The Nonfiction Query Letter (Virtual)

The nonfiction query letter is one of the most difficult pieces to produce—one about which there is a tremendous amount of nebulous information. How do you give an agent or publisher a solid idea of your book while knowing that they only have a minute or two to read your letter? How do you pitch yourself effectively while keeping your biographical section brief? How do you write a strong hook without sounding overly dramatic? In this seminar, we'll start by discussing examples of successful query letters across a variety of nonfiction subgenres. Participants will then write and workshop the beginnings of a query letter for their nonfiction book project, walking out with a solid outline and/or workable draft.