# You Deserve a Place That Feels Like Home: Literary Matchmaking with Deidra Riggs

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Podcast: [Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ann-kroeker-writing-coach-4430)
Published: 2025-03-21T17:47:50+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/the_writing_life/episode/143610320/
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## Resource

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 manuscript Authors' authentic voices: Deidra supports clients, helping them navigating publishing without compromising their unique perspectives and voices Publishing 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 Episode Ever wondered what literary agents really look for in submissions? Or how to maintain your authentic voice in an industry that often demands conformity? Literary agent Deidra Riggs shares some of publishing's hidden realities while sharing her journey from writer to agent at Embolden Media Group. This isn't just another "how to get published" conversation, however. Deidra reveals her process for deciding to work with an author, why this is a "risky time" for diverse voices in publishing, how she creates and searches for a nurturing "home" for authors (particularly women of color), and what makes her champion certain manuscripts in an increasingly challenging market. Guest Spotlight: Literary Agent Deidra Riggs Deidra is an author, speaker, coach, and consultant. Her extensive background inclu…

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