Query Letter Master Class

If your novel is complete and you would like to pursue the traditionally published rout, it’s time to transition from a creative writer to the business of publishing.

The Query Letter Master Class enables authors to learn the format of a compelling query letter, create a strong story synopsis, and get feedback on their query packet before sending it to agents and editors.

FAQs

  • Week 1: They Query Letter

    • Learn the elements and format for a strong query letter.

    • 5 Ws of the query letter

    Week 2: Query letter 2

    • Query letter examples

    • Common query mistakes

    Week 3: Synopsis

    • How to create a Synopsis

    • Synopsis examples

    Week 4: 1st pages

    • What makes a strong 1st page

    • Examples/live reads

  • Along with in-depth presentation and discussions on the querying process, authors will receive the following feedback on their work with comments from the instructor:

    • 2 rounds of feedback on a query letter

    • 1 round of feedback on synopsis

    • 1 round of feedback on 1st page

  • This class is best for fiction and creative nonfiction authors with a completed manuscript who are ready to pitch their projects to literary agents and editors.

    However, if you do not have a book complete but would still like to learn more about the submission process, this class will also be beneficial for you.