Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Find your publishing home without losing your voice: Literary agent Deidra Riggs reveals insider secrets on breaking into publishing while staying true to yourself—especially for women of color and writers with unconventional perspectives.In this interview (episode 278), you'll discover...Insider secrets: Deidra reveals what draws her to a manuscriptAuthors' authentic voices: Deidra supports clients, helping them navigating publishing without compromising their unique perspectives and voicesPublishing reality check: Social media followers...do they matter as much as we think?Deidra's wishlist: Learn what genres Deidra's looking for (and how the main interest surprises her)Direct access: Deidra invites you to contact her directly with your work (a rare agent invitation!)I don't want authors to feel like they've had to make themselves smaller, change their message, change their voice or the essence of who they are just to get a book published." —Deidra RiggsAbout This EpisodeEver wondered what literary agents r