You can’t sell a novel with an excellent query letter, but you can certainly earn a rejection letter with a poor one. In this workshop, we’ll examine what query letters are actually for. We’ll go over line by line your pre-submitted letter with the goal of you leaving with a letter that’s ready to send.
Critically acclaimed novelist, short story author and anthologist, Nick Mamatas is your instructor.
Date: March 25, 2025 – Tuesday
Time: 7PM ET | 6PM CT | 5PM MT | 4PM PT | 23:00 UTC
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Instructor Bio: Nick Mamatas is the author of several novels, including The Second Shooter and I Am Providence. His short fiction has appeared in Best American Mystery Stories, Tor.com, Weird Tales, Asimov’s Science Fiction and many other venues. Nick is also an anthologist; his most recent title is Wonder and Glory Forever: Awe-Inspiring Lovecraftian Fiction. Nick’s fiction and editorial work have variously been nominated for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, Locus, and World Fantasy awards.
