An April report by the UK-based publishing site, The Bookseller, showed that more than half of the debut authors they surveyed said the experience of publishing a book adversely affected their mental health. Further reporting from The Guardian reveals that (some) publishers have quickly... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-07-19 19:03:31 UTC ]
First-time authors Alice Carrière, Tereh Shelton Harris, and Kelsey James will discuss their forthcoming books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
If you are a debut author or a literary fiction and nonfiction stan, you’ve likely heard of Debutiful. Adam Vitcavage launched the podcast and website dedicated to highlighting the work of debut authors in January 2019. It has since become a beacon in the literary community, helping over 100,000... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-01-18 12:00:00 UTC ]
Publishing a debut novel can be a stressful process for all concerned – not least the authors. Even those who feel prepared and knowledgeable can find themselves coming unstuck. As part of a group of traditionally published authors whose novels hit the shelves in 2020, I’ve experienced all the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-27 11:56:20 UTC ]
Hachette Children's Group has signed a two-book middle-grade series from children's presenters Luke Franks and Sean Thorne, who are both debut authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-13 21:00:51 UTC ]
London-based indie Onwe has acquired three titles from debut authors to be published across 2021: Ashaye Brown's Dream Country, Di Lebowitz's The Marks Left on Her and Rab Ferguson's The Landfill Mountains. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-07-31 08:10:29 UTC ]
There’s no doubt COVID-19 has forever changed the world as we know it. A small slice of life that had to shift trajectory is the publishing industry. Debut authors are especially struggling as the books they have worked on for countless years are released into a world without in-person book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2020-06-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
Bonnier adult fiction imprint Zaffre has signed debut authors Shirley Mann, Katie Hutton, and Gillie Holmes to its Memory Lane list of saga-writing. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
The last year was a great one for literature, and from early signs, 2019 could actually be even better. There's no shortage of anticipated books coming out over the next several months, from debut authors and from those who already have a few books under their belt. Here are 11 authors who look... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tom Hanks features as one of five debut authors in the latest WH Smith Richard and Judy Book Club line-up, launched as part of an enhanced campaign that sees an extra selection each year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a tightening market for fiction and especially for debut authors looking for that big break, editors can be choosier–and many are more dependent than ever on literary agents to find their next debuts. The post With Fewer Debut Novels Selling, What Do Editors Want To Tell Authors? appeared... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Six debut authors, including bookseller Fiona Mozley, Gail Honeyman and Imogen Hermes Gowar, have been longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2018. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
The longlist for the Man Booker International Prize 2016 has been revealed, including two Nobel Prize winners, two previous finalists and two debut authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Newsflash: check out which debut authors and their editors have made the list for this literary prize! As any author will tell you, great books are a bit of a team effort – especially their first book – and that’s why the Branford Boase award was launched 15 years ago This award is given every... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
We spoke with Lisa Highton, publisher of the three-year-old U.K. imprint Two Roads, about the lure of debut authors, the difficulties of overseeing a young imprint, and what she's learned from attending literary festivals and talking to reading groups. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon's Little A imprint will release novels, memoirs, and story collections, while Day One will focus on short stories and new writers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Four debut authors are in contention for this year's CILIP Carnegie Medal, announced today (... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 15/11/2011 - 15:39 Angry Robot has books by two debut authors following its "Open Door Month", in which un-agented authors could submit their works directly to the publisher. Editor Lee Harris negotiated both deals, each for world rights... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 24/05/2011 - 08:46 Beautiful Books has launched its own summer reading campaign, providing POS material and an extra 5% off the selected titles ordered by independent bookshops. The four titles being promoted through the Go Against the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]