Real Talk for Writers
with Isabel Sterling
Author & Master Certified Coach
Royalty Statements: January 2026
Feb 02, 2026
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It's royalty season!
At least, for my books that were published by Razorbill (which was folded into Putnam a few years back).
If you missed my initial royalty break down (which included additional details about the first royalty period for each book), you can check that out here.
How New Titles Impact Your Backlist
Aug 11, 2025
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After playing around in the author portal last week for the Real Talk issue on royalty statements, I dug a little deeper to explore the impact of new releases on the sales of previous books. The findings were interesting, so I decided to share them with all of you.
Before I dive in, an important ca...
