5th Annual Mystery & Thriller Virtual Conference

Writer's Digest University is pleased to present an exclusive online event for mystery and
thriller writers! On April 13th and 14th, our 5th Annual Mystery and Thriller Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from SEVEN award-winning and best-selling authors on the finer points of how to write within the mystery and thriller genres. Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft from seven different published authors*, then (if you choose) pitch your novel via query letter to a literary agent specifically looking for material in the mystery or thriller genre. The agent will provide you with a personalized critique of your query – and maybe ask to see more.
Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!
All participants will benefit from:

• SEVEN all-new, one-hour webinar presentations provided by award-winning and bestselling mystery & thriller authors*, all examining different aspects of writing novels in these genres. Each session will include an opportunity for live Q&A with the authors!
• A critique (with written feedback) of your query letter from an agent with experience in the mystery and thriller genres.
• A bonus 90-minute On Demand webinar covering how to write a query letter so you're prepared when pitching your novel to agents. (A $79.99 value!)
• The ability to network with mystery and thriller writers via discussion boards that will be open throughout the weekend. Share ideas, and even your work if you choose.
• Unlimited OnDemand viewing! All conference sessions will be made available for download in the week following the live presentations. Even if you can't attend every session live, you will be able to view each lecture on your own whenever you choose.

About the Agents:

Sharon Pelletier | Dystel & Goderich Literary Management Sharon Pelletier joined Dystel, Goderich & Bourret in 2013 after working for Europa Editions and Barnes & Noble. At DG&B, in addition to growing her own client list, Sharon oversees digital projects and social media. While her interests include upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, in the suspense realm Sharon is seeking fresh literary thrillers and unexpected procedurals. She particularly encourages submissions from marginalized writers of suspense fiction.

Victoria Cappello | The Bent Agency  Victoria Cappello grew up in Queens, New York and studied at the City University of New York, Queens College where she received a degree in Media Studies. Prior to joining the Bent Agency in 2012, Victoria worked at both Serendipity Literary Agency and the Carol Mann Agency. Her list includes both commercial and literary fiction as well as nonfiction titles. Her favorite genres are historical fiction, suspense, mysteries, and upmarket women’s fiction.

Jess Dallow | Brower Literary & Management  Having grown up with the same name as her favorite Sweet Valley High twin, Jess Dallow has always had a love for books. She has a BFA in Writing for Film and Television from the University of the Arts and worked in entertainment for eight years before returning to her home state of NY. She has worked at Brower Literary & Management for the past couple of years.

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