Writing for a Living: Queries & Summaries
Why take this course?
📚 Course Title: Writing for a Living: Queries & Summaries
🎉 Course Headline: An A-Z Guide to Writing Effective Queries That Will Attract Editors, Agents, and Publishers!
Dive Into the World of Professional Writing with "Writing for a Living: Queries & Summaries" 🚀
Are you an aspiring writer or a seasoned author looking to refine your pitch? Our comprehensive online course, led by industry veteran Stefan Petrucha, is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of writing compelling queries and captivating summaries. With over twenty years of experience in novels and graphic novels, Stefan shares his expert insights and strategies to help you attract editors, agents, and publishers.
Why This Course?
In the competitive landscape of publishing, your query can be the difference between a passed-over manuscript and a successful writing career. This course demystifies the process of writing effective queries and creating succinct summaries that resonate with professionals in the industry. It's not just about selling an idea; it's about presenting yourself and your work as the perfect match for today's market.
Course Breakdown:
🎥 Twelve In-Depth Video Lectures (Total Duration: ~2 hours)
The course is divided into three key sections, each with its unique focus area:
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Story Basics ✍️
- Learn to pitch the core of your work captivatingly and succinctly.
- Understand the essence of storytelling and how it impacts your query.
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Query Basics 📫
- Explore the evolution of the query letter.
- Dive into the five essential components that make a query shine: Content, Market, Bio, Availability, and Project Status.
- Grasp the nuances of marketing your work effectively to meet editor needs.
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Creating Summaries 📄
- Discover the historical context and evolution of summaries across different media like film and television.
- Learn strategies for condensing story ideas into compelling summaries.
- Tackle the common hurdle of redundancy and elevate your writing with originality.
Course Highlights:
- Real-World Expertise: Gain insights from Stefan Petrucha's two decades of experience in the publishing industry.
- Targeted Focus: Each section of the course is designed to improve specific aspects of your writing and querying process.
- Market Understanding: Learn what buyers are looking for and how to tailor your pitch accordingly.
- Flexible Learning: Access twelve concise video lectures that fit into your schedule, whether you're a busy writer or new to the industry.
- Complimentary Resource: Receive a free PDF of Stefan Petrucha's book, "Writing for a Living," to complement your learning experience.
Enroll Today and Start Crafting Queries and Summaries That Will Open Doors! 🖊️🌟
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your writing career. Whether you're pitching a novel, memoir, or article, the "Writing for a Living: Queries & Summaries" course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the publishing industry with confidence. Enroll now and step into the world of professional writing with a strong, market-ready query and summary toolkit! 📈💌
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