So interesting!! In buying/bookselling we use the term “frontlist” somewhat differently — anything that is brand new/forthcoming. It’s not necessarily in opposition to midlist; when I talk to my sales reps, something could be midlist in terms of marketing and promo but still frontlist because it’s from the newest season of books. At the store we talk about the opposite of frontlist as “backlist,” which just means older. An author’s most immediate release from this season is frontlist and all their previous works are their backlist. Love these behind-the-scenes interviews, Elizabeth!
I’ve never heard midlist used this way! I’ve used it as an adjective to describe authors.... “the shrinking midlist” meaning the writers who could sell a new novel every couple of years that might tell tens of thousands of copies but wouldn’t hit the list. Now it’s blockbuster or bust.
Fascinating podcast insights! It's eye-opening to see the different paths authors can take in the publishing world. Great interview! 📚🎙️ #PublishingRodeo #Authors #BookWorld https://nfrupdates.com/
Thanks for sharing this! I haven't heard of this podcast before but I'm ALWAYS here for content where people talk openly about money, so I'm excited to check it out.
So interesting!! In buying/bookselling we use the term “frontlist” somewhat differently — anything that is brand new/forthcoming. It’s not necessarily in opposition to midlist; when I talk to my sales reps, something could be midlist in terms of marketing and promo but still frontlist because it’s from the newest season of books. At the store we talk about the opposite of frontlist as “backlist,” which just means older. An author’s most immediate release from this season is frontlist and all their previous works are their backlist. Love these behind-the-scenes interviews, Elizabeth!
I goofed! They were talking about "lead titles"!
I’ve never heard midlist used this way! I’ve used it as an adjective to describe authors.... “the shrinking midlist” meaning the writers who could sell a new novel every couple of years that might tell tens of thousands of copies but wouldn’t hit the list. Now it’s blockbuster or bust.
I made a mistake: They were talking about "lead titles"!
Fascinating podcast insights! It's eye-opening to see the different paths authors can take in the publishing world. Great interview! 📚🎙️ #PublishingRodeo #Authors #BookWorld https://nfrupdates.com/
I'm really enjoying this addictive podcast after seeing your recommendation on Twitter, Elizabeth! Thanks for this great conversation.
Thanks for sharing this! I haven't heard of this podcast before but I'm ALWAYS here for content where people talk openly about money, so I'm excited to check it out.