"How to Set Yourself Apart in the Agent Search" with literary agent Carrie Howland

In this presentation, we’ll discuss tips for setting yourself apart when querying literary agents. Every agent receives countless queries daily. What are the things an agent looks for, that catches their eye or makes them say “yes, I want to read something?” From crafting a compeling hook to building an impressive bio, you’ll learn in this session what you can be doing today to distinguish yourself tomorrow.

The 30-minute presentation will be followed by a moderated conversation and an audience Q&A. For the conversation, our presenter Carrie Howland will be joined by WLT ED Becka Oliver.

About the 2023 Agents Symposium: 

The 2023 Agents Symposium is a curated year-long experience (February through November) that brings writers into a virtual space to connect with and learn from ten literary agents who are at the top of their game.

The ten participating literary agents represent a wide array of genres and categories. They have a cumulative 100+ years of experience in the publishing industry and they work at established literary agencies and with an impressive roster of clients. You can find the full list of participating agents here.