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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 47m

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 · 59m

please note DVpit is for unagented authors/illustrators

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

#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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

correct. No @ at all in pitches

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

it is a delayed refresh

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

please do not tag anyone in your pitches

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

bsky.app/profile/dvpi...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

Always try searching the hashtag first, but if it does not work for you, we've created two feeds to assist searching for pitches:

#DVpit Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVart Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

bsky.app/profile/dvpi...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

Always try searching the hashtag first, but if it does not work for you, we've created two feeds to assist searching for pitches:

#DVpit Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVart Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

Always try searching the hashtag first, but if it does not work for you, we've created two feeds to assist searching for pitches:

#DVpit Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVart Feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

please do not tag anyone in your pitches

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1h

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

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

Please use this feed for #DVart bsky.app/profile/did:...

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

For #DVart please use this feed to search until the hashtags are restores (please always try searching the hashtags first) #DVpit bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 4h

#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

#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 · 3h

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:...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 4h

#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 · 3h

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 · 4h

#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 · 4h

#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 · 12h

It shouldn't matter!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21h

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

#DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers:
Andrea Brown Lit
Ash Literary
Azantian Literary Agency
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Folio Literary Management
Gallt & Zacker Literary
Gelfman Schneider Literary
Hachette
Grand Central Publishing
Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Harper Collins
Harlequin
Hanover Square
HG Literary
Inked in Gray Press
Jill Grinberg Literary
Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
Macmillan
Feiwel & Friends
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Roaring Brook Press
Saturday books
Wednesday books
Mad Woman Literary
Neighborhood Literary
New Leaf Literary & Media
Open Book Literary
Page Street Publishing
Park, Fine & Brower
Penguin Random House
Ballantine
Berkley
Delacorte
Labyrinth Road
Penguin Workshop
Viking
Root Literary
Simon & Schuster
Aladdin
Atheneum
Atria
McElderry
Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Sourcebooks
Stonefruit Studio
Triada US
Writers House
Zando

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1d

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

#DVparty
Day 6 (October 7, 2025): Hype up your next project!
Post on Bluesky with the #DVparty hashtag.
Open all day!
Please use alt-text if you post images. No AI generated images allowed.
Have fun and make friends leading up to #DVpit!
More info at dvpit.carrd.co
Follow us at dvpit.bsky social for more updates!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry for the confusion! We've added a definition of what a pitch deck and agent guide is on the carrd now dvpit.carrd.co#faq

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

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

#DVparty
Day 5 (october 6, 2025): What's your story's theme song or playlist?
Post on Bluesky with the #DVparty hashtag.
Open all day!
Please use alt-text if you post images. No AI generated images allowed.
Have fun and make friends leading up to #DVpit!
More info at dvpit.carrd.co
Follow us at dvpit.bsky social for more updates!

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

we discourage pitch decks/agent guides for all pitches. But Graphic Novel pitches with an illustrator is already attached/or pitches by an illustrator are encouraged to share samples of the art! dvpit.carrd.co#faq

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