Query Letter Workshop

About the Event

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Now that you have written a great manuscript, or have started one, what’s next? How do you get your work out there in the world? The first step is to write a solid query letter to attract a reputable literary agent who will sell your book to a publisher and negotiate your contract. At this two-part workshop, you will learn the components of a query letter, draft one, if you haven’t already, then share and receive expert feedback from some of the top literary agents in publishing. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn what literary agents are looking for! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to break into the publishing world!

PART 1: A QUERY LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP

Learn how to write an effective query letter for your book with guidance from literary agent Samantha Wekstein of Thompson Literary Agency. Then, put it into practice by drafting a query letter for Part 2 of this workshop!

PART 2: FEEDBACK SESSION WITH TOP LITERARY AGENTS

Participants will receive feedback on their query letters from top literary agents hailing from Thompson Literary Agency, Jane Rotrosen Agency, Sterling Lord Literistic, HG Literary, and more.