How to Get a Book Agent: The 2026 Guide to Pitching on X, BlueSky, and Beyond
- Vicky Weber
- May 26, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 17
Throughout this post, you’ll see references to X (formerly known as Twitter). While the platform is officially named X, much of the writing community still refers to these events as "Twitter Pitches." In 2026, many of these events have also expanded to BlueSky, Threads, and Discord. We recommend checking the specific event’s website to see which platform they are currently using!
How to Get a Book Agent with Twitter Pitch Events
On the day of the event, you tweet your pitch and use the event hashtags. Then, you support other authors by commenting on their pitches and following them. Do NOT like any pitches that day--those are reserved for agents only. If an agent gives your pitch a heart...that's an invitation to query them!
Why is that so awesome? It means they are already interested in your book. Think about what an advantage that is!
To participate in a Twitter pitch event, make sure you have your manuscript written (and developmentally edited) beforehand. You'll also want to prepare your query letter and tweet content in advance as well.
Remember that these pitch events are for unpublished manuscripts so if you've already self-published your book, this won't help you.
Tip: Get feedback BEFORE the event to make sure you'll intrigue agents.
Popular Twitter Pitch Events
In the past, these events were exclusive to Twitter. Today, they are "Platform-Agnostic," meaning they happen across the web. During a pitch event, you post a short, punchy summary of your book (usually with a few specific hashtags). Literary agents and editors browse these tags and "Like" the posts they want to see more of. A "Like" from an agent is an invitation to skip the slush pile and send a query directly to them!
The Big Three Platforms for 2026:
BlueSky: Currently the most active hub for "Pitch Parties." It’s known for a kinder atmosphere and a high concentration of active agents.
X (Twitter): Still used for legacy events, though visibility can be hit-or-miss depending on the current algorithm.
Dedicated Websites/Forms: Some of the most prestigious events (like PitchDis) have moved off social media entirely and now use private submission forms to protect author data and ensure agent privacy.
#BluePit
(Jan 13): The year’s biggest event on BlueSky. A general event open to all genres and the best place to find active agents.
#SmallPitch
(Jan 19–25): A week-long event specifically for underrepresented authors looking to connect with small and independent presses.
#QuestPit
(Jan 31): A quarterly, high-engagement event for all genres. (Next dates: April 29, July 31, and Oct 31).
#MupPit
(Feb 13): Focused on "Middle Grade & Up," including MG, YA, and Adult fiction.
#CuPit
(Feb 14): The premier Valentine’s Day event for all sub-genres of Romance.
(March 17): A massive event for Picture Book creators. Note: This event now uses a private Google Form instead of a public hashtag to ensure better data privacy for authors.
(April 1): A fun, high-energy event for high-concept or plot-driven stories with "chaotic" energy.
(April 18): Get creative! Authors pitch their books using a movie-style poster graphic rather than just text.
(May 4): Designed for authors seeking small and indie publishers rather than traditional literary agents.
(June): The primary hub for Picture Book pitches on BlueSky (also recurs in October).
(October): One of the industry's most prestigious events. Reserved for marginalized voices to ensure diverse stories find a home in publishing.
(Late October): The seasonal home for Horror, Grimdark, and all things spooky or dark.
#LatinxPitch (Now Website-Based): As of 2024/2025, this event moved off Twitter. It now takes place directly on latinxpitch.com. Authors upload their pitches to a gallery on the site during the event window (usually mid-September) for agents to browse.
#PitBLK (Now Website-Based): Similar to LatinxPitch, this event has moved to pitchpitblk.com. It has evolved into a multi-day "showcase" rather than a 24-hour social media frenzy.
#DVpit (BlueSky & Discord): The biggest event for marginalized voices has largely migrated to BlueSky. They also have a dedicated Discord and Substack where they announce dates.
#PitchDis (Website-Based): For disabled and neurodivergent authors. This is now fully hosted at pitchdis.com via a private submission form.
#APIPit (X & BlueSky): This event is still active on social media and typically runs in May (AAPI Heritage Month).
#UnhingedPit (BlueSky/Discord): This is the one everyone is talking about. It’s a "chaos" event where conventional pitches are actually banned. Authors use memes, songs, and GIFs to describe their book's "vibe." Agents love it because it shows the author’s personality.
#QuestPit (Quarterly): One of the most active "hype" events. It happens in Jan, April, Aug, and Nov. It’s unique because it encourages pitching any stage of a work-in-progress (WIP).
The "Retired" List (Do not use these!)
#PitMad: The original giant. Retired in February 2022.
#PBPitch: The former go-to for picture books. Retired in June 2024.
#SFFPit: On indefinite hiatus (hasn't run since 2022).
#CanLitPit: Retired in 2023 (organizers moved off social media).
#KissPitch: Most romance authors have moved to #CuPit.
How to stand out to literary agents
Twitter pitch events are simple so in that way, standing out to literary agents during one comes down to one thing: your pitch. It has to be captivating. For an in-depth dive into how to do this (+ examples!), you'll want to check out this video.
Here are a few quick tips to get you started:
Write multiple pitches before the scheduled event
Get feedback on your pitches from other authors, friends, etc so you can make tweaks and improve to increase your chances before the event occurs
Support other authors during the event by leaving a reply on their pitch. Often, authors will return the favor and this can boost the chances that an agent will see your Tweet
If at all possible, leave your Tweet up for a day or so after the event. Some literary agents will browse them later!
In the video below, Chelsea Tornetto covers tons more tricks for getting your pitch to stand out and get agent and editor attention - specifically for picture book authors!
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