Beth Phelan

Depends what it is. I’m always open to considering all my queries

I think it can be tough because publishers and readers expect longer fantasies with big worlds but i am a firm believer that it always depends on the book

Yes i do!

i'm still as behind on queries as always LOL

but really also, still peeking in looking for that spark :)

trends are so impossible (at least for the skeptic in me who always thinks "you never know") but i do wonder if we as a society will want even more happy things or perhaps even virtual-centered stories... but i think it always depends on the book itself. we break trends

i say website if you consider it an either/or situation

personally, i think this is fine!

the wishlist is only a snippet! it's SOME of what we're looking for in that one moment of time, but not the ONLY stuff we're looking for. we still want to be surprised, so go for it! (as long as it's in the categories/genres we actually rep)

yes!

i feel like it's different for everyone depending on their unique situations.. :/

there are! we have lots of plans in the coming years to expand what dvpit does and what we offer. just not sure the timeline yet!

i think it's safe to wait before getting into all those complex designs

oh this is a tough one bc i am so removed from that part of the industry but i am pretty sure pw.org has a lit agents database that you can sort by poetry? and then query per their specific submission guidelines (typically sending an email)

i don't have an opinion bc it depends on the writer's situation EXCEPT to say that it is not a mandatory thing to do before querying. if you have the means and it makes sense to you, then go for it. if you feel like you're "supposed to" or else can't query until you do -- nope

I think a lot of things feel saturated and we’re always looking for something that feels fresh! It varies but i wouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself. It always depends on the book.

I don’t think there are many eye roll-y ones specific to aspiring authors, it’s more that some authors (aspiring or not) ask questions they can find answers to on google or ask problematic diversity questions haha

Yes and I’ve sold these and feel editors and readers are interested in an array of experiences

Not that i know of

Typically i think those are more like 80k but it depends what serves the story best

I’m trying my best lol but def cross me off if you have been waiting too long and i deserve that! Don’t wanna hold anyone up