
Meet the Editors: Amara Hoshijo
“So many fantastic new voices have come onto the scene in the past five years, and I’m hoping we continue to give opportunities to marginalized and up-and-coming writers post-pandemic.” -Amara Hoshijo
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“So many fantastic new voices have come onto the scene in the past five years, and I’m hoping we continue to give opportunities to marginalized and up-and-coming writers post-pandemic.” -Amara Hoshijo
“I want to feel a powerful emotional connection to what I’m reading, in addition to an admiration of the writer’s craft.” -Caroline Bleeke
“I’m so happy to see trade publishers actively seeking out stories from perspectives that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing up until now, and particularly, some great book deals for BIPOC and queer, trans, and nonbinary writers whose work I can’t wait to see reach a larger audience.” -Maggie Cooper
“We still have a lot of work to do, but the increase in visibility and success of voices from underrepresented backgrounds in fiction and nonfiction since I started in publishing has been enormous.” -Ronald Gerber
“Just try to stay on brand, whatever your brand is.” -Kristin van Ogtrop Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents & Editors Conference. As we look ahead to the 26th Annual A&E
“The editing process often begins with a conversation.” -Sara Goodman Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents & Editors Conference. As we look ahead to the 26th Annual A&E Conference, taking place
“Our interests are aligned in that we both want the author to succeed, so ideally we work together to make that happen.” -Saba Sulaiman Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents &
“If I’m drawn in and want to keep reading, that’s a really good sign.” -Paul Stevens Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for its Agents & Editors Conference. As we look ahead to the
“If you can hook me on page one and make me regret every time I have to put the book down, chances are I’ll want to work with you!” -Lauren E Abramo Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other
“I am always drawn to a creative and fresh hook for a story, something we haven’t seen before or a trope turned on its head.” -Jessica Errera Every year, the Writers’ League of Texas brings a faculty of close to thirty agents, editors, and other industry professionals to Austin for
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