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As a minority, I was often puzzled why there weren't more books that represented me. #DVIndiaChat
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Great q! 1. Representation is so important. We should read books that reflect ourselves. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices What is the typical timeline for first response when we query an agent in any agency? #DVIndiaChatEvery agency is different. Mine is 6-8 weeks, but I only respond to queries I'm interested in. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices DiverseBook ? Written by non US author, or characters and world building in non-english space ? #DVIndiaChatDiversity means many things. Can mean racially, socio-economically, etc. Incl. non-US authors. #DVIndiaChat
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Siddharth @contagious_sid
@jenchentran @PanAsianVoices That is the Q. I havent seen any books launched in historic fiction recently. Do agents accept it? #DVIndiaChatYes, some agents rep historical romance. Look at #MSWL or other Agent Guides to find out more. #DVIndiaChat
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Neil D'Silva @neildsilva
I see #WeNeedDiverseBooks on your intro, and 'deep, dark stories'. Me glad! Are pubs looking for such stories? @jenchentran #DVIndiaChatAs for dark and deep, that's my preference. But just as agents have different tastes, so do editors & publishers. #DVIndiaChat
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Neil D'Silva @neildsilva
I see #WeNeedDiverseBooks on your intro, and 'deep, dark stories'. Me glad! Are pubs looking for such stories? @jenchentran #DVIndiaChatYes! "Diversity" used to be an empty catchphrase, but editors are now actively acquiring #ownvoices stories. #DVIndiaChat
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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 ? #DVIndiaChatI think there is always a place for well-written historical fiction. Having an agent helps! #DVIndiaChat
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@PanAsianVoice Platform is critical for non-fiction, less so for fiction. But, it can't hurt to have some platform for fiction. #DVIndiaChat
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Kaitlyn Johnson @kaitylynne13
It's #nationalgrammarday! How about a grammar Q&A? What rules/uses confuse you? What's unclear? #askeditor #amwriting #amediting #querytipHave grammar questions? Answering any you have this evening! #PitchMadness #p2p17 #askagent #pitchwars #GrammarDay #amquerying
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Valerie Lawson @litbeing
@agentkristinNLA Why is it so difficult? What mistakes do you see w/this? #okscbwichat#MG so difficult as adult writers talk down to young readers, don't havecomplex enough story. Underestimate reader. #okscbwichat
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Lisa Marie Hagerman @lmHagerman
@agentkristinNLA Ma'am, do you require a novel synopsis? I read you did not, but I want to double check. #okscbwichatNope to synopsis. Hate them. Don't read them. #okscbwichat
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Desi D @DesiDwriter1
@agentkristinNLA how many books for a newbie author writing a fantasy series should be written before querying an agent? #okscbwichatOne. If we can't sell that, the others won't matter! #okscbwichat
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Hot #MG. Everything. Editors always hungry for good stories So hard to find writers who nail that voice. Magic when happens #okscbwichat
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Hot now in #YA Editors still readingt Fantasy. Has to stand out. SF. Bring it. I have @Scott_Thought #Nyxia releasing Sept. #okscbwichat
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Kristin Nelson @agentkristinNLA
@comicbookjer Great Q. Publishers are eager for graphic novel originals. Bring it on. Can't say I'm expert tho #okscbwichatHot now in YA. Contemporary stories/don't need major illness tho. #okscbwichat
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THE Jerry Bennett @comicbookjer
@agentkristinNLA, have you seen a good #graphicnovel manuscript? #okscbwichatGreat Q. Publishers are eager for graphic novel originals. Bring it on. Can't say I'm expert tho #okscbwichat
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Valerie Lawson @litbeing
@agentkristinNLA You had some interesting thoughts ab/the Hero's Journey being not-so-helpful for novelist. Please discuss. #okscbwichatOh that was not me! but my author client @gailcarriger LOL Am always looking for new way to tell that story #okscbwichat
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Chris Monson @cm_monson
#okscbwichat @agentkristinNLA Q: Are publishers hesitant to take on new authors in the current market? What helps? What hinders?heck no! Especially not when coming from me. LOL Just sold debut YA author at auction today #okscbwichat