romessa.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary Artist Illustrator, writer, photographer and coffee addict.
👤 Joined on 05 November 2024
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@romessa.bsky.socialMost editors are absolutely amazing, so we’re only talking about a very small percentage here. Just as there would be in any group, whether it’s editors, voters, poll respondents, jurors, etc. It’s more about unacknowledged privilege and denied experience. But, yes, we definitely keep trying!
Show PostAgents usually don’t speak publicly about the rejections our clients’ projects receive on sub, but it’s so frustrating to receive feedback on authors writing marginalized characters’ based on lived experiences as POC, and hearing those experiences called implausible. Implausible to whom?
Show PostThe Literary Auction for Change is now open! You can bid on all types of critiques and other cool bookish stuff, and all funds help support diversity in agenting. Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC
Show PostPublishing disproportionately excludes BIPOC voices. Some of us feel that’s not right and do what we can to help. White writers are by far the most agented and most published group by race. I just think the playing field should be level. Because getting a leg up based on race isn’t right, is it? 😏
Show PostI’m now CLOSED to unsolicited queries. I’ll be reviewing everything already in my queue and will hope to reopen again soon.
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