#1stLinePit

Pitch event for writers.

Next event: TBD
Past events: Aug, -25, Apr-25, Sept-24

Created by: @glimmer_ann

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

Check out these interesting insights on opening lines from a literary agent:

[Madison Potter is open to queries @MadisonScalera]

These are some of the most common opening sentences I’ve seen in manuscripts lately:

-A scene with smoke billowing
-The sounds of screams in the city
-Blood oozing from a wound due to some conflict
-A distant description of the landscape
-Waking from a dream

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[Unhinged Pitch Event @UnhingedPit]

Um...hello? #WritingCommunity #UnhingedPit

[#WriterPit @WriterPit]

Join #WriterPit on November 29! 😍

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

@AuthorClyde Oh, wow! #1stLinePit is mentioned in a book? That is completely awesome!!!

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

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! ❤️

[Neha♦️Reader | Writer | Dessert Person @NehaYazmin]

#1stLinePit on IG yesterday was GREAT✨

thanks @1stLinePit for hosting & to everyone that participated🫶

your first lines, graphics, and reels were amazing🤩

[ryan rae harbuck | wanted TO BE A CHAIR @RyanRaeHarbuck]

Okay, fine. You've got me. Twist my arm.

I'm in.

But now to find some of my friends on IG... (I'm at the same name)... are you?

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

...or create a separate author account to be able to build your author brand while keeping your private life private. 🥰

[James A Lyons @JALwrites]

For those doing @1stlinepit, if your account is private people may not be able to share your posts, and agents unable to see them, so worth making public for the weekend.

[Deni Jones @authordenijones]

@1stlinepit I’ll be pitching! Any #romancewriters #NA pitching? I’ll watch for you on Insta!

[Laura has a book out! @Zombieirishgirl]

If you're doing @1stlinepit come find me on insta for some support on the day.

[Tom Ramey is writing stuff. @TomRameyTales]

@1stlinepit Just went and followed a couple dozen people.

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

@ABKoga @NatalieO73314 A great example! 😍

[Z. T. Fairfax @ZTFairfax]

I never post on IG, but I’m feeling the weight of the mounting peer pressure… #1stLinePit anyone?

[Dani - reader, writer @dani_s_writes]

Is this why I've gotten like 20 new followers in the last two days! I have been wondering what kind of list I'm on 😅😅
But I also now have more followers on my book account (that I started a month ago) than my regular account that I've had for many years, so thank you all 💖

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

@AldenCullinane You can use a poster, as long as the first line is the first thing visible in your post.
You do not need to use Canva. I've made plenty of stuff in PowerPoint tbh 😅
Just make sure not to use AI art and you're good. 🥰

All the rules can be found here: https://t.co/GgSNpZqW7c

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

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:
https://t.co/WgtY7JDvma

#WritingCommunity #Agents #Editors

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

@ABKoga 😂

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A few of these tips might be valuable for those of you still polishing your First Lines for #1stLinePit on Saturday. 💖
#WritingCommunity

[Writing Day Workshops (Writers Conferences) @writingdaywksp]

Advice directly from Literary Agents on what to avoid in opening pages!

You can find this article with the rest of the agents and their tips for your opening pages here:
https://t.co/NRGJl7tERq

You’ve got this and happy writing!

#amwriting #amquerying

[#1stLinePit @1stlinepit]

@skylarantwrites @castlemantra

[Q’Zion T. Gipson is ✨ VAGUE!✨ @qzion_t_gipson]

In preparation for @1stLinePit on the 30th, feel free to follow me over on 📸! I love connecting with my writer friends, over there. 🩷

[Mel Reynard is on 📷🧵🦋⏰ @MelJRey]

Who else is pitching in @1stlinepit on Saturday?
I’ll be pitching my epic fantasy, plus my secret WIP 👀 Here’s its vibe.

A few sneaky details:
- cottage-garden-core/gore
- rivals to friends to ?
- weeds aren’t the problem
- botanists vs tree huggers
- a series of grizzly 💀’s