Literary Agent Search Prep

WRITING X 455.4WS

Craft a strategic plan for querying literary agents while developing your query letter to significantly improve your chances of receiving an offer of representation.

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What you can learn.

Develop a strong query letter that captures the spirit of your project and entices the agent to read your pages
Learn how to make a successful "pitch" paragraph in the query to heighten interest in your writing
Craft a strategic plan for who, when, and how you will query to get your book represented or published
Learn to identify which agents are the right audience for your project and how to work with them

About this course:

Once you’ve completed your book, mastering the query letter and synopsis are the first steps you will take on your path to traditional publication. In publishing, 80-90% of all books bought by traditional publishers are sold through literary agents. In order to land an agent, you must craft a flawless query letter, and solid synopsis, which are the keys to getting eyes on your manuscript. In this course, critically acclaimed Simon and Schuster author and former literary agent Eve Porinchak guides you in creating a stellar professional query letter and a one-page synopsis, which will significantly strengthen your chances of receiving an offer of representation from an agent. You also learn how to create a strategic plan for researching, targeting and landing the perfect agent for you and your work.

Summer 2024 Schedule

August 1 - August 4

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM PT

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Instructor: Eve Porinchak

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Fee:

$985.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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ENROLL BY: Jul 30, 2024

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Notes

This course is part of our once yearly Writers Studio intensive workshop offerings and includes a welcome reception on Thursday, August 1 at 9am.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. $150 nonrefundable. Internet access required.

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 01, 2024

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT