Jen Chen Tran

@jenchentran

Literary Agent

Glass Literary Management

Literary Agent at Glass Literary Management. Former art major, publishing attorney, cheese lover, aspiring humorist. @aalitagents and @AuthorsGuild member.

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· 10 Mar 2017

As a minority, I was often puzzled why there weren't more books that represented me. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Great q! 1. Representation is so important. We should read books that reflect ourselves. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Siddharth @contagious_sid

@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices What is the typical timeline for first response when we query an agent in any agency? #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @contagious_sid

Every agency is different. Mine is 6-8 weeks, but I only respond to queries I'm interested in. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Siddharth @contagious_sid

@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices DiverseBook ? Written by non US author, or characters and world building in non-english space ? #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @contagious_sid

Diversity means many things. Can mean racially, socio-economically, etc. Incl. non-US authors. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Siddharth @contagious_sid

@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices That is the Q. I havent seen any books launched in historic fiction recently. Do agents accept it? #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @contagious_sid

Yes, some agents rep historical romance. Look at #MSWL or other Agent Guides to find out more. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Neil D'Silva @neildsilva

I see #WeNeedDiverseBooks on your intro, and 'deep, dark stories'. Me glad! Are pubs looking for such stories? @jenchentran #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @neildsilva

As for dark and deep, that's my preference. But just as agents have different tastes, so do editors & publishers. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Neil D'Silva @neildsilva

I see #WeNeedDiverseBooks on your intro, and 'deep, dark stories'. Me glad! Are pubs looking for such stories? @jenchentran #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @neildsilva

Yes! "Diversity" used to be an empty catchphrase, but editors are now actively acquiring #ownvoices stories. #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

Siddharth @contagious_sid

@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices What is the chance of getting accepted in the US if the fiction is based in a time like 1200 BC ? #DVIndiaChat

Replying to @contagious_sid

I think there is always a place for well-written historical fiction. Having an agent helps! #DVIndiaChat

· 10 Mar 2017

@PanAsianVoice Platform is critical for non-fiction, less so for fiction. But, it can't hurt to have some platform for fiction. #DVIndiaChat