MENApit

A pitch event for MENA writers created by & for marginalised voices. Next event: April 2027 | Hosts: @ptissem_a @yaldacollection @krystalelkhoury

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What's next after #MENApit?

Fear not agents and editors, we've got you covered:

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*MENA muses is an ongoing series showcasing SWANA authors and their amazing stories. If you’d like to be featured in a future segment please reach out via DM or email: [email protected]

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Introducing our newest MENA Muse
🌟Sophia Vahdati🌟

Sophia shares some absolute gems in her interview & it was an honour to get an insight into how her own lived experience fed into the wider themes of belonging in her bestselling novel, The Girl with the Fierce Eyes. 🧵

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Thank you Sophia for being such an inspiring MENA muse! We loved learning more about you and your amazing book!

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@ThreeDragonsP We hope some gems catch your eye!

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@ThreeDragonsP Thanks for taking a look!

[Ayishah is querying and drafting a new WIP ✨✍🏾 @AyishahHasni]

🌊THIS WOVEN KINGDOM x PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN🌊

In a retelling of the Arabian Nights tale of Sinbad the Sailor, a snarky pirate must accompany a cheerful princess across the monster-filled Indian Ocean to rescue her fiancé from a mysteriously moving island #MENApit #Qu #OWN #F

[Ayishah is querying and drafting a new WIP ✨✍🏾 @AyishahHasni]

Inspired by the extensive nautical history of the Muslim world, ONE THOUSAND AND ONE VOYAGES is about finding home in unexpected places and how you sometimes have to venture beyond your comfort zone in order to discover the person you truly are 🌙 #MENApit #Qu #OWN #F #YA

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@realglisrivera @AmeliaGThorn Hey @realglisrivera please send us a direct message asap

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A reminder that we've got so much planned beyond the #menapitch event! Be sure to follow us on all our socials for news, opportunities, interviews, book recs, community support and more!

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Hey #WritingCommunity we wanted to share some of our goals with #MENApit 👇

Before and after the pitch event we'll be posting about SWANA writers and their books, spotlighting our ongoing MENA Muses interview series, and sharing opportunities in the industry.