Surrey International Writers' Conference

Janet Reid

Agent
JanetReid.jpg

Janet Reid is an agent at FinePrint Literary Management in New York. She specializes in crime fiction but acquires interesting and provocative projects in all categories. In her spare time she stalks Jack Reacher and blogs about the world of agenting at http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/

Workshops & Panels:

Query Roulette

Speaker: Janet Reid
Time: Thursday 1:00pm

A chance to go through the query-writing process with One Who Knows. Agent Janet Reid will conduct this Master Class by examining existing query letters, looking for ways to improve the first impression you send off through the mail. This process will give you an opportunity to write, revise and improve your letters on the spot. You’ll also learn how to CHANGE your query depending on how you send it: mail or electrons. By the end of this class you'll emerge with a new and improved query letter, and a better chance at being an effective query writer.

There is no class-size limit, but in order to attend this class, you must pre-submit a sample query letter. Sample queries must be sent to: kcdyer at siwc.ca prior to registration. (Please write Janet Reid Master Class in the subject line of your email.)

All submissions will be forwarded to Janet for previewing.

Questions? Contact conference coordinator kc dyer at kcdyer at siwc.ca

Why They Say No

Moderators:
Time: Friday 3:30pm

The inside scoop on rejection - and how to avoid it - from the point of view of an agent, a book reviewer (who also writes books!) and a pair of editors.

SiWC Idol – Season Four

Moderator: Rachel Vater
Time: Saturday 3:30pm

How’s your pitch? Bring in the first 2-3 pages of your manuscript to this panel of agents and find out what the experts really think when they see your work, and if they can separate a published opening from the slush. All selections are read anonymously.

Pro-Tips – The Q & A Panel

Moderator: Cricket Freeman
Time: Sunday 11:00am

Here’s your last chance to get your writing, formatting and submission questions answered – agents, editors and publishers give you the inside scoop on how to get your query to the top of the pile.