Do you know the quickest way to an editor’s desk? It’s the query letter: the first step on your traditional publishing journey—and the one where many authors fall short.

That first glimpse of your writing is a make-or-break moment. In just a few paragraphs, you can inspire an editor to look closer at the manuscript into which you’ve put so much time and love.
In this workshop, editor Rebecca W. Martin will guide you through the essentials of a strong query
letter from a publisher’s point of view, and common mistakes to avoid. We’ll discuss:

• Target length and key elements
• Your book’s elevator pitch
• The “write” audience
• The case for you as an author
• Tailoring your query letter to the publisher’s needs
• Phrases and approaches to avoid
• The importance of tiny details

And last but not least, we’ll walk through how to actually submit a query letter to a publisher using Submittable or email.

BONUS: Participants will receive a sample query letter and a worksheet for writing your own.

Note: This site is secure. Your card will show a charge from Write These Words. Access to this workshop will be for 6 months. Due to the nature of this material, this purchase is not refundable.