Carolina Ortiz
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Harper Kids
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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
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Zya aka Najwa Moses @najwamoses
On comps. Is it ok to change them up a bit per Tweet? And is it ok to use a book/tv show or film? #askDVpitYes 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
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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
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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
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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'm pro-cross-genre myself! It helps me understand the overall tone of the project a little better. #askDVpit