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#1stLinePit
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A pitch event for writers using only the first few lines.

Next event: TBD
Past events: Aug-2025, Apr-2025, Sept-2024

Created & hosted by: Ann Glimmer
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Bringing #1stLinePit to Instagram was a success!
So many people found new followers, grew their author accounts, and had their pitch showered with likes and encouragement. Thank you to every single one who participated! ❤️
September 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Next #1stLinePit will be on August 30 - but only on instagram!
Bc it's stressful enough to engage in a pitch event on just one platform, don't you think? 😅

Check it out here:
www.instagram.com/1stlinepit/

#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #Agents #Editors
August 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Next #1stLinePit will take place:

🗓️ EVENT DAY: Saturday, April 5th
⏲️ EVENT START: 12.00 UTC

To find out what that means to you, Google:
🔍 12 UTC to [your city/area]

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#1stLinePit Rules: - A pitch event for writers to hype and support each other - All genres and all stages of writing are welcome (e.g. writing, editing, querying, on sub, already published) - Use #’s to specify genre and status of the book, see next slide for examples - Only one post per novel. If you have several novels, you can pitch them all, but only post once per hour - Share one or more of your opening lines in the body of your post—you should share no more than can fit into a post - Feel free to add moodboards, GIF’s, images, agent’s guide, or anything you want to your post - Agents/editors/publishers are invited to participate (just “like” any pitch you’re interested in) - Most important rule: comment, like, repost, and engage with others—and have fun! :D #1stLinePit – New Rule: Issue: During our last round of #1stLinePit, some agents commented that it was hard to determine their interest based only on the first few lines. Solution: This round, you must still share your first lines in THE BODY of you post, but you’re also allowed to share your pitch, agent’s guide, a link to a previous pitch, you’re entire first page, or anything you want in the attached images / moodboard. Examples of #Hashtags to use. (Feel free to use other hashtags, these are just examples.) Status of Work: #WIP = Work in progress #C = Complete #Q = Querying #OS = On submission #TP = Traditionally Published #SP = Self Published #IP = Indie Published Categories: #PB = Picture book #CB = Chapter book #MG = Middle grade #YA = Young Adult #A = Adult #NA = New Adult #SS = Short Story #GN = Graphic Novel Genres: #F = Fantasy #SF = Science Fiction #R = Romance #M = Mystery #H = Horror #T = Thriller #S = Suspense #P = Paranormal #LF = Literary Fiction #MEM = Memoir #NF = Non-Fiction #ADV = Adventure #ERO = Erotic #COM = Comedy #WF = Women’s Fiction #HF = Historical Fiction #SPF = Speculative Fiction #HR = Historical Romance #CON = Contemporary #RF = Romantasy #UF = Urban Fantasy #CZ = Cozy Feedback/Critique: #CMe (add only if you want people to give you feedback on your snippet) #CMe = Critique me If you want feedback/critique on your opening lines, add #CMe If you are giving critiques: - Be honest, but also kind and respectful - Be sure that #CMe is added to a post before giving feedback - Any post missing this hashtag: offer nothing other than love and support If you add #CMe to your post: - Have an open mind to the critique you receive - If you disagree, don’t argue or try to explain/defend your work—just say thank you and take to heart that someone interpreted your words differently than you intended - Don’t just wait for feedback—search for the #CMe hashtag and give critique to others too!
April 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Do you dare? ❤️‍🔥

Will you be adding the #CMe hashtag to your #1stLinePit pitch?

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#CMe = Critique me If you want feedback/critique on your opening lines, add #CMe If you are giving critiques: - Be honest, but also kind and respectful - Be sure that #CMe is added to a post before giving feedback - Any post missing this hashtag: offer nothing other than love and support If you add #CMe to your post: - Have an open mind to the critique you receive - If you disagree, don’t argue or try to explain/defend your work—just say thank you and take to heart that someone interpreted your words differently than you intended - Don’t just wait for feedback—search for the #CMe hashtag and give critique to others too!
April 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Now that some countries have adjusted to summer time, it feels safe to announce the time for #1stLinePit

🗓️ EVENT DAY: Saturday, April 5th
⏲️ EVENT START: 12.00 UTC

To find out what that means to you, Google:
🔍 12 UTC to [your city/area]

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Image of a google search with "12 utc to los angeles" in the search bar, and the result shown below that it's 05:00 in Los Angeles.
March 31, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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#1stLinePit is coming in hot—just ONE week left! 🔥

This time, we've got a brand new rule!
Check out the details below—what do you think? A brilliant game-changer, enhancing your pitch—or a total train wreck, ruining the fun?

#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
Issue: During our last round of #1stLinePit, some agents commented that it was hard to determine their interest based only on the first few lines. Solution: This round, you must still share your first lines in THE BODY of you post, but you’re also allowed to share your pitch, agent’s guide, a link to a previous pitch, you’re entire first page, or anything you want in the attached images / moodboard.
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Next #1stLinePit: 2025-04-05 (April fifth)

Time: TBA, but the US West Coast will have a VERY bright and early start, while East Coasters get a slightly lazier morning. Europeans start around noon, and Australians begin late in the evening.

The event will run for 24 hours.

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March 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM