2 – 3:30PM Saturday Windsor B: The Art of the Query Letter: How to Thrill Editors and Agents with a Single Page

What makes an agent or editor stop and read your query? In this workshop, you will learn to craft a concise and compelling query letter that captures your story’s promise, conflict, and surprise. You will also receive a curated bibliography of professional examples to guide your approach and help you create a letter that stands out.

Faculty

  • Melissa Hart
    Melissa Hart is the author of several nonfiction books and novels; her latest is Find Your Nature: 40 Ways to Deepen the Connection to Your Flora, Fauna & Community. Her short-form writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Nat Geo Kids, Orion, and numerous… Read more: Melissa Hart

2026 Willamette Writers Conference