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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 1d

I wasn't quite able to swing getting enough sample pages done for DVpit in time :'( I really wanted to participate but I feel like I don't have the things I need to put my absolute best foot forward...

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

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 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.

#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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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 3d

I'm having fun making memes on tiktok

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 3d

I'm having fun making memes on tiktok

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 3d

query letters are hard wtf

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much! This made my day. I'm so excited to share it with the world someday soon!

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations, El! Seeing you work on this for so many years has been so amazing!

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 4d

I'm posting on Tiktok again! I'm gonna be posting some art vids, and it would mean a lot to me if you could drop a like or comment... I'm trying out making social media fun for me again!
www.tiktok.com/@edmeadart

Eddie 🎃's Creator Profile

www.tiktok.com

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 5d

Some old spooky art for spooky season 👻

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much!

Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 6d

Getting back in the swing of posting regularly! Gonna be resharing some art i still like, and then sharing news about new projects 👀

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The Sunflower Club @thesunflowerclub.bsky.social · 6d

Do you want your indie project/studio advertised in the first issue of TSC Indie Extra??

We only have 12 spots open with one space costing $2 and two spaces costing $5!!

Help support our new zine/newsletter while advertising your own project/studio!!

#supportindieanimation

The Sunflower Club @thesunflowerclub.bsky.social · 11d

The Sunflower Club has been working on something a little EXTRA 😉

A digital magazine focused on showcasing the indie animation community.

COMING SOON!!

#supportindieanimation

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!! 😊

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 6d

Some celestial dudes. Wanted to make a short film about them, but maybe I'll make a comic instead...
#originalcharacter #art #comicsky

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 6d

I HAVE to stop looking at houses

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 6d

every day I long for having a little art studio, in a home of my own, with a hot cup of tea and a birdfeeder by the windowsill. one day it will happen.

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

what if we helped each other reconnect with our creativity and passion and helped each other with our graphic novels late into the night... and then kissed 😳
(aka, just me and @liein.bsky.social)

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

Oooh, this is great, I'll definitely keep this in mind! Thank you!

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much!

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much and thank you for this great feedback! I'll definitely work on being a bit more specific with this, great note! :)

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you very much for your feedback! I agree, I definitely would like to articulate more of the stakes next time.

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💖Morghan💖 @liein.bsky.social · 9d

SPY KIDS X THE OKAY WITCH
🕵️‍♂️ Spy Leader heir ✔️
🪄 Wizard prince ✔️
⚔️ Destined rivals ✔️
🎭 Secret disguises ✔️
💔 Betrayal ✔️
💕 …Crushes they shouldn’t have ✔️

Enemies-to-lovers? In a world where Spies and Wizards are mortal enemies, it's more likely than you think!
#PreDV #mg #gn #f #lgbt #woc

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

Gorgeous use of color and I love this premise! Excited to see more.

Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 9d

HILDA x LIGHTFALL
Two mushroom fae begin magic training as they come of age. Guided by wise elders, they connect with their inner magic and their friendship is challenged by what spells can’t fix: insecurities, big feelings, and growing up.
#PreDV #LGBT #TV #F #MG #GN #ND #MH

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Eddie @edmeadart.bsky.social · 10d

Oh yes, I see what you mean. Thank you for that note, that reorganization reads a lot more clearly!

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