Workshop Schedule

Times and Locations

Workshop Details

Friday, July 20

10:00am – 11:15am with literary agent Katherine Fausset, Curtis Brown, Ltd.

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Saturday, July 21

10:00am – 11:15am with literary agent Michelle Brower, Folio Literary Maganement

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Crafting the Perfect Query—Fiction

You've spent ages perfecting your novel. The endless days of revising draft after draft, developing characters, plotting scenes, and scheming story lines have finally paid off--you're done! So the difficult part is over, right? Hardly. Now it's time to find an agent. But where do you even begin? How do you know which agents to pitch, and how do you distill months--or years--of work into one tiny query letter that will catch their attention and do your novel justice? In this intimate workshop, writers will work closely with a literary agent on crafting the perfect query letter for their novel. Find out how to grab an agent's (and publisher's) attention from your first sentence and keep them wanting more. Writers will also discover what publishers and agents look for, how to stand out in the slush pile, and common pitfalls to avoid. Class space is limited to 12 writers.

Please note that participants in Michelle Brower's Saturday class are required to bring one copy of their query letter for in-class discussion. 

$50 per session 

Friday, July 20

11:30am – 12:45pm with literary agent Matthew Carnicelli, Carnicelli Literary Management

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Saturday, July 21

11:30am – 12:45pm with literary agent Ryan D. Harbage, The Fischer-Harbage Agency

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Crafting the Perfect Query—Nonfiction 

Whether you're writing a memoir, cookbook, or how-to guide, the world of nonfiction publishing has its own unique quirks and hurdles. In this workshop, writers will learn the key elements to pitching a successful nonfiction book. An agent will cover everything from crafting a query letter and proposal to building a platform that sets you apart from the sea of bloggers, tweeters, and various rabble-rousers clamoring to sell their book idea. Writers will also discover what publishers and agents look for, how to stand out in the slush pile, and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants are invited to bring a draft of their query letter for in-class discussion (not required). Class space is limited to 12 writers. To apply, please fill out our workshop questionnaire. 

$50 per session 

Friday, July 20

2:45pm – 4:00pm with poet and publishing professional Jynne Martin

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The Business of Poetry with Poet and Publishing Professional Jynne Martin

Chances are, you're tired of hearing people tell you you'll never make a living as a poet. Sure, you can get published in the occasional literary magazine, and maybe even put out a book with a small press, but the road to literary stardom stops there. Or does it? In this workshop, award-winning poet and publishing professional Jynne Martin offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of publishing poetry. Discover the secrets to pitching major publications like the New Yorker and the Atlantic, tips on finding literary agents who actually represent poetry (yes, they're out there!), and best practices for getting your poetry collection published. Class space is limited to 10 poets. To apply, please fill out our workshop questionnaire. 

$50 per session