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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · 2d

You’ve got a query? You’ve got your first 5 pages? Then you should definitely enter #10Queries this Friday!

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 2d

THIS FRIDAY!!! Are you excited, #RevPit?! If you're gearing up to enter RevPit #10Queries, here's everything you need:

⭐Complete query letter
⭐First 5 pages of manuscript

The query and first 5 pages will need to be uploaded to the form in one document and should be a standard manuscript format

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Aug 12

Woo! There’s going to be another #PosterPit!

PosterPit @posterpitevent.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mark your calendars and prepare your movie posters, because #PosterPit is happening AGAIN on August 16th, 2025! Here's all the rules and details you need to know to get ready 🍿

Our website, with more info, is commented below!

Poster Pit
THE RULES
MAXIMUM OF THREE PITCHES FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT, AND NO MORE THAN ONE PER HOUR
PITCH MUST INCLUDE A "MOVIE POSTER" GRAPHIC LIKE IN THE PROVIDED EXAMPLES, WITH ALT TEXT
MOODBOARDS, ART OUTSIDE OF THE POSTER, AND ANY OTHER GRAPHICS ARE PROHIBITED
ANYONE CAN LIKE THE PITCHES, WHETHER IT BE WRITERS, AGENTS, OR EDITORS
USE DESIGNATED AUDIENCE, GENRE, AND #POSTERPIT HASHTAGS

HASHTAGS
GENRE
AUDIENCE
#A (ADULT)
#NA (NEW ADULT)
#YA (YOUNG ADULT)
#MG (MIDDLE GRADE)
#CL (CHILDREN'S LIT)
#SF (SCIENCE FICTION)
#F (FANTASY)
#M (MYSTERY)
#H (HORROR)
#T (THRILLER)
#R (ROMANCE)
#C (CONTEMPORARY)
#FT (FAIRYTALE RETELLING)
#HF (HISTORICAL FICTION)
#NF (NONFICTION)
#P (POETRY)
OL
V6
I regret the seventeen years I went not knowi.
I'll spend the rest of my years cherishing you.
******
INEMA
******
CINEMA
LOSESEN
191PE21
6
******
ISOLATED
DARK
FANTASY
BONE X MUSIC
BONE DUST
A NOVEL BY MYLEE J. MILLER
Anastasia x Tangled
THE
FORGOTTEN
REALM
PREMIERING NOW
Produced by Abigail Wadlington
Found Family
Disability
Rep.
• 8909 XI
Cozy
Fantasy
Swiss
Folklore
Dislike to Lovers
PREMIERING NOW IN THE QUERY TRENCHES

HASHTAGS
PUPS
RED
#POSTERPITW (FOR WORKS-IN-
PROGRESS)
#POSTERPITQ (FOR QUERYING WRITERS)
#POSTERPITA (FOR AGENTED WRITERS)
#POSTERPITOS (FOR ON SUB
WRITERS)
#POSTERPITP (FOR PUBLISHED WRITERS)
MIDDLE GRADE FORBIDDEN RAKING TOUND
COZY FANTASY
COMPETITION
FAMILY
WHISKED AWAY
41,000 WORDS
WHEN 13 Y/O SUNDAE EARNS A SPOT IN HER KINGDOM'S BAKING COMPETITION, SHE UNKNOWINGLY BEGINS A RACE FOR THE CROWN ITSELF.
OUT NOW IN THE QUERY TRENCHES!
Redmire Grekoid
he flame in the shadows
POPCORN
Will be hitting the

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 7

The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!

Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ

#SmallPitch Submission Form

Please use this form to submit your pitch. A few reminders: You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript. One pitch per form submission. Reload the form after submi...

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jul 1

OMG this sounds so good and your guide looks incredible!!

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hi! We also have a Starter Pack with a list of all the Pitch Events we’re aware of so you can easily follow them.

go.bsky.app/UzNMwUV

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jul 1

Omg I love everything about this!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 23

I think this would also my sequence of emotions! I have my fingers crossed this happens for you sooner than later! 🤞

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 23

Such good advice to take that breath and appreciate the moment! Manifesting this for you!!

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Sarah Nicolas @sarahnfisk.bsky.social · Jun 22

There is a site obviously created by AI that is pretending to be a continuation of Pitch Wars. It is not, has nothing to do with anyone involved in #pitchwars, and looks quite scammy. Please beware & tell your friends.

@brendadrake.bsky.social @kellyekell.bsky.social @authorsoniahartl.bsky.social

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Literary Auction for Change is ✨LIVE✨

There are so many causes that need our time and attention right now, but this is a big one for me. LAOC is an all-volunteer DEI nonprofit committed to improving access and industry conditions for marginalized lit agents.

www.32auctions.com/LAFC

Literary Auction for Change

Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.

www.32auctions.com

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 16

Oooh loving these vibes!!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 16

That’s a good idea too! It’d be nice to get the feedback, but maybe get it filtered and from a friend would be nice!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 16

There are so many ups and downs in querying! I’m considering making a separate email for queries, that might be the way to go!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you!!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 15

Good advice! I once read about an author designating a friend to read through reviews and just send the snippets that say lovely things so they don’t have to sift through the not-as-lovely things, and always thought that was a great idea!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 15

Thanks so much, Zilla!! 💕

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 15

So true! I finally got around to reading On Writing by him and one of my favorite parts was where he describes the call about selling Carrie!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks so much!! Definitely still writing, still going!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thank you!! 🫶 I’m staying positive!

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 14

I got 3 rejections yesterday (the timing happened to work out that way), but I’m reminding myself that rejections are just proof that I’m putting my writing out there and I’m trying!

#amquerying #writingcommunity

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 10

So exciting!! Congrats to all the winners and editors who worked so hard on these manuscripts! I can’t wait to read through them!

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Jun 9

Here it is! The #RevPit2025 Showcase is LIVE!!!

Congratulations to all of our authors and editors!

reviseresub.com/showcase

Showcase

reviseresub.com

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jun 5

#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

Text overlaid on a sunny scene of wildflowers and a trail of bright orange and yellow butterflies.

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype/Pitch Event

What It Is:
An event designed to uplift storytellers of any media. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage (e.g., Drafting, Editing, Querying, On Submission, or Published).

When:
July 13th, 2025 and will run the full 24 hours!

#BluePit Rules:
Limit 3 posts per WIP; multiple works allowed.
Include correct emojis to appear in media specific feeds
Use appropriate tags (see Tag list)
All images must include ALT text. No AI.
Everyone is encouraged to like and repost
Use the #BluePit feeds to find and support others.
Agents, editors, and publishers are welcome to participate and can also use #BluePit feeds without a BlueSky account

#Emojis for custom media feeds:
Writing (e.g. “#bluepit 📖”)
Game Dev (e.g. “#bluepit 🎮”)
Comics (e.g. “#bluepit 💥”)
TTRPGS (e.g. “#bluepit 🎲”)

Questions:
BluePit.Carrd.Co
@BluePit.Bsky.Social
@ZProspero.bsky.social

#BluePit Tags

MEDIA:
#BluePit 💥 - Comics
#BluePit 🎮 - Game Dev
#BluePit 🎲 - TTRPGs
#BluePit 📖 - Writers

STAGE:
#W - Work In Progress
#Q - Querying
#OS - On Submission
#P - Published

AUDIENCE:
#PB - Picture Book
#MG - Middle Grade
#YA - Young Adult
#A - Adult
#NA - New Adult

REPRESENTATION:
#OV - Own Voices
#LGBT- LGBTQIA+
#DIS - Disabled Creators
#WF - Women's Fiction
#POC - Person of Color
#ND - Neurodivergent
#TR - Transgender

GENRE
#F - Fantasy
#R - Romance
#H - Horror
#SF - Sci-Fi
#M - Mystery
#PN - Paranormal
#C - Crime
#HS - Historical
#SP - Speculative
#PO - Poetry
#NF - Non-Fiction

GAME SYSTEM:
#D20 - 20-sided die based
#D6 - 6-sided die based
#D100 - 100-sided die based
#NAR - Narrative based
#DUN - Dungeon Crawler
#RO - Rogue-Like

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Jacqui Culler @cullerpictures.bsky.social · Jun 2

So exciting for #RevPitClassof25! I can’t believe it’s almost showcase time already!

Trinity🫧is querying🫧 @trinitywrites.bsky.social · Jun 1

Hello #writingcommunity, I have an exciting announcement!

As the clock ticks down to the #RevPit showcase on June 9th, #RevPitClassof25 is going to share info about our projects starting tomorrow! ☺️🎉

If you're interested in following along, keep an eye on the hashtag for the next week. ✨

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jun 2

As far as we are aware, these are the pitch events happening in June on BlueSky!

June 6th
- #JoyPit (@joypit.bsky.social )
-- For the #WritingCommunity

- #PitchYaGame (@indiegamelover.com)
-- For the #IndieDev & #GameDev community

#WriteSky #Writers #AmWriting #AmQuerying #AmAgenting #LitAgents

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