I do, but maybe I'm an idealist! So many excellent stories set in other cultures/ countries. #DVIndiaChat

Depends on genre. More leeway for fiction. Agents/ editors leery of word counts of 120K+. #DVIndiaChat

Not necessarily. Names not of paramount importance. Character development, plot, narrative tension more imp. #DVIndiaChat

#3 you query me in an area I don't represent. It pays to do your homework. #DVIndiaChat

1. You address the wrong person (not me). 2. You say that your book is the next #1 best-seller. #DVIndiaChat

It's 1 of the reasons I became a literary agent. I NEED to see more representation & want to create change. #DVIndiaChat

I do think multi-generational stories set in contemporary urban settings are compelling. #DVIndiaChat

Hard to say what the trends are. Write what is true to you and you will find a home for it. #DVIndiaChat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have grammar questions? Answering any you have this evening! #PitchMadness #p2p17 #askagent #pitchwars #GrammarDay #amquerying

#MG so difficult as adult writers talk down to young readers, don't havecomplex enough story. Underestimate reader. #okscbwichat

Just say #ownvoices Works for us every time. #okscbwichat