About this course
The videos included in this course are recordings of a live class. The instructor is not available for questions or feedback at this time.
What’s in a query letter? Amy Bishop-Wycisk of Trellis Literary Management will break down what elements you need in a query letter, how to make yours stand out, and where to look for agents. Examples of successful query letters will be covered.
Topics Covered:
- Format, tone and genre specific considerations
- Where to find agents
Student Takeaways:
- A better understanding of the purpose of query letters
- An idea of what makes a query letter stand out
- How to research and find the right agents for your work.
Duration of Class
60 minutes
Example Curriculum
- Introduction: What is a Query Letter (1:32)
- What do I need in my Query Letter (11:23)
- Focusing on the Agent and Miscellaneous Advice (3:24)
- Query Dos and Donts (5:27)
- Finding Agents Your Submission Package (3:41)
- Example 1-Sci-Fi Query Letter (5:17)
- Example 2-YA Query Letter (3:26)
- Closing Thoughts (1:24)
About Your Instructor
Amy Bishop-Wycisk (why-zick) joined Trellis Literary Management in 2023 after eight years with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. Her authors’ books have been NYT, USA Today, and indie bestsellers, a Reese’s Book Club selection, James Beard Award and Edgar Award winners, and Book of the Month picks. Before diving into the world of publishing, she graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in Creative Writing. You can find her on X at @abwycisk and Instagram at @abw.books
