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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Zaffre clinches 'terrifying' debut thriller from physician Montgomery

Bonnier imprint Zaffre has clinched a “terrifying and compelling” thriller from debut author, physician and endurance expert Hugh Montgomery. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gosling's debut snapped up by Serpent's Tail

Serpent’s Tail has signed the "remarkable" debut novel by Victoria Gosling, a British author currently living in Berlin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Avon buys Pattison's murder mystery debut

Avon will publish Nell Pattison's debut about a British Sign Language interpreter who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in the deaf community.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March Religion Bestsellers: ‘Universal Christ’ Debuts at #4, Francine Rivers Stays #1

Franciscan priest Richard Rohr breaks the top five in religion nonfiction with his reflections on the nature of God in ‘The Universal Christ,’ while the trade paperback edition of Francine Rivers’ ‘The Masterpiece’ is #1 for its second consecutive month in fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cranachan Publishing signs debut author Joan Haig

Scottish publisher Cranachan has signed debut author Joan Haig to its middle-grade imprint, Pokey Hat, for her first title Tiger Skin Rug. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The three keys to Shazam!’s box-office success are a testament to zigging when everyone else zags

Shazam!’s counterintuitive path to popularity is an object lesson in pursuing originality in a universe dominated with world-building The success of Warner Bros.’ latest superhero movie Shazam!, which took the No. 1 spot at the box office last weekend and has had critics swooning–it has a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IBPA University 2019: Raccah Spills Secrets to Indie Publishing Success

The Independent Book Publishers Association held its annual IBPA University this year April 5-6 in Chicago, where 325 attendees mixed and mingled and talked shop about indie publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Editions to publish Dieudonné’s debut

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tinder Press snaps up Naomi Ishiguro's debut short story collection

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S UK Children's celebrates Hendra and Linnet's 10-year publication success

Simon & Schuster UK Children’s is celebrating 10 years of Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet’s professional partnership with an anniversary edition of Barry the Fish with Fingers and a board book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Zaffre signs three debut authors to Memory Lane list

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trapeze pre-empts 'page-turner' debut by lawyer Katz

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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