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Literary consultancy: Some people we heard from have found that
working with literary consultancies is earning them money, generally
in small commercial organisations paid to provide feedback to new
writers. This work tends to be done on a freelance basis. It can pay
reasonably well, although people were sketchy about the exact
numbers. It also comes with the downsides mentioned above.
Speaking and events: Much recent controversy has centred on the
fact many authors do not get paid to appear at literary festivals, despite
festivals charging for entrance to those talks. Philip Pullman resigned
as patron of the Oxford Literary Festival in protest that authors ‘are
expected to work for nothing’ e.g. speak at the festival for free when
most events came with a £10-12 ticket price. While most writers are
paid nothing, some are apparently earning fees of up to £3,000 for an
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