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#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · last yr.

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! ❤️

Christina Adrian @christiemadrian.bsky.social · last yr.

Who else is doing #1stLinePit over on the gram? Let's be friends over there so we can swap support. My username there is Christina_Adrian_Writes.

Chantal Danieli — is querying MSU! 🕯️@chantaldanieli.bsky.social · last yr.

Anyone participating in the #1stLinePit event? Let’s be mutuals! #Writingcommunity

amanda aug IS QUERYING!!! 🏴‍☠️@amandaaugwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

i wanted to let everyone on #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity as well know that i will be participating in @1stlinepit.bsky.social over on instagram!! below is my user if you’re wanting to see me there too! #1stlinepit

Christina Adrian @christiemadrian.bsky.social · last yr.

#1stLinePit is over on Instagram this year. I'd love to find others planning to participate. Writers, follow me over there and I'll follow you back. www.instagram.com/christina_ad...

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named nsha in dreams @seibarosario.bsky.social · last yr.

haven't actually posted anything here yet but #1stLinePit is as good a reason as any to start

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · last yr.

Get ready for #1stLinePit and check out this opportunity to have a second pair of eyes on your first line! #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #AmWriting

Ann Glimmer@annglimmer.bsky.social · last yr.

#PosterPit was a blast! And now #1stLinePit is only 2 weeks away! 🥳 I've been so grateful to all who has given me feedback on my first line and want to pay it forward. *Karma-farming* 😁 So anyone who wants free critique on their first line, just check out the comments below. ❤️

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · last yr.

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

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · last yr.

Isn't it time to try something new? (Shhh... check comments. Don't tell Bsky.) #WritingCommunity #1stLinePit #Agents #Editors

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Morgan Lenana @morganlenana.bsky.social · 2y ago

The best pitching event. I met so many new amazing writer friends!

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

#1stLinePit is a wrap! 🎬 Huge thanks to everyone in the incredible #WritingCommunity for sharing your first lines. It's been amazing, inspiring, and an absolute joy to read through your creativity. 📖❤️‍🔥 Until next time, keep writing and keep lifting each other up. ✏️✨

#1stLinePit@1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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] #WritingCommunity

#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

Katie Collan @kancollan.bsky.social · 2y ago

It's the end of the day... 😔 I thoroughly enjoyed #1stLinePit while it lasted, though! Everyone thank @annglimmer.bsky.social for hosting @1stlinepit.bsky.social while I thank all of you for being the best #writingcommunity an author can have. 😍 You're so amazing!

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

And go!!! #1stLinePit starts now! 🥳

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

#1stLinePit is less than 30 minutes away! Get ready... Set... *wait for it*

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

#1stLinePit is tomorrow!!! Only one day left! ⌛️ 💡 Tip of the day: BlueSky doesn't have a post scheduling feature, but you can use services like Buffer to schedule posts on BlueSky. Remember: 📕 only 1 post/novel ⏲️ only 1 post/hour #WritingCommunity

#1stLinePit@1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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] #WritingCommunity

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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] #WritingCommunity

#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!

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

The countdown is ON! ⏳ Only 2 days left until #1stLinePit! 🤩 Are you ready for the fun? 🥳 Let's make it unforgettable! 🎉✨ #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #LitAgents

#1stLinePit@1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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. #WritingCommunity

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

A big thanks to @haylswrites.bsky.social for hosting a great #ChaosPit yesterday! Tons of creative pitches! Next pitch event is #1stLinePit on April 5th! There's been some changes, so check out the updated rules below! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting

#1stLinePit@1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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. #WritingCommunity

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

Do you dare? ❤️‍🔥 Will you be adding the #CMe hashtag to your #1stLinePit pitch? #WritingCommunity

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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] #WritingCommunity

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#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

#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.

Travis Knight @blueknight2024.bsky.social · 2y ago

Looking forward to this...

#1stLinePit@1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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. #WritingCommunity

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

List of upcoming pitch events in April! #ChaosPit - April 1st chaospit.org #1stLinePit - April 5th @1stlinepit.bsky.social #PosterPit - April 19th @posterpit.bsky.social #UnhingedPit - TBA, but soon @unhingedpit.bsky.social #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmQuerying #Writers #Authors

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

Before greatness ( #1stLinePit ), there must come chaos ( #UnhingedPit ) Be wary. Be vigilant. Be prepared. #WritingCommunity

Unhinged Pitch Event@unhingedpit.bsky.social · 2y ago

Reminder for all, #UnhingedPit is open to EVERYONE in the #writingcommunity, designed for creatives to let loose and express their work in a way that makes their heart flutter. Go ahead and ask all your questions.

Rules
1. Nothing conventional: no standard sentence/paragraph hooks, or lists.
2. All book comps must be 5+ years old and/or obscure
3. Three posts per project

Examples:
Meme boards, character red flags, gif comps, dating profiles, song comps, aita posts, crude stick figure drawings

Be free. Get unhinged.

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

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. #WritingCommunity

#1stLinePit @1stlinepit.bsky.social · 2y ago

There are a lot of pitch events planned in Jan-March. What do you say, do we need to add another one? 😅 And if so, when would be a good time? Feb? March? April? #WritingCommunity

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