Query Letter Clinic

Step-by-step guidance to create a query that sells, from synopsis to query letter. Perfect followup to Idea Incubator.

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A Killer Query Letter Is Key

The words "query letter" make some writers weak in the knees. You may be able to write a 40,000-word novel, but when it comes to crafting a great 500-word query...ach!

But you must know how to write a query in order to see your book in print with traditional publishing.

A great query letter is more than the sum of its parts. It's also a way for you to see more deeply into your work. If you can create a strong query, you will have confidence in your story's concept, theme, plot, character arc - everything that makes a great story.

Your book deserves an attention-grabbing query letter.

Here's the good news: I've been working as an author for over 25 years and have seen all sides of writing and publishing. This query letter clinic is my guide to help you navigate the murky waters of the industry.

What You’ll Find Inside
Query Letter Clinic:

  • The structure of a great query letter that will catch the eye of an editor or agent

  • The essential content elements of every query letter

  • Building your summary from your story concept, to form the central backbone of your query letter

  • Publishing and marketplace know-how and solid information to navigate today's publishing world
MEET YOUR TEACHER

Janet Fox

Hi! I'm Janet! 

I'm an award-winning author with 12 traditionally-published books, from picture books through young adult novels. When I started writing for children I had few places to turn to for help and guidance. I struggled through workshops and craft books and rejection. That's why I now wish to help writers like you.

I'm proud to have guided dozens of writers from rough draft to publication, and taught numerous online courses from beginner-level to advanced.

I look forward to seeing your books in the hands of happy readers!

A strong query is a crucial step in the publishing process!

My clinic has everything you need to write an eye-catching query for your book

And bonus: "Publishing Today" — an additional section to help you understand today's publishing world and tips to find agents and editors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the course take to complete?

The course is designed to be completed in about 1–2 hours. You can go through the lesson and handout in one sitting and immediately apply what you learn to your own book.

Is this course really enough to help me write a query that sells?

Yes. This course focuses on one specific outcome: helping you create an attention-grabbing query letter so you can move forward with confidence.

What if I've already written a query?

Perfect—you’ll use your existing query as a starting point and this course will help you to test, refine, and strengthen it so you know whether it’s attention-grabbing in today's market.

Is this for any type of kidlit writer?

Yes. The method works for picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. The principles of a strong, marketable query apply across all categories.

Is this for beginners or people who have been writing for a while?

This course is for anyone who has completed a manuscript and is serious about pitching it to agents and editors.

Will this help me know if my idea is publishable?

Not directly, but I do have another course that will help you do just that! Check out the Idea Incubator.

What if this course isn’t right for me?

No problem. This course comes with a refund policy—if it’s not a good fit, you can request your money back.

Janet here!

I believe in happy endings.

I believe that children need our books more than ever.

My Query Letter Clinic will show you how to write an amazing query so you can pitch the story of your heart.



Yes, I want to write an amazing query!