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Literary Querying —
The Art of Rejection:
(LLWRC 844)

A hands-on six week class on Querying. Brush up your manuscript, assemble your pieces and go to battle with the gatekeepers of literature. I'll show you what you need, where to attack. Tricks and plans.

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Three Saturdays:
March 23rd, April 6th & 13th, 2024
(note skipped week)
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

540 Arapeen Drive (Research Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108

 

Class Resources

Class Syllabus (Spring 2024)

My video on using Scrivener. Posted as promised.

Weekly Lecture Notes and Materials:

Week 1: This is War

Presentation Slides - Week 1

Standard Manuscript Format

Synopsis: The Sun Also Rises

Synopsis: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

Synopsis: The Gaia Chime

Synopsis: The Brand Demand

Week 2: Commence Battle!

Presentation Slides - Week 2

Editors

Good Query Letters

Bad Query Letters

Week 3: Contact with the Enemy

Presentation Slides - Week 3

Querying Cheat Sheet

Ready to Query?

Types of Publishers


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