Jen Chen Tran
Literary Agent
Folio Literary Management
Literary Agent @FolioLiterary and @FolioJr . Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @AuthorsGuild member.
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Vanita @vanitabodke
@jenchentran Does this mean there's a demand for non-fiction in the west from east? #DVIndiaChatI would argue yes. Non-fiction generally easier to sell than fiction. Depends. #DVIndiaChat
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Kulpreet Yadav @Kulpreetyadav
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices I do have an Indian agent. But I think Indian contemporary fiction has few takers in US. Sadly, wrong notionHmm, it's a problem. Look into excellent indie and small presses doing great work too. #DVIndiaChat
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Vanita @vanitabodke
@jenchentran Any tips on query? #DVindiachatsResearch the right agent for the type of book you are writing. Personalize the query letter. Make it concise. #DVIndiaChat
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Kulpreet Yadav @Kulpreetyadav
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices probably, but since mood is not right, it might be just a waste of time. Would rather spend more time writingOnly takes one 'yes.' Having agent on your side still best way to break-out. But I'm biased. ;) #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran What is your favourite SE asian book? Just so that we have some idea on what is acceptable in the US market #DVIndiaChatI enjoy Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni & Jhumpa Lahiri. My taste is more literary but I like a commercial edge. #DVIndiaChat
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RMTweets @RadhikaTabrez
@mamathajk @jenchentran @PanAsianVoices Hi Jen! Yes! Was just about to ask the same :)I enjoy Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's writing, for one, among many! #DVIndiaChat
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Kulpreet Yadav @Kulpreetyadav
Indian popular fiction sells more than Indian literary fic. But I don't find any popular Indian fiction books in US, UK@jenchentran
Yes, very peculiar to me too. Let's change that! #DVIndiaChat
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mamatha jahnavi k @mamathajk
@jenchentran which is the latest work by and Indian author that you loved and published? @PanAsianVoices #DVIndiaChatPersonally haven't represented Indian author yet, would love to find the right one. #DVIndiaChat
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Kulpreet Yadav @Kulpreetyadav
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices :My Q: why aren't the agents in the US interested in Indian popular fiction, why only lit fiction.
Strangely, perhaps the agents interested in this type of writing have more literary taste? #DVIndiaChat
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Kulpreet Yadav @Kulpreetyadav
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices :My Q: why aren't the agents in the US interested in Indian popular fiction, why only lit fiction.
I don't know! You tell me! Would love to see more contemporary commercial Indian fiction. #DVIndiaChat
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Ruchira @abracabadra01
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices How about visionary fiction? Any scope out there? Although I see PauloCoelho, Deepakchopra books make a fortuneI'm not sure. I think that it's tough to write well. I do find Coelho's writing fascinating. #DVIndiaChat
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Payal Desai @payaldesai83
@PanAsianVoices @jenchentran Q: do you think American readers enjoy stories based in other cultures and countries?Can think of many. The Kite Runner. Behind the Beautiful Forevers. Murakami books. #DVIndiaChat
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Payal Desai @payaldesai83
@PanAsianVoices @jenchentran Q: do you think American readers enjoy stories based in other cultures and countries?I do, but maybe I'm an idealist! So many excellent stories set in other cultures/ countries. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices How sensitive are agents about word counts ? What if the story is well said in just 50-55K words ? #DVIndiaChatDepends on genre. More leeway for fiction. Agents/ editors leery of word counts of 120K+. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran For modern fiction, is it easier to sell if protagonist is English names, specifically in OwnVoice Diverse stories?#DVIndiaChatNot necessarily. Names not of paramount importance. Character development, plot, narrative tension more imp. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices What are the top 3 reasons you will reject a well-formed query in the first read ?#DVIndiaChat#3 you query me in an area I don't represent. It pays to do your homework. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices What are the top 3 reasons you will reject a well-formed query in the first read ?#DVIndiaChat1. You address the wrong person (not me). 2. You say that your book is the next #1 best-seller. #DVIndiaChat
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It's 1 of the reasons I became a literary agent. I NEED to see more representation & want to create change. #DVIndiaChat
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Archana Sarat @archanasarat
@PanAsianVoices @jenchentran What stories are pubs looking for from Indian authors? Will those based in contemporary urban India work?I do think multi-generational stories set in contemporary urban settings are compelling. #DVIndiaChat
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Archana Sarat @archanasarat
@PanAsianVoices @jenchentran What stories are pubs looking for from Indian authors? Will those based in contemporary urban India work?Hard to say what the trends are. Write what is true to you and you will find a home for it. #DVIndiaChat