This reflects both publishers' economic realities, and that readers typically buy more books by established authors with a reputation than first-time writers.

Some critics, however, cited a significant deceleration in the novel's storyline, pointing out errors made by the first-time writer toward the work's conclusion.

Or because - particularly in the case of first-time writers - the beginning had been workshopped and polished many times, but not the later portions?

Debut Mondays features several first-time writers reading brief samples of their work.

No self-respecting literary scene would be complete without publishing opportunities for first-time writers.

A romantic comedy from a first-time writer and director, Jonathan Teplitzsky.

Over 90% of first-time writers of the province's literary test passed in 2007 compared with 67.1% in 2002.

Jeff was way too accommodating to a first-time writer to go without mention.

Writing for Dr. Octopus in particular was difficult for the first-time writer as he had "such a range of character."

If you're a first-time writer, you have to have something move right away.