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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch

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bsky pitch event for unagented creators from marginalized communities Oct 8, 2025 8AM ET-8PM ET *Please read the rules before participating: https://dvpit.carrd.co/ **only places with official info: here, dvpit.carrd.co or our discord server

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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!

Thank you
to everyone who pitched, supported, or volunteered for #DVpit 2025
follow @dvpit.bsky.social to stay in touch

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · 1d

#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

Announcement:
I will reopen to unsolicited submissions for the first week of every month starting in November!
I’m only looking for YA + MG fiction. I am particularly hungry for debut voices! Also:
- high-stakes plots about liars, scams, etc
- fresh grounded dystopian with personal stakes
- smart, cutting social commentary
- meta shit and big twists
- multigenerational stories
- anything with a unique/risky approach or voice
- ugly underbellies!
gallt & zacker literary agency
querytracker.net/query/querybeth
www.bethphelan.com

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 2d

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

pitching has ended for 2025 DVpit, please delete this

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

sometimes posts are flagged as spam if they use too many hashtags too often. If you've been hashtag heavy today, try posting your final pitch with only 1-2 hashtags

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

please do not tag anyone in your pitches

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

No worries! Replies just get lower traction than original posts

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

we suggest not threading your pitches as replies get lower traction (e.g. post each pitch individually once per hour)

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

Please do not pitch directly in agent replies

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

We suggest avoiding threading your pitches during the event (e.g. have each pitch be an individual post)

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

please do not repost yourself using the hashtag during the event

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Kat Cho @katchowrites.bsky.social · 3d

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

These have been the rules of DVpit for 9 years (and is consistent with other pitch event rules)

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

Hello! You are absolutely allowed to quote-post or comment, but please don't include the # DVpit hashtag again, as it's allowing the submission to come up on the feed multiple times. Please delete those posts!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

please read the rules before participating. You can only pitch once per an hour (6 maximum pitches per a project total)

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

please note DVpit is for unagented authors/illustrators

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

Please do not tag the agents and/or editors to call attention to your pitch. Allow them to seek out your pitch on their own, as this is what the #DVpit event is about. dvpit.carrd.co#faq

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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 - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

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 - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

#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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

Please note, these feeds are on a delayed refresh. Your post will not show up in the #DVpit Feed for 15-20 minutes once posting. Please do not fear though, it IS refreshing, but because there are so many posts on the hashtag it updates slower than other feeds

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

please read the rules before participating. You can only pitch once per an hour (6 maximum pitches per a project total)

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

correct. No @ at all in pitches