Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 17, 2026 @ 4-5PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @allielevick.bsky.social @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social !
Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
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Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
August 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 17, 2026 @ 4-5PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @allielevick.bsky.social @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social !
Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 24, 2026 @ 1-2PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
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August 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 24, 2026 @ 1-2PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
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To not pitch those agencies. That’s absurd. #AskDV
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
#AskDV with agencies stating that they will run manuscripts through AI detection software (which is AI) as well how do writers prepare themselves(I feel like it’s counterproductive)
September 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
To not pitch those agencies. That’s absurd. #AskDV
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
#AskDV with agencies stating that they will run manuscripts through AI detection software (which is AI) as well how do writers prepare themselves(I feel like it’s counterproductive)
September 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
To not pitch those agencies. That’s absurd. #AskDV
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
“But I’m an agent who does that!”
Great. This is for you then, buddy.
Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with literary agents) at 4-5PM ET to prep for #DVpit!
Using #AskDV ask participating lit agents your questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us &
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social
Using #AskDV ask participating lit agents your questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us &
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social
September 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with literary agents) at 4-5PM ET to prep for #DVpit!
Using #AskDV ask participating lit agents your questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us &
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social
Using #AskDV ask participating lit agents your questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us &
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social
Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with lit agents) @ 1-2PM ET to prep for #DVpit!
Using #AskDV ask lit agents about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social
@laurenabramo.bsky.social
@stutitelidevara.bsky.social
@rebeccaw04.bsky.social
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
Using #AskDV ask lit agents about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social
@laurenabramo.bsky.social
@stutitelidevara.bsky.social
@rebeccaw04.bsky.social
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
September 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with lit agents) @ 1-2PM ET to prep for #DVpit!
Using #AskDV ask lit agents about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social
@laurenabramo.bsky.social
@stutitelidevara.bsky.social
@rebeccaw04.bsky.social
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
Using #AskDV ask lit agents about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social
@laurenabramo.bsky.social
@stutitelidevara.bsky.social
@rebeccaw04.bsky.social
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it!
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 24, 2026 @ 1-2PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
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August 17, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it!
#AskDV starts NOW and runs until 5PM Eastern Time!
Using #AskDV ask @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Have fun and Be respectful!
#DVpit
Using #AskDV ask @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Have fun and Be respectful!
#DVpit
September 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
#AskDV starts NOW and runs until 5PM Eastern Time!
Using #AskDV ask @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Have fun and Be respectful!
#DVpit
Using #AskDV ask @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Have fun and Be respectful!
#DVpit
This is anecdotal, but I've had editors ask me for these lately, and I'm definitely looking for them :) #AskDV
What does the market look like for why choose and poly books?
#askDV
#askDV
September 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This is anecdotal, but I've had editors ask me for these lately, and I'm definitely looking for them :) #AskDV
Excited to answer your burning questions next month on #AskDV!
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 24, 2026 @ 1-2PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
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For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
August 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Excited to answer your burning questions next month on #AskDV!
That's a wrap for our final #AskDV in 2026!
Thank you to these amazing literary agents who volunteered their time to answer questions! @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Next Up: #DVparty 9/25-29!
Thank you to these amazing literary agents who volunteered their time to answer questions! @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Next Up: #DVparty 9/25-29!
September 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
That's a wrap for our final #AskDV in 2026!
Thank you to these amazing literary agents who volunteered their time to answer questions! @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Next Up: #DVparty 9/25-29!
Thank you to these amazing literary agents who volunteered their time to answer questions! @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social
Next Up: #DVparty 9/25-29!
Will the agents and editors take someone who is not from their country? #AskDV
September 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
#AskDV starts NOW and runs until 2PM Eastern Time!
Using #AskDV ask @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Be respectful & have fun!
#DVpit
Using #AskDV ask @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Be respectful & have fun!
#DVpit
September 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
#AskDV starts NOW and runs until 2PM Eastern Time!
Using #AskDV ask @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Be respectful & have fun!
#DVpit
Using #AskDV ask @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing!
Be respectful & have fun!
#DVpit
As someone who also writes, I find that when I’m re-reading a project, and come upon scenes that I’m hurrying by and skirting over… that’s the sign they gotta go. 😔 #AskDV
#askDV When trying to decide which scenes to keep and which to delete/merge with another, what is your advice on that? What criteria should authors look for when revising a scene ?
September 17, 2026 at 8:31 PM
As someone who also writes, I find that when I’m re-reading a project, and come upon scenes that I’m hurrying by and skirting over… that’s the sign they gotta go. 😔 #AskDV
What’s the apt word count for a commercial Upper Middle Grade high fantasy manuscript? #AskDV
September 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
#DVParty I would like to thank everyone for hosting DVpit, AskDV, preDV, & DVParty. Good luck to everyone pitching tomorrow. I hope everyone lands an agent.
September 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
#DVParty I would like to thank everyone for hosting DVpit, AskDV, preDV, & DVParty. Good luck to everyone pitching tomorrow. I hope everyone lands an agent.
I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 17, 2026 @ 4-5PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @allielevick.bsky.social @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social !
Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET
For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
August 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it
#AskDV
Not impossible but I do think the market is still skewing YA to older audiences more than younger.
Not impossible but I do think the market is still skewing YA to older audiences more than younger.
#AskDV
Is it still possible to work a YA with a younger protagonist in the current market? (Ex like T.L Huchu’s Library of the Dead has a 14 yo protagonist but is not MG)
Is it still possible to work a YA with a younger protagonist in the current market? (Ex like T.L Huchu’s Library of the Dead has a 14 yo protagonist but is not MG)
September 24, 2026 at 5:59 PM
#AskDV
Not impossible but I do think the market is still skewing YA to older audiences more than younger.
Not impossible but I do think the market is still skewing YA to older audiences more than younger.
For me it typically comes down to voice. That's what draws me in most, and without it even a great concept is probably not a fit for me as an agent. #AskDV
What are the common reasons you see a promising query fail to translate into a compelling manuscript and a request?
#AskDV
#AskDV
September 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
For me it typically comes down to voice. That's what draws me in most, and without it even a great concept is probably not a fit for me as an agent. #AskDV
I think we’re gonna see a continued hunger for cozy, especially in unique genres, and several editors have asked me for dystopian books (in kids and adult!) lately.
Also horror, cause I don’t think the supply can meet the demand. I think it’s the hardest thing to write. #AskDV
Also horror, cause I don’t think the supply can meet the demand. I think it’s the hardest thing to write. #AskDV
#askDV what do you predict publishing will REALLY be hungry to acquire in 2027? thanks for participating!! 🥰
September 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I think we’re gonna see a continued hunger for cozy, especially in unique genres, and several editors have asked me for dystopian books (in kids and adult!) lately.
Also horror, cause I don’t think the supply can meet the demand. I think it’s the hardest thing to write. #AskDV
Also horror, cause I don’t think the supply can meet the demand. I think it’s the hardest thing to write. #AskDV
Here’s one from the brilliant @chadha.bsky.social! I was lucky to work with her on her YA duology, and we met in this pitch event. #AskDV www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2020/12...
#AskDV Can you share any examples of DV pitches that you think were a perfect example of what you as an agent are looking for in a pitch?
September 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Here’s one from the brilliant @chadha.bsky.social! I was lucky to work with her on her YA duology, and we met in this pitch event. #AskDV www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2020/12...