Debut novel
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| - | A '''debut''' (or '''début''') means the [[first]] major [[performance]] or [[exhibition]] which a performer or artist gives in his or her career. | ||
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| - | It may also refer to the formal introduction of a [[debutante]] to society in some cultures, often at a ball dance or similar event. | ||
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| - | A '''debut''' or '''début''' is the first public appearance of a person or thing. | + | A '''debut novel''' is the '''first [[novel]]''' a [[novelist]] publishes. Debut novels are often the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the [[publishing industry]], and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future. '''First-time novelists''' without a previous published reputation, such as publication in nonfiction, magazines, or [[literary journals]], typically struggle to find a publisher. |
| - | * [[Debut (society)]], the formal introduction of young upper-class women to society | + | |
| - | * [[Debut novel]], an author's first published novel | + | |
| - | * [[Debut issue]], the first issue of a comic book series to feature a particular character | + | |
| - | * [[Product launch]], the introduction of a new product to market | + | |
| - | == See also == | + | Sometimes new novelists will [[self-publish]] their debut novels, because publishing houses will not risk the capital needed to market books by an unknown author to the public. Most publishers purchase rights to novels, especially debut novels, through [[literary agents]], who screen client work before sending it to publishers. These hurdles to publishing reflect both publishers' limits in resources for reviewing and publishing unknown works, and that readers typically buy more books by established authors with a reputation than first-time writers. For this reason, literary communities have created awards that help acknowledge exceptional debut novels. |
| - | * [[List of directorial debuts]], a list of film directorial debuts in chronological order | + | |
| - | * [[Debutante]] | + | |
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A debut novel is the first novel a novelist publishes. Debut novels are often the author's first opportunity to make an impact on the publishing industry, and thus the success or failure of a debut novel can affect the ability of the author to publish in the future. First-time novelists without a previous published reputation, such as publication in nonfiction, magazines, or literary journals, typically struggle to find a publisher.
Sometimes new novelists will self-publish their debut novels, because publishing houses will not risk the capital needed to market books by an unknown author to the public. Most publishers purchase rights to novels, especially debut novels, through literary agents, who screen client work before sending it to publishers. These hurdles to publishing reflect both publishers' limits in resources for reviewing and publishing unknown works, and that readers typically buy more books by established authors with a reputation than first-time writers. For this reason, literary communities have created awards that help acknowledge exceptional debut novels.
