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Kelly Sonnack (like "Sonic") @ksonnack.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

#skyfeed was planned as a proof of concept to gauge community response / gather metrics we can all use to show that Bluesky is a worthwhile social media platform to adopt. And a cathartic release for creators who are working and querying in a vacuum to get feedback & connect with other creators.👍

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If I liked your query today in #skypitch, I hope you will query me! Please send via my QueryManager link and mention #skypitch in your query letter. 💕💕

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The volume and caliber of pitches to #skypitch today proves Bluesky has the talent and logistics to keep holding events like this. Every pitch has helped prove a concept and helps make a strong argument for more industry people adopting the platform. 🩵 You are all awesome!

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The volume & quality of pitches here today has been amazing! Still time to post one! #skypitch Please leave pitches up for now so we can get an accurate count! This will help make a case to doubtful industry folks that Bluesky has the juice!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 23/10/2024

Almost 700 pitches so far! Thanks you for turning up and sharing today! 🩵 We still have a hours of time to go, everyone is allowed 3 pitches. #skypitch

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That's fantastic! As word spreads to other platforms, more #kidlit agents and editors will want to participate. Kudos to all who posted a pitch today, not just for putting yourself out there, but also for helping boost this first event!

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Over 600 pitches posted to the hashtag so far! 😳

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Top tags in the last 15 minutes 🧭: 1. #oc 2. #fanart 3. #digitalart 4. #Vtuber 5. #artist 6. #illustration 7. #inktober 8. #skypitch 9. #WIP 10. #cosplay

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Guidelines for our #skypitch picturebook pitch party. 🥳 Feel free to post pitches until midnight tonight: boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

#SKYPITCH GUIDELINES
To keep it clear and simple, our 1st #skypitch event is for PICTURE BOOKS only. Bluesky has a character limit of 300, so you have to craft a tight pitch that fits the limit.
Pitch each story in one Bluesky post using the #SkyPitch hashtag! (Agented authors should include the #agented hashtag.)
Agents and Editors on BlueSky might read the pitches, and like the post, inviting the author to send them the manuscript in a query. Only agents and editors should like a pitch. Please reply to pitches you want to support, but refrain from hitting the heart to like the pitch unless you are inviting the author to query. To keep people's timeline free of repeat posts, we're also asking for people to refrain from reposting. This helps isolate agent interactions for the authors and filters out engagements that aren't requests.
If an agent or editor does like your post, check their submission guidelines and do your research before submitting a query! DON'T just DM an agent or editor, check to see how they would like you to submit.
You can pitch up to three picture books, but only pitch each one once.
If you are an author/illustrator, you can attach an image to your pitch (or you can create a mood board as long as you credit the image creator. Refrain from Al images and content). You can use additional hashtags to identify your sub genre, editors and agents will look for this (#SEL= Social Emotional
Learning, #NF = Nonfiction, #C= Concept, #L= Lyrical, #|= Interactive etc.).
THE GOAL IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DO YOUR BEST TO SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW CREATIVES AND HELP PROMOTE OUR PRESENCE HERE.

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 23/10/2024

It’s officially #skypitch Wednesday, 10/23. Looking forward to reading great #picturebook pitches! Be positive and remember that this is our 1st attempt at this, and we are in a gradual process to prove pitch parties are viable here on Bluesky. Have fun and be positive!

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TODAY'S THE DAY.
#SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY
#SKYPITCH
A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY

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I hope everyone takes time to browse #skypitch tomorrow and reply to pitches. I bet there’s some amazing work being done by our thriving #kidlit community. #kidlitchat

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 23/10/2024

Reminder to those participating in #Skypitch tomorrow/Wed: read the guidelines first! For example, pls DON'T "Like" a pitch unless you are an agent inviting them to query. Show your support in other ways, like replying. Read @skypitch.bsky.social guidelines here: boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

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#SkyPitch – INCREDIBLY BORING STORIES

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Some guidelines for our #skypitch picturebook pitch party. Feel free to post pitches after midnight tonight and before the end of the day tomorrow: boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

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I mean... this would be a pretty great example of stuff going on here on Bluesky. #kidlitchat

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

If you are looking to engage with people, Bluesky is the best social media app for that right now. If you are in a mindset where you just want to broadcast, you might have trouble. Treat users as humans, not as an algorithm to game for profit.

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So excited about #skypitch tomorrow. My pitches are ready. Now I just need to find time to get to my computer to post them during the crazy morning rush.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2024

For those wondering: I'm not participating in #Skypitch but am helping spread the word because some people still associate pitch parties w/Twitter 🙄. To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost? #KidLit

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 22/10/2024

Let's make this a showcase event! Follow the link in the post below to pick up tips on the etiquette, the goals and the fun of participating in a shiny new pitch party, right here on Bluesky! #Skypitch

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I created some #skypitch feeds to help browse the hashtag. One that sorts posts in chronological order, one that sorts by number of likes, and one that sorts by most replies. Click FEEDS on my profile to check them out. bsky.app/profile/skyp...

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I’m not making a list or starter pack of #skypitch participants, as I would not catch everyone who wants to participate, and people might be excluded. Use the hashtag, and people will find you. bsky.app/hashtag/SkyP...

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Bluesky has the mechanics to make a pitch party work w/o the issues baked into X, and the goal here is to have a strong showcase of talent that builds community. Agents/editors/publishers and READERS will come if the talent shines. #skypitch

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@andreabrownlit.bsky.social has a starter pack that makes it easy to follow their agents here in an instant: go.bsky.app/V7mLxTG #kitlit #publishing

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