Query Letter Critique with Agent Susan Hawk
Agent Susan Hawk of Upstart Crow Literary is offering the following:
- She will read a query letter of your manuscript in any genre
- She will then provide a written critique of your query letter, helping you shape it for submission to literary agents
- Winner must be willing to submit their query letter after September 20, 2019 for Susan's feedback
Susan Hawk is an agent at Upstart Crow Literary, a boutique literary agency she joined after twenty-five years working across many areas of the children’s book world: as a Marketing Director at Penguin BFYR and Henry Holt BFYR; as a bookseller and librarian; and in editorial at Dutton Children’s Books. She’s looking for all genres of fiction, from picture books through YA. She’s also seeking picture book and graphic novel author-illustrators, as well as non-fiction projects. Stories with elegant, precise language; affecting, deeply drawn characters; a strong sense of place; and a sharp, irresistible hook will draw her attention. The thru-line in her client’s work is generous, wry humor that shines through, even – often – in the darker moments. Literary and commercial work is welcome; she loves to be surprised and is actively seeking diversity in story as well as creators. For more info, visit UpstartCrowLiterary.com or susanhawk.blogspot.com.
General Information
- Opening Bid: $40
- Auction Ends: Sunday, August 4th, 2019, at 9:00pm EST.
- Note: Any bids submitted after that time will be void.
- Reminder: Winner must be willing to submit their query for feedback after 9/20 and understands it may take a few weeks for Susan to send her written feedback.
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