Kiana Nguyen
Literary Agent
Donald Maass Literary Agency
YA/Adult Fiction Agent at DMLA. Hobbit degenerate. She/her. I smile a lot/make inappropriate jokes. 🌈🦄 ALL SIGNS POINT TO YES ✨ Rep: @samanthashnh

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Cimone Watson @bachbunny
Favorite recent read? #askDVpitTHE GOOD LUCK GIRLS and RULES FOR VANISHING are recent faves #askDVpit

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Martian Hossain 👽👽👽 #FinishUrBookFall @Maria__Hossain
Do we paste the links to our pitches, or paste the pitches themselves on our queries?If the latter, where in the queries should we paste them?
If an agent likes multiple pitches, which one should we paste in the query?
Should we include the hashtags too?
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I personally don’t like links because I’m PARANOID. But PLEASE always provide the pitch, best to paste in query email imo. That way the receiver doesn’t have to follow an internet trail! #askDVpit

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Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
@kianangu And should we look at our Tweets even the next day just in case they miss the day of and happened to like it later?That is possible! In general keep an eye on your notifications for the next couple of days for agent/editor response. #askDVpit

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Cimone Watson @bachbunny
@laurenspieller Is it a bad sign? #AskDVPitI’ve found that when authors can’t find comps it’s not because the book isn’t out there and need to look out a wider field. Comps are hard for everyone! #askDVpit

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Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
This will be my very first Twitter Pitch party. So that I’m clear we simply tweet with the proper hashtags and wait for “hearts” by agents to submit to? #askDVpitYup!! You can even schedule pitch tweets to make the day less stressful! #askDVpit

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Noreen @naziaso
Since agents can differ on how prepared your MS is (some may think it’s ready some don’t connect) is it best to go by CP feedback? #askDVpitWith any feedback, you want to listen to why fits your vision and what speaks to you. While there can be general overlap in critique, everyone has different eyes. It’s a combo of your own gut, CPs, and eventually agent and editor. It’s a collaborative thing. #askDVpit

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Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
@kianangu What is the word count range for a YA Modern Fantasy novel?Depends if it’s other world, but in general can go as high between 80K-100K for fantasy #askDVpit

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Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
Should we put in the title of our book? And should we mention it’s a series? #askDVpitI wouldn’t put in title unless it strengthens your pitch, somehow. And mentioning if it’s a series - it feels like there are better areas to focus your word count in a pitch like story and character. Those are things you can put in the query. #askDVpit

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Kiki Nguyen @kianangu
I don’t think there’s a certain number of books an author should write before seeking an agent. It’s smarter and easier for authors to resolve in writing in one/similar genres when starting out to build a brand, as well. #askDVpit twitter.com/bachbunny/stat…2. I think it’s vital for writers to have ideas for multiple projects with the confidence they can work on and complete them. Because you want to have another book to be completed if first one doesn’t work. #askDVpit

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Cimone Watson @bachbunny
How important/advisable, if at all, is it for a writer to stay in one genre? Is there a certain number of books in one genre an author should write before branching out? Do unagented writers need to be concerned about that, or can it wait? #askDVpitI don’t think there’s a certain number of books an author should write before seeking an agent. It’s smarter and easier for authors to resolve in writing in one/similar genres when starting out to build a brand, as well. #askDVpit

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Kim Vampy-Vamp Drinks Blood In The Corner @Natkim17052342
#AskDVpitI have an Inv Illness book told through a fantasy lens. But the illness I have written about , with symptoms, is highly stigmatized and poorly understood by society. Should I leave it out of Own Voices and housekeeping since MECFS is unknown to most people? Inc agents?
Invisible illnesses are valid and so are stories about them. I would say you shouldn’t feel pressured to self-ID, but don’t self-reject your story out the gate. #askDVpit

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Kel Thee Stallion🦄 @keliswrites
Best Practice: How long does a writer have, to respond to a request for query materials/full requests? #askDVpitIt’s best to respond to requests within 2 months. It’s never too late, IMO, but after a certain point you forget the excitement you had when requesting. #askDVpit

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Kuff 'n' Klout @robothyenas
#askDVPit agents: if you get a query with a wordcount well over the typical number for a given category, does that change your calculus/gut reaction, whether you're intrigued by the pitch or not?It absolutely does. There are always exceptions to rules but being 30K and over general estimates is a red flag. That said, I still look at sample pages. #askDVpit

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Noreen @naziaso
Are agents looking for diverse romances? With #POC and #ownvoices? #askDVpitYes! Me! Please! More diversity in Adult Romance is my DREAM! #askDVpit