earn out

To make enough money from sales so that you pay back all of the money you were given upfront.

"Her debut novel sold well but didn't earn out until the paperback edition was released."

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Why Paul Millerd REFUSED a $200K Book Deal (And Self-Published Instead)

Jay Clouse · 21:01

And maybe I'd earn out and earn royalties and I'd sell a lot more books.

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