Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 23h

Turned in my first round of edits to my agent last Monday. Got my MS from 100K to 94K, which is an achievement for me as an overwriter! Now to wait to hear back from her - either we'll go on sub or she'll suggest another round of edits. Eek! #agented #revisions #amediting #WIP #writer

2

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 9d

This sounds amazing! We need this now 👀

zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 10d

At Hotel Adair, doors lock on their own, spectral scenes play out in empty rooms, & Cody's friends begin dying in ways her favorite slashers can’t script. If she wants to protect her bff &survive, she must become a Final Girl who doesn’t just fight monsters but herself.

#DVPit #A #H #CI #LGBT #ND

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 9d

Of course! Your book sounds amazing! And thank you so much, I appreciate it 🫶🏼🥹

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 9d

WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS × JACKAL

I'm thrilled to introduce my novel soon to be on sub, IT LIES IN WAIT, a psychological thriller with elements of feminist horror set in Puerto Rico.

#editors, I'm represented by the brilliant Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management!

#DVpit #thriller #horror #WOC #POC

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 9d

WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS × JACKAL

I'm thrilled to introduce my novel soon to be on sub, IT LIES IN WAIT, a psychological thriller with elements of feminist horror set in Puerto Rico.

#editors, I'm represented by the brilliant Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management!

#DVpit #thriller #horror #WOC #POC

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you! 🫶🏼🥹

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, please!!! This is such an intriguing premise 👀✨️

Laurel HV @laurelhvauthor.bsky.social · 10d

L.A. CONFIDENTIAL x EVELYN HUGO

When Alexandra, a Latina actress passing for white in 1930s Hollywood, finds her best friend murdered and the police try to pin the crime on undocumented immigrants, she takes it upon herself to root out the true killer.

#DVpit #A #Mys #HF #Thriller #R #Latine

2

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you! 🫶🏼

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 10d

Such an amazing premise 👀

emma ☣️ || querying @writingorca.bsky.social · 10d

No one's left New Zion since the Wall went up. Until now.

A heist crew sets out to steal four paintings across four countries, in return for immunity. But when they discover hidden clues in their stolen paintings, they can't let it fall into their government's hands.

#DVpit #SF #F #YA #NA

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 10d

WHAT LIES IN THE WOODS × JACKAL

I'm thrilled to introduce my novel soon to be on sub, IT LIES IN WAIT, a psychological thriller with elements of feminist horror set in Puerto Rico.

#editors, I'm represented by the brilliant Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management!

#DVpit #thriller #horror #WOC #POC

4 1 2

Reposted by Abigail F. Boneta

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 11d

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

6 130 230

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 24d

I'm 26, but I'm a mom with a full-time job who also goes to law school 🥴 Can I join?

1 1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · 29d

Had my first editorial meeting with my agent! I'm filled with hope, possibilities, and excitement. It's time to dive into my MS again and implement our revisions before we go on sub!!!! Everything still feels surreal. #amagented #agented #amrevising #revisions #edits #amediting #edits #writer ✨️

1 4

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 16

This is so sweet, thank you so much! ✨️ I wish you all the success in your querying journey. Your premise sounds incredible! 🫶🏼

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 15

I outline before drafting but allow myself to implement anything that comes to mind and deviates from the outline along the way! Then I reverse outline when I revise.

1 1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 15

As I wait for my agent (still surreal to write this!) to get back to me with the edits I need to work on before we go on sub (eek!), I've started draft 0 of my THEATER WIP. Draft 0, for me, is free writing anything that comes to mind and RESEARCH. #amwriting #amdrafting #amrevising #agented #writer

2

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 12

Congratulations! ✨️

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 11

Eek, yes! Thank you! ✨️

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you! ✨️

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 10

I'm thrilled to announce I'm now represented by Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management!

Claire is an absolute dream agent. Her enthusiasm and vision for my novel, as well as for my author career amazed me.

#amagented #agented #agentedauthor #amwriting #amrevising #author #authorcommunity #writesky

3 3

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ahhhh! Thank you so much 🫶🏼

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

My #amquerying novel made The Cheshire Novel Prize Top 100!!!!!!! Out of 1,500+ entries!!!!!!!! I submitted my entry last May, primarily for the feedback they provide to all entries, but never in a million years did I think I would reach the Top 100. To say I'm ecstatic would be an understatement.

1 4

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Aug 30

Exciting things are happening in my #querying journey! I have a very important decision to make I can't yet talk about. Eek! #amquerying #query #writer #writersofbluesky #writesky

1 7

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you so much! 🥹❤️

1

Abigail F. Boneta @abibonetawrites.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've officially been querying my psychological thriller novel w/ elements of feminist horror for a week. Here are my stats so far:

Queries sent: 10
Full Requests: 3
Rejections: 1

Exciting things are happening ✨️
#amquerying #query #writer #writersofbluesky

3 10