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#SkyPitch - a Bluesky pitch party for #kidlit authors!

https://boringstorybook.com/skypitch

Organized by @boringstorybook.com
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Over 600 pitches posted to the hashtag so far! 😳
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October 23, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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Guidelines for our #skypitch picturebook pitch party. 🥳
Feel free to post pitches until midnight tonight:

boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
#SKYPITCH GUIDELINES To keep it clear and simple, our 1st #skypitch event is for PICTURE BOOKS only. Bluesky has a character limit of 300, so you have to craft a tight pitch that fits the limit. Pitch each story in one Bluesky post using the #SkyPitch hashtag! (Agented authors should include the #agented hashtag.) Agents and Editors on BlueSky might read the pitches, and like the post, inviting the author to send them the manuscript in a query. Only agents and editors should like a pitch. Please reply to pitches you want to support, but refrain from hitting the heart to like the pitch unless you are inviting the author to query. To keep people's timeline free of repeat posts, we're also asking for people to refrain from reposting. This helps isolate agent interactions for the authors and filters out engagements that aren't requests. If an agent or editor does like your post, check their submission guidelines and do your research before submitting a query! DON'T just DM an agent or editor, check to see how they would like you to submit. You can pitch up to three picture books, but only pitch each one once. If you are an author/illustrator, you can attach an image to your pitch (or you can create a mood board as long as you credit the image creator. Refrain from Al images and content). You can use additional hashtags to identify your sub genre, editors and agents will look for this (#SEL= Social Emotional Learning, #NF = Nonfiction, #C= Concept, #L= Lyrical, #|= Interactive etc.). THE GOAL IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DO YOUR BEST TO SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW CREATIVES AND HELP PROMOTE OUR PRESENCE HERE.
October 23, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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It’s officially #skypitch Wednesday, 10/23. Looking forward to reading great #picturebook pitches! Be positive and remember that this is our 1st attempt at this, and we are in a gradual process to prove pitch parties are viable here on Bluesky. Have fun and be positive!
Banner image of a cartoon baseball kid pitching a book with a bluesky butterfly on the cover, with text … TODAY'S THE DAY. #SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY #SKYPITCH A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY
October 23, 2024 at 4:05 AM
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Some guidelines for our #skypitch picturebook pitch party. Feel free to post pitches after midnight tonight and before the end of the day tomorrow:

boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
#SKYPITCH GUIDELINES To keep it clear and simple, our 1st #skypitch event is for PICTURE BOOKS only. Bluesky has a character limit of 300, so you have to craft a tight pitch that fits the limit. Pitch each story in one Bluesky post using the #SkyPitch hashtag! (Agented authors should include the #agented hashtag.) Agents and Editors on BlueSky might read the pitches, and like the post, inviting the author to send them the manuscript in a query. Only agents and editors should like a pitch. Please reply to pitches you want to support, but refrain from hitting the heart to like the pitch unless you are inviting the author to query. To keep people's timeline free of repeat posts, we're also asking for people to refrain from reposting. This helps isolate agent interactions for the authors and filters out engagements that aren't requests. If an agent or editor does like your post, check their submission guidelines and do your research before submitting a query! DON'T just DM an agent or editor, check to see how they would like you to submit. You can pitch up to three picture books, but only pitch each one once. If you are an author/illustrator, you can attach an image to your pitch (or you can create a mood board as long as you credit the image creator. Refrain from Al images and content). You can use additional hashtags to identify your sub genre, editors and agents will look for this (#SEL= Social Emotional Learning, #NF = Nonfiction, #C= Concept, #L= Lyrical, #|= Interactive etc.). THE GOAL IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY. DO YOUR BEST TO SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW CREATIVES AND HELP PROMOTE OUR PRESENCE HERE.
October 23, 2024 at 3:38 AM
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I created some #skypitch feeds to help browse the hashtag. One that sorts posts in chronological order, one that sorts by number of likes, and one that sorts by most replies. Click FEEDS on my profile to check them out. bsky.app/profile/skyp...
Screen capture pointing out the FEEDS tab on my profile
October 22, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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If anyone notices any suspect posts during #skypitch tomorrow, please let us know. Bluesky’s moderation services will help keep us on track.

I also recommend not using AI in your pitches. Bluesky has an AI image labeler that can block your content from users. bsky.app/profile/aimo...
Bizarre AI posts during #pbpitch 7h Being in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the wise? #CyberAttack #PBPitch 1h1 66 7h No man can succeed in a line of endeavor which he does not like. #PBPitch #LoveOn 25 ↑ 1h Just trust yourself, then you will know how to live. #PBPitch #AvatarNetflix 1 21 1h Something opens our wings. Something makes boredom and hurt disappear. Someone fills the cup in front of us: We taste only sacredness. #SolChat #PBPitch 17 30 个 AI MODERATION SETTING SCREENCAP Al Modified Posts that contain images with generative Al modifications. For example, Al upscaling. Off Warn Hide Al Avatar or Banner User has an Al avatar or banner on their profile. Off Warn Hide User - Occasional Al Imagery Users who have been known to post some Al imagery, although it is not their primary content. Off Warn Hide User - Frequent Al Imagery Users who frequently or predominately post Al images. Off Warn Hide
October 22, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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#skypitch is TOMORROW. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/ #kidlit #picturebooks
Banner image Cartoon of a little boy in baseball a uniform trying to catch a book as it soars toward a fence TOMORROW #SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY 10/23 SWING FOR THE FENCES! A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY
October 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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Get ready, #skypitch is happening on Wednesday. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
GET THOSE PITCHES READY #SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY 2 DAYS 10/23 A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY
October 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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Adria is helping to spread the word but not looking to add another social media platform to her plate. A lot of social media fatigue going around.
A Brian Kirby cartoon kid lying on the ground announcing “I need help with my social media fatigue”
October 20, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Next Wednesday! Spread the word.

boringstorybook.com/skypitch/ #kidlit #pitchparty #picturebooks
Banner image #SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY 10/23 A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY
October 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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#skypitch Wednesday 10/23 A picture book pitch party on Bluesky
October 9, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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Let’s have a picturebook pitch party! Spread the word! #kidlit #picturebooks

10/23/24 #SKYPITCH
Banner image of a cartoon kid in baseball gear gesturing to #skypitch wednesday 10/23 A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY
October 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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We’re considering going ahead with a picture book pitch event in a few weeks, on Wednesday 10/23 - I hope everyone can craft a good pitch by then! More info at boringstorybook.com/skypitch

#skypitch #kidlit #picturebooks
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September 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
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I thought a fun exercise in crafting a perfect picture book pitch would be to invite everyone to create a pitch for a classic. What’s your 300-character Bluesky pitch for this book? #kidlit
Cover of THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK starring LOVABLE, FURRY OLD GROVER
August 29, 2024 at 5:50 PM