"Unpublished authors" refers to individuals who have written books, stories, or other written works but have not yet had them officially released or made available to the public through a publisher or self-publishing platform. Full definition
They have published a number of already established writers and they have launched a number of previously unpublished authors into successful careers. (authorspublish.com)
It's a place where publishing industry professionals casually take pitches from unpublished authors over drinks, while new authors and fans hang out and talk with their favorite writers. (goodereader.com)
I've helped unpublished authors without any «formal writing education» get top agents and book deals. (query-letter.com)