Upcoming Dates

  DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

To make the most of the excitment leading up to #KidLitPit, we would like to share some mini-events. 

2nd January

Share a Snippet

Choose the most favourite part of your story and share a snippet for other authors to read and give feedback. Use the hashtag #KLPSnippet

6th January

First Line Friday

Share the first line of your novel. How are you going to hook your readers with your creative use of your first line? Use the hashtag #FirstLineFriday

10th January

Author Connect

Share a little about yourself and your novel, using the #hashtags from our post about hashtags, and meet authors writing in the same genre or age group as you. Connect to peers, meet colleagues and create links. Use the hashtag #AuthorConnect

14th January

Last Line - No Spoilers

Share the last line of your novel, or almost the last line if the last line reveals spoilers. Use the hashtag #LastLineNoSpoilers

18th January

Pitch Preview

If you'd like some feedback on your pitch, this is the mini-event to take part in. Share your pitch and the KidLitPit-ers and fellow pitchers will offer kind, constructive feedback to support your pitch and help improve it. Use the hashtag #PitchPreview

22nd January

Mood Board

Create a pitch perfect moodboard to share with your fellow pitchers and create a buzz for your pitch. Use the hashtag #KidPitLitMood 

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