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 Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:36 pm
Here's my situation:
I currently have ideas for several stories that have GLBT characters and would be novel-length. I think it would be great to get them published, since teachers and friends are encouraging me to work on that (and I know some of their opinions ARE unbiased). I've been writing since December 2004, though I started with fantasy and have begun moving away from it, so I think my style is at least decently refined (NO ONE wants to read my first story xp ). I think I'm ready to get something published.
The only problem is, as stated above, my ideas have GLBT characters as major characters. However, I'm NOT GLBT myself. So I guess I'm wondering if any of you really think it's possible for a non-GLBT author to write a really good GLBT novel. I really want to do this - I've wanted to be an activist in this area for a long time because I hate all forms of discrimination.
And I will add that I do read GLBT books and I have several GLBT friends, so it's not like I'm clueless (which is also evident in my writing).
(And sorry if this board is for posting work, only.)
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:53 pm
I think it is only for posting work, but meh, whatever. I'm not a mod, lol.
Anyway, while I haven't read any GLBT books from non-GLBT authors, I know it does happen. Oh wait, yes I did. I read one. Here are the two titles I know about:
Kissing Kate by Lauren Myracle (not read yet)
Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson (I have read this, and it was AMAZING. It was done really well.)
And I almost forgot about the Herald Mage trilogy by Mercedes Lackey
So I think that some non-GLBT people can write books about GLBT major characters, but it normally doesn't happen. Most people tend to not write outside of their own comfort zone, i.e. from the opposite gender or other sexuality.
But anyway, I don't think publishers or agents would turn you away because you're writing from a GLBT's POV even though you aren't GLBT. And really, all that matters is that you get published, not what people think about you now.
Let us know when you do get published, so we can keep an eye out for your book! I'm hoping to get published with my own works as well. mrgreen Anyway, good luck!
Hope what I wrote above made sense and helped, lol.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:19 am
Thanks! I really appreciate the encouragement and I'll check out those books. smile
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:23 pm
No problem! Just write what you want to write. Don't worry about what other people think you should or shouldn't write.
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:39 pm
I'll keep that in mind, and when I get published you'll be one of the first to know. wink
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:02 pm
Akahata I'll keep that in mind, and when I get published you'll be one of the first to know. wink YAY! whee
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:32 pm
It's not only for posting work, don't worry. =3 This is perfectly fine.
Also, I know quite a lot of the authors of my GLBT books that I read aren't GLBT themselves and they write wonderful stories and have fantastic character development and empathy for their characters' situations, even if they aren't in those same situations themselves. Think of it like a challenge, even? I'm sure you'll do just fine.
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:14 am
Thanks. smile The story I'm working on is turning out pretty well. (Knock on wood.) I'm hoping to look for a publisher in January. I was just nervous I guess because I had never read a GLBT book by a non-GLBT author so I didn't know if such works existed. Now that I know I feel much better. biggrin
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