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Jay Mehta @jaymstories
What do you feel like is “the moment” when you know you’ve connected with a writer’s story? #askLitAOCWhen I'm reading the book like a reader, and no longer picking it apart while I read. Well. No longer picking it apart THAT much. #asklitAOC
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Jay Mehta @jaymstories
What do you feel like is “the moment” when you know you’ve connected with a writer’s story? #askLitAOCThe moment is usually at 2:46am when I'm 87% through the full and creating a mental submission list. LOL #asklitAOC
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Erik Thurman @ErikThurman
#askLitAOC What can publishing do to ensure marginalized agents don't wash out of their field? ie. paid internships, allowing remote-work, financial support for the first few years of agenting, etc?i feel like fewer barriers for sure would help and also better mentorship and opportunities in general #askLitAOC
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Rae (is on her final edit right now) Williams @RachaelEWrites
When does #OwnVoices not count as OwnVoices? I am a black/native American author but my MC is Kenyan. Would I label that OwnVoices?#asklitAOC
*whispers* I don't use or pay attention to the ownvoices label specifically for this reason. #asklitAOC
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Jibril Stevenson @jsteven38690251
How important are comps in a query? Should they relate to subject matter, characters, aesthetic, all of the above? #askLitAOCthey are helpful! and they should relate in any or all of those, however it best makes sense for your specific story! #askLitAOC
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Melissa See @melissasee
Is it appropriate to follow up with an agent who has had a full manuscript for a month (or more)? #asklitAOCI'm a big believer in following up and nudging. Just be sure to check submission guidelines, see how long the agent / agency tends to circle back with authors.
Agents spent 47% of their life following up with editors [citation needed]. You can followup with them. #asklitAOC
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Stephanie Lau @StephLauBooks
@beth_phelan Q2: Recommendations on querying, if you're a POC who is NOT writing ownvoices? #askLitAOCdo it anyway. some agents/editors will be buttheads but the people who are really in it will understand #askLitAOC
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Samara Lo @Ms_SamaraLo
#asklitAOC Does being an agent or author outside the US have any limits/affects if you're looking to be published in the US? E.g. Would you be targeting US publishers or local connections first?Not in my opinion! I'm lucky enough to work with authors in the UK and in Canada, and have secured them deals with US publishers without a problem. The Internet and email makes the world smaller. <3 #asklitAOC