🚨 DEADLINE EXTENSION! 🚨 There’s still time to apply for a 2026 Internship Grant from WNDB! Applications will now close at 11:59 PM Eastern on Friday, May 8th. 💻 bit.ly/IG-2026

👀 Here’s a sneak peek at some of the items we’ll be auctioning off in next week’s “Let’s Diversify Publishing” auction! 📚📚📚 Every bid in this special five-day auction will go to support our annual Internship Grant program. 💻 diversifypub.givesma... 📅 May 7th - May 11th (closing at 9 PM ET)

Reminder: there is a #DVpit Discord community! discord.com/invite/cYd8T... The spirit of #DVpit has always thrived because of the community built around it! So join other #DVpit participants (both old and new) if you're looking to make connections & support others!

I we brought back #AskDV ( #DVpit version of an Agent AMA) would you rather have it: 1️⃣ on bluesky 2️⃣ in our discord

#DVpit is returning in 2026 on Bluesky! A bluesky pitch event for creators from marginalized communities to pitch their unagented projects to agents and editors! #DVpit will be on Bluesky on Wednesday, September 30, 2026! go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info and stay tuned for more announcements!

We have reports of the FIRST known offer of rep by a literary agent has been received due to #DVpit 2025! Less than 2 weeks is so fast, but is proof that the marginalized voices that participated are needed in publishing! We are so proud of everyone who put their work out there! #booksky #writersky

We created a newsletter to share #DVpit news! We will mainly use it to share important information and updates! If you'd like to be updated about future DVpit events, then sign up here: dvpit.substack.com/subscribe?pa... #writersky #artistsky #booksky #newsletter

Would you sign up for a newsletter for #DVpit? #writersky #booksky #artistsky 💚 yes ❤️ no 📅 Ends: October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC 📊 Show results

#DVpit inspired me to reopen to queries sooner than I'd planned... Starting Nov 2025, I'll be open to unsolicited queries the first week of every month! Still just YA + MG fiction... Really hungry for 🤩 debut voices... You'll be able to submit here: querytracker.net/querybeth #mswl

Yesterday's #DVpit was amazing & inspiring! Thanks to everyone who participated, supported, & any agent/editor who came! Speaking of, agents & editors are invited to keep perusing the hashtag the next week to request! If you got requests, please check out our "After DVpit Guide" dvpit.carrd.co#after

Wow! Hearing about people getting partial and full requests for their queries from #DVpit already! So exciting!

That's a wrap on #DVpit 2025! Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported! Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up! And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!

One more hour to get your pitches posted for #DVpit! We are so encouraged by the amazing posts & community on the hashtag! The world continues to need our diverse stories & today was proof that we're out there & ready to shine! Please review our "After Guide" when #DVpit ends: dvpit.carrd.co#after

DVpit #querying Tip: As you scroll the feed make note of which agents like pitches in similar categories/genres as yours & add them to your general querying list! The feed is so busy, they might've missed yours, but if they're liking similar stories that means it's something they want in their inbox

Halfway into #DVpit 2025 & we've been trending all day! Not only are we seeing great pitches, but great community! Special shout out to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social @katchowrites.bsky.social @claribelortega.com If you have any questions, check out dvpit.carrd.co #writersky #booksky #artistsky

Due to the technical difficulties with #DVpit hashtag searches this morning, we've increased the total pitch limit to 7 maximum pitches per project (please still only post once/hour)! Pitching still takes place between 8AM-8PM ET today, Oct 8th For more complete rules/guidelines go to dvpit.carrd.co

We believe hashtag searches are back up for most (if not all) users! Please search the hashtags #DVpit and #DVart for the most updated feeds. But if you still have issues, use the feeds linked in the quoted thread! Have fun and good luck!

#DVpit is trending as the #1 hashtag right now! Despite our technical difficulties you all are doing amazing!

If your hashtag searching is not working for #DVpit we created a feed for the hashtag. Please always try to search the hashtag first, but this feed includes all posts under the hashtag as well. We will update during the day as we learn more from bsky bsky.app/profile/did:...

We're aware the hashtag searching is down right now. We have reports it does work if you redownload the app, but is still buggy on desktop. We've contacted bluesky and will update soon #dvpit

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun! Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors! Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts! Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET! Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks

DAY 6 of #DVParty, a community event to highlight the work of Diverse Creators leading up to our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse creators can participate! Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP! For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co #artsky #booksky #writersky

DAY 5 of #DVParty, a community event to boost the work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8, 2025! Any diverse writer/artist can participate! Today's Prompt: What's your story's theme song or playlist? #booksky #writersky For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co

Just 3 days until #DVpit on October 8th, 2025--a pitch event for unagented marginalized writers & artists seeking out representation! Here's our guide about what to do during the pitch event! dvpit.carrd.co#during So excited for all the amazing talent we'll see! #writersky #booksky #artistsky

DAY 4 of #DVParty, a community event to hype up work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on October 8th, 2025! Any diverse creator can participate! Today's Prompt: Post your story as a meme or a gif! #booksky #writersky #artistsky For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co

If you're using a graphic for #DVparty, please include Alt Text so everyone can enjoy your work! #DVPit

#DVpit is coming up! If you've never participated in an online pitch event or need to brush up on pitching basics, check out our guide before the pitch event for unagented marginalized creators on October 8th, 2025! dvpit.carrd.co#basics #writersky #artistsky #booksky

DAY 3 of #DVParty, a community event to get excited about the work of Diverse Creators before our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse writer or artist invited to participate! Today's Prompt: Post your opening lines! #DVpit rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co #Writersky #booksky #artsky

#DVpit, our pitch event for marginalized writers and artists, 5 Days away! Curious about how to pitch? Questions about how to participate? Check out our FAQ page: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky

🔔 Apply for a Walter Dean Myers Grant today! The Walter Dean Myers Grant program was established to provide grants of $2,000 each to promising diverse writers and illustrators who are currently unpublished. Follow the 🔗 below (also in our bio) to apply ⬇️ 💻 bit.ly/WalterGrantsApp

DAY 2 of #DVParty, a community event to celebrate work of Diverse Creators leading up to our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct. 8th, 2025! All diverse writer/artist can participate! Today's Prompt: Introduce your main character! #booksky #writersky #artistsky For more #DVPit info go to dvpit.carrd.co

To clarify, #DVParty is not the same rules as #DVPit. This is a pre-DVpit Community Week where you can hype each other up and support other diverse authors and artists! So feel free to reply, like, repost, quote during DVParty! *There are only strict rules for those actions during DVpit on Oct 8th*

Today is DAY 1 of #DVparty, a community event to talk up projects that Diverse Creators plan to pitch during #DVpit! Since it's our inaugural year on Bluesky, we'd like to invite any diverse creator to participate! Share about your beautiful work & let's build a #writercommunity here! #writersky

With #DVpit only a week away, we ask anyone planning to participate to thoroughly review the rules & guidelines first: dvpit.carrd.co - This is a pitch event for unagented MARGINALIZED WRITERS & ARTISTS seeking rep - Must have a completed manuscript or portfolio to pitch - Pitch only once/hour

#DVpit is 1 week away! We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints! For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event! more info: dvpit.carrd.co #writersky

Thank you to all of our AMAZING agented #preDV volunteers who joined us and gave amazing feedback on the practice pitches! We hope to see you during #DVparty as well! #DVpit #writersky #writingcommunity #weneeddiversebooks

Thank you to everyone who participated in #PreDV today! Even though the time to officially post your pitches is over, feel free to continue giving each other feedback/advice & making friends! And join us for #DVParty starting October 2nd! And we'll see you at #DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky

We're 5 hours into #PreDV and we love the practice pitches we're seeing! A reminder that today is about more than feedback its about COMMUNITY!! Make sure you send encouragement to fellow authors and make friends! #DVpit #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky

Some FAQs that have come up in 2025 for the new #DVpit on Bluesky! We Discourage the use of Agent Guides, Pitches or Excerpts as attached graphics to pitches. It bogs down the feed & doesn't allow agents to get through as many pitches. We'd like to allow everyone a fair shot at making an impression

Today is #PreDV, the pitch practice event before #DVpit! Post your pitch drafts with #preDV from 8AM-8PM ET Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on! Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends! more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time! Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement! Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

Excited to announce we've expanded the #preDV hours to mimic #DVpit It will now be Sept 29, 2025 from 8AM ET-8PM ET We hope this will give everyone a true feel for what DVpit will be like & practice their pitches together! Plus, amazing agented/published authors have volunteered to give feedback!

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules! For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky #booksky

Excited to announce we've expanded the #preDV hours to mimic #DVpit It will now be Sept 29, 2025 from 8AM ET-8PM ET We hope this will give everyone a true feel for what DVpit will be like & practice their pitches together! Plus, amazing agented/published authors have volunteered to give feedback!

#DVpit 2025 is coming up! 🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉 ✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025 🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info #writersky #authorsky #booksky

Before #preDV & #DVPit thought I'd repost some pitching advice(1/7) Here's a simple pitch rubric: [CHARACTER] is/lives [STATUS QUO] until [INCITING INCIDENT]. Now if they don’t [MAIN GOAL] then [CONSEQUENCES]. OR [MAIN MOTIVATION] only problem is [MAIN CONFLICT/HURDLE] e.g. my old 140 char pitch:

📣Official #DVPit Rules & Guidelines are LIVE📣 Please go to dvpit.carrd.co for our official rules & guidelines! Any official announcements will ALWAYS be made here, Discord, or dvpit.carrd.co ONLY* #DVPit will be Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM ET-8PM ET! *No other website or URL represents us or our event!

📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣 Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit! Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025! Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7! Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!

Please take note that #DVpit is NOT affiliated with anything providing loans or financial services! As of 2025, it is ONLY a bluesky pitch event for unpublished marginalized authors & artists! #booksky #writersky