Resources for #SmallPitch
• Join the #SmallPitch Discord server
• A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Twitter Pitch Events
• 3 Ways to Write the Perfect Twitter Pitch
• How To Craft The Picture-Perfect Twitter Pitch
Resources for authors beyond the event
• List of small/indie publishers taking unagented submissions. Created by the #SmallPitch team!
• The Submission Grinder: to find publishers and submission calls, and track your submissions. Totally free.
• Duotrope: similar, but you have to pay for it; also includes agents.
• The Horror Tree: lists calls for submission for anthologies, novels, novellas, poetry, non-fiction, and more, in multiple genres (not limited to horror).
• QueryTracker: to find literary agents and publishers, and track your queries/submissions; best for agents, not the best tool for publishers. Free, and has a reasonably priced $25 annual subscription that gives access to more features (we recommend the paid subscription if you are using the website for agents).
• How To Write A Novel Synopsis (With An Example)
• How to Write a Book Proposal [+ Template] (for non-fiction)
• The Complete Guide to Query Letters
• Absolute Write Water Cooler for bewares & recommendations on publishers and agents.
• Writer Beware shines a bright light into the dark corners of the shadow-world of literary scams, schemes, and pitfalls. Also providing advice for writers, industry news, and commentary. When it comes to small presses, they have a dedicated page on their website here and on their blog here.
• How to create a beautiful moodboard with Canva
• The 8 best free stock photo sites (for your moodboards)