Query Letter Bootcamp

If you're querying agents for the first time, or you’ve been querying but haven’t seen the level of interest you'd like, let's tackle that query letter so you can go from query novice to a query pro. Instead of just “teaching,” we'll get hands-on with your letter.

Micah Brocker from Corvisiero Literary Agency hosts this in-person bootcamp that is part presentation on the querying process and part in-class query letter critique. Micah will share insights from her years of experience as a literary agent. She'll help demystify the query letter, break down the fundamental elements of a query letter, and put those elements together to create the perfect query.

We'll start with a presentation that digs into, and drafts, each element of a query. Then a few query letters will be broken down and built back before breaking into groups to work on your query letters with the help of the instructor. By the end of this class, you should be ready to send your query letter to any agent.

You will learn:

• The art of querying: When to query and where to find agents.
• The elements of a query letter.
• How to organize and compose a query letter.
• How to strengthen your query to get maximum agent attention.

Details

• This class is for students with a manuscript or project they plan to query with agents.
• This class can be taken in person at BARN, or online. Details will be provided at registration.
• If you'd like to volunteer for your query letter to be included in a live critique, you'll have an option to send it after enrollment. The first eight query letters will get notes from Micah.

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