On 5 February 2008 I received my first Public Lending Right (PLR) payment. It was for the princely sum of £27.20. That may not seem much, but since then, I’ve written more books and received a PLR payment every year. In total, that has boosted my writing business by a four-figure sum002E
Ask anyone in the street what PLR is and the chances are you will be met with blank looks. Indeed, ask some fellow authors the same question and not all will know, even though they are legally entitled to it. And those who have heard of it don’t always remember to apply for it as soon as they’re entitled.