- $197
How to Query Your Novel: The Intensive
A 3-hour live workshop + personalized query edit
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Live on Zoom
Replay included
If you’ve finished (or nearly finished) your manuscript and are staring down the querying process, you probably have questions like:
What comps should I use?
Is my query actually working?
Where do I even find the right agents?
And maybe the biggest one:
Am I actually ready to start querying?
This workshop is designed to answer all of that in one focused, practical session.
In this live, 3-hour intensive you’ll learn:
how to position your book in the market
how to write (or refine) a strong query letter
how to find and evaluate agents
and you will walk away with a clear plan for querying
And after the workshop, you’ll also receive a personalized query letter edit from me delivered by the end of the month.
Investment
$197
Enrollment closes May 13 or when spots fill.
What We’ll Cover
⋆˚✿˖° Positioning Your Book
How to choose comps that actually work
How to describe your book clearly and confidently
Where your project fits in the market
⋆˚✿˖° Writing Your Query
The anatomy of a strong query letter
How to write a compelling hook + opening paragraph
How to write strong plot paragraghs
The do's and don't's of a query letter
⋆˚✿˖° Query Strategy
How to find the right agents for your book
How to build your submission list
What to do once you’re ready to send
By the End, You’ll Have
A clear understanding of how to position your book
A working draft (or stronger version) of your query
A plan for finding and querying agents
Personalized feedback to take your query to the next level
Recent Feedback from Past Students
Madeleine J.
“I had no idea what I was doing during my first round of queries, and heard nothing but demoralizing crickets. I needed guidance on everything from comps to the letter itself. Kailey’s How to Query Your Novel cohort was a game changer. Her edits on my query letter and clear, actionable guidance were invaluable. Querying is scary and opaque, but she explained how to navigate the process in practical terms. I also learned how to talk about and position my novel in the market, which gave me so much confidence. A week after sending out my new query, I received partial and full manuscript requests! Whatever happens with this round of submissions, I am thrilled with Kailey’s cohort and her agent matchmaking service. She gave me a leg up and a ton of confidence and I’m so grateful.”
Sarah J. Carter
"This class broke down the query process into manageable steps. After completing the course, I felt confident and prepared to tackle the query process."
Nicole Knight-Justice
"Kailey's course was filled with invaluable insights, resources, and feedback that demystified the parts of the querying process that are within my control. She was optimistic and positive about everyone's work and her belief that we could find the right agent for our work. This work comes with many "no's" so having someone with knowledgeable insight, encouragement, and a very aligned set of resources was the perfect trifecta for me!"
Why work with me
I’ve spent the past six years immersed in the writing and publishing world—as the founder of Write or Die, I’ve built a thriving community of writers, interviewed hundreds of authors about their process, and helped countless creatives shape, submit, and share their work. Through my collaboration with Chill Subs, I’ve guided writers through the often-intimidating world of querying and finding the right agent.
I’ve been where you are. I spent four years writing, revising, and querying—and when I finally landed my agent, it happened in just three months, because I had done the groundwork. I know the emotional highs and lows of the process, and I bring real, lived experience to every step of the journey.
I specialize in the early stages of writing—the messy first drafts, the false starts, and the breakthroughs. I love helping writers tap into their creative rhythm, stay accountable, and build sustainable practices that last well beyond one project. I’ll offer clear, thoughtful feedback on your opening pages, treat your work with care and attention, and support you through the inevitable ups and downs of the creative process.
My own writing partnerships have been essential to my growth—I know how powerful it is to have someone in your corner. I bring that same spirit to the writers I work with.
If you're craving honest support, clear guidance, and a mentor who shows up with both strategy and heart, I’m here to walk alongside you.
FAQ's
What if I can’t make the live session
This workshop will be recorded, and you’ll still receive your query edit + resources.
Will you give feedback on anything beyond the query letter?
The focus of this cohort is on query letters and agent research. You’ll receive a personalized edit of your query, plus guidance on comps and submission strategy. If you’d like more in-depth coaching on pages or your manuscript, you can explore my 1:1 coaching options.