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I am sorry.
CW/TW: racism, transphobia I’m not sorry that I was caught. I’m sorry that I ever said such violent, racist, horrible things. On 9/20, old Tweets of mine resurfaced in which I expressed racist sentiments, including one where I questioned the legality of a Mexican man working in my dorm building when I was a freshman […]
When Should Authors Start Submitting Their Manuscripts?
This isn’t an answer anyone is going to like, but it’s the truth: only the author knows when the book is ready to submit. I will say this, don’t ever send a query on a first draft. You should revise at least once (ideally a couple times) before you start submitting. Remember, this is likely […]
What Does Agenting/Publishing Look Like During Covid-19?
Agents are definitely still taking on clients right now! This is a crazy, strange time we’re living in, but agents are carrying on business as (almost) usual. Of course, some agents are closed to queries right now. Check agency websites as well as agents’ social media to be sure they’re still open to submissions. Many […]
Negotiating Manuscript Changes
When it comes to changes to your manuscript, it’s ultimately your decision to make them or not. I’m a very editorial agent, so I’m going to make extensive recommendations. I usually do this when I offer representation so the author knows what my expectations are for a revision. However, revisions are a conversation. If an […]