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Announcing the date of our next event:

JANUARY 18-24, 2027

This session will be open to all underrepresented authors, agented or unagented.

Get those manuscripts ready!
November 4, 2026 at 6:14 AM
alisonstine.bsky.social
Just a note: I'm a queer, disabled writer currently unagented with several new books in need of rep... Time for publishing to not be afraid to support us again!
November 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
wroteabook.bsky.social
Not every publisher needs an agent. Our free directory lists publishers that accept unagented submissions. We also help authors reach readers. #booksky #writingcommunity
Book Publishers: Who Publishes What, and Who Accepts Unagented Submissions
wroteabook.org
November 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
tracierenee.bsky.social
Hi Jessica! Is it permissible to submit a MS that I previously revised through a different mentorship program? I'm still unagented and am doing deep revisions this fall for an R&R.
November 2, 2026 at 1:07 AM
mygothicheart.bsky.social
👀 to get published? The newest issue of Inksations just went live—and at at 103 listings, it's my biggest issue yet 🖤

What’s inside?
- 16 sub calls
- 17 contests
- 13 pitch calls
- 15 publishers
- 12 job listings
- 8 fellowships
& more 🖤

Free #writing opps
#poets #amwriting #fiction #amquerying
Image of a woman (me) looking over her shoulder beside the e text: “November: This month, I’m bringing you 103 writing- related opportunities—one of my biggest issues yet. What’s inside? 16 sub calls, 17 contests, 13 pitch calls, and 15 publishers open to unagented subs. Looking for work? I’ve also included 12 job listings and 8 fellowships. I hope you find something on this list that inspires you to share your work or to start something new! If you’re looking for something specific, I recommend you do a simple keyword search (Command + F for Mac, Control + F for Windows).”
November 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
emily-salustro.bsky.social
To survive deadly trials, Sahara must accept the magic she fears. Facing creatures that hunt her through forests and an Academy that whispers of human husks drained of their individuality, she must decide if survival is worth becoming a monster #questpit #Q #YA #DF #F
Cream coloured text with the title Bloodtrials by Emily Salustro. 89,000 word YA dark fantasy. Text reads: To survibe an Academy of deadly trials, Sahara must accept the magic she fears. Facing creatures that hunt her through forests and the husks of humans drained of their individuality, she must decide if survival is worth becoming a monster herself. A dark background with 2 book covers on it. One for Adoor in the dark by Scott Reintgen and the other Sky's End by Marc Gregson. Title is Comps and text reads: Bloodtrials combines the survival atmosphere and unsettling supernatural threat of A Door in the Dark with the brutal trials and dangerous competition of Sky's End. Cream text on black background. Text reads: First paragraph. Sahara skidded into line among the other eighteen-year-olds, heart thudding wildly against her ribs as the muted bell rolled the commencement of the Ceremony of Memoirs. Rain lashed the market square when the Council member assigned to this group marched towards them, his stride rendered comical by his feet sliding in the thick sucking mud. The hem of his ornate robes already caked in layers of filth, turning the once white cloth a sullen Grey. The other teens hunched against the rain, their eyes wide as they watched his approach. Edit Profile Emily Salustro @emily-salustro.bsky.social 3 followers 47 following 1 post Unagented writer of Bloodtrials, YA dark fantasy, complete at 89,000 words. WIP: unnamed Urban Fantasy Emily Salustro @emily-salustro.bsky.social · 10h Mood board for Bloodtrials! ALT End of feed Moodboard for a dark YA fantasy titled Bloodtrials in upper left corner. 7 photos adorn the middle of the dark grey background. Photo 1: orange glowing runes with a subtitle Rune Magic. Photo 2: a figure wreathed in flames with a subtitle Volatile Magic. Photo 3: three black silhouettes standing in a line beside an empty bag subtitled Survival has a cost. Photo 4: a large grey stone castle subtitled Sinister academy setting. Photo 5: 2 warped grey humanoid figures with a single.glowing eye titled Creepy, unique monsters. Photo 6: the silhouette of half a face with the left eye in the light subtitled Villain or Hero? And Photo 7: a beautiful old tree with moss covering it subtitled Forest Trials.
November 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
thebookseller.com
ICYMI: Helen Fielding has launched the Bridget Jones Prize for unpublished and unagented comedy writers based in the North of England, with £2,000 for the winner and £1,000 for the runner-up. 👇
Helen Fielding launches Bridget Jones Prize for northern comedy writers
ebx.sh
October 24, 2026 at 12:26 AM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
Over 200 pitches from agented and unagented GN creators, and 60+ request from agents and editors so far.

#Agents, #editors, there's still time to view pitches at #KidLitGN's kids-YA graphic novel pitch event: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...
October 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
lydialukidis.bsky.social
Hey unagented #writers-
Would you like to submit to the illustrious editor Elizabeth Law? Check out my upcoming craft webinar and Q&A below!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #books #publishing #editors
October 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
nathanbransford.com
Submitting to publishers without an agent? Many publishers, especially the major ones, won't accept unagented submissions. But if an editor asks for your book, send it. If you get an offer, it's okay to use it to try to find an agent.
October 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
mashazart.bsky.social
That's correct- imprints of traditional publishers usually can't take unagented work
October 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
And don't forget the illustrator gallery with agented and unagented illustrators pitching their portfolios.
Unagented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/un-agented-i...
Agented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/agented-illu...
Pitch – Un-agented Illustrators – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
thebookseller.com
Helen Fielding has launched the Bridget Jones Prize for unpublished and unagented comedy writers based in the North of England, with £2,000 for the winner and £1,000 for the runner-up. 👇
Helen Fielding launches Bridget Jones Prize for northern comedy writers
ebx.sh
October 21, 2026 at 10:48 AM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
And don't forget the illustrator gallery with agented and unagented illustrators pitching their portfolios.
Unagented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/un-agented-i...
Agented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/agented-illu...
Pitch – Un-agented Illustrators – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 20, 2026 at 8:31 PM
vebesterling.bsky.social
After I get my #hauntedhouse novel back from my two readers, which will hopefully be next month, I plan to shop it around to publishers. (Women be shopping, amirite?)

So, #Booksky, who is your favorite indie press accepting unsolicited, unagented, #horror novels in the 40K+ word count range?

💙📚🩸
October 21, 2026 at 1:05 PM
chantalalive.blacksky.app
Anyone wanna be my literary agent? I just throw that out from time to time & it hasn’t borne fruit. I haven’t been represented in years since my impressively acclaimed debut, but released a novella last year unagented. I have a full complete novel manuscript & am at work on a new one.
October 21, 2026 at 2:37 AM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
#Editors, and #literaryagents, find amazing pitches for kids-YA graphic novels from agented and unagented GN creators at: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...
Please reshare our posts and let your colleagues know about our event. Thank you!
Agent, Editor, & Publisher Submission Guidelines – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 20, 2026 at 8:31 PM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
A BIG thank you to agent Hollie Michaels for her insights throughout the #KidLitGN #pitch event. Now you have the chance to read a full interview with Hollie: wp.me/pcVwAl-2l1

#pit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart #kidlit #graphicnovelsforkids #scbwi #childrensliterature @hbmichaels.bsky.social
A snapshot of the article, which reads: Note: Editors and agents, we have over 200 amazing pitches for your to view and request. We've already have over 60 requests so far! Thank you to those of you who have stopped by. You still have 11 more days to view pitches of unagented and agented kids-YA graphic novels, and illustrator portfolios. Last month, we released a pitching Q&A series featuring literary agent, author, and illustrator Hollie Michaels. Now, we’re happy to welcome her back to talk about her experiences as a new agent, address some common industry misconceptions, and share what she’s looking for from creators today.
October 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
#Editors, and #literaryagents, find over 200 pitches for kids-YA graphic novels from agented and unagented GN creators at: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...

This pitch event ends October 31. If you stopped by before Oct 17, we had a bonus pitch window and added more pitches. Come check them out.
Agent, Editor, & Publisher Submission Guidelines – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
shanmonster.bsky.social
Wild Hunt is now open for unagented novels. www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
Now open for novel submissions (12-26 October) — wild hunt books
We’re now open to unagented manuscripts from 12-26 October 2026, 18:00 GMT. It’s a fun time to read new manuscripts. At Wild Hunt Books, we are a literary publisher that is gripped by excellent writ...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk
October 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
thecreativesplurge.bsky.social
The Ascent Novel Prize is open until 1 November for the first 3000 words of novels by unagented writers (including self-published).

All the details are here →
https://www.ascentnovelprize.com/prize-terms

#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #TCS #AscentNovelPrize
Prize Terms | Ascent Novel Prize
Ascent Novel Prize - see full terms and conditions for entry to this international writing competition. Every entrant receives access to a membership area for free.
www.ascentnovelprize.com
October 20, 2026 at 7:45 AM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
Find unagented pitches in comics-style PBs: kidlitgn.com/early-graphi...
Early/chapter: kidlitgn.com/early-gns/
MG: kidlitgn.com/middle-grade/
YA: kidlitgn.com/pitch-unagen...
Pitch – Graphic PBs – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
kidlitgn.bsky.social
Unagented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/un-agented-i...
Agented illustrator portfolios: kidlitgn.com/agented-illu...
Pitch – Un-agented Illustrators – KidLitGN
kidlitgn.com
October 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
Quick reminder that we're open to unagented novel submissions. Please read our guidelines carefully- we keep getting the same Qs again and again, but the answers are there. We promise. www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...

Window closes Mon, 26 Oct 18:00 GMT
Now open for novel submissions (12-26 October) — wild hunt books
We’re now open to unagented manuscripts from 12-26 October 2026, 18:00 GMT. It’s a fun time to read new manuscripts. At Wild Hunt Books, we are a literary publisher that is gripped by excellent writ...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk
October 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM
lucycavcoll.bsky.social
✍️📖 The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2027 is now open for entries!

Run in partnership with WME, the prize is open to unagented and unpublished women and non-binary writers based in the UK and Ireland.

⏰ Deadline: Noon on 10 February 2027.

Find out more and enter: www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...
Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2027 opens for entries!
Supporting exceptional writers. Celebrating unforgettable stories.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk
October 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM