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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 7h

Thank you everyone who participated in #DVparty this week! See you all TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 at #DVPit!! Marginalized creators with completed unagented work come pitch your projects to literary agents and editors from 8AM - 8PM Eastern Time!!

#DVpit 2026
unagented marginalized creators can pitch their unpublished project in 300 characters on bluesky to participating literary agents & editors
Wednesday September 30th 2026
8:00AM - 8:00PM ET
go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info & rules

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 16h

Last day of #DVParty Give us a taste of your work before #DVPit! Day 5 (9/29/2026): Tease your next project! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

DVparty 2026
Day 5: september 299, 2026

Hype up your next project

post on bluesky with #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
follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're on Day 4 of #DVParty Tease the projects you plan to pitch during #DVpit! Day 4 (9/28/2026): Your story as a meme/gif! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

DVparty Day 4: September 28. 2026
Post your story as a meme/gif

post on bluesky with #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
follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#DVParty Time! It's Day 3! Tease the projects you plan to pitch during #DVpit! Day 3 (9/27/2026): Post your opening line! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

#DVParty Day 3: september 27, 2026
Post your opening line

post on bluesky with #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
follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Day 2 of #DVParty Give us a taste of the projects you plan to pitch during #DVpit! Day 2 (9/26/2026): Introduce your main character(s) As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

#DVparty Day 2: september 26, 2026
Introduce your main character

post on bluesky with #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
follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#DVParty Time! Tease the projects you plan to pitch during #DVpit! Day 1 (9/25/2026): Post a Moodboard or art for your project! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

DVParty 2026 Day 1: September 25, 2026
Post a moodboard or art for your project

post on bluesky with #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
follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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Lauren E. Abramo @laurenabramo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I love when they come w/ a sense of what communication and practices work best for them. Not to make demands but to see if you're the right fit as professional partners and not just creatively. Many do, but I think some feel too intimidated to express what they need in a partnership. #AskDV

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We will never police any #DVpit participant's identity. But please note that this is an event for *Diverse Voices from marginalized communities*, which means identities historically un- or underrepresented in traditional publishing. More info: dvpit.carrd.co

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That's a wrap for our final #AskDV in 2026! Thank you to these amazing literary agents who volunteered their time to answer questions! @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social Next Up: #DVparty 9/25-29!

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jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There is a need for more younger YA, and teachers/librarians are asking for it. It's tough to break out at the moment, but I'm personally convinced that this is a space we're going to see growth in as soon as publishing cracks the code on reaching those readers. #AskDV

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jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Conferences can be great networking opportunities, but I don't think they're essential to finding an agent. Not being able to attend, you might miss an opportunity or two, but I think those chances can often be replicated in online events like this one! #AskDV

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#AskDV Great question! I always recommend only having one to three scenes per chapter. If you are changing settings more times that’s a sign to cut or merge. And of course every scene should contribute to the story arc. If not enough is happening/your character hasn’t changed you can likely remove.

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#AskDV I’ll echo this!!!

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Stuti Telidevara @stutitelidevara.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Agents may read one or the other first depending on their preference. The query and the pages serve different purposes, and one isn’t more important than the other. The query gives me a sense of the story engine and the plot skeleton. The pages give me a sense of voice. Both have to excite! #askDV

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Stuti Telidevara @stutitelidevara.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If the story wraps up satisfyingly in Book 1 but could continue, saying “standalone with series potential” conveys that succinctly. While series are getting shorter many genres still thrive on series publishing and I wouldn’t consider it a problem if a manuscript I loved kicked off a series. #askDV

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Please read all the available rules & guidelines to all of our #DVpit events before participating. If you ask questions to this account, know that it's volunteer-run, so we might not see/answer in time, but all important information is always here: dvpit.carrd.co

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pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Keep in mind that your book will be shelved in one section of a bookstore rather than on multiple shelves. An agent can help refine that category before subbing your book, but I'd consider what might be the primary genre, i.e. a horror with romantic elements, or a romance with horror elements #AskDV

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Rebecca @rebeccaw04.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Agents and editors will have different opinions on word count. I recommend 60,000 max for a MG fantasy (including upper) since middle grade as a whole has been shorter lately. It may be better if an MG fantasy is lower than that. And I usually suggest 100,000 for a YA. #AskDv

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Rebecca @rebeccaw04.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Excited to hop on this afternoon! I just want to note that all of my responses are opinions based on my experience. Publishing is a subjective industry, so some answers may differ from agent to agent.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with lit agents) @ 1-2PM ET to prep for #DVpit! Using #AskDV ask lit agents about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social

Thursday, September 24 2026 @ 10am - 11am Pacific / 1pm - 2pm Eastern

Join us on Bluesky for a Q&A with agents before #DVpit!

To participate, post your questions on Bluesky with the #AskDV hashtag between
10-11AM Pacific/1-2PM Eastern on September 24, 2026. Agents will be looking through the hashtag for questions to answer.

for rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv

Lauren Abramo
Jim McCarthy
Rebecca Podos
Sandra Proudman
Stuti Telidevara
Rebecca Williamson

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

That's it for #PreDV Day 2! We saw some amazing pitches and can't wait for #DVpit on September 30 8AM-8PM ET! Thank you to everyone who provided pitch feedback & participated! For more info on #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co Next up: another #AskDV on 9/24 where lit agents answer your questions!

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pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It's Day 2 of #PreDV! Use today to practice your pitches before #DVPit on 9/30! Feel free to offer advice to your fellow #DVpit hopefuls and make some connections & friends! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

September 21-22, 2026 8AM-5PM ET
PreDV 2026
Sept 21-22, 2026 8:00-5:00PM ET
Practice your #DVpit pitches on Bluesky using #preDV!
Give fellow #DVpit hopefuls feedback on their pitches on Bluesky & receive feedback from agented authors & volunteers.
Go to dvpit.carrd.co/#dvpartypredv for rules & more info
Follow at @dvpit.bsky.social or go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That's it for #PreDV Day 1! We saw some amazing pitches and can't wait for #DVpit on September 30 8AM-8PM ET! Thank you to everyone who provided pitch feedback & participated! For more info on #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co If you didn't get a chance to practice today, we're doing Day 2 tomorrow!

dvpit.carrd.co

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pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#PreDV Day 1 starts now! Use today to practice your pitches before #DVPit on 9/30! Feel free to offer advice to your fellow #DVpit hopefuls and make some connections & friends! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The #AskDV hashtag was trending all hour! Thank you to everyone who asked questions and participated. One of the agents has graciously offered to continue answering a few questions for a little while, but as always please respect their time! See you at the next #DVpit event!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That's it for this round of #AskDV! Thank you for everyone who attended & asked questions! Thank you to our amazing Lit Agents who graciously gave their time! #DVpit @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @allielevick.bsky.social @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social Join us Sept 21 for #PreDV!

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Mike (Michaela) Whatnall @mwhatnall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I recommend making sure that each of your scenes is achieving multiple things, rather than just one--whether that's plot development, character development, or something else. So if you find a scene that's only doing one job, see if it can be combined with another to serve dual purpose!

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Mike (Michaela) Whatnall @mwhatnall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

An agent is going to first and foremost consider the current project you're pitching, so make sure you focus on that in your query! Many agents work across a range of categories/genres, so you can always try agents that you know work across the categories you're most interested in writing in.

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

You can mention it in the query, sure! A lot of my colleagues (and me!) are eager for more neurodiverse rep in the books we work on. That said, also remember you don’t have to share everything about yourself with publishing. If you’re not comfortable, or it isn’t safe, there’s no need to. #AskDV

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Paula Weiman @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The thing that makes a pitch stand out to me is specificity--comps tailored to aspects of the work, a synopsis that establishes character/setting/stakes right away (loglines are a bonus), and a concept that's different from other queries in that subgenre. #askDV

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Paula Weiman @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I've seen publishers requesting shorter and shorter word counts. The guidelines I give my clients are 45k or under for MG fantasy, 60k or under for upper MG fantasy, and 95k or under for YA fantasy, which is on the conservative side so nothing is rejected on word count alone. #askDV

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think we’re gonna see a continued hunger for cozy, especially in unique genres, and several editors have asked me for dystopian books (in kids and adult!) lately. Also horror, cause I don’t think the supply can meet the demand. I think it’s the hardest thing to write. #AskDV

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Alexandra Levick @allielevick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hi there! I would send them a nudge on whichever platform you originally queried to let them know they requested on DVPit. Perhaps even worth asking whether they’d like you to resubmit in another way (sometimes we group subs from a pitch event). #AskDV

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Paula Weiman @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The industry as a whole is still figuring out best practices regarding AI. I understand being wary of AI detection software; one thing authors can do is research the agencies you choose to query, and avoid any that disclose AI detection practices you're not comfortable with. #askDV

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#AskDV starts NOW and runs until 5PM Eastern Time! Using #AskDV ask @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Have fun and Be respectful! #DVpit

Thursday, September 17 2026 @ 1pm - 2pm Pacific / 4pm - 5pm Eastern

#AskDV

Join us on Bluesky for a Q&A with agents before #DVpit!

To participate, post your questions on Bluesky with the #AskDV hashtag between
1-2PM Pacific/4-5PM Eastern on September 17, 2026. Agents will be looking through the hashtag for questions to answer.

for rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv

Alexandra Levick
Eric Smith
Paula Weiman
Michaela Whatnall

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today we're hosting #AskDV (Q&A with literary agents) at 4-5PM ET to prep for #DVpit! Using #AskDV ask participating lit agents your questions about pitching, querying, & publishing! Join us & @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social Alexandra Levick @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's #DVpit month! #DVpit is a bluesky pitch event for unagented creators from marginalized communities to pitch their projects to literary agents and editors! And we've prepared a month of pre-events to help you prepare for the main event on Sept 30, 2026! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

ICYMI: UPDATED DATES! Due to a holiday on September 21st, we have expanded PreDV to be 2 days long! You can post your pitch practices on both September 21 & 22, 2026 from 8-5PM ET!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#DVpit EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us for our #DVParty September 25-29, 2026! #DVParty is a pre-event to celebrate and highlight your projects before #DVpit! Go to dvpit.carrd.co/#dvpartypredv for rules & more info!

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Peter Lopez @peterlopez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it!

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Peter Lopez @peterlopez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I’m so happy @katchowrites.bsky.social and I were able to bring #AskDV back this year!!! You won’t want to miss it

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 17, 2026 @ 4-5PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @allielevick.bsky.social @mwhatnall.bsky.social @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social ! Post your questions on bsky with #AskDV on 9/17 @ 4-5PM ET For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Stay tuned for a fun announcement next week, Monday, July 13, 2026! Hint: Make sure to shine up your queries! #dvpit

#DVpit 2026
Stay Tuned for a fun announcement on July 13, 2026
Follow dvpit.bsky.social to stay in touch

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENSION! 🚨 There’s still time to apply for a 2026 Internship Grant from WNDB! Applications will now close at 11:59 PM Eastern on Friday, May 8th. 💻 bit.ly/IG-2026

Blue graphic with a large light blue squiggly line cutting across the background. At the top of the graphic is an illustration of a bell notification followed by the words “Deadline Extension!” Beneath that, title text says, “Apply for an Internship Grant by May 8th!” Underneath the title text is a bright green bubble containing the shortened URL “bit.ly/IG-2026”, which will redirect folks to the webpage for WNDB’s Internship Grant program, where the application form is embedded.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

👀 Here’s a sneak peek at some of the items we’ll be auctioning off in next week’s “Let’s Diversify Publishing” auction! 📚📚📚 Every bid in this special five-day auction will go to support our annual Internship Grant program. 💻 diversifypub.givesma... 📅 May 7th - May 11th (closing at 9 PM ET)

Light orange graphic with wavy orange blobs in the upper left and right corners. At the bottom of the graphic, there is an illustration of a red envelope with a cream-colored piece of paper emerging from within. Writing on the paper says, “Preview: Let’s Diversify Publishing Auction. Bidding opens May 7th.” At the bottom of the graphic is a bright green button containing the URL “DiversifyPub.GiveSmart.com”, which will redirect folks to the auction page displaying preview listings for all biddable items.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Reminder: there is a #DVpit Discord community! discord.com/invite/cYd8T... The spirit of #DVpit has always thrived because of the community built around it! So join other #DVpit participants (both old and new) if you're looking to make connections & support others!

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The official server for #DVpit: a pitch event to showcase pitches from unagented, marginalized voices in publishing. | 3179 members

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I we brought back #AskDV ( #DVpit version of an Agent AMA) would you rather have it: 1️⃣ on bluesky 2️⃣ in our discord

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