#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

Some good news! After all that, only O.03% of families opted out of LGBTQ+ Education in Maryland after the Supreme Court gave them the ability to do so. Not just a majority, not just most families, nearly all families want their kids to have access to this education. We are the majority

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

Alright I have to leave #DVpit to go to a meeting. I'll likely keep scrolling if I have time at my paying job over the next couple of days. I hope this was awesome for everyone, and if you didn't get likes or interest, know it's a LOT to look through and not everyone saw your pitches. Keep going!

Helloooo #DVPit!! I am so so so excited to participate today! If I ❤️ your pitch please query me using this link: QueryTracker.net/query/Morgan... I cannot wait to see all of this incredible work! And if you have any questions my DMs are open!

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!

The #DVPit pitches are 🔥! Sooooo many amazing pitches and I KNOW I’m going to miss some. No worries, though—I’m opening more widely next week. I’m still going through pitches throughout the evening, but if you think we’re a good fit & I didn’t ❤️ your pitch, 🙏🏾 also consider querying me next week!

hiiii #DVpit! remember me? lol i'm not open to queries right now, but i will be looking thru the feed for temptation! if i ❤️ one of your pitches and you'd like to query me, pls use this link: querytracker.net/query/queryb... let's do this thing!

I’m so excited for #DVPit (though I am going to try to be somewhat reasonable)!! If I like your pitch, please send your query and first 10 pages to: QueryTracker.net/query/RMatte... And remember this is but one way to be recognized, so enjoy the day and keep up the amazing work!

Hello! I’m participating in #dvpit today, and if I like your pitch, it means I’d love for you to send me the materials! Please follow the guidelines on our website and include “DVPit Pick” in the subject line: www.newleafliterary.com/submissions-3/

Good morning #DVpit! While I’m closed to submissions, I’m here looking for projects. If I like your pitch, send a query on over to my email, and I’ll follow up to request pages shortly. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/about Good luck today! ❤️

Looking forward to #DVPit tomorrow! If I heart your pitch, please query as normal (letter + ~25 pages), but add "#DVPit" somewhere in the subject line, and include the text of the post I hearted somewhere in your query letter. Can't wait to find projects I didn't know I wanted.

Hi #DVPIT! I know I'm a day early, but I'll be liking posts throughout the day tomorrow. If I ♥️ your post, use the QM link below to submit your pitch, query letter, and upload the first 50 pages of your manuscript. Looking forward to reading!! tinyurl.com/3uvr2hm9

Today's the final day of #Pitblk. #Agents and #Editors, please get in any final requests by this evening. We've extended to 11:59pm! #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky

#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

Hit the 400 mark! Will we get to 500 requests by tomorrow? Stay tuned! #pitblk #writersky #booksky

I am very behind on my queries and requested material reading, so I'm going to close to queries at the end of the week for a short time until I'm caught up. Feel free to query in the meantime. QueryManager.com/HamessleyQuery

Day 1 and over 270 pitch requests! Can't wait for Day 2! #pitblk #writersky

Agents and Editors, the #Pitblk are open!! #agents #editors #writersky

Just a reminder, I will open the first week of Oct and then I will be closed the rest of the year! The only exception will be pitch events (so excited for @dvpit.bsky.social), they will get special links to query. I'll be using Nov/Dec to read and get to inbox zero and working on client projects!

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!

A huge shoutout to @pitchdis.com for their support with updating the site! You're greatly appreciated!

Pitches are looking excellent on the site. Expect an email tomorrow about how you'll receive requests! Agents and editors, get ready! You're gonna love them. #pitblk #writersky

The pitch submission window has officially ended! Stay tuned!

Its the final countdown! Get any last minute pitches in by 8pm EST today!

Loving the number of pitches Im seeing! Let's keep it up. #pitblk #writingcommunity

Good morning! On today's post- #PitchDis agenda I'll be finishing up the annual wrap-up and tying up a few loose ends. For anyone who was thinking about donating to the Ko-fi I still have a few stickers left. Just click on the link below for more info. ko-fi.com/pitchdis

Like Tina said...these pitches are rolling, rolling, rolling in! #pitblk

#Pitblk 2025 has begun!!! Make sure to submit your pitches by Sept 24th at 8pm EST at the link below. We're excited you're participating and can't wait for agents and editors to see! www.pitchpitblk.com/pitblk-submi... #amquerying ##writersky #booksky

#Pitblk 2025 is here!!! ##amquerying #writersky #booksky #authorsky

We are testing out the site. Please do not submit any pitches at this time or they will be deleted.

Now that I can breathe a bit, I wanted to say something. Yes, there have been lots of requests today. But today is just the first of four days in the requesting period. It's nowhere near over. And if you don't get a request? That isn't indicative of the quality of your writing 💜

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

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:

#Pitblk Submission Instructions *Pitblk submissions begin at 8am EST on Sunday, Sept 21st until 8pm EST on Wednesday, Sept 24th. *Please use the following form to submit your pitches: www.pitchpitblk.com/pitblk-submi... *Complete the form w/ your name, email, book title, pitches, age and genre!

I wanted to post a thread of few things I’ve run across that will hopefully help you with #PitchDis next year, and maybe other pitch events. I’ll keep adding to it as needed.

With one week left, If you are an #agent or #editor and would like to participate in #Pitblk, please complete the following form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #booksky #writersky

Jesus Murphy. Princess Diana didn’t get this outpouring of grief.

Due to our availability, unfortunately we will not have a practice pitch day. However, please go to our website for pitching writing resources.

The 2025 #PitchDis pitch form is now open! 🎉 Click below to enter and submit your pitch! Remember - you don't have to rush. Pitches will be posted in random order. Take your time. Good luck and happy pitching! forms.gle/nKMDdnHKJ8MY...

🚨Registered Agents and Editors🚨 There's been a slight change and the login emails will be going out on the 15th instead of tomorrow. Please let me know if you have not received it by that night. The request period is still 9/16 to 8pm 9/19. Sorry for any inconvenience!

We're a few weeks out for #Pitblk! Be on the lookout this week for info on how to pitch! #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity

Looks like we missed a few! @miserypit.bsky.social is July 5th! @smallpitch.org is happening July 7th & 8th! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WriterSky #Writers #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #PitchEvents

Happy JUNETEENTH y'all!!! Support Black creators. Here's a great place to start: go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p

#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects! #BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025! And #BluePitHype starts July 8th! #WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents

In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates! #Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite. Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd. For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com #writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying

Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky! The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST! See you then!

Hey #amquerying #writingcommunity! We are doing a mini fundraiser for mutual aid in LA/OC! Donate to an org below, DM me the receipt, bid on items, win prizes like query critiques, AMAs, & tarot readings! ⭐️ Thanks to @michellejingchan.bsky.social for co-organizing 💜 How to enter: 🧵

Announcing this now since I love my night owls most of all! 🥰 @thetobiasagency.bsky.social