Exciting news! We've been working on something big, and we're thrilled to finally announce the launch of the Equity Directory: an online directory featuring literary agents who self-identify as BIPOC.
Create your profile today! Pass it on!
equitydirectory.org
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LAOC is proud to sponsor the next installment of @aalitagents DEI Committee's "In Conversation" series, Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation. The panel will be hosted on Zoom 7/11 at 1pm EST. Publishing professionals can register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
ALT The Association of American Literary Agents' DEI Committee presents "Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation," an installment in the LAOC-sponsored "In Conversation" series, which presents opportunities for learning, listening, and growth along the DEI continuum across the publishing industry. The event will take place July 11th, from 1 to 2 pm EST. Zoom registration and attendance is open to all members of the publishing industry. Post displays a light blue background with a dark blue swoop at the bottom third of the page.
Publishing “has been particularly opaque for BIPOC people who have been historically underrepresented,” reports Enma Karina Elias (@EnmaKarina). To change that, the Literary Agents of Change’s Equity Directory offers a free database of BIPOC agents. More: at.pw.org/BIPOCAgentsDirecto…
LAOC is proud to sponsor the next installment of @aalitagents DEI Committee's "In Conversation" series, Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation. The panel will be hosted on Zoom 7/11 at 1pm EST. Publishing professionals can register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
ALT The Association of American Literary Agents' DEI Committee presents "Reaching Readers: Black Bookstore Owners in Conversation," an installment in the LAOC-sponsored "In Conversation" series, which presents opportunities for learning, listening, and growth along the DEI continuum across the publishing industry. The event will take place July 11th, from 1 to 2 pm EST. Zoom registration and attendance is open to all members of the publishing industry. Post displays a light blue background with a dark blue swoop at the bottom third of the page.
The next cycle of the Literary Agents of Change Mentorship program is coming soon! Apply to be a mentor or a mentee by July 31st, 2024. #LAOCMentorshipairtable.com/appUBxLXVxSN7vs…
ALT A purple poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentee benefits, including: one-on-one mentorship from two mentor agents for at least an hour each month, per mentor; monthly panels focused on business development, education, and networking; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; one year of free AALA membership; and a business development grant. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.
ALT A teal poster announces that the 2025 Literary Agents of Change mentorship program is now accepting applications. The post shares mentor benefits, including: fresh perspectives, insights, and approaches from mentees coming up in the modern agenting world; tools for addressing biases, practices, and policies that prevent equitable access to the agenting profession; monthly newsletters and periodic check-ins from program directors; an AALA-sponsored DEI workshop; and the ability to create change within the publishing industry. The deadline to apply is July 31st, 2024.
it's not too late to donate to @litagtsofchange in exchange for a query consult baked goods! // if you're already happily agented and/or not ready to query, I'll also critique 25 pages of anything you want (short fiction, novel, etc.) bake you cookies!
picture this: you’re beginning to query agents & we spend half an hour figuring out how to make your book sound like the brilliant and sexy gem that it is! then, I send you a care package of cookies in the mail—all for a good cause! 🍪 📝 @litagtsofchangegivebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
You’ve still got a couple of days left to bid!! So many industry professionals offering critiques and other fun swag. I’ve got a 50 pages and query package critique on there. Check it out! #WritingCommunity#amqueryinggivebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
I’m donating a NF proposal critique for the @litagtsofchange 2nd annual Literary Auction for Change. Their mission of diversifying publishing at all levels is near & dear to my ❤️! Pls share with your friends, bidding closes at midnight on 6/16!
*ahem* authors and readers...lots of bookish items, critiques, AMA sessions, and classes up for auction here 👀
and all for a good cause - raising funds for the @litagtsofchange fellowship & mentorship program!
Did you know that agents, authors, and publishers are auctioning off a limited number of spots at virtual classes, seminars, and group AMA chats this year? 👀Check out the offerings and snag your seat: givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…#LiteraryAuctionforChange
I love this event - bidding on bookish items, AMA's, query & manuscript critiques, and more. And all for a great cause! There's only a couple of days left. Have you checked it out?
#literaryagentsofchange
Donate to help @litagtsofchange further their mission of supporting and nurturing the careers of marginalized authors – and maybe have virtual drink with me!
givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
Did you know that agents, authors, and publishers are auctioning off a limited number of spots at virtual classes, seminars, and group AMA chats this year? 👀Check out the offerings and snag your seat: givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…#LiteraryAuctionforChange
Hi, writers! The @litagtsofchange auction is live now through June 17! I'm offering a critique for any kidlit genre, as well as an AMA call for kidlit writers. Here's the link to the auction, I'll drop my direct links below! givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
I’m donating a 1st 10 pgs critique of a MG or YA, or a full PB text/dummy, and a 30 min call to the @litagtsofchange Literary Auction for Change! Bidding goes through 6/16. There are lots of other amazing items to bid on, so go see what strikes your fancy!
givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
ALT The green, purple, and white graphic features Erin Casey Westin's headshot and reads "LAOC's Literary Auction for Change. Bidding opens June 10. Bid to win 10 page critique 30 min call with Erin Casey Westin of Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency. literaryagentsofchange.org"
Check out the Literary Auction for Change to bid on my critique and a ton of other amazing items including ARCs, AMAs and even a boxed set! Your $ will support @litagtsofchange 's recruitment and retention of diverse literary agents = more diverse books 🩷givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
picture this: you’re beginning to query agents & we spend half an hour figuring out how to make your book sound like the brilliant and sexy gem that it is! then, I send you a care package of cookies in the mail—all for a good cause! 🍪 📝 @litagtsofchangegivebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…
Do you want to hear my thoughts on your query and/or the publishing landscape at large? I have good news for you! I've donated a query critique & AMA to @litagtsofchange's Literary Auction for Change — bidding is open now and runs through Sunday 6/16: givebutter.com/c/MsVK8X/auct…