Avoid queries and pitches that doom your book to instant rejection!
If you wish to be published, sooner or later you will need to write a query letter and plot synopsis of your story. Queries are an essential tool for marketing your story—whether it’s short fiction (short story/novella) or book-length (novel). Learn how to encapsulate your plot for your own use and as a showcase for your story when you submit to a literary agent or publisher. The instructor has sold dozens of novels to major publishers armed with only these two tools and writing samples.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Do’s and Don’ts of an Effective Query
- Strong Hooks
- Essential Elements of a Synopsis
- Avoiding Submission Traps
Time requirements
- No additional time required outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- Any author of fiction desiring publication.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.