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

I don't think this is something we can know until they happen (pandemic + election +++), but I DO know that I and lots of other agents I know ARE selling books right now. Keep in mind, publishing acquires for 2-3 years out sometimes. #askdvpit - If no books are acquired, then-

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

I know so many agents with international clients! We have a few! Don't worry about it & just send in your work :) #askdvpit

seconding! :) #askDVpit

I'm in Canada and my first client (who I signed through DVpit!) lives in France! *waves to @Gia_deCadenet* #askDVpit

I like to know what the whole book is about! Tell me everything! #askdvpit I also just sold a YA fantasy w like 6 POVs & some editors were like "oh no not for me" & some loved so everybody's miles vary. I LOVE multiple mains & multiple POVs personally.

i want to make sure the author and i are on the same page editorially. our visions have to align for me to be the best champion of your work and an R&R for me is one of the best ways to figure that out. #askDVpit

though i'm an editor, i def see R&Rs as a positive! if i request an R&R, it means i'm really invested in the potential of the project, it just needs a little bit more work before i'm ready to take it on. there's lots of reasons that go into it, but one reason for me is #askDVpit

The level of editing required. Am I going to have to do more than 2 passes with this before we can submit? Am I suggesting changes that the writer may be unwilling or unable to complete? R&R #askDVpit

I think it depends on the agent for this one. Personally, I am really looking for MG with lower word counts right now, so I would probably pass. But that is just a me thing! I know a lot of people are looking for upper MG! #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

Anything is acceptable in a picture book as long as it works! #askdvpit

I did this incorrectly! #askdvpit (sorry)

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

not a silly question! yes and yes! :) #askDVpit

comps can be really helpful here to aid in pitching a novel with more speculative elements. regardless of genre, it's important to know the hook--what makes your book stand out? what will resonate the most with readers? if you can pull at my heartstrings, even better! #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

No? If it sounds good, it sounds good. When you talk to your prospective agent, they may ask why you did or how it happened lol, but they'll also ask about other projects in your back pocket bc they'll know you have other stories in you :) #askdvpit

I would suggest you go with what feels right to you. It's your story and it should still fit your vision! #askDVpit