#SmallPitch
@smallpitch.org
The big pitch event for small presses and authors. Next event: July 13-19, 2026. Hosts: @millieabecassis.com, @florencechien.com, and @morkalmarrh.bsky.social. Posts by Millie.
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Announcing the date of our next event:
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
New article on the #SmallPitch blog showcasing some successful pitches! Hopefully they can inspire querying writers working on their own pitches.
Successful Pitches
We know writing a good pitch is hard. You have limited space to convey a lot about your story, and sometimes it seems impossible. Our event started on Twitter, where tweets are limited to 280 chara…
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February 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
New article on the #SmallPitch blog showcasing some successful pitches! Hopefully they can inspire querying writers working on their own pitches.
Reposted by #SmallPitch
#QuestPit is coming up fast on January 30th! Get those pitches ready!
#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Writers
#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Writers
Seasons greetings! Our gift to you is #questpit dates for 2026! We can’t wait to reconvene next year.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
January 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
#QuestPit is coming up fast on January 30th! Get those pitches ready!
#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Writers
#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Writers
Announcing the date of our next event:
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Announcing the date of our next event:
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
JULY 13-19, 2026
This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!
The #SmallPitch request window is now OVER.
- If you received a request: congratulations! Don't forget to research the publisher. A request isn't a summon.
- If you didn't receive anything: no luck this time, but we'll be back in July, and open/cold submissions are still here in the meantime.
- If you received a request: congratulations! Don't forget to research the publisher. A request isn't a summon.
- If you didn't receive anything: no luck this time, but we'll be back in July, and open/cold submissions are still here in the meantime.
January 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM
The #SmallPitch request window is now OVER.
- If you received a request: congratulations! Don't forget to research the publisher. A request isn't a summon.
- If you didn't receive anything: no luck this time, but we'll be back in July, and open/cold submissions are still here in the meantime.
- If you received a request: congratulations! Don't forget to research the publisher. A request isn't a summon.
- If you didn't receive anything: no luck this time, but we'll be back in July, and open/cold submissions are still here in the meantime.
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So many of the @smallpitch.org submissions sound SO GOOD. Every time I think I'm done requesting, I take another scroll and choose another. What a wonderful showing! Great job, authors!
#smallpitch #indiepress #smallpress #amquerying
#smallpitch #indiepress #smallpress #amquerying
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 AM
So many of the @smallpitch.org submissions sound SO GOOD. Every time I think I'm done requesting, I take another scroll and choose another. What a wonderful showing! Great job, authors!
#smallpitch #indiepress #smallpress #amquerying
#smallpitch #indiepress #smallpress #amquerying
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600!? Wow. Well our team is so excited to get reading!
The #SmallPitch request window is now OPEN! (Yes, a bit early. We're getting better and faster at checking submissions!)
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
January 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM
600!? Wow. Well our team is so excited to get reading!
The #SmallPitch request window is now OPEN! (Yes, a bit early. We're getting better and faster at checking submissions!)
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
January 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The #SmallPitch request window is now OPEN! (Yes, a bit early. We're getting better and faster at checking submissions!)
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
Remember, the requests will come from smallpitchteam@gmail.com. Whitelist our address and/or check your spam folder!
Good luck everyone 🤞
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Since #SmallPitch is open, I’m reposting my advice on vetting small publishers from the previous event
Remember to protect your book & find the best publisher for it. You don’t have to sub to every pub that requests
Remember to protect your book & find the best publisher for it. You don’t have to sub to every pub that requests
#SmallPitch is open
Authors, remember to vet any publishers that may ask for your story. No vanity allowed, but there may be variable quality (just like agents for other pitch parties)
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Authors, remember to vet any publishers that may ask for your story. No vanity allowed, but there may be variable quality (just like agents for other pitch parties)
🧵 (1/3)
The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ
Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ
January 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Since #SmallPitch is open, I’m reposting my advice on vetting small publishers from the previous event
Remember to protect your book & find the best publisher for it. You don’t have to sub to every pub that requests
Remember to protect your book & find the best publisher for it. You don’t have to sub to every pub that requests
The pitch submission window is now closed! Thanks to all the writers who participated. We received a total of 623 pitches 🌊
What comes next? We'll spend the next ~24 hours checking submissions and getting the database ready for publishers to browse and request 🔥
What comes next? We'll spend the next ~24 hours checking submissions and getting the database ready for publishers to browse and request 🔥
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 AM
The pitch submission window is now closed! Thanks to all the writers who participated. We received a total of 623 pitches 🌊
What comes next? We'll spend the next ~24 hours checking submissions and getting the database ready for publishers to browse and request 🔥
What comes next? We'll spend the next ~24 hours checking submissions and getting the database ready for publishers to browse and request 🔥
Last hour, last chance to submit your pitch!
January 21, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Last hour, last chance to submit your pitch!
560 pitches are in 🌊
Things are slowing down today. Don't forget the pitch submission window closes today at 11:59 pm EST 😊 #SmallPitch
Things are slowing down today. Don't forget the pitch submission window closes today at 11:59 pm EST 😊 #SmallPitch
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
560 pitches are in 🌊
Things are slowing down today. Don't forget the pitch submission window closes today at 11:59 pm EST 😊 #SmallPitch
Things are slowing down today. Don't forget the pitch submission window closes today at 11:59 pm EST 😊 #SmallPitch
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We're looking at pitches later this week. This is your last chance to get them in 🖤
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
We're looking at pitches later this week. This is your last chance to get them in 🖤
Reposted by #SmallPitch
Last day, get those pitches in!! We'll be on the lookout for speculative novellas 👀✨
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Last day, get those pitches in!! We'll be on the lookout for speculative novellas 👀✨
Reposted by #SmallPitch
Last day to submit to the @smallpitch.org event! Take advantage of this direct line to 20+ small/independent presses.
#smallpitch #smallpress #amquerying #authorsofbooksky
#smallpitch #smallpress #amquerying #authorsofbooksky
January 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Last day to submit to the @smallpitch.org event! Take advantage of this direct line to 20+ small/independent presses.
#smallpitch #smallpress #amquerying #authorsofbooksky
#smallpitch #smallpress #amquerying #authorsofbooksky
466 pitches are in right now! We didn't make it to 500 in 24 hours, but close enough 💙
The #SmallPitch submission window is still open for 24 more hours, so keep the pitches coming. Congratulations to those who submitted already.
The #SmallPitch submission window is still open for 24 more hours, so keep the pitches coming. Congratulations to those who submitted already.
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
466 pitches are in right now! We didn't make it to 500 in 24 hours, but close enough 💙
The #SmallPitch submission window is still open for 24 more hours, so keep the pitches coming. Congratulations to those who submitted already.
The #SmallPitch submission window is still open for 24 more hours, so keep the pitches coming. Congratulations to those who submitted already.
431 pitches are in... can we reach 500 by the 24 hour mark? 👀 #SmallPitch
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
431 pitches are in... can we reach 500 by the 24 hour mark? 👀 #SmallPitch
We just reached 200 pitches in less than 12 hours! #SmallPitch
January 19, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We just reached 200 pitches in less than 12 hours! #SmallPitch
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It's time! The @scyllapublishing.bsky.social team will be keeping an eager eye out for all the weird and wonderful sapphic specfic 👀
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
It's time! The @scyllapublishing.bsky.social team will be keeping an eager eye out for all the weird and wonderful sapphic specfic 👀
Reposted by #SmallPitch
This pitch consistently has some of the best stories!
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM
This pitch consistently has some of the best stories!
Reposted by #SmallPitch
#Booksky We’re one of the participating publishers in #SmallPitch this week!
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#Booksky We’re one of the participating publishers in #SmallPitch this week!
We have over 50 pitches in. Keep them coming! #SmallPitch
January 19, 2026 at 7:31 AM
We have over 50 pitches in. Keep them coming! #SmallPitch
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reposted by #SmallPitch
#SmallPitch starts tomorrow. It’s a form pitch contest for small pubs. Only marginalized authors this event. Up to 3 mss, 1 pitch ea, 400 characters
You can see which publishers are involved (research!), find guidelines, & use a practice form on their website:
smallpitch.org/event-guidel...
You can see which publishers are involved (research!), find guidelines, & use a practice form on their website:
smallpitch.org/event-guidel...
January 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM
#SmallPitch starts tomorrow. It’s a form pitch contest for small pubs. Only marginalized authors this event. Up to 3 mss, 1 pitch ea, 400 characters
You can see which publishers are involved (research!), find guidelines, & use a practice form on their website:
smallpitch.org/event-guidel...
You can see which publishers are involved (research!), find guidelines, & use a practice form on their website:
smallpitch.org/event-guidel...