How Should Debut Novelists Measure Success?

Earlier this May, an Esquire article by Kate Dwyer called “Why Are Debut Novels Failing to Launch?” channeled the fear of debut novelists everywhere: What happens if no one buys my book? Book sales are an important way for editors and agents to gauge whether to invest in an author. If her first novel doesn’t … The post How Should Debut Novelists Measure Success? appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

[ The Millions | 2024-10-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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