This is how it used to work: you wrote a book, people read it, it made you a star. Not any more. Writers are making their reputations before they've published a word

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The case of John Lanchester, who is being hailed as a brilliant new novelist even though his first book has not yet even been published, indicates the extent to which publishers are now pre-arranging the fame of their authors. Critics are using the same language about Lanchester's work as the publicity material being released by publisher Picador, even though there is more usually suspicion about publishers' marketing efforts. Publishers can also ensure that a first novel attracts a great deal of attention by paying a lot of money for it.

Publishing industry, Analysis

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I thought that only bad writers made money

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Novelist Iain Banks believed that only really bad writers made money until his novel 'Wasp Factory' became successful. He does not feel that he is seriously disturbed, even though his writing leads some people to believe that he must be. He believes that many of his novels deal with identity, although he does not really understand why this is, as he has not had any problems with his own identity. He feels that his ideas have now been communicated to others, and this makes him much more fulfilled.

Banks, Iain

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A lot of why I wrote was to please my grandfather

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Touching people can be easier than talking openly to them, according to novelist A.L. Kennedy. He finds it very hard to say things of importance, but is glad that he managed to communicate fully with his grandfather before the latter's death in Jun 1996. His grandfather was the father figure in his life, and was very supportive of his work. Indeed, Kennedy feels that he largely wrote to please his grandfather.

Kennedy, A.L.

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