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Pitch Your Mystery or Thriller Novel to an Agent

Writer's Digest University is pleased to present an exclusive online event for mystery & thriller writers! On April 7th and 8th, our 4th Annual Mystery & Thriller Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from SEVEN award-winning and best-selling authors on the finer points of how to write within the mystery and thriller genres. Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft from seven different published authors*, then (if you choose) pitch your novel via query letter to a literary agent specifically looking for material in the mystery or thriller genre. The agent will provide you with a personalized critique of your query and maybe ask to see more. Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home! All participants will benefit from: SEVEN all-new, one-hour webinar presentations provided by award-winning and bestselling mystery & thriller authors*, all examining different aspects of writing novels in these genres. Each session will include an opportunity for live Q&A with the authors! A critique (with written feedback) of your query letter from an agent with experience in the mystery and thriller genres. A bonus 90-minute On Demand webinar covering how to write a query letter so you're prepared when pitching your novel to agents. (A $79.99 value!) The ability to network with mystery and thriller writers via discussion boards that will be open throughout the weekend. Share ideas, and even your work if you choose. Unlimited OnDemand viewing! All conference sessions will be made available for download in the week following the live presentations. Even if you can't attend every session live, you will be able to view each lecture on your own whenever you choose. Join us for the live event and have a chance to get written feedback on your query letter from a literary agent who works with mystery or thriller authors (or both). Participating agents include Sharon Pelletier (Dystel & Goderich Literary Management), Victoria Cappello (Bent Agency), and Gabriella Piraino (DeFiore and Company). Click here for more information!

April 6 - April 9, 2018 $199.99 Reserve My Seat

Confirmed Sessions:

SESSION 1: Writing the Mystery Series by C. Hope Clark Learn how to keep a mystery alive through multiple books, whether like Sue Grafton through 25 novels or a simple trilogy.

C. Hope Clark C. Hope Clark publishes award-winning mysteries with Bell Bridge Books in two seriesThe Carolina Slade Mysteries and The Edisto Island Mysteries

SESSION 2: How to Differentiate Characters by Brian Andrews In this presentation, writers will learn how to use tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Keirsey Temperament Sorter to craft 16 distinct character types

Brian Andrews Brian is a US Navy Veteran who served as an officer aboard a 688 class nuclear submarine in the Pacific. He co-authors two thriller series with Jeffrey Wilson (Tier One and Beijing Red). s

SESSION 4: Acting Out of Character by Jessica Strawser Learn how this underutilized technique can be used on a large scale (propelling an entire plot) or a small one (adding twists, turns, and interest) to create page-turners sure to satisfy.

Jessica Strawser Jessica is the author of two novels of domestic suspense: Almost Missed You, named to Barnes & Nobles Best New Fiction shortlist upon its March 2017 release, and Not That I Could Tell, coming in March 2018.

SESSION 5: 6 Steps to Writing Unputdownable Suspense by Karen Dionne In this presentation, writers will look at psychological thrillers and unlock how to write suspense that readers cant put down.

Karen Dionne Karen Dionne is the international bestselling author of the psychological suspense novel, The Marsh Kings Daughter (G.P. Putnams Sons) and three other novels.

SESSION 6: How to Write Realistic Action Thrillers by Jeffrey Wilson In this presentation, we will discuss how tactical decisions are really made, basic combat maneuvering, and we will learn what the men and women who work in this world are really like (Superman vs. the guy who takes the garbage to the curb on Thursday night).

Jeffrey Wilson Jeffrey is the author of three award-winning supernatural thrillers and co-author with Brian Andrews of the bestselling Tier One series of thrillers, as well as the Nick Foley series under the pseudonym Alex Ryan.

SESSION 7: Opening Salvo: Writing a First Chapter That Guarantees Readers (and Editors) Keep Reading by Adam Sternbergh Over this hour, well look at openings that really work, ones that really dont, pitfalls to avoid and tips to implement. When a reader opens the front cover of a book, its like opening the front door of a houseand the first chapter is the introduction that determines whether or not the reader invites you in. Learn how to make a failsafe first impression.

Adam Sternbergh Adam is the Edgar-nominated author of Shovel Ready, Near Enemy, and most recently, The Blinds. He is the former culture editor of the New York Times Magazine and a contributing editor to New York magazine.

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