You've probably wondered if light novel earn well. So, let's find out together, as a Japanese show ranked this profession as the highest-paying! So, let's discuss it to find out if it's really true. Now, enough chit-chat, let's get to the facts:
What is a Light Novel?
First, for those unfamiliar, let's briefly explain what light novels are. They're essentially light-hearted reading books, usually aimed at teenagers. Furthermore, like manga, most light novels eventually receive anime adaptations. Some good examples of popular light novels include Sword Art Online, Monogatari Series, and Mushoku Tensei.
Light Novel Writers
Now, it's worth mentioning that according to this program's survey, the profession of light novel writer ranked first, with an annual salary of 80.85 million yen. What's more, this profession was also listed as the second-lowest in calorie consumption and the fifth-lowest in calorie consumption time!
However, this claim that being a romance writer is easy and well-paid has generated considerable controversy online. Several writers have expressed their outrage, such as editor Yoshinori Iwai, who wrote on social media: "Average annual income of 80 million? Didn't they add two extra zeros? Well, even if that's a joke, it's out of the question. The light novel market is tough. A long time ago, when I spoke with a light novel publisher, I was surprised by the low salaries that abound there. So I asked him, "And how the hell do they live on that?" He replied, "They don't, that's why most of them give up by the time they're 30. "
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ラノベはキツいですよ。
昔、ラノベ編集と話してて、作家の収入の低さに驚き、「みんな、どうやって暮らしてるの？」と訊いたら、彼は冷静に、
「いや、だからほとんどが30歳越えると辞めるんです」
と答えた。忘れられない。 https://t.co/nW4qnUDHFL
— 岩井好典 (@iwai_beam) January 22, 2021
So, what do you guys think of all this? I definitely believe writers don't earn all that, not even the most successful ones. Leave a comment with your opinion, and see you next time!
Source: Otakomu
