The Screenwriter Query Email Feedback Workshop is Back!
If you missed my first Query Email Feedback Workshop, you're in luck! I will be holding a new one in just a few weeks. But hurry and reserve your spot because attendance is limited.
Not sure why your query letter isn't getting any responses? Register for my upcoming class and receive a 5 minute walkthrough in which I tell you what is and isn't working.
Sending out query emails can feel like yelling into the void.
Is anyone listening? Are you doing something wrong? I have posted a few articles on this topic:
Once you incorporate this advice, you should start receiving more responses when you send out your query.
But if you don’t, it means your email is either failing to draw attention or is turning your reader off.
Which one is it?
Is your concept going the distance?
Is your logline grabbing their attention?
Does your bio demonstrate a strong writer brand?
I’m Audrey Knox, a literary manager at Cartel Entertainment who writes about how to become Fluent in Screenwriting through Hollywood Immersion without having to move to Los Angeles. Since 2018, I have staffed writers on shows including Hacks, Single Drunk Female, Ginny & Georgia, P-Valley, grown-ish, and Reasonable Doubt. My clients have written the feature films Alice, Darling (Lionsgate), Crushed (Tubi), The Santa Summit (Hallmark), and the Single Black Female franchise (Lifetime).
I receive dozens of queries from new potential clients in my email inbox every day.
When I read a query in my email inbox, it gets 5-10 seconds of my attention.
Here’s what’s going through my head during this time:
Does this script sound like something entertaining that I would want to read?
Does this writer seem like a professional who knows what they’re doing?
Is it worth my time to engage further?
What do I think when I read your query email?
If you book a spot in my upcoming workshop that takes place on Saturday July 13th at 10amPT, you won’t have to guess.
I’ll tell you.
In our class, I will spend 5 minutes discussing with you, one-on-one, what is and isn’t working in your query email. I will make actionable, specific recommendations on what you should change.
You will also have the opportunity to watch me break down and analyze the other workshop attendees’ queries. There will be plenty of chances to learn from the techniques and mistakes of others.
Don’t keep sending your logline into the void.
You could waste years of your life sending out query emails and getting no responses.
And you only get one chance to make a first impression with a manager.
Not knowing how to pitch yourself will cost you thousands of dollars and countless missed opportunities over the course of your career. You can avoid all this, receive one-on-one feedback from me, and get 90 minutes of query email content for just $175.
Sign up now for personalized feedback on your query email.
When I receive a query that doesn’t interest me, I skim and delete it.
Or I offer a generic, “This isn’t for me” response. I just don’t have time to give more feedback than that during my busy workday. This is your ONLY opportunity to get detailed, honest feedback from a literary manager about what is and isn’t working.
As well as actionable advice on how to fix it.
Sign up today, and I will see you on Saturday July 13th at 10amPT.
This meeting will be held on Zoom, so you can attend no matter where you are located.
Testimonials
“I received invaluable information as Audrey critiqued my sample query letter. She told me exactly where I went wrong, but also noted the places where it worked for her. What also amazed me was how much I learned when she discussed other writers' letters. There were common mistakes in many of them and Audrey suggested clear, simple fixes. Since she reads literally hundreds of these letters a month, it felt like she was giving us secret tips that would get our letters to stand out in her long list of emails. She's a gifted, supportive teacher and I can't recommend her query letter workshop enough.”
- Anita Brandt Burgoyne
“Audrey's an integral part of my creative process, and possesses two rare qualities- impeccable taste, and a deep understanding of the TV and Film marketplace. Her guidance at critical moments have elevated my work, and helped my stories resonate with buyers. Scripts Audrey helped me hone consistently receive enthusiastic responses from Producers. Equally important, she's helped me focus on properties that can sell, and spared me from years of writing and re-writing projects that aren't right for the marketplace. Audrey's my creative comrade, and I guess she's yours now too!”
- Zen Freese (Staff Writer, How We Roll)
“Audrey is phenomenal to work with: full of great advice, provides actionable feedback, and is a brainstorming machine. Not to mention concise and honest without ever talking down. She truly knows story inside and out. The side effect to all this is her guidance can be rather addictive. Highly recommend!”
- Lisa Garvey
“I’ve known Audrey over five years and she’s a big reason why I’m a credited screenwriter. She has taught me structure with nuances you won’t learn elsewhere. Audrey gives notes in a way I can execute and remembers everything. Going A-Z on a script with her is a dream.”
- Betty Sullivan
“It’s rare to find someone who can offer insights into both the creative process of screenwriting and the clinical nature of the film business, but if you’re reading this, you already have. In her workshops, Audrey helped me to bridge my perspective as a writer with industry expectations and standards. She provided clear, constructive and actionable advice that was refreshingly useful. If you want to learn how to elevate your writing and the way you present your work, don’t waste any more time, sign up for Audrey’s workshops. They’re not only an incredible resource but a fantastic value as well.”
- Joseph Sacks
"Audrey’s query letter webinar was immensely valuable! The insights she provided on my query letter and logline far exceeded my expectations and helped me to spotlight what is important. She was an enthusiastic and engaging presenter. I highly recommend this webinar to anyone aiming to query a manager, producer, or studio."
- Terri Alkire
“Audrey provides surgical and efficient feedback in her Query Email Workshop that will arm you with a strategy, streamline your query, improve your logline, and provide invaluable insight into how a Manager may react to your email. The workshop motivated me to tackle the query process with pragmatic confidence.”
- Bryan Schilling
“Audrey's query letter workshop provided me with the practical guidance and personalized feedback I needed to take my queries to the next level. As a result, my letters are more concise and more effective, and are a better showcase of me and my work. Highly recommend!”
- Mark George
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does this cost? - Due to the personalized nature of this class, I have an extremely limited number of spots available. Therefore, I am offering an opportunity for one-on-one personalized feedback on your query for $175.
What if I haven’t finished my script? - I don’t know when I will be offering a workshop like this again. Also, I have noticed that if I have notes on a logline, I very often have the same notes on the foundational story structure of the script. Therefore, you will benefit from receiving notes on your logline even if you haven’t finished your script yet. I recommend signing up and writing that query letter.
Will this be recorded? - We will be discussing the project each writer is going out with, and will be talking about elements of their personal story. To preserve the privacy of the participants, I won’t be recording this one. Make sure you clear your calendars so you can attend on Saturday July 13th at 10amPT