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I read a recent article from a literary agency, about what publishers are currently looking for, and in the comments, a writer with Asperger's syndrome (who wrote a manuscript with a main character who also has the same condition) wasn't sure whether it'd be a good idea to out themselves to literary agents in their queries, using #OwnVoices. One literary agent responded that the writer should out themselves because they said it'd show the agent that they have credibility.
Do all agents want writers to out themselves in queries? It feels a little too personal and invasive to me, as I was taught that it's rude to ask others their sexual orientation, gender, etc. I thought the writing is what was most important to agents, not an author's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Do all agents want writers to out themselves in queries? It feels a little too personal and invasive to me, as I was taught that it's rude to ask others their sexual orientation, gender, etc. I thought the writing is what was most important to agents, not an author's sexual orientation or gender identity.