You've almost certainly wondered if light novel earn well. So, let's find out together, because a show in Japan categorized this profession as the highest-paid! Therefore, let's discuss this to see if it's really true. Now, enough talk, let's learn some facts:
What is a Light Novel?
First, for those few who don't know, let's have a brief explanation of what light novels are. Basically, they are books with a light reading style, generally aimed at teenagers. Furthermore, just like manga, most light novels end up receiving an anime adaptation. Some good examples of famous light novels are: Sword Art Online, Monogatari Series, and Mushoku Tensei.
Light Novel Writers
Now, it's worth mentioning that according to this program's research, the profession of Light Novel writer ranked 1st, with an annual salary of 80.85 million yen. Furthermore, this profession was also listed as the 2nd lowest in calorie consumption and the 5th in shortest calorie-consuming!
However, this statement that being a novel writer is easy and well-paid has generated considerable controversy online. Several writers expressed indignation, such as editor Yoshinori Iwai, who wrote on his 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 editor, I was surprised by the low salaries that abound there. So I asked him: ‘And how on earth do they live on that?’ He replied: ‘They don’t live, that’s why most give up when they reach 30 years old .
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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, folks, what do you think of all this? I absolutely believe that writers don't earn all that much, not even the most successful ones. Leave a comment with your opinion and see you next time!
Source: Otakomu