Here are the latest from Writer's Digest University:
Find success with
your query letters and submission materials
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When your submission
materials – a query letter, synopsis, manuscript, or book proposal – arrive
in an agent's inbox, they land among hundreds of others. At that point, one
of two things will happen. Either the agent (or the agent’s assistant) will
like the submission and request more materials, or they will reply with a
rejection.
Authors who get rejected tend to fall in one of two categories when
submitting materials: they try too hard, or not enough. This Writer’s Digest
Boot Camp is designed to help you streamline your submission materials to
stand out in a good way.
Attendees will learn how to write a dynamite query letter, tackle a one-page
synopsis (for fiction) and a book proposal (for nonfiction). The instructing
literary agents will also explain the importance of author platform in
addition to basic etiquette in dealing with an agent and manuscript basics.
Lastly, all attendees will have an opportunity to interact one-on-one with an
agent and submit ten double-spaced pages of materials (in any combination--query,
synopsis, book proposal, first pages of your manuscript) for valuable
feedback provided by successful literary agents.
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On
January 15,
you will gain access to a special 60-minute online tutorial presented by literary
agents Kimberley Cameron and Elizabeth Kracht. This tutorial will provide
nuts & bolts advice on how to help you streamline your submission
materials—including the query letter, novel synopsis, nonfiction book
proposal, and first pages.
After listening to the presentation, attendees will spend the next two days
revising materials as necessary. Following the tutorial, writers will have
two days in which to log onto the discussion boards and ask your assigned
agent critiquer questions related to revising your materials.
The agents will be
available for a discussion session from 4-6 p.m. (ET) on both Wednesday,
January 16 and Thursday, January 17. By end of day (11:59
p.m., ET) on Friday,
January 18 attendees will submit up to 10 double-spaced pages
for review to their assigned agents. These pages can include any combination
of a double-spaced query, a synopsis, a book proposal, or pages of their
manuscript.
The agents will spend three weeks reviewing all assigned pages, provide
relevant feedback and offer suggestions to help attendees improve upon them.
The agents reserve the right to request more materials if they feel a strong
connection to the work and want to read more.
In addition to feedback from agents, attendees will also have access to
"Everything You Need to Know About Literary Agents," an on-demand
webinar by Chuck Sambuchino.
While we accept requests to work with a specific agent, there are no
guarantees that attendees will be matched with their requested agent.
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Boot Camp Runs: January 15 - 18, 2019
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Mary C. Moore
Mary started her career in publishing as a
writer. She graduated from Mills College with an MFA in Creative Writing.
After freelancing for two years as an editor and writer in non-literary
sectors, she began an internship with Kimberley Cameron & Associates with
the desire to learn more about the literary business for her own writing.
During the internship, she discovered a passion for helping others develop
their manuscripts. Now she balances three jobs: writer, editor, and agent,
and finds that the experience in each helps and supports the other. She is
looking for unusual fantasy, grounded science-fiction, and atypical romance.
Strong female characters and unique cultures especially catch her eye.
Although she will not consider most nonfiction, stories about traditional
dance or pagan culture may interest her. Above all, she is looking for
writing that sweeps her away.
Seeking:
Fantasy! Science Fiction, Mysteries, Thrillers, Historical, Women’s
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Lisa Abellera
Lisa Abellera joined Kimberley Cameron and
Associates in 2013 with a background in management, marketing, and finance.
She has studied creative writing, design, and business, earning her B.A. in
Strategic Management from Dominican University of CA and her M.F.A. in
Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco. Diversity in genre
fiction is dear to Tricia’s heart. As an agent, Tricia wants to represent
authors who reflect diversity and cultures in their work. She specializes in
Adult, Young Adult and Middle Grade.
Seeking: Upmarket
Fiction, Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Speculative
or Medical Science Thrillers, Science Fiction, Fantasy, NA, YA and Middle
Grade.
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Dorian Maffei
Dorian Maffei began at Kimberley Cameron
& Associates as an intern in 2013. She has since become a junior agent
and is now looking to build a client list of her own. While she appreciates
most fiction that traverses across multiple genres, she is especially
interested in magical realism, fabulism, reimagined fairy tales, speculative
fiction, literary science fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, unique voices,
and innovative storytelling that sometimes veers on the weird. She values
work that provokes a deep-rooted connection after the last page, and explores
the peculiar within the mundane. Check out her Manuscript Wish List page to
get a better understanding of the types of books she gravitates toward.
Seeking: Fiction.
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Elizabeth Kracht
Elizabeth Kracht represents both literary
and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction and brings to the agency
experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer.
Elizabeth's career in publishing took root in Puerto Rico where she completed
her BA in English and worked as a copy editor for an English-language
newspaper. When she returned to the mainland she found her "vein of
gold" in book publishing. She thrives on working closely with authors
and researching the potential market for new books.
Seeking: Literary,
commercial, women's, thrillers, mysteries, and YA with crossover appeal.
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*While we accept requests to
work with a specific agent, there are no guarantees that attendees will be
matched with their requested agent. All agents are able to provide critiques
for all genres.
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F+W, 10151
Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA
Register for class
with Naveed Saleh
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Writing is your
passion. Why not make it your day job, too? Whether you’re an aspiring
screenwriter, novelist or playwright, or even just an avid reader, you can
turn your love for words into a lucrative career as a professional
copywriter. Learn how to become a copywriter by building your portfolio and
marketing your services through this online workshop.
With the explosion of the Internet, the need for creative copywriters who can
craft compelling advertising has skyrocketed. And because most companies
across all sectors need marketing content, copywriting is a virtually
recession-proof career choice.
Freelance copywriters work from home and set their own schedules, giving them
the time they need to pursue their personal creative projects. Imagine what
you could do with those extra hours, not to mention extra cash!
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Learn how to utilize copywriting theory to
produce high-quality advertising
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Learn to generate a professional Creative
Brief
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Learn how to write Headlines and Taglines
that sell
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Learn how to apply emotional techniques to
persuade an audience
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Learn how to create a killer sample ad for
your portfolio
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Learn to find and secure work as a
copywriter
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Writers looking to make money from their
craft.
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Writers who want to fine tune their work.
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"I enjoyed
this class. The pacing was easy to follow without being overwhelming. I've
had zero copywriting experience before this class and now I feel a lot more
confident in pursuing this path. Thanks to Athena for her help and
feedback." -MT
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"The
professor was extremely helpful. She gave useful feedback and was
knowledgeable about the subject matter. She also used great outside
articles to support the coursework! Thanks for a great class!" -TH
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Thursday, January 3 - January 31, 2019
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Instructor: Naveed
Saleh
Naveed Saleh is a freelance medical writer
and editor who has written for a variety of national publications and
content-marketing teams. He’s also written and edited for many prominent
physicians and researchers and is an instructor, course developer and
consultant with Writer’s
Digest.
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EXPERT INSTRUCTORS | CONVENIENT ACCESS
INVALUABLE FEEDBACK
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F+W, 10151
Carver Road, Suite 300, Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA
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