So i read on here somewhere that unfortunately nowadays a budding

>>8451940
YOU HAVE TO BE BLACK OR A WOMEN TO GET PUBLISHED

THE WHITE MAN IS OPPRESSED

>>8451947
But on the Internet there is no gender

>>8451940
If you want to write garbage sure

I think it's somewhat useful to have a social media presence if you want to be looked at favorably by agents and publishers. It goes without saying that they're going to give your name a Google search, and if they like what they see it could increase your odds.

Also, remember, a social media presence is ultimately a constructed identity. Your followers, friends, etc. see only what you want them to see, and read only what you want them to read. It gives you a certain degree of power, doesn't it? You can highlight certain favorable aspects of your personality--your wit, your taste, how well-read you are--while hiding the less favorable aspects of yourself from view.

Is that somewhat disingenuous? Absolutely. But fuck it. These online people aren't your real friends, you have no obligation to show them the 'real' you.

>>8451987
Good points.

I just like the Pynchy / Salinger recluse artist idea that's all. Feels too much like whoring. I wouldn't want to be known more for their online activities than their work

>>8451947
Just because you say something in a silly tone of voice doesn't mean it's not true

White men are openly discriminated against by most literary firms, while minorities and women are privileged

>>8452026
Gonna need sauce on that

>>8453179
Not original poster but as an editing intern, those were my explicit instructions.

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>>8453212
Well tell us some of your experiences?