For me, tropes will never die. Ever. People might have seen a similar pattern of story told in the same western, white, cishet lens, but that doesn’t kill a trope. Marginalized creators can/should absolutely get space to explore classic storytelling #askDVpit

I don’t say this enough but focus on your authentic truth—whatever that means to you. Whether you’re writing memoir or some space odyssey, everything you write has a piece of you in it and if you focus on being genuine, it will reach ppl in a profound way. #askDVpit

There are agents who do like novellas! I think that’s a taste just like any other genre/format/age demographic! Just check out their manuscript wishlist before querying! #askDVpit

You can definitely use TV shows (I've been asking for a Pushing Daisies premise for years!), but I encourage specificity since TV shows by nature have broad appeal.

Is it the style/tone of the show or the premise? An epic memorable twist or a fan favorite character? #askdvpit

Well that depends! Is the story rooted in a technologically driven world? Is the science the anchor to the story? If so, sci-fi. Is there science that is around another magic system or other worldly space? Could be fantasy. @NaomisLitPix can I get a hand? #askDVpit

Protect your creative joy--fiercely! Your job as the author is first and foremost to create and to find fulfillment in the process. The publishing process can be fickle and mercurial, full of highs and lows, and it's important to always be able to return to this joy #askdvpit

Hmmm do you mean just in storytelling as a whole during these events? Honestly I don’t care if I see a hundred fake dating pitches, because I love the trope and I want something fun and new that I can work on. So I don’t look at patterns like that #askDVpit

Just realized I did this one wrong too (typing too fast, I'm sorry!) #askdvpit

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

Group & stakes are fine!
Maybe it's warring factions, or a starfleet team, or a cheerleading squad. Whatever it is. #askdvpit

Or if you have ONE character to focus on, that's fine, too. You could do 1st character & then say "2 povs" or whatever it is, so we know this isn't IT.

also wanted to chime in as an editor, i also have international authors! :) #askDVpit

I think you should include any trigger warnings that you think even *might* apply. #askDVpit

first 2 pgs will tell me if the book is BAD. Always need to read more to see if it's a great fit. (I've read entire manuscripts and then decided not to offer :/ ) #askDVpit

This depends on the query, but I usually read the whole thing regardless. Lots of times the first two pages aren't really where the crux is, so reading to the end gives me an idea if I want to read more & get further in, esp if it just needs an edit. #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

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