Session Date: Tomorrow,June 30, 2016
Starting Time: 1:00 pm Eastern
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $89.99 | | | | About the critique: | | All registrants are invited to submit a query letter for critique. All submissions are guaranteed a written critique by Adriann Ranta of Foundry Literary + Media. | | About the webinar: | Finding and approaching an agent is often overwhelming and intimidating. There are thousands of agents representing hundreds of subgenres, which one is right for you? How do you make contact without closing doors?
This live webinar will present resources and tips for authors on narrowing down their field of agents to query, prioritizing what they want from their representation and how to ask for it, crafting winning query letters, pitching successfully at conferences, and avoiding common mistakes when approaching agents.
This live webinar will present resources and tips for authors on narrowing down their field of agents to query, prioritizing what they want from their representation and how to ask for it, crafting winning query letters, pitching successfully at conferences, and avoiding common mistakes when approaching agents. | What you'll learn:
| • | Where to find agent listings and their specialties | | • | How to match your book with an agent's tastes | | • | The techniques for making publishing connections (and why they often aren't necessary) | | • | How to avoid unethical or uncommitted agents | | • | When conferences are worth the cost (and when to save your money) | | • | The elements of a successful query letter | | • | How to pitch in person | | • | Common mistakes authors make when pitching to agents and how to avoid them |
| | | | Please Note: Even if you can't attend the live webinar, registering for this live version will enable you to receive the On Demand webinar and a personal critique of your material. Purchasing the On Demand version after the live event will not include a critique. |
| Who should attend:
| • | Writers ready to query their first novel | | • | Writers who can't get past the form rejection | | • | Writers looking for an edge when querying | | • | Writers nervous about pitching in person | | • | And More... |
| Instructor:
Adriann Ranta is an agent at Foundry Literary + Media. She represents New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors, journalists, illustrators and graphic novelists. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Arizona, Adriann's first introduction to publishing was at The Editorial Department, a freelance editorial firm based in Tucson, AZ. After making the move to New York, Adriann spent two years at Anderson Literary Management and six years at Wolf Literary Services, before moving to Foundry in 2015. | | Upcoming Webinars | | How to Blog Meaningfully and Grow Your Audience | July 7, 2016
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