From Cozy to Carnage: An Agent Explains the Ins and Outs of Thriller/Mystery Writing

ABOUT THE WEBINAR In this 90-minute instructional video, you'll dive into the world of mysteries and thrillers with literary agent Barbara Poelle. Explore the subgenres of thrillers and mysteries and figure out where your story fits. You'll discover the type of query and introduction that can set you apart from others, tips on how to write a compelling story, and most importantly, how to pitch your mystery or thriller novel to a literary agent or acquisitions editor. Whether your mystery novel or thriller is meant for young adults or not, you'll come away with techniques, devices, and the know-how to write a suspenseful, dynamic, and gripping tale that will hook readers from page one.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The elements of a compelling story  How to pitch your story to an agent and what they look for  The essential elements of each subgenre  The elements of a successful query letter and compelling hook  How to distinguish your own work from similar stories flooding the marketplace  About