Kiana Nguyen

THE GOOD LUCK GIRLS and RULES FOR VANISHING are recent faves #askDVpit

For rule purposes the latter! Also to be clear, friends can QT to boost tweets but should NOT add the DVpit tag when doing so, because it clutters the feed. #askDVpit

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

That is possible! In general keep an eye on your notifications for the next couple of days for agent/editor response. #askDVpit

I’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

Yup!! You can even schedule pitch tweets to make the day less stressful! #askDVpit

With 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

Depends if it’s other world, but in general can go as high between 80K-100K for fantasy #askDVpit

I 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

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

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

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

It’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

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

Yes! Me! Please! More diversity in Adult Romance is my DREAM! #askDVpit