noun
rising novelist; up-and-coming writer
Refers to a novelist or author who is gaining recognition, often early in their career. Typically used in literary or publishing contexts.
彼は今年、新進作家として注目を集めている。
He is attracting attention this year as a rising novelist.
Compound of 新進 (shinshin, 'newly promoted; rising') and 作家 (sakka, 'writer; author').