Adjective
midlist (not comparable)
(publishing, of a book or author) Unlikely to be more than modestly successful
For most of us, fanfiction is a non-issue. Even for midlist writers. We will never be popular enough for people to play in our worlds with any frequency. The problem for us is getting people to read and care about our books that much in the first place. Catherynne M. Valente
A great many people, including readers, seem to think that if Stephen King is paid a couple of million dollars per book, midlist writers must receive about a hundred thousand. Source: Internet
I think if you’re a midlist author, it’s harder to get your books out there now. Source: Internet
The Publishing Fairy Godfather lights up a Havana cigar with a flaming midlist author's last contract. Source: Internet