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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 14h

That's a wrap on #DVpit 2025!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!

Thank you
to everyone who pitched, supported, or volunteered for #DVpit 2025
follow @dvpit.bsky.social to stay in touch

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#PitBLK @pitblk.bsky.social · 9d

Day 1 and over 270 pitch requests! Can't wait for Day 2! #pitblk #writersky

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · 15d

Friends! We now have a Bookshop.org affiliate store. All proceeds go toward financing #SmallPitch (website hosting fees & online pitching platform tools, i.e. SpreadSimple and Make) + we promote small press books!

If you're looking for your next read and want to support us, use the link below ⬇️

#SmallPitch Bookshop

#SmallPitch is an online pitch event aiming at connecting authors with small/indie publishers. All proceeds from your purchases here will go toward supporting the event's fees (website hosting & o...

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · 15d

Friends! We now have a Bookshop.org affiliate store. All proceeds go toward financing #SmallPitch (website hosting fees & online pitching platform tools, i.e. SpreadSimple and Make) + we promote small press books!

If you're looking for your next read and want to support us, use the link below ⬇️

#SmallPitch Bookshop

#SmallPitch is an online pitch event aiming at connecting authors with small/indie publishers. All proceeds from your purchases here will go toward supporting the event's fees (website hosting & o...

bookshop.org

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Aug 18

Impromptu #AskPitchDis starting now until 2pm EDT.
Got any questions? Let's hear them!

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 14

Next step for us: compile data and create some fancy graphics, then put together a recap article. We can't wait to share numbers with you. This session has been phenomenal!

Don't forget you can also join our Discord to find support and community.

Join the #SmallPitch Discord Server!

Welcome to #SmallPitch, the big pitch event for small presses! | 434 members

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 14

#SmallPitch is over! 🌊

If you received a request, congratulations and good luck with your submission!

If you didn't receive a request at this point, unfortunately no luck this time. But we'll be back in January 2026. In the meantime, keep writing, keep sending cold queries, and keep pitching!

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jul 14

Only 15 minutes left of #BluePit!

We've had an amazing response! So many fantastic stories! We estimate around 1,700 participants.

We have such a wonderful creative community here and it's been wonderful to see so much support for each other.

Thank you all for making this a great #BluePit!

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 14

Some requests are still coming during the final hour of #SmallPitch... Keep checking your inbox and your spam folder!

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 13

Six hours left and #SmallPitch requests are still coming!

Also, don't forget to check your spam folder. Requests come from [email protected].

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Watchful Wizard Publishing @watchfulwizardp.bsky.social · Jul 13

It's been a late night of work, but we have finished reviewing the #SmallPitch, and WOW, the incredible list of authors and their stories was truly amazing!

Special thanks to the #SmallPitch crew for putting this together.

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Jul 9

Don't forget - if you make a donation of $15 or more to keep the site running, you'll receive one of these #PitchDis stickers! There will also be a drawing to win a free one later on this month.
To donate, go to ko-fi.com/pitchdis

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Jul 12

Forgive me, I meant to post this three days ago but, well, I forgot 😂 So just do me a favor and pretend I posted this on July 9, okay?

*ahem*

Only 2 months until #PitchDis!!!

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Sage like the Pumpkin Spice @sagecollins.bsky.social · Jul 12

For those that pitched for #SmallPitch and were feeling anxious

#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 12

About half of the #SmallPitch participating publishers haven't sent any request yet. The request window is still open until tomorrow night. There's still time for you to receive a request if you haven't had one yet.

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 12

About half of the #SmallPitch participating publishers haven't sent any request yet. The request window is still open until tomorrow night. There's still time for you to receive a request if you haven't had one yet.

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 11

There's been 17 requests for picture books as of now. But not all kidlit publishers have requested yet, and those who did already can always come back and request more until the request window closes!

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 10

We shared a recap of the January session on our blog (available on our website) but I don't think it includes request stats by day. This being said, I recall that they trickled down progressively until the last day. Some publishers didn't send any requests until Sunday afternoon.

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

Went thru #smallpitch database & requested 6 manuscripts! Keep your eyes peeled 👀

Also in the coming weeks:
- review 15 remaining open subs
- review about 5 remaining off-piste requested subs from various authors
- review agent subs

p.s. now closed to agents until September!

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Quills and Cosmos Press @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hello to all the new people finding Q&C from #SmallPitch! We've sorted through all the, frankly, amazing pitches and sent out our requests. We look forward to reading your submissions and should get back to everyone within 90 days. Best of luck everyone!

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · Jul 10

@florencechien.com, @morkalmarrh.bsky.social and I in the #SmallPitch team chat watching the requests coming 👀

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Florence Chien 🗡️ REVENANT OF SUROLIFIA (07.07.26) @florencechien.com · Jul 10

📢THE REQUESTS HAVE STARTED TO GO OUT TO PARTICIPATING AUTHORS. ALL SYSTEMS GREEN! ✅ #SmallPitch

#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 10

If you're refreshing your inbox like a maniac, just know that we are, too! We're as excited as you are to see requests coming 👀

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 10

If you're refreshing your inbox like a maniac, just know that we are, too! We're as excited as you are to see requests coming 👀

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 10

We just sent the password to participating publishers! This means the request window is OPEN and pitching authors may start receiving requests...

Good luck everyone! To a successful #SmallPitch 🌊

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 9

The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now closed!

Thanks to all the writers who pitched their books. We reached almost 1,000 submissions 🌊

Check your inboxes between Thursday and Sunday for requests 👀

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 9

LAST HOUR TO SUBMIT YOUR PITCH ❗ Don't miss the deadline! The form closes tonight at 11:59 pm EDT 🕛 #SmallPitch

#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. Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed! One pitch per ...

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