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J.Jareth @jenejareth.bsky.social · 7h

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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C. Boghead Auder @cbauder.bsky.social · 19h

This is such an excellent breakdown. Easy-to-understand graphics so that people can explain things to friends 🎯

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 8h

I can’t speak to “usually” but for me it isn’t!

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Michelle Chen @michellechn.bsky.social · 18h

Love this breakdown! Explains so neatly and simply why buying direct (from the press) is the best way to support authors.

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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BuffaloResearch.com @buffaloresearch.com · 12h

Why everyone should spend their book buying dollars at publishers' websites or Bookshop.org.

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you! 😭😭😭

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Društvo SFera @sferazg.bsky.social · 13h

Good thing there are alternatives!

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The Hidden Schools @hiddenschools.bsky.social · 16h

Really useful breakdown, thank you for sharing!!

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 14h

For sure! Feel free! I'd appreciate it if you can link back to the newsletter so anyone who likes it can subscribe :)

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 14h

Thanks!

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 15h

If you like this, you might like my new comics collection! You can buy it (direct from the publisher) here: www.splitlippress.com/graphic-rage

Graphic Rage by Aubrey Hirsch

In 25 sharp, unflinching, and darkly funny feminist comics, Aubrey Hirsch’s Graphic Rage exposes the absurdities and injustices that women know all too well, turning rage into razor-sharp wit and push...

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Keith Roysdon @keithroysdon.bsky.social · 15h

. @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social does some of the best explainer graphics and this one emphasizes how Amazon takes advantage of everybody in the book food chain.

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you!

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 15h

Hahaha thanks!

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alina pleskova @alinapleskova.bsky.social · 15h

i’m a writer whose book is On There (& make a point of linking elsewhere on my site, etc.) & i didn’t even know these stats (granted, i’m a poet & an air sign, so show me where i’m capable of math—)

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 15h

Sure! Best for me would be to share the link to my newsletter! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math If you prefer to share a single image, that's fine too, but I'd love it if you'd link back to the newsletter also!

Book Math!

or Why Writers Hate Amazon

aubreyhirsch.substack.com

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 16h

I'm actually not sure! But I'm happy to have people support local bookstores (and bookshop.org) even if it bites into my royalty.

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Roy Kesey @roykesey.bsky.social · 16h

THIS ALL DAY

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 16h

I'm honestly not sure! I book just came out, so I haven't seen any royalties for the ebook yet.

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 16h

I'm honestly not sure! And it depends on the specific author's contract. BUT, local/direct is always best if you can!

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you!!

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Grace Loh Prasad @gracelp.bsky.social · 16h

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!! Thank you @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social for this awesome breakdown of book costs, and congratulations on GRAPHIC RAGE! I always direct people to buy The Translator’s Daughter from my awesome university press @ohiostatepress.bsky.social: ohiostatepress.org/books/titles...

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Meg Reid 🦦 @megireid.bsky.social · 17h

this is so good!!!!!!!!!! I love indie bookstores and bookshop.org but this is why, if you can, it's so sustaining to buy direct from small presses!

Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 17h

Always a rainy day with Bezos!

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