Literary Agent
Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
Should we put in the title of our book? And should we mention it’s a series? #askDVpitI 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
Literary Agent
Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
Should we put in the title of our book? And should we mention it’s a series? #askDVpiti like a good, compelling title, so if it's a strength, include it! and no you can save that for the query #askdvpit
Editor
Fartumo Kusow @FKusow
@DVpit_ @Ryality @pushthepanorama @beth_phelan @TiffanyDiahann @laurenspieller @stephlystein My main character is 13, with adult themes. Should I pitch it as YA or literary fiction.The key to "what makes a book YA" is voice. Does the narrative mood of your book inhabit the immediacy and spirit of BEING a teen, or is it more mature or even nostalgic? If you don't feel ready to make this call, you might want to do more reading in recent YA fiction. #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Stephanie Stein @stephlystein
This can wait, IMO. Long-term career goals are something you should discuss w/ your eventual agent, but many factors influence this; if you do well in one genre starting out, you might want to build that audience; in other situations you might want to gear shift, etc. #askDVpit twitter.com/bachbunny/stat…yeah this and also consider bandwidth. i have authors that write in several categories and others that are staying put, at least for now. you want to be able to build somewhat consistently but depends on which categories and series and other unique factors #askdvpit
Literary Agent
Kiki Nguyen @kianangu
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 twitter.com/bachbunny/stat…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
Literary Agent
Kim Vampy-Vamp Drinks Blood In The Corner @Natkim17052342
#AskDVpitI have an Inv Illness book told through a fantasy lens. But the illness I have written about , with symptoms, is highly stigmatized and poorly understood by society. Should I leave it out of Own Voices and housekeeping since MECFS is unknown to most people? Inc agents?
if it's own voices then it's own voices and i think that's fine to include but it's definitely up to you how much you feel comfortable disclosing. #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Cimone Watson @bachbunny
How important/advisable, if at all, is it for a writer to stay in one genre? Is there a certain number of books in one genre an author should write before branching out? Do unagented writers need to be concerned about that, or can it wait? #askDVpitI 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
Editor
Kim Vampy-Vamp Drinks Blood In The Corner @Natkim17052342
#AskDVpitI have an Inv Illness book told through a fantasy lens. But the illness I have written about , with symptoms, is highly stigmatized and poorly understood by society. Should I leave it out of Own Voices and housekeeping since MECFS is unknown to most people? Inc agents?
Chronic illnesses are absolutely a valid experience. While you should never feel pressured to disclose this, please know that your experience is always valid #askDVpit
Literary Agent
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F.A.Q.I don’t know if I’m marginalized enough. Should I pitch in #DVpit?
A: Entirely up to you. We encourage you to reflect on current discourse surrounding inclusion in book publishing and how you identify in that context; we can't reflect for you or tell you how to feel.
i know this is a common concern and it's totally a personal choice #askDVpit
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Literary Agent
Kim Vampy-Vamp Drinks Blood In The Corner @Natkim17052342
#AskDVpitI have an Inv Illness book told through a fantasy lens. But the illness I have written about , with symptoms, is highly stigmatized and poorly understood by society. Should I leave it out of Own Voices and housekeeping since MECFS is unknown to most people? Inc agents?
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
Editor
Cimone Watson @bachbunny
How important/advisable, if at all, is it for a writer to stay in one genre? Is there a certain number of books in one genre an author should write before branching out? Do unagented writers need to be concerned about that, or can it wait? #askDVpitThis can wait, IMO. Long-term career goals are something you should discuss w/ your eventual agent, but many factors influence this; if you do well in one genre starting out, you might want to build that audience; in other situations you might want to gear shift, etc. #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Kel Thee Stallion🦄 @keliswrites
Best Practice: How long does a writer have, to respond to a request for query materials/full requests? #askDVpitwe rec 3 weeks bc the of-the-moment excitement but we hope that agents/editors will still be interested even if it doesn't come in immediately. that said, if it makes more sense to just wait for the next dvpit then that might be the better option, depending #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Kel Thee Stallion🦄 @keliswrites
Best Practice: How long does a writer have, to respond to a request for query materials/full requests? #askDVpitIt’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
Editor
Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
How close /good do our comps need to be? I’m struggling #askDVpitYou do want to be close, but it's never going to be perfect--your book is your own after all! Try to think of books that match the tone and themes of your project. You do want to pick a book with good numbers to comp to, but don't limit yourself to the latest bestseller #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Editor
Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
How close /good do our comps need to be? I’m struggling #askDVpitStart with something broad like genre (what's a recent bestseller in your area?) or tone (funny/angsty/cozy/tense?), and see what jumps out to you. It can help to clarify WHAT you are comping, too--"the ensemble cast of X" or "the breakneck pacing of Y" #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Kuff 'n' Klout @robothyenas
#askDVPit agents: if you get a query with a wordcount well over the typical number for a given category, does that change your calculus/gut reaction, whether you're intrigued by the pitch or not?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
Literary Agent
Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
How close /good do our comps need to be? I’m struggling #askDVpitYou want your comps to be both relevant and recent. If you can’t find any, you either need to keep looking or think about why that might be. #askDVpit
Literary Agent
Editor
Mia Tsai @itsamia
Hello #askDVpit! If your MS is cross-genre (e.g. paranormal romance, but with a bigger focus on relationship and less on danger), would it be better to say it's cross-genre or just pick one?I would still say it's paranormal romance or romantic suspense...it's not necessarily cross-genre, more sub-genre. Hope that helps! #askDVpit