It’s been a great summer with several debut writers stopping in to share their books and their advice. Did you know that only 5% of the books published each year are by first time authors? The rest are by established or celebrity writers. Keep the new books coming by passing the word about these books and by adding them to your MUST READ or GIFT list.
Here they are again, those beautiful covers and those wonderful stories for young readers of all ages.
So what’s coming up on the Write Game for fall? How about something to do with food? I love to eat. Don’t all writers love to eat? You’d think so by the forum exchanges or from some of the food scenes in books. Yum. Check back next week for some tasty lit.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes, it's a bit daunting to read these stats, but I'm thinking that with the change in the publishing business where more digital formats are becoming available there may be a shift toward needing more, rather than fewer writers. Who knows? It doesn't matter. All that matters is that writers write what's in their hearts and minds.
Julie Musil says
Still absorbing the 5% statistic.
Congratulations to all the winners (I won one!) and to the amazing authors. I wish them lots of book sales and eager readers.
Jemi Fraser says
These all look like terrific books! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks all. Always great to hear from you and to learn from what you post about here and on your blogs.
Bish Denham says
Thanks Lee! Love some of these covers. Looking forward to some…food!
Lisa Gail Green says
Wow, that's it? Just 5%? That's kind of depressing. But, the caliber of talent out there is amazing. Thanks for introducing us to some amazing books!
DazyDayWriter says
Lee, your creative spirit is wonderful. Always a pleasure to drop by and say hello! Re the Cat of Zen … ? … left you another brief reply on blog! Cats really do know something we don't!
Will look forward to your fall blog … I think writers do have a lot of nervous energy, hence, cookies, snacks, etc., well, yes, always in demand! 🙂
Beth Reinke says
Wow, only 5% – that's interesting to know.
Thanks for sharing my children's books and those of my Indie-Debut colleagues with your readers, Lee. I really appreciate it. You do a great job here. :o)
salarsenッ says
C.Lee, thanks for all the reminders! They're all awesome!
Paul Greci says
Cool statistic. I didn't know that. And yeah, I like to eat 🙂
Mindi Scott says
Thanks so much, Lee! This has a been a fun summer getting to check out all of the posts here. And I SO appreciate you helping to spread the word about these debuts! :=)