{"product_id":"querying-agents-childrens-books-writing-seminar-online-september-2026","title":"Querying Agents for Children's Books \u0026 Beyond Zoom Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, September 1, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \/ New York (EDT): 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt is the award-winning author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection \u003cem\u003eDrowning in the Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e and the forthcoming \u003cem\u003eobsolete hill\u003c\/em\u003e (Fernwood Press, 2026) and children's novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning \u003cem\u003eGood Different, The Girl in the Walls, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Perfect Enough\u003c\/em\u003e, all with Scholastic. When she isn't writing, she teaches creative writing students. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis online writing seminar is ideal for intermediate writers who are interested in learning how to send their work to literary agents, or for those who have been querying and want strategies to help their submissions stand out from the slush pile. The class focuses on the kidlit industry, but any writer interested in querying agents is welcome. The seminar is best suited for writers who have a completed, edited kidlit manuscript that is ready for querying, though having a current project is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis live Zoom seminar will equip you with everything you need to know about the current state of the children's book industry, help you determine when your work is ready for querying, and teach you how to create a strong and compelling query submission. You'll learn about the roles of agents and editors, what they're looking for in new work, and how to make your manuscript stand out through polished query letters, pitches, and bios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMeg brings a unique dual perspective to this online writing class, having worked on both the author and publicity sides of the publishing industry. She'll share firsthand experience on how to most effectively approach submitting books from both angles, giving you practical, insider knowledge you can apply immediately to your own querying process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will learn how to write a strong query letter as well as a concise elevator pitch for their book. Students will be equipped to create a submission list for querying literary agents and will gain tools for discerning which agent is the right fit for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegment 1: The Current State of the Kidlit Industry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e An overview of the children's book market, including what agents and editors are looking for right now and how the landscape is evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegment 2: Is Your Work Ready for Querying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e How to assess whether your manuscript is polished and ready to submit, and what benchmarks to look for before entering the query process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegment 3: Crafting a Strong Query Letter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The anatomy of an effective query letter — what to include, what to leave out, and how to make your submission shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegment 4: Pitches, Bios, and Submission Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e How to write a concise elevator pitch and a compelling contributor bio, plus an overview of what a complete submission package looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSegment 5: Building Your Agent List and Next Steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Strategies for researching agents, building a targeted submission list, and discerning which agent is the right fit for you and your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn understanding of the current state of the kidlit publishing industry and what agents and editors are seeking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe ability to write a strong, compelling query letter tailored to your manuscript\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA concise elevator pitch for your book that captures its essence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTools and strategies for building a targeted agent submission list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe knowledge to discern whether your work is ready for querying and which agent is the right fit for your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $75 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Meg Eden Kuyatt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, September 1, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne-session live seminar via Zoom, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $75 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157385097464,"sku":null,"price":746.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Meg_Eden_Headshot_2024_1.png?v=1724944392","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-no\/products\/querying-agents-childrens-books-writing-seminar-online-september-2026","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}