Query Cohort
Ready to query? Join the Query Cohort.
You’ve written the book. Now it’s time to get it into the hands of agents.
The Willamette Writers Query Cohort is a month-long, supportive group for writers who are preparing to query a novel, memoir, or other work.
Throughout October, you’ll have a regular group of writers to keep you moving, practical workshops to strengthen your materials, personalized feedback on your query, and opportunities to get feedback from literary agents.
Choose the level of support that works best for you:
Query Cohort – $100 sliding scale
Our Query Cohort gives you the structure, community, and feedback you need to get ready to query. You can register for weekly Tuesday or Wednesday meetings, as well as:
- Workshops focused on querying and publication
- Peer critiques and feedback
- Query letter reviews
- Opportunities to get feedback from literary agents
- A supportive cohort of writers who are at the same stage
Sliding-scale pricing gives you a few price options based on what works best for your own budget. The full price of $100 covers the cost of the program, and choosing full price helps Willamette Writers continue offering accessible programming. If $100 isn’t the right fit for you, the $90 or $70 options are there to make the program more accessible.
Query Cohort Intensive – $500
Want more individual support as you get ready to query? The Intensive includes everything in the regular Query Cohort, plus additional one-on-one time and personalized feedback to help you feel confident about your work and your next steps.
Only 10 Intensive spots are available. Register here for:
- Everything included in the regular Query Cohort
- A 60-minute one-on-one session to talk through your book, query, and goals
- A detailed review of your query letter and first fifteen pages.
- Two rounds of personalized feedback, so you have a chance to revise and get feedback again
- Two additional small-group office-hour sessions for questions, troubleshooting, and support
- A final individual query strategy session about your materials and next steps
Weekly Schedule
All meetings are virtual (ZOOM links will be provided) and in Pacific Time.
Tuesday or Wednesday | 8–9 AM
- Cohort Meeting
Friday | 8–9 AM
- All Groups Check-In
Workshop Schedule
Thursday, October 1 | 6–7:30 PM
- Querying with Melissa Hart
Thursday, October 22 | 5–6:30 PM
- Comp Titles with Sarah N. Fisk
Saturday, October 31 | 8–10 AM
- Query in the Round with Four Literary Agents
Whether you’re preparing your first query or revising your materials after a round of submissions, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help you take your next step in your writing career!
