March 14, 2026, 2-4 p.m. (PT) The Anatomy of a Query Letter with Sandra Proudman, Agent, Gallet & Zacker Literary Agency
Mar 14, 2026
Online event
THE ANATOMY OF A QUERY LETTER: WRITING A STANDOUT QUERY It’s an exciting time when you’ve finished a publishing project and are ready to query! But if you’re feeling a little lost on where to get started, we’ve got you covered. Literary agent and author, Sandra Proudman, will dive into the parts of a query letter + samples, her top ten tips for writing a standout query, the best ways to utilize and come up with comparative titles, and more in this 80-minute panel. There will be ample time for Q&A, so bring your questions and be ready to talk all about queries!
Sandra Proudman, Agent, Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency
Sandra Proudman (she/her/ella) is a literary associate and agent at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency, assisting Marietta Zacker and representing a list of diverse authors and author-illustrators. She is passionate about bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront and is also a committee member of #LatinxPitch. When not busily immersed in all things publishing, you can find her spending time with her amazing husband and adorable toddler, catching up on all her shows, and attempting to take care of her many plants. She is also the editor of the YA Latinx SFF anthology, RELIT: 16 LATINX REMIXES OF CLASSIC STORIES, a contributor to THE HOUSE WHERE DEATH LIVES, and the author of the YA fantasy SALVACIÓN, all out now. She has an upcoming dual POV dystopian romance, LOVE IN THE OASIS releasing in fall 2026, with more fun news coming.