Sarah Guan
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Erewhon Books
Works in the book trade: publisher & 2x Hugo Award-nominated editor of speculative fiction @erewhonbooks. @Stanford 馃帗, New Yorker, Earth citizen. (she/her)
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Piper "The Swan" Huguley @piperhuguley
#askDVpit What are the hot adult genres right now for #ownvoices authors?Can't speak for all (& trends change quickly鈥攄on't write to fit), but I want #ownvoices space opera, epic fantasy, magical realism #askDVpit
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Kelly Brantley @kellyynewbook
#askdvpit Hello! What mistakes do writers make in their very first pages/queries that immediately turn you away from a manuscript?Infodumping; conversely, action w/o context (find a happy medium). Protag I don't care about. Starting the book in the wrong place #askDVpit
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Jonathan Humphries @JonnoHumphries
How early in a manuscript should an author specify a characters race? Is that necessary at all? #askDVpitA character's race (esp #ownvoices) is an important part of their identity. There's no formula; it should be treated organically. #askDVpit
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Saraciea @Sj_Fennell
Trends change so frequently! *HINT* This might also lead to friendship w/ writers in the same genre as you. #AskDvpit 2/Yes, this! A book is never published into a vacuum; being part of your genre community is both a joy and a boon to your career. #askDVpit
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Cina Pelayo @cinapelayo
#askDVpit Also, I'm a little nervous because I've been published by indies. Is this a strike against me? I'm unagented FYI.Many great authors start their careers at reputable indies! (99% of the time, an agent is crucial when moving to a Big 5 house.) #askDVpit