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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

There are general tags used across pitch events. A really great resource to familiarize yourself with genre and age category tags:

jasonhuebinger.com/pitdark/

Shoutout to #PitDark and the incredible @jasonhuebinger.bsky.social!

#PitDark | Jason Huebinger, Author of FATE'S PAST

jasonhuebinger.com

Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

All genres and age groups are eligible as long as it is a query or submission ready manuscript!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

Reminder to agents & editors, we have a newsletter where we send out event dates and info in advance to give industry professionals more time to prepare 💗

Please dm us if you’re interested!
#LuckyPit

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

TODAY IS THE DAYYYY!

We are so excited to see all your amazing pitches so far! We’d also like to clear up some confusion with the event tags.

The only required tags are #LuckyPit and EITHER #PopUpPitA or #PopUpPitE depending on if you’re seeking Agents or Editors 💚

Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

🍀 POP UP PIT IS BACK! 🍀

Join us from 8am-8pm EDT tomorrow for #LuckyPit! Moodboards are welcome— remember to use alt text!

How to participate:
-3 pitches per project
-tag #LuckyPit & #PopUpPit
-post between 8am & 8pm!

The event will also be held on bsky 🙂‍↕️ Good luck!

An informational graphic with a green background and imagery of four leaf clovers. The text reads “Luck is in the air” “test your luck during PopUpPit’s LUCKYPIT on March 17th!” “we ask that all entries are completed and query ready per our new rules”

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hello! The only required tags are #LuckyPit and EITHER #PopUpPitA or #PopUpPitE. Not all three. Apologies for the confusion!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

That is correct!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

The rules for the event are listed above, however the only part that is new is that you will need a completed manuscript to participate. Hope to see your pitches out there!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hey! The newsletter is only for industry professionals ie agents, editors, etc. If you fall under that category, we can absolutely add you!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

You can put them if you want, but agents won’t be searching them :)

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

Rules remain the same here on BlueSky! Three pitches per project, use the mandatory event tags, and post between 8a-8p EDT :)

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

Self published authors can absolutely participate as long as they are seeking an agent or editor. This event is primarily for novels, yes

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

And remember folks—

Agented Authors looking for Editors: #PopUpPitE
Unagented Authors looking for Agents: #PopUpPitA

Happy Shamrockin’! ☘️

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

🍀 POP UP PIT IS BACK! 🍀

Join us from 8am-8pm EDT tomorrow for #LuckyPit! Moodboards are welcome— remember to use alt text!

How to participate:
-3 pitches per project
-tag #LuckyPit & #PopUpPit
-post between 8am & 8pm!

The event will also be held on bsky 🙂‍↕️ Good luck!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 16

be ready. monday. 8am EST.

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 9

Yes! Please stay tuned to our page for updates & hints as the event draws closer 🍀

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Mar 8

With the next Pop Up Pitch event on the horizon 👀, we want to remind industry professionals that we send out a newsletter in advance with details of our upcoming events.

If you would like to subscribe, please dm us! 🍀 #PopUpPit

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Jan 15

march

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Dec 4

we can’t wait to spend our next event with you! we’re definitely feeling very… very… lucky 👀🍀

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · Nov 19

Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there!

Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 18

Per the final vote, Pop Up Pit will be rescheduling to 2025! ✨

We will be leaving hints along the way to the next event... stay tuned 👀 and good luck with your pitches this year!

Editors & agents, we hope you find the pitch of your dreams by the end of the year! 💖

Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 14

Pop Up Pit is doing a poll on the 🐦 app!

We have noticed a large influx of pitch events being announced. As you know, Pop Up keeps our event a "surprise". It's a bit harder to avoid overlap!

To combat pitch fatigue, we are letting YOU decide whether we should proceed with our 12/3 event or not!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 14

The poll will remain open for 24 hours. Our mission is to serve our community in the best way we can! So please don't hesitate to answer honestly 🙂‍↕️

Industry professionals, we appreciate your patience & support! 💖

We will follow up with the results!
-Kate 💗

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 14

Pop Up Pit is doing a poll on the 🐦 app!

We have noticed a large influx of pitch events being announced. As you know, Pop Up keeps our event a "surprise". It's a bit harder to avoid overlap!

To combat pitch fatigue, we are letting YOU decide whether we should proceed with our 12/3 event or not!

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Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 14

Hey, #agentsofsky / #literaryagents and #editors make sure you like this post so we can make sure we’re following you!

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Katie Bowman ✍️ @katiebowman.bsky.social · Nov 13

Karma, manifestation, cheerful

Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 12

For our arrival, let’s have a little fun!

Describe your main character’s personality in three words. Let’s meet the heroes (and villains) of your stories!

#PopUpUnpack

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Stefan Lemke @iamawesomecake.bsky.social · Nov 12

Fun!

For my WIP:
Joseph is distant, observant and thoughtful
Janusz is cunning, charming and indulgent
Katarina is curious, headstrong, responsible

Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social · Nov 12

For our arrival, let’s have a little fun!

Describe your main character’s personality in three words. Let’s meet the heroes (and villains) of your stories!

#PopUpUnpack

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