published novels
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Published novels are works of long-form fiction that have been formally issued by a publisher and made available to readers, as distinct from unpublished manuscripts or self-published works.
The phrase often appears in discussions of an author's credentials or output: She has three published novels to her name.
In publishing contexts, the distinction matters—a "published novel" typically implies editorial vetting and commercial distribution.
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