Hey Summer, great episode. There are so many variables in book contracts for craft publishing. Based on previous experience (I worked in craft magazine publishing and sat on the book publishing board for IW) I'd say you made good decisions, but Abrams made out well, too. The value of your established brand and unique branding is high - it is distinct and recognizable. You provided excellent on-brand photography (the cost of a professional photographer and stylist exceeds $1,500/day). I've purchased your patterns: They are well-written and clear. The cost of writing a pattern from scratch is likely $150-$200 each; the cost of technical editing is similar. You also created (I assume) all of your own samples, likely more than one for each pattern. If you did not receive gratis yarn from manufacturers, that also needs to be factored into the equation. A good and fair contract includes a generous advance that takes all of these factors into consideration. As a maker, your compensation should reflect your investment in time, talent, materials, and creativity. One thing you did not mention was copyright and ownership of your patterns/photographs and if you signed that over to your publisher. Will they be able to disaggregate your book and sell these separately or republish them down the road? And are you obligated to give Abrams the right of first refusal on your next book? All of those things should be considered when reviewing a contract. AND CONGRATULATIONS - I can't wait to add this book to my knitting library!

I pre-ordered the book and it came! I’m so excited to dive in. I love your description at the back”…and a dog who hates her for no good reason” 😂 Charming! 😂

Camped out by the door waiting for my copy to arrive ❤❤ Thank you for being the sock knitting queen we all needed 🧦🧶

I love your transparency about pay. 🎉 It’s scary but so important to give others the power to advocate for themselves. I hate that our culture has made it such a forbidden topic!

Hi Summer! So i appreciate this episode. its really interesting, super interesting. but really the bottom line is i want to support you and our industry (and i love knitting socks) so i bought you book. I look at what happened to pom pom, and i don't know if they shut down due to operating costs, but i do know that designers do amazing work that takes months to bring to life, and yet maybe people are squibbing about the cost of a pattern which might actually be less than the cost of someone's Starbucks coffee that day. its a strange consumer psychology. so yes, i love this episode - its really interesting - but your book is worth hundreds and i hope it makes lots of money for you. you deserve it. :)

Hi Summer, I bought your book because I want to learn to knit socks. It was exactly what I was look for. Your book touches on all subjects with great resources! Thanks!

I bought both ebook AND physical copy! I love it. So glad to have found you ❤

I screeched when the bookstore called to tell me my pre-ordered copy was ready for pickup. Such an amazing book and resource!

Hi Summer! I’m a subscriber to your channel who also happens to be a book publishing consultant so today’s video was up my alley in more ways than one. Congrats on your beautiful new book release! Regarding your search for a lawyer to review your publishing contract, you might consider joining the Authors Guild. There’s a modest yearly fee to be a member, but one of the perks is that they have a lawyer on staff who will review your future book contracts for you and give you a list of points you may want to negotiate. I’ve used this service for my last two contracts and it is very easy and helpful. And to take you up on your suggestion to share numbers, I received no advance on my first book (an academic monograph) and a $10k advance on my second book (The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors, published by Princeton University Press). I’m sure you will earn out your advance if you haven’t already! 5000 copies is a lot!! Congrats!

Hi Summer! I have absolutely no desire to publish a book, but this video was incredibly educational. Thank you!

I’m new to sock knitting and bought a couple of weeks ago the ebook. My new project I’ll be starting up is one of the ones in the book. I’m really looking forward to learning. Great episode!

I went to buy your book from Amazon this morning and it’s sold out - Congratulations! I will wait for the re stock.

Yay!!🎉 can’t wait to get your book!!

I purchased a copy of your book in Ontario, Canada yesterday. It is so beautiful and a joy to read. Well done. I am also enjoying your podcast. I’ve been knitting socks for years but am learning so much! Thank you for sharing your love of sock knitting ❤

I bought your book because of your enthusiasm and your artistic patterns. I love the photographs and especially the covers. I can’t wait to read and learn. 🩷🧡💙💜

It’s here🎉 beautiful book !

Ecstatic for you!!!!!!! Absolutely love your book

Wow! Very interesting...a pleasure to watch! Thank you!

Got my book today too! Yay! Can't wait to dig in :)

My pre-ordered book arrived last night @ 9pm. Thank you. I also ordered your suggested yarn from Knit Picks and others to be ready to cast on. I’m excited to get started on your patterns. I’m spreading the word about your patterns and fantastic podcasts. Summer, thank you for the happiness you add to my day. Congrats and all the best on selling your book it is perfect,

🤗. Congratulations ! Good Job, Tulsa🧦 💕

Enjoyed this video. And I love the book!!

Congrats on your book again! Can’t wait to receive mine and continue my new sock obsession! I’m glad you waited to work with the right publishing company, thanks for being transparent and honest about your experience ❤😊

Congratulations!!! My book arrives today!!! Woohoo! Thanks for all your hard work.

I’m pacing at the window waiting for my book to arrive! So excited!!

Yay! Congratulations on publishing day. Preordered, and (impatiently) waiting...

Congratulations on your new book!

You made my day getting my book today. Love it and very happy I preordered it. I’ve learned so much from you and wishing you great success with the book.

Congrats!!!!!! I'm so excited to receive my pre-order today, I think! All the best! Kimberly

Congratulations Summer! I got my kindle version this morning! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations on your new book! I can’t wait for mine to be delivered!

Congratulations on release day! I pre-ordered on Amazon so I can’t wait to get home and have a look.

Good to know on preorders!! Looking forward to meeting you and purchasing a book tonight.

Just ordered your beautiful book as I watch your video. Congratulations!

This is such a helpful episode. And I really appreciate your honesty. You are so great. Defintely getting the book.

I got your book delivered yesterday. I absolutely love it. I’m a newer knitter, I’ve knit 4 pairs of socks before (one of them being the tender she socks) and your book has so much good info in it and so helpful. The patterns are amazing also.

Congratulations! I’ve pre-ordered the book and can’t wait to receive it! Good luck to you on this huge accomplishment!

I pre-ordered my copy while i was listening to the video presenting it, you didn't have to twist my arm or tell me twice! I got it this afternoon and i want to make every single one of them. Congratulations on an amazing book

Summer, I too am waiting for the Amazon truck. So excited to have your book in my hands!

Congratulations! Totally helps me!

I have the book! I love it! This explanation of the process was very interesting - thanks!

I think I preordered the second I saw your story. I'm excited to dive in and knit through the patterns!

It was delivered today Your book is beautiful! Congratulations!

Congratulations!🥳Waiting for my book to arrive💕🧶🧦

Yay! Bonus video!! Hey Summer! I’ll be getting my copy soon! Congratulations! ❤

Thank you ! Very nice video! I’m French and I pre-ordered your book few days ago! I’m looking forward to get it in march ❤ love your work!

Amazon delivered today!! Can't wait to dive in...thank you for sharing the process...very interesting... And Congratulations🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for the info. Love you!

I was so excited when Amazon delivered mine. The book is BEAUTIFUL 😍 and I can’t wait to cast on a pair of socks. Thank you very much!

I would love to see all your other patterns in one book. A great addition to this book. I love the size too fits in my knitting bag. Well done Summer.

Waiting for Amazon to deliver your book. Can’t wait. Also just finished the Hibernal socks and love the pattern and love the finished product. Thank you.

Expecting my copy to arrive soon. Very excited. Congratulations. Hoping to see you in McKinney.

Congratulations on your book! I'm anxiously watching for the Amazon van to arrive today. Fingers crossed it's earlier than later so I can curl up and read it today after work.

Oh my gosh I love your content and it was so interesting hearing your honest explanation of the whole publishing process. Your book is GORGEOUS and I might have squealed with glee when I opened it yesterday 😍

I pre-ordered your book and am eagerly awaiting its delivery today! You also inspired me to purchase some bright yarn to play with color, so I am ready to get knitting ASAP!

Thank you for sharing this! I think it's super helpful for folks to hear and know what goes into book publishing so it's a bit less scary for them.

My books came today. Summer it’s beautiful! You should be so proud of yourself. I am so excited to knit the all these beautiful socks.

Congratulations, Summer! So excited that my preorder will arrive in the next hour 🎉. Thank you for the hard work and dedication to write it!! Even though I never intend writing a book, I really appreciate you sharing your process. It also gives me more appreciation for the end result. Thank you! ❤

Summer, I just started watching you this year. I am so excited for you writing your first book. It’s absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to make every sock in it.

Pre-ordered your book and it finally arrived yesterday. It's fantastic! I love everything about it and it will definitely be used as I progress in sock knitting. Congrats, Summer, and I hope you do continue to write more books in the future.

I bought the book it is gorgeous! I also bought your Knit Stars master class! Love both!!!

Amazing Summer so excited for you and thank you for creating such a great book I’m in Sydney and I pre ordered a book so it should arrive soon I cannot wait xx 😘 good luck and hope they have to run another reprint

I am so excited and waiting for Amazon to deliver my book to South Africa - just love your patterns and your podcasts.

I pre-bought your book on Amazon and I cannot wait until it's delivered!!! So excited to knit up all of these luscious sock yarns I've acquired over the past year.

Congratulations again, my book comes today I cannot wait! This was such an interesting video I love how candid you were about the process and the money aspect on writing a book. I have always been interested in the breakdown. I wish you great success with your book !

Congrats Summer!!! I'm so happy for you and I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my copy that I preordered pretty much the moment you announced. Also loved your soundtracks for the Spain and Germany publications 😂

Got my book today here in BC Canada! So excited.

Just got my copy in mail today and it is GORGEOUS! And WONDERFUL! In addition to being a warm and delightful book full of clear and gentle instructions, it is an amazing source of knitting inspiration. Plus it is just plain fun to read! And it is truly an ART book in the best Abrams tradition! Easily the best knitting book I have ever purchased! Congratulations!

I can’t wait to look through my copy. I pre-ordered 2 copies, one for me and one as a gift for a friend!

I can’t wait for my sock book to be delivered to me…I preordered the sock book and I can’t wait for the book to come! I am excited!

Happy book release!

I am so excited to receive your book! Congratulations !!! It looks amazing. I live in Canada so mine will take a bit longer to get here, hopefully by the end of the month, I had pre ordered it so I know it will be on its way soon.

my book should be delivered tomorrow! so excited! i already took your advice from your last book of just practicing knitting vanilla socks to figure out my best heel and construction type (already know anatomical toe is my best toe)

Congratulation’s Summer Lee! My book arrived yesterday and I absolutely love every page. The design is amazing! I’m planning my first sock make. It’s tough to choose because I want to make all of them! Thank you so much! ❤

Love your shirt!

My book arrived today…it is beautiful! I can’t wait to dive in and I love the back flap!❤🎉

It is already on backorder! I placed my order anyway,it will be a nice surprise when it does show up. Congrats~

Happy book release day! My copy is out for delivery and I can’t wait for it I’m so excited!! About to abandon all my wips to cast on something new

It’s an awesome book! Got it today, read a whole lot of it and I love your writing style. I am excited to get knitting on the patterns. I’m not a super creative person, I enjoy patterns that other artists create. These patterns speak to me.❤❤❤

👏👏👏 Yay! Mine will be here tomorrow, finally!!! Congratulations again AND that was very interesting. Thank you for sharing and taking us through the process!

I asked Hubby to pre-order this for my birthday and it’s supposed to be here today! I’m very excited! I love seeing folks making a living off their passions. It gives me hope that someday I can do it too.

I pre-ordered your book and it has come. I knitted my first pair of socks from you so I felt I owed you something. So far I have knitted 3 pairs of the basic sock and I am planning to do more. I wish you all the best. I think you are amazing and refreshingly honest. I look forward to enhance my sock knitting skills

❤❤🎉🎉 Got my book last night!!!!started reading it like a novel!!!!!love it 💕😁💝 so much! My very first knitting book!!!! 🎉and I am addicted to socks!!!perfect!!! Excited to start a few of these and make them all!!!! Thank you !!!!so much!!!! The pictures!! Elaine ❤🏠🧦🧦🧦

Summer, you’re so refreshing. I looooove your videos. I pre-ordered your book from Amazon a few weeks ago. I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m excited to try some new patterns. Congratulations. 🍾 I’m so happy for you.🥰

Hole forever! Lol also im very happy for you and I look forward to getting your book :)

Thank you for being so open and helpful about the publishing process. I found it all extremely interesting. I preordered the book, and am so excited I will have it soon. I’ve only knit one pair of socks before, and look forward to starting up a very personalised sock wardrobe. I know your book will be key to this. I’m sure your royalties are going to be rolling in. You nailed it with this book. #teamsummer

Greetings from Maine! Great book!

Woo Hoo! I got your book from my LYS today!

I got my book today: best thing to come home to after work!

My book is arriving today. Can’t wait!! You are so inspiring (I’m a sock knitter, not an author)…

Well I have already ordered your book, and I´m waiting for shipping info. Very much looking forward to it, I know it will be one of my most used resources! I thought your topic this episode was interesting and you shared quite a lot of information. I am sure it was helpful to those interested in publishing their own work one day. Congrats on your achievement!

Just found your channel a couple of weeks back. Binging on your content as I try to knit my first pair of socks. I absolutely can’t wait to purchase your book, I live in New Zealand, so hoping to purchase on amazon when available, 😊

Hey there! I’m also a sock knitter in Tulsa- you may want to look for an intellectual property attorney next time! There are some in Tulsa That can help you out. Good luck with your adventures’

No kidding...... I was actually watching this video when Amazon delivered my book! I am so excited to read it, learn some new techniques and knit some of your new sock patterns. Congratulations! The book is beautiful (and looks to be packed with great sock knitting info)! I'm sure it will be a big success, and I can't wait for your next one!

This was so interesting! I like to hear how I can support authors and I didn’t know how important presale orders were!

Congratulations on your publication. I live in England and I just went on to Amazon uk to order your book. You’re sold out !!!!!

Thank you for this great video! Very informative- I had no idea how the publishing industry worked. Thank you so much for sharing. And by the way, I’ll be doing a lot more pre-ordering from now on since I know what it means to the author! ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations again! My Amazon pre order was delayed by a day so still waiting for mine (insert sad face). BUT, I have something to look forward to tomorrow ( insert happy dance face). Go celebrate tonight. You deserve it.

My pre-order must be a part of the second printing! While I'm not-so-patiently waiting for my copy I've cast on the colorwork version of your Seasons socks;) Congratulations on such a successful launch!

Woohooo i love your Shirt 💖