The Art & Science of Pitching Literary Agents with Carly Watters

​In this fast-paced workshop, we’ll demystify what makes a query letter stand out in a crowded inbox. We will dissect the precise anatomy of a successful pitch, examining the "science" of standard industry expectations alongside the "art" of capturing your manuscript’s unique heartbeat.

​Whether you are struggling to distill your manuscript into a single compelling paragraph or wondering how to position your work in the current market, this session will give you the concrete tools to get your first enthusiastic "send materials."

​FAQs:

• ​I'm unable to join live. Will the event be recorded?
  Yes! The event will be recorded and shared with ticket-holders via email the following day.

• ​How can I participate during the event?
  You will be joining a Zoom Meeting for this event. We encourage you to have your camera on, but remain muted until prompted. We also recommend that you come prepared with writing materials!

• ​I live outside the U.S. Can I still join?
  Yes! We have many international members in Sustenance. We'd love to see you there no matter where you're tuning in from.

​BIO:

Carly Watters is a Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary. She’s been an agent for 15 years and represents award-winners and bestsellers in a variety of categories. Clients have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV, and have been on every bestseller list including the New York Times, USA Today and Globe and Mail. Carly co-hosts The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing podcast which has over 5m downloads. She has a Masters in Publishing Studies from University of London City St. George and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports continuing education program.