Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from Italy

[Antonio Senatore]

Hi everyone,

I’m a distinctly unknown literary fiction author based in Italy, and after a few years of navigating the publishing landscape here, I’ve decided to take a leap and transition into the English-speaking market.

To give you a bit of background, I have already published four books in Italy with independent presses. While it has been an invaluable learning experience that taught me the discipline of finishing and editing manuscripts, I’ve hit that frustrating "ceiling" that many authors face in smaller markets—where you constantly feel categorized as an emerging writer.

Right now, I’m working on a new psychological literary fiction novel, as well as a number of short stories, and I am translating my own work into English. I'm focusing my energy on finding the voice required for contemporary English literary fiction and shaking off any lingering translationese.

I joined Litopia to connect with fellow writers, get a realistic grip on how the UK/US system works, and hopefully share my own experiences with publishing and the creative process.

Looking forward to reading your work and getting to know this community!

 

[JoanUP]

Welcome! I'm unpublished, but am working on two historical fiction stories.

 

[Claire G]

Hi Antonio, welcome xx

 

[RK Wallis]

Welcome aboard, @Antonio Senatore, I admire your determination to grow and challenge yourself with the English market. It's a hard market to break into, but hopefully you're previous pubs will catch an agent's attention (if they sold well)

 

[Sedayne]

Hi Antonio,

It's nice to meet you. I hope you're finding your way around. Any questions, just ask. One of us is bound to know.

Best wishes,
Rachel

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Welcome, Antonio.
Nice to have you with us.
Xx

 

[Pamela Jo]

Welcome Antonio. Looking forward to what you have to say, The author platform does give you a chance to present your books. Have fun setting up your page.

 

[Lakeland Waffler]

Hi Antonio. Looking forward to seeing you around.

I love it here. Hope you will too.

Clare

 

[James Charles]

Nice to have you here, Antonio.