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Ann Dayleview
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YA fantasy author self-published and exploring traditional publishing.
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While research is good, Iβm not sure itβs better than lived experience. People have implicit biases that might impact how they provide feedback without a full understanding of that culture. If Iβm writing a character of a specific background should I pay someone of another background to tell me if they are authentic? π€¨#indiefantasyauthor #sensitivityreader #writingdiversecharacters #writingfantasy #diversebooksmatter
Replying to @MarieGordon/PNRauthor I feel like this is going to be A LOT more important for my next series that has some serious mental health rep. Iβve already had people with the lived experiences of my characters read a draft but Iβm not sure if I need to pay someone too? #indiefantasyauthor #sensitivityreader #writingdiversecharacters #writingfantasy
I was devastated when my agent quit the biz. Even though I had concerns about my sub process and my bookβ¦
But with the help of a couple editors, an awesome cover designer, and tons of outreach, I made my dream come true!
And you can too β€οΈ
#indiefantasyauthor #faefantasybooks #yafantasybooks #traditionalpublishing #indiepublishing #barnesandnoble
But with the help of a couple editors, an awesome cover designer, and tons of outreach, I made my dream come true!
And you can too β€οΈ
#indiefantasyauthor #faefantasybooks #yafantasybooks #traditionalpublishing #indiepublishing #barnesandnoble