Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub just really depends on the day and what needs to be done. Reading? Queries? Edits? Those aren't done during biz hrs. #lxpchatduring biz hrs I'm focusing on who I need to speak with while they're in the office. Anything else happens @ night. #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub yesterday I was answering emails and working on some contracts and negotiations. Was also up at 5:30 am for a UK call #lxpchatjust really depends on the day and what needs to be done. Reading? Queries? Edits? Those aren't done during biz hrs. #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub it really depends. Today it was mostly on the phone pitching two fantastic projects and calls w/ clients to strategize #lxpchatyesterday I was answering emails and working on some contracts and negotiations. Was also up at 5:30 am for a UK call #lxpchat
Literary Agent
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q3: @KOrtizzle What does your day-to-day look like? #lxpchatit really depends. Today it was mostly on the phone pitching two fantastic projects and calls w/ clients to strategize #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub marketing to publicity to strategizing a global strategy to talking to your film agent and your translation agent #lxpchatand even to answer questions on what to expect with public appearances or festivals etc. Really anything pub related. #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub negotiate an offer and/or contract, and often times are hourly. Agents are always here to answer ALL questions from #lxpchatmarketing to publicity to strategizing a global strategy to talking to your film agent and your translation agent #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub and contract, managing subrights, helping guide them through pre- and post- publication process and strategizing #lxpchatwhat's the best track for their career as an author and being there to answer any and all questions along the way #lxpchat
Literary Agent
Kathleen Ortiz @KOrtizzle
@LatinxinPub a literary agent represents the author's best interests through their publishing career. From getting the project #lxpchatand contract, managing subrights, helping guide them through pre- and post- publication process and strategizing #lxpchat
Literary Agent
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q1 @KOrtizzle Can you tell us what is a literary agent? #lxpchatin the best shape possible for submission, to finding the best editors for the submission, negotiating the offers #lxpchat
Literary Agent
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q1 @KOrtizzle Can you tell us what is a literary agent? #lxpchata literary agent represents the author's best interests through their publishing career. From getting the project #lxpchat
Editor
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
And lastly, Q12 what is your #MSWL @normajeanesays #lxpchatFeel free to search my #MSWL tweets! Also check out our submission guidelines at kensingtonbooks.com 💞 #LxPChat
Editor
Nancy Mercado @nanmercado
One last question, @normajeanesays! What do you wish you could have known about publishing before you got into it? #lxpchat @LatinxinPubNancy! 😍 I wish I could have known how accessible the book world can be online. That would have been a huge asset back in the day 😅 #LxPChat
Editor
Norma @normajeanesays
Here we go, thread ahead! #LxPChat twitter.com/latinxinpub/st…THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by Adam Silvera. I think I'm finally ready to get on the Crying Express with his books 😭 #LxPChat
Editor
Norma @normajeanesays
Here we go, thread ahead! #LxPChat twitter.com/latinxinpub/st…A HOPE DIVDED by Alyssa Cole! I just finished reading it, and can't wait to see how readers respond when it comes out in November. #LxPChat
Editor
Norma @normajeanesays
Here we go, thread ahead! #LxPChat twitter.com/latinxinpub/st…TAKE THE LEAD by Alexis Daria is on my TBR pile. So excited for this contemporary romance by a fellow Nuyorican! #LxPChat
Editor
Norma @normajeanesays
Here we go, thread ahead! #LxPChat twitter.com/latinxinpub/st…I'm currently reading STAR WARS: FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW. Such an amazingly diverse group of authors in this anthology! #LxPChat
Editor
Editor
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q10 @normajeanesays #LxPChat twitter.com/blend_culture/…The neverending submissions pile. Just when I think I've got it under control, my inbox fills right up. 😅 #LxPChat
Editor
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q9 @normajeanesays #LxPChat twitter.com/LEJerni13/stat…Go for what you want and do the work as soon as possible. Self doubt is a liar. #LxPChat
Editor
LatinxPublishing @LatinxinPub
Q8 @normajeanesays #LxPChat twitter.com/PocPub/status/…Faves include: Alyssa Cole. Priscilla Oliveras. Freddie Milano.
Soon to be faves: Lydia San Andres. Rebekah Weatherspoon. #LxPChat