BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260121T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260121T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172288783 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260122T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260122T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172289808 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260123T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260123T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172289809 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260126T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260126T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172290834 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260127T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260127T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172291859 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260128T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260128T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172292884 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260129T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260129T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172293909 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260130T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260130T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172293910 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260202T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260202T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172294935 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260203T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260203T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172295960 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260204T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260204T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172296985 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260205T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260205T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172298010 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260206T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260206T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172299035 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260209T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260209T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172299036 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260210T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010419Z DTSTART:20260210T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172300061 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260211T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260211T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172301086 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260212T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260212T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172302111 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260213T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260213T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172303136 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260216T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260216T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172303137 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260217T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260217T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172304162 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:This special five-part Nuts and Bolts series will provide every thing you need to help land a literary agent for your novel or memoir. Some components\, such as Comp Titles and Pitching\, can also be useful for ind ie authors looking for information on how to best talk about or position th eir books in the marketplace. These lunch-time classes\, spaced over five w eeks from January 21 to February 18\, will culminate in an opportunity to m eet privately with a literary agent for your work. Take everything you’ve l earned\, apply it to your work\, and prepare to pitch your book!\n\n \n\nTa ilor your registration to meet your needs!\n\n \n\nNUTS & BOLTS SCHEDULE:\n \nWednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\n\n \n\nEach class in this series includes : a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, the Powerpoint use d during the class\, and additional resources. \n\n \n\nJANUARY 21 | Part 1 : Comparable Titles/Who is Your Audience?\n\nIn this session\, we’ll drill down on your genre and audience\, an essential step in finding the best age nt or reader for your work. You’ll learn how to find “comp titles” that you can use as shorthand to snag an agent’s attention and position your book e ffectively in the marketplace.\n\n \n\nJANUARY 28 | Part 2: Synopsis\n\nMan y writers dread writing a synopsis more than writing the book itself. Get a quick overview on writing a compelling synopsis that captures the essentia l elements of your story while showcasing your voice and writing abilities. You’ll learn strategies for distilling your narrative’s core conflict\, ch aracter arcs\, and resolution into a clear\, engaging summary.\n\n \n\nFEBR UARY 4 | Part 3: Finding an Agent\n\nIn this session\, you’ll get tips on h ow to research agents effectively\, identify the best matches for your work \, and understand what agents are actively seeking. We’ll share resources t o help you build a targeted submission list aligned with your book’s genre and style.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 11 | Part 4: Query Letters\n\nOnce you’ve ident ified your target agents\, you want to write a query letter that grabs thei r attention and compels them to request your manuscript. We’ll walk through the essential components of a successful query\, including the hook\, brie f summary\, and your author bio. Learn common pitfalls to avoid and tips fo r making your letter stand out (in a good way!). Please note that we will n ot be covering non-fiction book proposals in this class.\n\n \n\nFEBRUARY 1 8 | Part 5: Pitching\n\nDevelop and refine your verbal pitch to confidently present your book in face-to-face or virtual meetings with agents. Get tec hniques for summarizing your story in two compelling minutes. This session will help you prepare for common agent questions as well as engaging in pro ductive conversation about your writing.\n\n \n\nBONUS! Saturday AGENT ONE- ON-ONE MEETING\n\nFEBRUARY 28\, 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon | FINALE: AGENT ONE-O N-ONE MEETINGS\n\nMeet privately\, online\, with a literary agent. Take wha t you’ve learned in the 5-part series\, and apply it to make the most out o f your meeting time. Meetings will be 10 minutes long\, and will take place on the Zoom platform\, in breakout rooms.\n\nWhen you register\, you will be asked about your work to enable us to pair you with the agent that is th e best match.\n\n \n\nBEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 5 CLASSES\, plus AGENT MEETING: $159 for Members | $229 for Non-members \n\nA LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each f or Members | $29 each for Non-Members\n\nALL FIVE CLASSES ONLY: $85 for Mem bers | $125 for Non-Members\n\nAGENT MEETING ONLY: $99 Members | $129 Non-M embers DTEND:20260218T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260311T010420Z DTSTART:20260218T163000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS FOR LANDING A LITERARY AGENT UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51843172305187 URL:http://calendar.richmondcultureworks.org/event/essentials-for-landing-a -literary-agent END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR