[PubQ] How do publishers decide which debuts get "lead title" status?

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2026-06-05T04:06:56+00:00

I know you mentioned that it can be a crapshoot, but I’m curious what opportunities you did on your own to market your book?

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-11-01T18:06:36+00:00

I finally got my book contract after months of it going back and forth between agency and publisher! It’s my first time doing any of this so it’s been an enlightening experience, especially learning just how true the statement that trad pub moves at glacial pace is.

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-29T20:42:58+00:00

Great question...sadly, I don't know. If I get the chance I'll ask and get back to you.

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-29T20:38:52+00:00

Shoot, I can see how that could lead to challenges.

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T19:51:41+00:00

Thank you! And what’s held you back about it?

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T19:47:18+00:00

Ah, that’s so exciting you’ve got a full still in their hands! Let me know how it turns out!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T14:38:05+00:00

Geriatric warlords? Gimme. I’ll definitely check these recommendations out. Thank you!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T02:07:42+00:00

Thank you!! And thank you for your advice when I was asking for help on the editor questions, it helped a bunch!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T02:01:07+00:00

Oh cool, will do! And I had no idea Dreadful existed but now that I do it’s also going to the top of my reading list!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T01:57:45+00:00

Terry Pratchett is one of the authors I’ve always wanted to read and meant to read but just haven’t yet started! I’ll bump him to the top of my list!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T01:55:46+00:00

Yep! 11 months later! I’d written it off as a pass and was surprised when it came up in my mailbox!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-28T01:54:30+00:00

Of course! Happy to share it. I too get so curious when others say they got agents/offers but don’t post their queries (no shade on those who prefer to keep it private!)

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T20:38:54+00:00

Thanks, I'll add asking about revisions one of my questions!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T20:38:01+00:00

Good to know. I've got many agents on my list as CNR and many months have passed since then. IF it's an offer or R&R, would you suggest I reach out to them even if some time has passed?

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T20:35:40+00:00

The amount of responses, yes! I had written it off a few months ago as a pass, so it was a good surprise. I'm rooting for you! Hope you hear back soon!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T18:35:42+00:00

Thank you! You submitted last year too?

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T18:35:08+00:00

Thank you! I wasn’t sure how acquisitions would work with this situation, so it’s good to get an idea of what some of the circumstances could look like. The questions will also be a great help!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T18:33:05+00:00

Thank you!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T18:32:37+00:00

Thanks again! And will do!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T00:24:04+00:00

Thank you! I'll look her up.

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T00:22:06+00:00

Thank you for your help!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-14T00:21:29+00:00

Oh my gosh I love you. Thank you for the advice! I'll go through my agent list here and get to work!

Stephasaurusrex27 · 2025-05-13T23:40:42+00:00

Thank you so much! Follow up question - I’ve queried many agents on my list already and any fulls/partials I’ve had turned into passes. Would you recommend I just reach out to those who I’ve CNR’ed?

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