Critique Series: Query Letters OnDemand Webinar

Query letters are one of the most important tools in a writer's arsenal. This webinar shows how ordinary, everyday query letters can be transformed into strong and persuasive letters that catch the attention of agents and editors.

Jane Friedman, an experienced publisher and editor, revises letters to include stronger leads, concise and efficient expression, and compelling hooks. You will better understand what a professional immediately sees and responds to in your work.

What You'll Learn:

• 5 essential elements of every query, and how to order them
• 3 components of a compelling novel hook or nonfiction concept
• Common mistakes and red flags that appear in typical queries
• Why a shorter letter is more likely to succeed
• What to put in your bio even if you have no credits

Speaker
Jane Friedman is the former publisher of Writer's Digest, and now serves as a full-time visiting professor at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches webinars on e-media. As a contributing editor to Writer's Digest, Jane offers insight on the future of writing and publishing at her award-winning blog, There Are No Rules, and serves on the advisory board of Digital Book World.

Writer's Digest does not offer any refunds for the webinar. All sales are final.

OnDemand webinars do not include a critique.