Book reviews = $$$?

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I don't know if SFDebris has a standard price for a book review; I don't see it on the Donations page.
It's $50 for an episode of some series TV, and $175 for a film. Since books would probably take longer for him to get through than a film, and you obviously can't use clips from a book in a review, I think a book review would be a lot more work on SFDebris's part and would take a higher price unless it's something he's already read and is familiar with.
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Darth Wedgius wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:10 pm I don't know if SFDebris has a standard price for a book review; I don't see it on the Donations page.
It's $50 for an episode of some series TV, and $175 for a film. Since books would probably take longer for him to get through than a film, and you obviously can't use clips from a book in a review, I think a book review would be a lot more work on SFDebris's part and would take a higher price unless it's something he's already read and is familiar with.
My guess would be $200-$250.
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ProfessorDetective wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:54 pm
Darth Wedgius wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:10 pm I don't know if SFDebris has a standard price for a book review; I don't see it on the Donations page.
It's $50 for an episode of some series TV, and $175 for a film. Since books would probably take longer for him to get through than a film, and you obviously can't use clips from a book in a review, I think a book review would be a lot more work on SFDebris's part and would take a higher price unless it's something he's already read and is familiar with.
My guess would be $200-$250.
Why stop there?
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It's 500$. He puts a lot of time and effort into book reviews and the cost reflects that.
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So, the same cost as a video game then. I can understand why, since it's a larger time investment.
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I didn't really think about that being larger time investment effects price. Now I know and knowing is half the battle.
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Oh damn it! You changed your avatar from Kallen! No more cute anime girl. :(

At least with me, you guys ALWAYS see cute anime girl. ;)
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I admit that I changed my avatar purely to match my signature.
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