's Tale
6/8/2020 15:50:38YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$300,000North America Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction, tv rights sold
6/8/2020 16:24:55YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$135,000North America Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoRED QUEEN and ASH PRINCESSat-auction;
6/8/2020 16:28:39YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500English Language Only2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 16:29:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500English Language Only2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 16:31:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500English Language Only2011Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 17:26:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$15,000North America Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesNative American/First Nations, WhiteNonbinary/AgenderGayYesTHE CRUEL PRINCE x THE FEVER KINGAgent pushed hard for me to accept the first offer we got. Other editors wanted to go to acquisition, but weren’t given time to do so.
6/8/2020 20:45:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$25,000Worldwide2016Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoDebut sold as single, then sold 2 sequels on identical terms. Foreign rights in 6 languages.
6/8/2020 21:09:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,500Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanDemi/AsexualNo
6/9/2020 1:23:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$1,200Latin AmericanCis WomanQueer
6/9/2020 5:13:20YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoPreempt
6/9/2020 6:17:35YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,000Worldwide2012YesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 7:43:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$125,000North America Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoPre-empt deal
6/9/2020 8:11:37YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2Worldwide2020Self-PubYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 10:27:56YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$75,000North America Only2014Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans WomanBi/PansexualNoyesmultiple offers
6/9/2020 10:35:04YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$166,000North America Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteTrans WomanBi/PansexualNonoaward-winning author, already-published bestseller, pre-empt
6/9/2020 13:11:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$20,000YesIndian/South Asian, Pacific IslanderCis Woman
6/9/2020 14:38:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$40,000English Language Only2012Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteQueer
6/9/2020 14:43:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$50,000English Language Only2016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteQueerAt auction
6/9/2020 16:56:08YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$33,000English Language Only2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo3-book series based on existing successful IP.
6/9/2020 18:15:32YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$9,500Commonwealth excluding Canada2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNeverwhere, Hunger GamesAdditional foreign sales in 3 territories to date have amounted to a further 10k per book
6/9/2020 22:48:38YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000English Language Only2008Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/10/2020 0:24:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$400,000YesWhiteCis Woman(From @KaylaAncrum tweet referencing her friend)
6/10/2020 4:19:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$8,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesMental illness (book is ownvoices)
6/10/2020 10:36:01YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYes
6/10/2020 10:36:44YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYes
6/10/2020 10:37:25YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$7,000English Language Only2014Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightYes
6/10/2020 12:26:10YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$80,000English Language Only2020Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerpre-empt
6/10/2020 13:58:13YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesNoIndian/South AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNoWas 17 years old at the time, self-taught and had no professional guidance; literally cold-emailed myself into this deal
6/12/2020 9:39:18YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$2,000Worldwide2014Small/IndieYesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanYes
6/12/2020 9:40:13YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$5,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieNoYesLatin AmericanTwo book deal (books two and three of a trilogy)
6/14/2020 18:02:07YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$4,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesIndian/South AsianCis WomanStraightYes
6/15/2020 7:14:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy$325,000English Language Only2020Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteQueerauction, 2 books
6/8/2020 11:58:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio$40,000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoSix of CrowsThis was an IP project, so I received 30% of advance/royalties. Sold at auction
6/7/2020 23:10:39YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Historical$4,5002017Albert WhitmanYesWhiteKatherine LockeGirl with the Red Balloon, The Spy with the Red Baloon2-book deal. Jewish author.
6/9/2020 3:43:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Historical$40,000North America Only2019Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoThe DivinersAt auction
6/9/2020 11:55:19YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Historical$0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesYesNonwhiteCis WomanLesbianYesFURYBORN, UPROOTED, GRAVE MERCY
6/9/2020 14:38:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, LGBT$15,000Not Big 5YesWhiteOtherLesbianHannah Abigail ClarkScapegracers Trilogy3-book deal
6/8/2020 0:38:27YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, LGBT$41,7002018Tor TeenNoWhiteCis ManQueerT. J. KluneThe ExtraordinariesTrilogy
6/9/2020 12:48:57YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, LGBT$3,100Sky PonyIndian/South Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualTara SimTimekeeper Trilogy3-book deal.
6/6/2020 22:36:33YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, LGBT$7,5002016Small/IndieNoLatin AmericanCis WomanZoraida CórdovaLabyrinth Lost
6/7/2020 12:41:12YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$8,000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoWilder Girls and Undead Girl Gang
6/9/2020 14:44:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$20,000English Language Only2017Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteQueer
6/10/2020 10:31:47YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$90,000Worldwide2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:32:34YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$90,000Worldwide2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:33:16YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$90,000Worldwide2010HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:34:14YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$80,000Worldwide2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/10/2020 10:34:59YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery$80,000Worldwide2012HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/6/2020 23:42:04YA, Thriller/Mystery$55,0002021Disney, then Little BrownWhiteQueerChristine Lynn HermanDrowning Summer2-book deal. Sold to Disney in pre-empt, then pulled into Little Brown.
6/8/2020 11:50:31YA, Thriller/Mystery$75,000Worldwide2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerYesDana MelePEOPLE LIKE USPretty Little LiarsPre-empt
6/6/2020 18:05:38YA, Thriller/Mystery$2,0002015Simon WhiteCis WomanEmily RossHalf in Love with Death
6/7/2020 0:21:37YA, Thriller/Mystery$19,5002016Dutton BooksEast AsianLesbianMalinda Lo
6/9/2020 12:07:16YA, Thriller/Mystery$60,0002013Michelle Zink2-book deal.
6/8/2020 11:32:49YA, Thriller/Mystery$50,000Worldwide2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanQueerNoRobin TalleyAS I DESCENDED and THE LOVE CURSE OF MELODY MCINTYRENo
6/6/2020 23:16:26YA, Thriller/Mystery$85,0002017DelacorteYesWhiteCis WomanQueerRory PowerWilder Girls, Burn Our Bodies Down
6/6/2020 19:29:42YA, Thriller/Mystery$15,000Worldwide2017Large (Big 5)WhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYA debut but after moving from romance. Single book deal.
6/7/2020 0:55:45YA, Thriller/Mystery$25,000North America Only2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoWILDER GIRLS/SAWKILL GIRLSat auction
6/7/2020 5:55:11YA, Thriller/Mystery$25,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMy book was at the lowest tier for my imprint; had no marketing support.
6/7/2020 6:34:56YA, Thriller/Mystery$10,000Worldwide2018Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/7/2020 12:46:22YA, Thriller/Mystery$150,000English Language Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYes
6/7/2020 13:52:26YA, Thriller/Mystery$20,000Worldwide2015ScholasticNoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 13:53:09YA, Thriller/Mystery$20,000WorldwideMid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNo
6/7/2020 15:27:33YA, Thriller/Mystery$23,000English Language Only2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/8/2020 7:11:16YA, Thriller/Mystery$7,500Worldwide1998Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:12:15YA, Thriller/Mystery$7,500English Language Only1999Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:13:13YA, Thriller/Mystery$30,000English Language Only2001Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:14:13YA, Thriller/Mystery$30,000North America Only2004Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 7:20:09YA, Thriller/Mystery$80,000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAward-winning author; NYT bestselling author
6/8/2020 9:10:39YA, Thriller/Mystery$25,000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteQueerNo
6/8/2020 11:01:23YA, Thriller/Mystery$20,000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:40:16YA, Thriller/Mystery$10,000Worldwide2015Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:41:17YA, Thriller/Mystery$27,500Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 11:42:01YA, Thriller/Mystery$27,500Worldwide2016Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/8/2020 20:17:02YA, Thriller/Mystery$40,000English Language Only2016Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoThe Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas and We Were Liars by E Lockhart2 Big 5 offers. 2-book deal.
6/8/2020 12:14:36YA, Thriller/Mystery$45,000English Language Only2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/8/2020 15:26:39YA, Thriller/Mystery$10,000English Language Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/9/2020 13:13:16YA, Thriller/Mystery$15,0002018Macmillan (and Imprints)WhiteCis Woman
6/9/2020 13:13:16YA, Thriller/Mystery$15,0002020Macmillan (and Imprints)WhiteCis Woman
6/9/2020 14:27:03YA, Thriller/Mystery$75,000North America Only2016Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraight
6/10/2020 23:46:51YA, Thriller/Mystery$50,0002013YesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
6/6/2020 22:16:24YA, Thriller/Mystery, LGBT$4,0002019AW TeenWhiteCis ManGayTom Ryanwn-voices m/m thriller that went to acquisitions at three big houses & was turned down due to 'marketability concerns' at each one. It earned out very quickly (an advantage of small advance) & has gone on to have a great run (awards/tv option/audio deal).
6/6/2020 23:16:48YA, Verse$4,000Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesYesWhiteOtherGabrielle PrendergastAudacious
6/16/2020 12:15:57PB, Non-Fiction6000Worldwide2018Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono2 book deal
6/16/2020 13:09:57Non-Fiction200000English Language Only2008HarcourtNoYesLatin AmericanCis ManStraightNono
6/16/2020 15:27:07Non-Fiction120000North America Only2001Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNono
6/16/2020 16:06:16Science Fiction and Fantasy300000North America Only2014Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoThe Time Traveler's Wife, The Lovely Bones, Life After LifePre-empt deal; previously self-published title
6/16/2020 16:07:57YA30000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YA debut, but not overall debutYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoTwo-book deal
6/16/2020 17:10:14Literary Fiction40000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanQueerNo
6/16/2020 19:45:01Non-Fiction17000Worldwide2020HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHINGNoNoBlackCis WomanStraightNoNO16TH BOOK FOR THIS PUBLISHER
6/17/2020 9:15:16Memoir350000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightHillbilly Elegy, Educated, Orange is the New BlackAt auction/multiple offers
6/17/2020 10:09:31MG10000Worldwide2018Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/17/2020 20:25:09Women's5500Bi/PansexualYes
6/18/2020 6:04:22Non-Fiction180000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoauction
6/18/2020 8:30:15MG, Graphic Novel125000YesYesNative American/First Nations, White, MultiracialCis WomanQueerNoauthor - illustrator
6/18/2020 9:16:41Science Fiction and Fantasy40000Commonwealth excluding Canada2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoAt auction
6/18/2020 12:03:09Literary Fiction50000English Language Only2004Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesBlack, White, MultiracialCis WomanLesbianNoNot sure
6/19/2020 8:41:03Romance, Contemporary LGBT1000Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManQueerNo
6/19/2020 8:41:53YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy500Worldwide2014Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManQueerNo
6/19/2020 17:55:08YA, Romance20000English Language Only2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis ManGayNoaward-winning author
6/19/2020 17:58:42Thriller/Mystery3500Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)Second book, first book that was sold to English language publisherNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/19/2020 17:58:50MG, YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction30000English Language Only2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoYes. A Tale Dark and Grimm. The Graveyard Book.I received a big award and many foreign contracts and it was optioned.
6/19/2020 19:23:41MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy20000Worldwide2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
6/19/2020 20:59:32Literary Fiction50000North America Only2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoyes. Aimee Bender, George Saunders, Karen RussellPart of a 2-book deal with a novel (the novel portion of the deal was 175k). There was interest from multiple houses, and this was a pre-empt
6/19/2020 21:00:56Literary Fiction175000North America Only2017Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoPart of a 2-book deal with short stories (the stories got 50k, total deal was 225k). There was interest from multiple houses and this offer was a pre-empt.
6/20/2020 9:24:13YA15000Worldwide2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualYesGeek GirlAt auction
6/20/2020 9:25:21YA25000English Language Only2019HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualThey both die at the end, sadieat auction
6/20/2020 10:27:03Literary Fiction10000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesNoDeepak UnnikrishnanTemporary People It was hard to explain my book to editors. Forget editors, it was hard to explain the book to agents too. I was writing about Abu Dhabi, in American, psuedo-British, and Arab and Malayalee [ala Indian-ish] vernacular. Exhausted, I started saying, "It's like Rushdie's Midnight's Children," which it wasn't, and it isn't, but that's what we (once I finally nabbed my agent) went with." I was published by an independent press, Restless Books, which wanted to get diverse voices out there, and I'm grateful they exist. But it helped I won their inaugural Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, which came with a $10,000 prize money and a book deal. Until I won the prize, it had been hard for my agent to sell the book. We came close, but then not so much when everyone realized I didn't have a second book in the works (at the time anyway), preferably a novel.

It took me ten years to finish Temporary People, the book I wrote. I work slow and it's possible I am probably a two, maybe-three, if I'm really lucky, a four-book guy. No more. But this expectation to produce, and work (I teach) on the side, is exhausting. And I'm still feeling this way after the book won two additional prizes, on different continents, and was long-listed and/or shortlisted here and there. Sometimes I wonder, Perhaps the publishers (or Restless, who published me) won't wait for the next one? There are no guarantees, and I've made my peace with that.
6/22/2020 16:22:21MG30000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/22/2020 19:43:11Non-Fiction150000Worldwide2018Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanNoGumbo Tales, The Craftsman, Shop Class as Soul Craft, The One Straw Revolution, Learning to Bowmultiple offers, required living abroad for a year of research
6/23/2020 21:22:50YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy8000Worldwide2016Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanNoNo
6/24/2020 12:23:49Historical Fiction10000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoComp authors: Beatriz Williams, Fiona DavisHad published two previous books with hybrid publisher so this was my third novel but my debut with a big house. Offer was for trade paperback. Two book deal. (10k each book)
6/24/2020 12:25:08Historical Fiction10000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNocomp authors: Beatriz Williams, Fiona Davissecond in a two-book deal. Wasn't written when sold. Each book 10k
6/25/2020 14:52:06Non-Fiction80000Worldwide2020AcademicNoNoWhiteNoCommissioned
6/26/2020 7:12:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy30000North America Only2017Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
6/26/2020 14:37:42Science Fiction and Fantasy, Audio4500English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoJ.R.H. LawlessAlways GreenerNoAverage over two book sales combined with audio deals for both books
6/26/2020 14:55:26Science Fiction and Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction10Other Language OnlyPenguin Random House (and Imprints)Latin American
6/26/2020 15:13:26Science Fiction and Fantasy1000Indian Subcontinent Only2018HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesSouth AsianCis ManStraightNoYudhanjaya WijeratneNo, I did not.This is the average per book for a five-book deal.
6/27/2020 1:46:47Graphic Novel5000English Language Only2018Lion Forge ComicsYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderQueerNoMaia KobabeGender Queer: A Memoir Has gone on to have 4 printings and one foreign language translation in first year
6/27/2020 7:54:08Literary Fiction60000English Language Only2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/27/2020 7:58:00Literary Fiction15000English Language Only2014Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
6/28/2020 1:36:45Non-Fiction20000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/28/2020 8:23:52Science Fiction and Fantasy0Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoNo
6/28/2020 17:15:45Thriller/Mystery500Worldwide2017Dreamspinner PressYesYes
6/28/2020 17:16:05Science Fiction and Fantasy15000North America Only2011Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanNoDeborah J. RossThe Seven-Petaled ShieldNo
6/28/2020 17:56:52Science Fiction and Fantasy25000English Language Only2008Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNoBrent WeeksThe Way of ShadowsNoPreemptive offer before auction
6/28/2020 18:27:17Science Fiction and Fantasy5000Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoRobert GreenbergerChildren of Tomorrow NoBook three of a set, an additional $1000 binus when the boxset is released.
6/28/2020 18:42:30Science Fiction and Fantasy100English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMarie Vibbert
6/28/2020 18:54:00Non-Fiction135000North America Only2017Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo3-way auction
6/28/2020 20:35:01Romance0Worldwide2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoKim FieldingCould have received a $500 advance, but that would reduce royalties from 40% to 25%
6/28/2020 22:23:33Literary Fiction80000Worldwide2013Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNono
6/29/2020 5:07:51Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery1.34English Language Only2020NEW CONCEPTS PUBLISHINGNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightYesM. GarnetTHE BLACK CAT MYSTERYNOAward winning author
6/29/2020 6:12:23Science Fiction and Fantasy5000North America Only2014Large (Big 5)YesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNono
6/29/2020 6:13:19Science Fiction and Fantasy5000North America Only2018Large (Big 5)NoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNono
6/29/2020 11:41:21Science poetry290002018Ten Speed Press (associated with Penguin Random House)NoYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers
6/29/2020 13:49:56YA0English Language OnlySmall/Indie
6/30/2020 6:13:02Science Fiction and Fantasy0Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderDemi/AsexualNoRejected by multiple agents, but has received critical praise since small press published. No advance.
6/30/2020 9:13:37Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy1000English Language Only2019Small/IndieNoNoEast Asian, WhiteCis WomanStraightNoyes5 book deal in existing series
6/30/2020 19:12:12Literary Fiction1000Worldwide2019Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNoNo.The survey really ought to include age since commercialized publishers discriminate against older writers as not being worth developing since they will producer fewer future books.
7/1/2020 5:08:33Science Fiction and Fantasy30000English Language Only2014HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoRachel DunneNo
7/2/2020 13:51:24Thriller/Mystery1500North America Only2020Harlequin Books Worldwide SuspenseNoNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
7/2/2020 14:27:22Science Fiction and Fantasy250Worldwide2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteTrans ManGayNoKJ KabzaTHE RAMSHEAD ALGORITHM AND OTHER STORIESnoshort fiction print collection that was directly solicited by the publisher; I did not pitch/query/submit/shop around/plan in advance for this at all
7/3/2020 12:11:07Thriller/Mystery10000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
7/3/2020 16:06:21YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy2000Other Language Only2020Hachette (and Imprints)NoNoWhiteNonbinary/AgenderLesbianNoNo.Royalties set at 10% paperback, 25% digital. This is my third book sold; debut was 3K, second was 1,5K. All of these were Spanish language only releases, in Spain, sold to Spanish imprints of Big Five publishers. These numbers are typical in Spain, as it is a much smaller market than the US.
7/3/2020 18:01:58MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy200002016Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManNo
7/3/2020 18:51:23Science Fiction and Fantasy, Non-Fiction25000WorldwideSimon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
7/3/2020 21:54:59YA15000Worldwide2017Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
7/3/2020 21:55:52YA20000Worldwide2021Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
7/3/2020 22:04:56Science Fiction and Fantasy0English Language Only2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNoShards of Honor, Mass Effect30% royalty rate on ebook/paperback/hardback formats, 50% royalty rate on audiobook
7/4/2020 11:47:29MG175002020Simon & Schuster (and Inprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNo
7/7/2020 8:11:04PB, YA15000Worldwide2019Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesEast AsianCis ManGayNoFilm option sold 10 mos. before publication, had to give publisher 10% of my cut; foreign rights sold very well but received a below-industry-standard cut
7/7/2020 19:14:25YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy333000NA English Only2017Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialSix of Crows, Ember in the AshesPre-empt, multiple offers, other deals (foreign)
7/8/2020 5:40:03YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Women's400000North America Only2019Large (Big 5)YesYesBlackCis WomanLesbian, QueerChildren of Bone, A Blade So Black
7/8/2020 5:41:56Literary Fiction, Women's250000Worldwide2020Large (Big 5)NoYesBlackCis WomanBi/Pansexual, QueerYesHomegoing, Salvage the BonesAuction
7/10/2020 19:57:18Short Stories25000Worldwide2016HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
7/13/2020 7:06:57Non-Fiction20000Worldwide2019Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoMaggie Ryan SandfordConsider the Platypus: Evolution through Biology's Most Baffling BeastsEvolution in Minutes by Darren Naish, At the Water's Edge by Carl Zimmer, Stiff by Mary Roach An editor at the publisher initially approached me to develop the proposal and helped me shape it. (Incidentally, she is a writer herself and was laid off right before we went to print, which was heartbreaking.)
7/13/2020 8:41:26YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy0English Language Only2017Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
7/18/2020 2:05:05MG3000North America Only2014Small/IndieYesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoafter being rejected for nearly 8 years, the publisher took 2 years to sign me on. by this time, I had received two Pushcart Prizes amongst other awards
7/18/2020 2:06:52MG20000Worldwide2019Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNotwo-book deal, with $20,000 for each book. Have received Pushcart Prizes both in Poetry and Fiction, amongst other international awards and prizes
7/18/2020 2:08:22Literary Fiction1000English Language Only2010Small/IndieYesShort Story collection contestEast AsianCis WomanStraightNothis was a short story collection contest winner
7/18/2020 2:09:42poery1000North America Only2007Small/IndieYesNoEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoalready award-winning poet, this manuscript took 10 years of entering contest before it was published
7/23/2020 10:56:24Non-Fiction, Memoir5.985Worldwide2020Small/IndieYesNoWhiteOtherQueerNoAllan Hunter?
7/28/2020 14:01:00MG, Non-Fiction15000Worldwide2019American GirlNoNoWhiteCis WomanStraightNo6% royalty
8/2/2020 21:20:13Non-Fiction3000English Language OnlySelf-PubYesNo
8/18/2020 11:39:53MG15000English Language Only2021Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoErika J. KendrickSquad Goalsno
8/26/2020 6:38:13Non-Fiction, Cookbook55000Worldwide2020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoNoWhiteCis ManGayYesNo
8/30/2020 10:20:50YA35000Worldwide English2016Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, Arab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, White, MultiracialCis WomanStraightnot disabled; I do have a neurodivergenceSaving Francesca, To All The Boys I've Loved Beforepre-empt
9/7/2020 13:23:21Science Fiction and Fantasy25000English Language Only2019Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesBlackCis ManStraightNoSuyi Davies OkungbowaSon of the Storm (The Nameless Republic #1)Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiSecond novel after a decently-acclaimed but middling debut.
9/26/2020 14:35:06MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy100000English Language Only2020HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoMultiple house auction; two-book deal
11/4/2020 9:57:10Poetry762.39Worldwide2019Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoNoArab/West Asian/Middle Eastern, South AsianCis WomanStraightYesNo
11/11/2020 13:24:01Literary Fiction1.35North America Only2013Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
11/30/2020 18:44:52Literary Fiction25000Worldwide2011Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
12/11/2020 6:39:16PB10000North America Only2020Small/IndieNoNoLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNo
12/11/2020 10:12:13Literary Fiction1000English Language Only2014Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis ManGayNoNo
12/18/2020 20:21:19Romance4500English Language Only2020NoYesSouth AsianCis WomanStraightNo
2/16/2021 14:24:11Romance4000North America Only2015Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNo
2/21/2021 16:35:45Non-Fiction34000English Language Only2021Hachette (and Imprints)I am the ghostwriter and this is my first book. Book is published under the name of a prominent but debut Black woman authorYesBlackCis WomanNo
2/21/2021 23:09:32Science Fiction and Fantasy100000North America Only2020Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualYesSunyi DeanThe Book EatersNo3-book deal and pre-empt for NA rights, plus 3 book auction for British rights
3/12/2021 8:19:22Thriller/Mystery50000Worldwide2021Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoPre-empt
4/5/2021 5:19:38Science Fiction and Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery35000English Language Only2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesCis ManStraightNo
5/4/2021 20:20:59PB10500Worldwide2020Small/IndieNoNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoNoThis was illustration only
5/11/2021 7:10:49Literary Fiction125000North America Only2021Large (Big 5)YesYesSouth AsianCis ManNoYes
6/28/2021 22:59:04PB100002020Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanStraightNoYes, 2 book deal, 2 offers
8/9/2021 14:25:57PB14000Worldwide2024HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanStraightNoYes
9/19/2021 10:10:41Non-Fiction150000English Language Only2013Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesYes
10/10/2021 0:06:44Science Fiction and Fantasy30000English Language Only2021Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoAt auction
11/2/2021 11:14:26Women's450002021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesBlackCis Woman
11/24/2021 11:28:18Romance190000English Language Only2021Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNoat auction, two-book deal
11/27/2021 20:03:40Non-Fiction175000English Language Only2024Hachette (and Imprints)NoYesEast AsianCis Woman
11/28/2021 15:27:29Non-Fiction02018University pressYesNoWhiteCis WomanBi/PansexualNo
12/2/2021 14:52:35PB5000Worldwide2021Large (Big 5)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightYesPre-empt
12/9/2021 16:34:23YA35000English Language Only2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesLatin AmericanNonbinary/AgenderQueerNo
1/21/2022 15:35:45Science Fiction and Fantasy75000Worldwide2024Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualYespreempt
2/7/2022 5:48:57Literary Fiction100000English Language Only2011Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesSouth AsianCis WomanStraightNono
2/12/2022 1:50:40Memoir10000English Language OnlySmall/IndieYesNoWhiteCis ManStraightNo
2/24/2022 10:27:42PB20000Worldwide2021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoYesTwo book deal at 20K each
3/10/2022 8:48:15Non-Fiction130000English Language Only2021Penguin Random House (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteNonbinary/AgenderGayYesUniquely Human, Neurotribes, The Reason I JumpPre empt
4/11/2022 19:36:41YA2000
6/9/2022 15:42:38Literary Fiction15000North America Only2022Small/IndieYesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/12/2022 17:57:51Romance30000English Language Only2022Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoMultiple offers
6/22/2022 1:58:51Science Fiction and Fantasy6000English Language Only2021Small/IndieNoYesWhiteCis ManStraightNo
7/11/2022 6:32:01MG35000Worldwide2021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)NoYesNative American/First NationsCis ManStraightNo
8/13/2022 9:19:13YA, Contemporary40000North America Only2022Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanDemi/AsexualNoAmerican Panda, Loveless, and Perfect on Papersingle offer, originally for world rights before negotiation
8/16/2022 14:05:23PB0Worldwide2020Macmillan (and Imprints)NoNo
8/17/2022 16:27:48Non-Fiction70000North America Only2022Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanStraightNoat auction
11/24/2022 13:20:17PB3000English Language Only2023Small/IndieYesYesLatin AmericanCis WomanStraightNoyes
12/11/2022 3:37:12MG, Science Fiction and Fantasy27500Worldwide2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans ManYesGhost Squad, The Whispers
12/11/2022 5:20:18YA, Thriller/Mystery110000North America Only2022Large (Big 5)YesPre-empt, two-book deal and per book
12/11/2022 8:30:59YA, Romance, Science Fiction and Fantasy60000North America Only2022Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanQueerYes
12/11/2022 12:43:36Romance120000Worldwide2022Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesBlackStraightNo2 book deal, Sold in pre-empt to a Black editor by a Black agent.
12/12/2022 9:19:49MG75000North America Only2021HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoMaggie HorneHAZEL HILL IS GONNA WIN THIS ONEMoxie4-house auction
12/12/2022 10:17:50MG75000North America Only2022HarperCollins (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoMaggie HorneNoah Frye Gets CrushedBought option from one-book deal debut
12/12/2022 10:18:37YA50000North America Only2022Macmillan (and Imprints)NoYesWhiteCis WomanLesbianNoMaggie HorneStay Here With MeSome Girls Do, The Half of It2-house auction
12/12/2022 10:30:34YA100000North America Only2022HarperCollins (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteTrans ManQueerNoSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda; The Night CircusMultiple offers, at auction, 2 book deal (100k each)
12/12/2022 15:33:13Commercial 1150000North America Only2022Large (Big 5)YesYesMultiracialCis WomanStraightNoAuction
12/13/2022 20:33:30Romance25000Worldwide2022Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesSouth AsianCis WomanBi/PansexualNoDATING DR. DIL by Nisha Sharma, GIRL GONE VIRAL by Alisha Rai2-book deal
2/26/2023 17:23:19Non-Fiction6000Worldwide2021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesNoWhite
7/19/2023 15:03:27YA, horror300000English Language Only2022Macmillan (and Imprints)YesYesBlackNonbinary/AgenderBi/PansexualNoHouse of Hollowat auction
7/19/2023 19:55:05YA, Thriller/Mystery20000Worldwide2022Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesEast AsianCis WomanNo
7/21/2023 7:44:19YA, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Historical Fiction125000English Language Only2021Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesBlackCis WomanBi/PansexualNoThe Cruel Prince by Holly Black & Dread Nation by Justina IrelandIn a preempt
8/11/2023 19:12:39YA, Romance40000Worldwide2023Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesEast Asian, White, MultiracialCis WomanBi/PansexualNoPreemptive 2-book deal
10/5/2023 8:06:52YA, Romance30000Worldwide2022Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesLatin American, WhiteCis WomanQueerNo
11/18/2023 2:47:57MG15000English Language Only2023Penguin Random House (and Imprints)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual
10/30/2024 11:30:26Literary Fiction50000Worldwide2023Hachette (and Imprints)YesYesArab/West Asian/Middle EasternCis WomanQueerNoUnknownPre-empt
3/19/2025 7:58:05Literary Fiction1.4English Language Only2023Small/IndieYesNoWhiteCis WomanLesbianNo
6/14/2025 22:07:03Science Fiction and Fantasy20000North America Only2025Mid-Size (Scholastic, Disney, etc)YesYesWhiteCis WomanBi/Pansexual, Demi/AsexualNoThree book deal