Former Knopf Assistant Sells Publishing Novel in Seven Figure Deal

Every assistant sifting through the slush pile, dreaming of selling their own novel, can now focus on the tale of Zakiya Harris, a former assistant editor who just sold her debut to Atria in a seven-figure deal. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-21 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Freedom To Publish: The Prix Voltaire 2018 Shortlist Honors Figures from Asia, Europe, and Africa

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Roupenian's debut goes to S&S US in 'seven-figure deal'

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‘Cat Person’ Author, Kristen Roupenian, Gets 7-Figure Book Deal

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Google Said to Offer Publishers A New YouTube Deal

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