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: aprilhenry (aprilhenry) wrote,
2007-08-16 05:42:00

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aprilhenry
2007-08-16 05:42:00

There’s no point in feeling like a failure

Because JK Rowling is so far above most authors in the stratosphere. And now comes word that Stephenie Meyer’s latest vampire book, Eclipse, has sold 150,000 copies out of the gate. (Full disclosure: many mid-list adult authors would be happy with a solid 10,000 in hardcover sales.)

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There’s no point in feeling like a failure

Writing tips from Chelsea Cain

What kind of an effort would the publisher make if your book deal was seven figures?

How could a sweet girl turn into such a monster?

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