I talk to writers
every d*mn day
who think making money
from our products (books) is evil
who believe that possibly overcharging
a reader
is fate worse than death.
That’s bullsh*t thinking.
1) It isn’t possible to overcharge a customer.
If the customer doesn’t think
the product is worth the price,
she won’t buy it.
If she buys it,
she believes the price is right.
and
2) There is nothing noble
about being broke a$$.
I’ve been poor.
I’ve had to rely on the charity of others.
I can’t see how that is benefiting society.
Charging a fair price for our products,
taking care of ourselves,
possibly taking care of others,
frees resources for the truly unfortunate.
Meg Keene,
founder of A Practical Wedding,
shares
(this entire post is awesome)
“I’m consistently trying to
make the case that
if you don’t make sure
your business is turning a viable profit,
it won’t support you,
you won’t be able to grow,
and you will burn out
and go out of business.
And that helps nobody.
Because there is nothing sadder
than a truly awesome, creative,
forward-thinking business
that you love
disappearing,
simply because
the owners couldn’t bring themselves
to take care of the finances
and make a profit.”
Don’t be a selfish beyotch.
Charge a fair price for your product.