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'

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-30 19:51:30 UTC ]
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[ The New York Times | 2019-06-28 17:18:37 UTC ]
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Hearst is finding success in YouTube, and is pouring more resources into programming

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[ Digiday | 2019-06-28 04:01:35 UTC ]
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Khan wins Branford Boase Award for debut novel

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-27 15:50:48 UTC ]
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Orion bags Faber Academy graduate’s debut

Orion has snapped up rights to Faber Academy graduate Rebecca Ley's "achingly sad" debut.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-26 04:02:20 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 03:54:45 UTC ]
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[ The Huffington Post | 2019-06-24 02:34:35 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-21 19:30:00 UTC ]
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