Announcing The Black Fox Writing Academy’s May workshop!
Once you’ve written the novel and decide to seek representation, it can be tough knowing where to start with crafting the right materials for your submission! What goes into a compelling query letter and synopsis? How do you get an agent’s attention? This month, we asked Literary Agent Leah Pierre to help! She’ll be teaching our next class—Query Craft: Successful Submission Materials!
This class will be taught via Zoom and attendees may decide to attend live or register to receive the recorded class.
Class Description:
Have you written a novel and are ready to seek representation? Join Black Fox Writing Academy’s next class, “Query Craft: Successful Submission Materials,” led by literary agent Leah Pierre. Leah will teach the essentials for crafting a query letter, synopsis, and first pages that will equip you with the skills to navigate the publishing industry with confidence.
In this workshop you will learn:
How to master the query letter by:
- Structuring your query effectively
- Writing a captivating hook
- Avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes
How to demystify the synopsis by:
- Understanding how to condense your novel’s plot
- Balancing brevity with storytelling
- Crafting a synopsis that leaves agents wanting more
How to perfect your opening pages by:
- Hooking readers from the first paragraph
- Establishing voice, tone, and setting effectively
- Introducing compelling characters and conflicts
Writers of all levels may register via our Submittable page.
When: May 26, 2024, from 1-3 PM EST
Investment for the workshop: $79
*Zoom access info for live attendees will be sent out immediately via Submittable, so be sure to check under the messages tab. If registering for the recorded class, you will receive access info via Submittable within 24 hours after the class ends.
Thank you so much for considering the Black Fox Writing Academy!
About Your Instructor:
A Texas native, Leah Pierre briefly moved to the East Coast to attend Rosemont College to pursue her dream of working, in publishing. Not long after graduating with her B.A. in English and History, Leah found an agency home at Ladderbird Literary Agency as a Junior Agent and now, after five years, has grown to become a Senior Agent and a member of the AALA and an alum of their LAOC mentorship. In addition to agenting, Leah has a background in freelance editing through her work with RevPit and the WNBA’s Authentic Voices Program, and through her time studying under the Tessera Editorial mentorship and the Author Accelerator book coaching program. While establishing her career, Leah returned to her alma mater to pursue her M.A. in Publishing. After having accomplished her dream of working in publishing, she moved back to Texas to begin her next adventure and continue searching for the next PB, YA, or Adult project that will hook her (or make her cry).
Leah likes to spend her time enjoying the company of fictional characters more than people. But when not in the company of fictional characters, she likes to crochet, hike, travel, hang out with friends and family, and catch up on the movies and TV shows she is always behind on.
Leah’s projects include forthcoming books from H.D. Hunter, Ravynn K. Stringfield, Kay Sohini Sen, and more! She is a tenacious advocate for BIPOC writers and is always looking for ways to bring more diverse intersectionality to the publishing industry.
*Note: We will not be able to offer refunds once registration has been completed, unless for some reason we have to cancel the class. If you have any questions, please reach out to racquel@blackfoxlitmag.com.
