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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 15d

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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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 22d

Fountain Pens and ink, Motorcycle (I'll accept just the helmet), rare spices

Porco Afterdark @pmpafterdark.bsky.social · 24d

Fuck your Zodiac sign.

Tell me what grave goods your thanes will inter in your barrow.

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 22d

that time the elderly grandmotherly-looking lady took a swing at the car in front of me, thumping the hood like a boss. I may have cheered.

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Elias Eells- Bar Cart Bookshelf @eliaseells.bsky.social · 22d

NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf, we're talking about THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott. A fabulous fantasy of montane hiking, mysterious spirits, & sinister conspiracies, the first book in a propulsive duology, showing a master at the height of skill. Our drink is the Deputy Courier.

A hardcover copy of THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott alongside a pinkish-orange blush colored drink in a stemmed glass. Book and drink are on a rough limestone slab.

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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · Sep 15

Reminder: do you write erotica and post it on the web? You should list it with the @wantonweekly.bsky.social ! Now collecting links for this week's newsletter! forms.gle/KoweFTQUGFgQ...

Wanton Weekly Submissions

Input your links and descriptions to your spicy content below. Any questions or suggestions, please send them in email to [email protected].

forms.gle

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 25d

what a lovely nib!

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 25d

fwiw, the kawecos are my constant faves! I hope you have long happy usage!

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 26d

gods, its like he never watched a single movie or read a book. wtf is this example.

dial “m” for marlo @marlo.ooo · 26d

Logan Hall @ @loganclarkhall • 19h
Vance is so good: "The American Space Program, the first program to put a human being on the moon, was built by American citizens. This idea that American citizens don't have the talent to do great things, that you have to import a foreign class of servants, I just reject that."

the quote retweet reads: “Funniest possible example to pick lol”

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Dream Foundry @dreamfoundry.bsky.social · 27d

Flights of Foundry, our annual virtual conference, starts TOMORROW!!!

You still have time to register!

flights-of-foundry.o...

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · 29d

Ohhhh that's so pretty.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · Sep 17

The EFF also has a guide: ssd.eff.org/module/atten...

Attending a Protest

For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountab...

ssd.eff.org

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Carl Brandon Society @carlbrandon.bsky.social · Sep 16

If you're a BIPOC writer trying to find the time to finish your book or want personalised advice for tackling your writing projects, be sure to join us for the How To Finish Your Novel workshop with Suyi Davies Okungbowa.

Nov 29 & 30 or get the video after!

events.humanitix.com/how-to-finis...

The Carl Brandon Society Presents
How to Finish You Novel
A Weekend Workshop with Suyi Davies Okungbowa
carlbrandon.org/classes

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 13

I do not envy you moving all that mulch. I made the mistake of taking half a truckload of mulch to try and kill the expensive to water lawn and ended up hiring people to move it when my body gave out

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 13

This infuriates me. She should be in shackles, imprisoned for days with bad food. And she shouldn't get elected to anything.

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 13

a.co/d/bYpA1xy. Been using this in my brass Kaweco sport with no problems!

Amazon.com : Kaweco Mini Converter Sport 2 Pack, Black/Clear, Writing Instrument : Office Products

a.co

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 13

Ohhhhh I love the Kaweco! Have my eye on it too!

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 13

Insomnia!!! Whyyyyy?

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 7

I think I'll need to make a practice hat first so I don't ruin this gorgeous yarn!

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm def interested in the pen posse! How do i find out more info?

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