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There is no standard. It could be immediate. It could be six months+ #askDVpit
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Zachary Krishef @ZarionKreena
Can anyone recommend some well-written YA books with Jewish protagonists? It's hard to find characters that share my religion. #askdvpitI feel your pain. Check out the Sydney Taylor Book Award lists. Also these lists on Tablet: tabletmag.com/jewish-life-an… #askDVpit
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Zachary Krishef @ZarionKreena
Can anyone recommend some well-written YA books with Jewish protagonists? It's hard to find characters that share my religion. #askdvpitHa, shamelessly plugging @rlynn_solomon here. Her gorgeous debut comes out Spring '18! Dual POV Jewish protagonists. #askdvpit
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Jennifer Ung @JenPanda
I don't think the setting needs to be generic/US-based so long as the themes and emotions feel universally resonant. #askdvpit twitter.com/writteninwonde…Was just typing almost these exact words! (Also, I am SO looking for Australian books/writers!) #askDVpit
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Comps are often what gets my the most excited. This is a good example of why you should have a couple variations! #askDVpit
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Cimone Watson @bachbunny
@AuthorKatM @caitief Can you try "ownvoices work about [insert sexuality] main character"? Just wondering, b/c I do that w/ "African American family".You can just say "This is own voices" in the paragraph you give genre and word count. #askDVpit
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Wendy Chen 🌟❄️ @writteninwonder
are the setting and elements expected to be more generic to appeal to US market? Thank you! 😊 #askDVpitI don't think the setting needs to be generic/US-based so long as the themes and emotions feel universally resonant. #askdvpit
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Celebrating Bubbles @Autistic_Ace
@DVpit_ @beth_phelan Should I create a twitter account for my pen name instead of doing #dvpit from my personal account? #askDVpitI guess that depends on your reasoning but either way should work out fine! #askDVpit
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Caitie Flum @caitief
This is tough. I guess it isn't necessary, but it helps. There are some things I'm unlikely to request unless it is #ownvoices #askDVpit twitter.com/AuthorKatM/sta…This tends to be the things I identify with. Have read some really bad rep of things I also have/am, and that's really tough #askDVPit
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Jennifer Ung @JenPanda
@elisa_stryker I'd say go with whatever feels most organic for your story. The right editor/agent will never see too-graphic sex as a dealbreaker #askdvpitI agree completely. I was concerned that it was a bit too graphic in a manuscript, and we talked about it during the call. #askDVpit
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Katrina Monroe @AuthorKatM
I always feel awkward including my sexuality when querying an #ownvoices MS. Necessary to even include? #dvpit #askDVpitThis is tough. I guess it isn't necessary, but it helps. There are some things I'm unlikely to request unless it is #ownvoices #askDVpit
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Re Marzullo @re_marz
#askDVpit @JenPanda Do you edit strictly YA, or so you work with MG as well?Mostly YA! MG only if there's a super compelling reason for me to take it on. #askDVpit
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Elisa Stryker @elisa_stryker
@JenPanda How much sex is too much sex? How graphic? Like lead up to it then flash to the next morning? #askDVpitI'd say go with whatever feels most organic for your story. The right editor/agent will never see too-graphic sex as a dealbreaker #askdvpit
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Bailey Knaub @BaileyKnaub
How do agents feel about sex in YA? Not graphic fifty shades of grey level but casual sex. #askDVpitTeens have sex. So if it makes sense for your characters, go for it. Like everything in a book, it should be done with purpose. #askdvpit
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Caitie Flum @caitief
Do a few variations! Different wording or elements will appeal to different people! #askDVpit twitter.com/ClareAgrippina…In fact, if I am intrigued by a pitch, I'll usually go to that person's twitter profile and look for those other variations. #askDVpit
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Bailey Knaub @BaileyKnaub
How do agents feel about sex in YA? Not graphic fifty shades of grey level but casual sex. #askDVpitNot an agent, but I love sex in YA! The world needs more sex-positive YA, tbh. #askdvpit
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Bailey Knaub @BaileyKnaub
How do agents feel about sex in YA? Not graphic fifty shades of grey level but casual sex. #askDVpitI think it is fine! If there is too much or it is too graphic, I may suggest that it is cut down a little. #askDVpit
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Cimone Watson @bachbunny
#askdvpit Any advice for aspiring editors or agents?Have you done an internship? Summer internships are hiring now, and the @diversebooks internship grant is open for applications. #askDVpit
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Agrippina The Younger @ClareAgrippina
Should you try a few variariations on your twitter pitch for the same day? Or should you stick to one and adjust for next time? #askDVpitDo a few variations! Different wording or elements will appeal to different people! #askDVpit