A Writing Royalties Money Limit?

[Noobertuber]

As a matter of interest, I decided to do a bit of research, namely, how much money one is able to make writing scifi novels instead of masterpieces (Going by metropolisman's painting theory that going for smaller canvases worked better then large canvases). I used the following traits:

1. Neurotic: Allows very long, no stress writing sessions.
2. Loner: Gives me a nice moodlet, inspires the LTW, and reduces needed social interaction.
3. Bookworm: I'm doing a writer, so this is a no brainer.
4. Computer Whiz: Helps me make more valuable scifi novels, and can repair computer 60% faster.
5. Genius: Again, this helps me write more valuable scifi novels.
LTW. Professional Author: Another no brainer for writers.

I was doing quite well up to 25 books or so, the profit increasing quite nicely. When I got to 30 books (All scifi), I was writing only best sellers, and I had my best book claiming 671 simoleans a week. However, 20 books later, my best book was still the same one! (Most books gave around 650 simoleans a piece.) This leads me to think that writing has an inbuilt money cap. I had an almost perfect mood the entire time, and all of the writing challenges were completed. I also had the professional author list and was at level 10 writing. Also, during this study, I found that at level 10, with speed writer, 0.9030303 pages are written a minute. What are your thoughts?

[wildredchild]

Welcome to the Forum Noobertuber!!
Very nicely done on the research.  I think it is a built in cap for that particular type of novel and I am sure that is also true for each type of novel out there. 

[Metropolis Man]

What are your thoughts?

Children's Books. That's all I've got to say. They are so awesome for writers. I'm going to have several of my Wishmaster Sims write Children's Books. They're so short that they're knocked out ridiculously fast. Masterpieces are still at the top of the heap as far as money made for the time spent on a book. But, I just don't want my Sims writing for 4 or 5 days for a single novel. Way too long. Children's Books are my go to plan now for all writers. And here's another bonus — the books are so short that moving to that "Read 50 Books" hallmark for the additional writing speed boost is quite easy when the author just reads his own books.

[Schipperke]

Children's Books. That's all I've got to say. They are so awesome for writers. I'm going to have several of my Wishmaster Sims write Children's Books.

On the same track with you.  My main writer has written 46 Children's books.  Just remember that they need a bit of painting skill for this genre to be available.   

[Metropolis Man]

On the same track with you.  My main writer has written 46 Children's books.  Just remember that they need a bit of painting skill for this genre to be available.   

Then you're at the point when the really, really big wishes will soon evaporate. You definitely want to grab the "Write 50 Books" wish. That's a monster one. But, after that I'm pretty sure there won't be too many. You're probably close or have already hit most of the money ones — have X amount in royalties per week, etc.

[Schipperke]

Then you're at the point when the really, really big wishes will soon evaporate. You definitely want to grab the "Write 50 Books" wish. That's a monster one. But, after that I'm pretty sure there won't be too many. You're probably close or have already hit most of the money ones — have X amount in royalties per week, etc.

You're absolutely right.  That's why she has quit writing and gone on to other things.  I think I'm farther along in Wishmasters than you - last town day.  If all goes well - fingers crossed - they will soon be moving to France for their last 2 weeks.  I just hope none of them gets lost in the trip.

[Metropolis Man]

You're absolutely right.  That's why she has quit writing and gone on to other things.  I think I'm farther along in Wishmasters than you - last town day.  If all goes well - fingers crossed - they will soon be moving to France for their last 2 weeks.  I just hope none of them gets lost in the trip.

Ha ha. Fingers crossed for you on that one! Yeah, you're much farther along than I am. I'm really excited to see the first players to post scores.

[Schipperke]

I'm really excited to see the first players to post scores.

Me too.  I hope to be one of the first.  Finishing early is the only way I ever get to see my name near the top of the list!

[Pam]

This is getting off topic.  Let's get back to limits on writing royalties.

[Da Vinci]

Does anyone know if there is a limit on masterpieces?