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Ryan La Sala @Ryality
In no way do I think this will be helpful, but my comp titles for REVERIE were...INCEPTION v. RUPAUL
But it worked???
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The most effective "X meets Y" is always one where the combo is surprising! So agents/editors are desperate to know how on earth you pulled it off. Which, I am not one of the lucky folks who've already read REVERIE but I've been WAITING. 🤩 #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Cimone Watson @bachbunny
Favorite recent read? #askDVpitTHE GOOD LUCK GIRLS and RULES FOR VANISHING are recent faves #askDVpit
Editor
Cimone Watson @bachbunny
Favorite recent read? #askDVpitWell, Twitter, y'all know how I feel about THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR. Also finally read THE POET X which is an absolute tour de force. #askDVpit
Editor
Lauren✨Pierre @boxfulthoughts
When looking for comp titles, is it better to focus on similar themes rather than similar content? Ex. Using a contemporary middle grade GN about friendship as a comp for a manuscript that's also about friendship, only in a fantasy setting. #askDVpitIn a case like this, I would suggest being specific about what you are comparing. "The strong friendships of X and the rich fantasy world of Y," perhaps. Or "TITLE with a fantasy spin." You want to make sure the ms delivers what your pitch promises. #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Lauren✨Pierre @boxfulthoughts
When looking for comp titles, is it better to focus on similar themes rather than similar content? Ex. Using a contemporary middle grade GN about friendship as a comp for a manuscript that's also about friendship, only in a fantasy setting. #askDVpitI suggest sticking to genre. But you can always indicate what it is about the comp that is similar. So “The voice of X” or “the friendship story of Y” #askDVpit
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Lauren✨Pierre @boxfulthoughts
When looking for comp titles, is it better to focus on similar themes rather than similar content? Ex. Using a contemporary middle grade GN about friendship as a comp for a manuscript that's also about friendship, only in a fantasy setting. #askDVpitSo something that is common to do is "[Comp #1] meets [Comp #2]," which means you'll then have something for the friendship and something for the fantasy to comp to, using your sample below #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Drew Egan @DrewEgan1
Same question for me. I’m new to Twitter :) #askDVpit twitter.com/najwamoses/sta…yep! you might get hearts from editors too, if they are the kind that can consider un-agented materials. just be ready to send your query and sample pages to the agents/editors who like your pitch. they are instructed to tweet submission instructions before particpating #askdvpit
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Carolina Ortiz @pushthepanorama
Yes to both! But if your comps are wildly different from each other take a second look--in general, they should be on the same wavelength. Also, love a good film or tv comp ;) #askDVpit twitter.com/najwamoses/sta…Oooh, except in the case of "X meets Y"--if your X and Y are too similar, what's the middle ground where they're meeting? An "X meets Y" piques my interest when the combination feels unexpected. #askDVpit
Editor
Literary Agent
JJ Clapton @JJClaptonWrites
If you know you want to write in a different age category to the book you are querying, how much should we take this into account when decided which agents?Would you offer if you knew & didn't rep the other category?
#askDVpit
focus on what's in front of you. ideally you'll land an agent that can cover all your work, but if not, pursue a second agent when the time comes. it wouldnt stop me, if i really loved the book #askdvpit
Literary Agent
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?
#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
Literary Agent
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? #askDVpitYep! Tweet your pitch, mention the age category + genre, and include the hashtag! You can also look at old pitches for inspiration #askDVpit
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beth phelan (closed to unsolicited queries) @beth_phelan
@stephlystein i say an evocative title can add to the intrigue!!! #askdvpitThis is a good point! And @Ryality mentioned THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END earlier, which is an example of a killer illustrative title that also punches home the hook #askDVpit
Literary Agent
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
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
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?
#askDVpit
i say just paste the link so we can refer back and if they liked multiple then just choose randomly. put it in the opening...
the hashtags are shorthand to what should be in the query, so no need to include them
:)
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Editor
Rebooca Bite 🧛🕸️🎃 @MsBeckyLight
This is how I knew my WIP was not in fact YA. Though my MC is a teenager, it's too reflective/nostalgic to fill that YA spirit. twitter.com/stephlystein/s…And I love a good reflective voice in adult fiction! It's absolutely not a problem with the work, but the default isn't "teen character = teen book." #askDVpit