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Greenlight: How to Successfully Query Editors and Agents

This workshop is full. To be added to the waitlist, please email Meghan at programs@mainewriters.org.

A 2 Day Business of Writing Workshop

Saturday August 20th and Saturday August 27th

Level: All Levels

Have you dreamed of getting your book published? Learn the art of querying agents and writing an effective pitch! The first session will cover the why’s and how’s of writing a successful query letter/pitch draft; the second session will focus on workshopping your pitch drafts. Come away with a better sense of how to successfully pitch an agent, and more confidence about the process.

 + PLEASE NOTE This workshop will occur online via Zoom. Students do not need to create an account to participate, but should test out Zoom before their class if they are first-time users. On Thursday, August 18th from 5:30pm to 6:00pm, MWPA staff will offer a tech help session on Zoom. Students are encouraged to attend the tech help session, which usually takes only 5-10 minutes, if they have any tech concerns, use Zoom infrequently, or simply would like to test their connection, and those who do not are responsible for ensuring that they are able to use Zoom on their own. The week of the workshop, students will be emailed a link that they may click to enter the test session and the class.

+ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A reliable, fast internet connection (broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), speakers & a microphone (built-in or USB plug-in), and a webcam (built-in or USB plug-in).

If you would like to quickly and easily test your internet connection and your computer’s compatibility with Zoom, click HERE. Full details on supported Operating Systems, internet browsers, and more can be found HERE. To download and familiarize yourself with Zoom, click HERE.


Kathryn Miles is the author of five books, including TRAILED: ONE WOMAN'S QUEST TO SOLVE THE SHENANDOAH MURDERS, which is also being adapted as documentary TV series. Her essays and articles have appeared in AUDUBON MAGAZINE, BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS, BEST AMERICAN SPORTSWRITING, THE BOSTON GLOBE, ECOTONE, NEW YORK TIMES, OUTSIDE, POLITICO, POPULAR MECHANICS, and TIME. Miles currently serves as a faculty member in Eastern Oregon University's MFA program, as a scholar in residence for the Maine Humanities Council, and as a contributing editor for DOWN EAST MAGAZINE.




ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All MWPA workshops require advanced registration. We accept registration by phone, mail, and online via our website. We cannot guarantee registration in the final 24-hours before a workshop, and can rarely accommodate day-of registration.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES
If you need to withdraw from a class after registering for any reason, please email or call the MWPA immediately. You may be eligible for a partial refund or credit, depending on how far in advance you cancel. → MORE INFORMATION

QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Meghan Sterling at programs@mainewriters.org.

REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-228-8263 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.


REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.

SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one partial scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email Meghan at programs@mainewriters.org to see if the scholarship is still available. Application Due by August 1st at 9:00 a.m.
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MWPA WORKSHOP POLICIES
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