Write Better Mystery and Thriller at the Mystery and Thriller Virtual Conference
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present an exclusive online event for mystery & thriller writers!
Writer’s Digest University
On March 22, 23, and, 24, our 10th Annual Mystery & Thriller Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from seven award-winning and bestselling authors on the finer points of how to write within the mystery and thriller genres.
Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft from seven different published authors, then (if you choose) pitch your novel via query letter to a literary agent specifically looking for material in the mystery or thriller genre. The agent will provide you with a personalized critique of your query – and maybe ask to see more. Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!
If you want more online education, see the full list of WDU courses here.
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Agent One-on-One: How to Craft Query Letters & Other Submission Materials That Get Noticed Boot Camp
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.
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.
Participate in the Final Days of the 2024 February Flash Fiction Challenge!
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by Managing Editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own.
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