Today, in publishing terms, is Super Thursday. There are almost 600 books being published, which is good news for readers, but scary for authors because of the sheer amount of perceived competition. Combined with this, 2020 has of course been an incredibly tough year for debut authors, as the world has battled through months of lockdown, the closure of bookshops, Amazon and some supermarkets prioritising essential items, and the cancellation of book launches, tours and promotional events.