Jeni is a true master at breaking down the elusive world of book pitching into digestible chunks. Don't be fooled, this course doesn't just teach you about how to create a query package. Rather, Jeni pulls the veil to explain the role of an agent, what materials they need to compile when pitching to editors, and how strategic tweaks to your query package and agent list can give your book its best chance of finding a good business fit. She discusses market trends and how being aware of them isn't the same thing as sacrificing your work, but rather a tool to position your work. Filled with industry knowledge that only comes with years in the business, this course is a must for any writer.

Since taking this class I've found a position reading for an agency. Things that Jeni presents in this class are the things that I see writers struggle with in the inbox. How do you accurately show an agent what to expect and hook them in a short query letter? How do comps show why this idea is marketable? How do you hook agents within 5 pages with agency, stakes, and voice? Jeni does all of this and more! If you want to stand out in the slush pile, this is the class that will ensure you put your story's best foot forward. I think any writer who is serious about starting their career should start right here with Jeni.

Jeni's class helped me fine-tune and improve my overall query package. Querying will never be exact or perfect, but this class helped demystify and cut out some of the guesswork before entering the trenches. Such a valuable opportunity!

This was just the right thing at just the right time. I've query twice before, and I came into this course on the eve of my third querying attempt. After countless blogs, workshops, craft books, and advice from friends, I felt like all the information on querying was the same. But this is different! We go beyond the structure of the query and synopsis to discuss strategy and really understanding the job of a literary agent -- all of which served to better the query package. Jeni delivers information in an approachable style that I found very easy to follow and absorb. Her examples are relevant and up-to-date, and homework assignments helped progress my query package to something very nearly ready for The Trenches!

Jeni's Query Intensive is perfect for anyone who is ready to start querying a project. Whether you've queried manuscripts in the past or are new to the process, you can expect reliable insights, fresh tools, and helpful resources at every step. As someone who has taken many courses on querying, hosted by authors and agents alike, I can attest that Jeni has crafted a thoughtful, comprehensive course that competes with the best programs out there.

After querying three books, while I definitely didn't consider myself a pro at all things querying, I was unaware of how many things I still had to learn beyond what you can find on websites and through beta readers. Being a part of Jeni's class highlighted the shortcomings I didn't know I had, while also providing the actual substance of how to correct them.

Jeni's Query Intensive offered a fresh perspective on the querying process that highlighted an agent's lens as a means to create an effective query package. With informative videos, helpful examples, and opportunities for feedback, this comprehensive intensive examined all aspects of the querying process and provided industry tips. This experience was incredibly valuable, and I feel much more prepared to query thanks to the information and strategies I learned from Jeni.