Beth Phelan

pitch like you would in any other event! dvpit is just about the specifics of who is pitching, which doesn't necessarily mean character, altho it can. #askDVpit

yes, our definition for eligibility includes disability #askDVpit

it totally depends on the agent, and the worst you can do is ask to send again and see what they say... but i wouldn't use your first impression on a book you KNOW isn't done. #askDVpit

only query when you're ready with your manuscript. most agents don't look twice, so trying to avoid them being closed could spell out a different disaster! #askDVpit

YA novels do explore these topics, and it's all in how it's handled. personally i wouldn't want anything re-traumatizing so i'd be careful about how graphic things are. and please include trigger warnings. #askDVpit

oh i hadn't heard that?? i am definitely looking to sign and from what i can tell so are others. people are definitely stretched thin, tho, so any kind of commitment (like showing up for dvpit) is exhausting. but i know a lot of agents and editors WILL show! #askDVpit

oof this is so hard lol because i'm attracted to all sorts of things. i think for me i just love conflict--so whatever makes the conflict clear and exciting will grab me. #askdvpit

you can pitch from all sorts of angles, depending on the strengths of your novel. if it's not a plot-driven book or have a lot of worldbuilding, just focus on the character! #askDVpit

i feel like this misinformation goes around a lot! i see it all the time. i agree it's too fast. i think what we wanna see is the character, the status quo, and TENSION--which is different from an inciting incident. #askDVpit

lots of info in the embedded thread, but also i don't think the whole script needs to be done. Have a good chunk of sample script ready, and a good outline for the rest. i think scrivener has a guide for format? #askDVpit twitter.com/Grahamophones/…

a unique situation, so i think there probs isn't a norm re word limit--depends how much it takes to tell the story well. re illos, i think you want a variety of samples done, some sketches, but wouldn't need to have everything #askDVpit

i would look for overall theme of the collection/what makes it a collection, and what the collection wants to convey. definitely helps if you already have short stories published, and i personally would like to see an unpublished sample and your biblio. #askDVpit

yep! you might get hearts from editors too, if they are the kind that can consider un-agented materials. just be ready to send your query and sample pages to the agents/editors who like your pitch. they are instructed to tweet submission instructions before particpating #askdvpit

editors who retweet are signaling to agents and you should keep a list of those editors to give to your eventual agent. they're not requesting unless they LIKE the pitch #askdvpit

focus on what's in front of you. ideally you'll land an agent that can cover all your work, but if not, pursue a second agent when the time comes. it wouldnt stop me, if i really loved the book #askdvpit

ask yourself who is the reader and that should be your answer #askdvpit

yes and yes! #askdvpit

i say just paste the link so we can refer back and if they liked multiple then just choose randomly. put it in the opening...

the hashtags are shorthand to what should be in the query, so no need to include them

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we've been doing april and october but that is subject to change at any time #askdvpit

i say an evocative title can add to the intrigue!!! #askdvpit