As a writer-turned agent, I have learned a lot from sitting on the other side of the desk. There are so many writers who don't know about the industry and how it really works and what it all means. Before you shoot out a query into the agent-sphere, let's talk about how an agent's acquiring process works, what might turn an agent off, and what is the best way to get a yes so you can go back to writing and leave the business stuff to someone else. Please bring your questions, and if you have been querying, let's talk about your process and help you make it better.

JOYCE SWEENEY is an author and literary agent for The Seymour Agency. She has written fourteen young adult novels, many of which have won awards. She is also the author of two chapbooks of poetry. She is currently working on a fantasy series about Atlantis. Joyce was a creative writing teacher, mentor, and coach for over 25 years. She also published a plotting how-to book, Plotting Your Novel With The Plot Clock. (Giantess Press, 2019) At this writing, she has successfully mentored 65 students to traditional publishing contracts. In 2020 she joined The Seymour Agency and represents picture books, middle-grade novels, and non-fiction, and select poetry and verse novels. Her hobbies are theater, collecting illustration art, and animal causes of all kinds. She lives in Coral Springs with her husband, Jay, and cat, Nitro.

This workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please click here to register.

The video is available for on-demand viewing August 8 – December 29.