Description: Learn how to craft a successful query letter that stands out from the rest, how to find the right agents to query, and what to do/next steps when an agent offers representation. This workshop includes:
· examples of successful queries from real clients
· handouts of resources for agent research
· publishing timeline examples from query to rep to publication
Date: February 11, 2026 @ 7:00pm (est)
Fees: $15 for Premium Members; $25 for Preview Members (non-refundable)
This webinar will be recorded and available to view for two weeks.
Sera Rivers (she/her) is a Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary, an AALA member, and a writer. She represents books for the children’s and adult markets and is especially interested in inclusive narratives. She welcomes queries by children’s authors and illustrators who identify as BIPOC, LQBTQIA+ and other underrepresented and marginalized identities and cultures. She holds an MFA in writing for children from Simmons University. Prior to agenting, she was an editor in educational publishing. She lives in Connecticut with her partner and their island rescue pups Jett and Marty. Sera is open to adult fiction the first 7 days of each month. She only accepts kidlit queries through referrals, conferences, and pitch events. Check out her full MSWL and status updates, and sign up for her newsletter W.R.I.T.E. Agent at SeraRivers.com. Follow her on socials @writeloudly.