I was paid £12,500 to write my book. Here's why I'm revealing that | Alex Holder | Books | The Guardian

We're fascinated by what other people earn not only because we're nosey, but because the more we know about what other people earn, the more we understand our own circumstances. You can't tell if you're being under- or overpaid without knowing what other people in your industry earn. Since my book was published, two authors have been in touch to say: "Thanks for sharing your advance. I thought my publishers were low-balling me."