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Pitch Perfect: Write a Query Letter That Gets Noticed

The query letter is your gateway to traditional publishing—the one-chance pitch that entices a literary agent to request your manuscript. To put your best foot forward, you need to write a query letter that stands out, follows a specific format, and impresses and intrigues an agent. (No small feat, I know!)

A captivating query letter is what unlocks the process of getting your book published, and in this class, we'll walk through it. This online session is designed to take all the guesswork out of writing a query letter. Students can submit their pitch paragraph for on-the-spot feedback in class

Class Objectives—we will learn:

-The five essential elements every query letter should have
-How to write the all-important pitch paragraph
-How to distill your 300-page manuscript into 400 words
-The do's and don’ts for finding comp titles
-How to reduce overwhelm and build confidence as you send your work into the world

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.