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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 23h

#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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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · 5d

THERE'S STILL TIME! Enroll by midnight tonight!

Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · 11d

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for our 7-week fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch #bookmarketing

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

An online course on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · 11d

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for our 7-week fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch #bookmarketing

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

An online course on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · 11d

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for our 7-week fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch #bookmarketing

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

An online course on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

kidscomicsunite.com

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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 15d

Looking forward to this webinar on Saturday 27 Sept! It's free and you can register at the link below.

Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are INCREDIBLY EXCITED to announce the launch of our new fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

A free masterclass on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Sep 7

Curious about the world of children's comics but don't know where to start? Check out our list of 25 influential and historically significant comics made with kids in mind!

#kidlit #kidlitgn #graphicnovels #kidscomics

25 Essential Kids Comics - Kids Comics Unite

Take a walk through history with this list of 25 great kids comics which are among the most influential in the graphic novel field.

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Sep 7

Curious about the world of children's comics but don't know where to start? Check out our list of 25 influential and historically significant comics made with kids in mind!

#kidlit #kidlitgn #graphicnovels #kidscomics

25 Essential Kids Comics - Kids Comics Unite

Take a walk through history with this list of 25 great kids comics which are among the most influential in the graphic novel field.

kidscomicsunite.com

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Aug 27

#DVpit 2025 is coming up!
🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉
✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025
🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

#writersky #authorsky #booksky

#DVpit 2025
Over 70 agents & editors committed to participate and counting
43 agents
31 editors
October 8, 2025
follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Aug 21

Save the date because...⚡️PITCHFEST IS BACK!⚡️

KCU Pitchfest is a gallery showcase of unpublished graphic novel projects that are reviewed by a panel of top agents and editors!

Learn more at: kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfest/

#kcupitchfest #kidlitgn #pitching #pitchfest

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Aug 21

Save the date because...⚡️PITCHFEST IS BACK!⚡️

KCU Pitchfest is a gallery showcase of unpublished graphic novel projects that are reviewed by a panel of top agents and editors!

Learn more at: kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfest/

#kcupitchfest #kidlitgn #pitching #pitchfest

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are INCREDIBLY EXCITED to announce the launch of our new fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

A free masterclass on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

kidscomicsunite.com

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are INCREDIBLY EXCITED to announce the launch of our new fall course: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel. Taught by Janna Morishima, our newest course will teach you how to build an effective marketing campaign without losing your soul in the process! 🐲📚

#kidlit #kcuintensive #booklaunch

How to Launch Your Graphic Novel - Kids Comics Unite

A free masterclass on everything you need to know about launching your graphic novel or comic, taught by literary agent Janna Morishima!

kidscomicsunite.com

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 27

We interviewed Angela Hsieh to learn more about her debut graphic novel Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology! She tells us how her story came to life and the lessons she learned on the way! Check it out!

@hisiheyah.bsky.social #graphicnovel #interview #kidlit
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How I Made My Debut Graphic Novel: Interview with Angela Hsieh - Kids Comics Unite

Angela Hsieh discusses how she made her first graphic novel with Harper Collins and how to work in a line-less art style.

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 23

There's still plenty of time to sign up for our workshop with the amazing Mika Song!

Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 9

You won't want to miss our August workshop with the one and only Mika Song! Learn how to use timing to elevate the humor and drama in your graphic novel!

kidscomicsunite.com/workshop/how...

#workshop #kidlit #kidlitgn

How to Use Timing for Humor and Drama in Comics with Mika Song - Kids Comics Unite

Mika will be going through pages from her upcoming graphic novel NIGHT CHEF and some of her NORMA and BELLY comic strips to talk about ways to sequence panels to […]

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Jerry Bennett @thejerrybennett.com · Jul 14

Get ready! Comic Book Workshops INCOMING!
First up: Wednesday at the Village Library at 2pm! Targeted at ages 12-18! Be sure to register!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 13

Share your pitch!

#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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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 9

You won't want to miss our August workshop with the one and only Mika Song! Learn how to use timing to elevate the humor and drama in your graphic novel!

kidscomicsunite.com/workshop/how...

#workshop #kidlit #kidlitgn

How to Use Timing for Humor and Drama in Comics with Mika Song - Kids Comics Unite

Mika will be going through pages from her upcoming graphic novel NIGHT CHEF and some of her NORMA and BELLY comic strips to talk about ways to sequence panels to […]

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thanks to Janna Morishima from @KidsComicsUnite for featuring my book in her #ALA25 Report! kidscomicsunite.com/...

#themanymisfortunesofeugeniawang
#kidlit
#graphicnovels
@simonkids @thetobiasliteraryagency @MGEscapades @annmrose

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 9

Join us today at 1:30 EST!!!

Joe Latham @lookhappy.bsky.social · Jul 8

I'm running a workshop with @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social tomorrow (9th July). Join me if you'd like to hear some tales and tips about tabling!
kidscomicsunite.com/workshop/how...

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · Jul 7

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, July 8th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jul 7

Did you know about our super cool starter pack of Kids Comics Unite Members?
Check it out to find some neat #kidlit comics creators! If you’re a KCU member who hasn’t been added yet, DM us!

go.bsky.app/4HDeE9L

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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

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · Jul 1

Look alive artists! The next #PortfolioDay is in ONE WEEK on Tuesday, July 8th.

Visit portfolioday.art for more info!

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jun 28

TIME CHANGE!!! Our upcoming lecture with Joe Latham on July 9th will start at 1:30 EST. Tickets are still available for purchase at: kidscomicsunite.com/workshop/how...

We hope to see you there! :)

How to Table at Shows with Joe Latham - Kids Comics Unite

Joe will discuss the best ways to approach tabling at a convention, including the tools needed, the anxieties, tips and tricks, and how to survive during and afterwards.

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Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Jun 28

When's the last time you updated your portfolio website... it's okay you can be honest 👀

Check out our latest blog post for tips on how to make your next website refresh the best one yet!
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Make a Portfolio Website Art Directors will Love! 7 Tips From an Art Director and Designer - Kids Comics Unite

Get tips from Sunny Lee of First Second and Rae Crawford of Scholastic on how to make a portfolio website that pops

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