midlist
/ˈmɪdˌlɪst/
noun
- Books in a publisher's catalog that are expected to sell moderately well but are not likely to become bestsellers.
- She was happy her novel was on the midlist, even if it wasn't a blockbuster.
- Many midlist authors struggle to get their next book contract.
- The publisher decided to promote several midlist titles at the book fair.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or being a book or author that sells moderately well but is not a bestseller.
- The editor specialized in midlist fiction that had a steady readership.
- Midlist authors often have loyal fans but less marketing support.
- He wrote midlist mysteries that never hit the top ten but sold reliably.