Help. I
need the names of male agents or editors in the romance novel business.
I’m
in trouble. When I first entered RWA, I met some polite resistance from agents,
editors, and some writers. Because I’m a guy. I understand the prejudice and I love you all, but I’m
getting full manuscripts rejected in which I’ve been told I’m a strong writer
but my tone isn’t what they’re looking for. IMO, my tone suits the genre/story
that I’m writing, therefore I must believe I need to write a different story
(and I’m working on that).
About
prejudice:
1.
I suppose guys in Hollywood who dominate romantic
comedy writing, might feel the same way against women, but then there was Nora Ephram, etc. (For
novels, how about Nicholas Sparks?)
2.
I know many men spoil it, for those of us who love women,
with derisive things to say about “chick flicks.” See clip at bottom.
3.
Prejudice is a generalization that predisposes a person
to subconsciously reject the efforts of the one they are prejudiced against.
4.
Some men are artists or ambidextrous or use both sides
of their brain. Shoudn't creative types be excluded from prejudice or is it too strong to overcome (without your support)? IMO, prejudice should be dropped when recognized.
5.
Many men love women and some try to understand them.
6.
Some read minds!
7. Men write differently than women. This too is a generalization. I want to be considered as an individual.
Do
I have to hide behind a pen name when writing to an agent or editor? This
practice is discouraged as unethical.
I’m
thinking as a start, maybe I should find male agents or editors. I
need your help with names. I already know of Christopher Keeslar.
This doesn't mean I'll stop trying to acheive a contractual relationship with whomever is qualified, no matter their sex.
