#BluePit
A BlueSky exclusive writer hype/pitch event designed for writers to uplift and encourage one another and connect with industry professionals. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage they are in (e.g., Drafting, Editing, Querying, On Submission, or Published).
Why #BluePit?
Pitch events are a key way for writers to start building an online audience, finding and supporting other writers, and connecting with publishing professionals like Literary Agents & Editors.With the recent change to Twitter's (Now 'X') Terms of Service to remove the opt-out option your content being used to train their AI algorithm, much of the writing community has begun to switch to BlueSky.As pitch events are both fun and useful for our industry, we have decided to host the first BlueSky exclusive event open to writers of all genres!
WHEN
Jan 13th 2025
12 AM - 12 AM EST
We will be hosting the inaugural event on January 13th 2025.This time has been chosen because many Literary Agents & Editors return from vacations and start digging into queries in February, so if an agent or publisher expresses interest, a writer will be in a prime position to query them.
How
#BluePit Rules
Limit 3 posts per WIP/novel; multiple works allowed.
Use appropriate tags (see below).
All images/moodboards must include alt text. Use of AI images in moodboards is prohibited.
Everyone is encouraged to like and reposts (reskeet).
This is a Bluesky-only event; no cross-posting.
Pin the #BLUEPIT Feed to find and support others.
Pin the #BLUEPIT Mutuals Feed to support friends.
Agents, editors, and publishers are welcome and can visit the public #BLUEPIT Feed link to see pitches without needing a BlueSky account.
Status & Audience
| Tag | Status |
|---|---|
| #W | Work In Progress |
| #Q | Querying |
| #OS | On Submission |
| #P | Published |
| Tag | Audience |
|---|---|
| #PB | Picture Book |
| #MG | Middle Grade |
| #YA | Young Adult |
| #A | Adult |
Genre
| Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
| #F | Fantasy |
| #H | Horror |
| #M | Mystery |
| #T | Thriller |
| #R | Romance |
| #H | Historical |
| #P | Paranormal |
| #D | Dark |
| #SF | SciFi |
| #PT | Poetry |
| #NF | Non-Fic |
| #M | Memoir |
Things To Include
There are three key things you want to convey: the story, the elements, and the vibes. Try different things and find what resonates with people. You can have 3 pitches for the same WIP.And remember, it's not a science. Have fun with it! Below is a list of different ways people share the three elements of a pitch.
Comps (e.g. Good Omens X The Office)
List of Book Tropes
Moodboard(s)
Artwork
Agent's Guide Image
Book Cover with Arrows Image
Examples from your hosts
Resources
Free Image Libraries
Below is a list of image libraries that provide royalty free images that you can use in moodboards or other pitching materials
Free Design Tools
Below is a list of tools that you can use to create moodboards, agents guides, or other pitching materials and images