This five-hour master class will teach you how to craft a strong, effective query letter that captures attention and positions your book for success. Literary agent Sarah N. Fisk will guide you through how to research, evaluate, and choose the right agents for your work based on your genre and goals. You will learn the essential elements of a compelling query letter, along with advanced strategies to help your submission stand out in a competitive market. The session will also show you how to write a clear, engaging synopsis that highlights your story’s key elements without losing its impact. You will also learn how to select compelling comp titles that demonstrate your book’s place in the market and strengthen your pitch, and you are encouraged to bring your own work in progress so you can apply these techniques in real time.
Attendance is limited and additional registration is required to attend this Master Class.
Faculty
- Sarah N. Fisk
Sarah N. Fisk is a literary agent at the Tobias Literary Agency, representing MG, YA, and most genre fiction and select nonfiction. Sarah is a former mechanical engineer who made the switch to publishing in 2011. They have worked in the publishing industry as an editorial assistant, author’s assistant, publicist, and art director. Sarah is… Read more: Sarah N. Fisk