Name: The Hook (and Other Things Writers Need to Know About What Gets an Agent's Attention)
Start: 2027-01-16T10:15:00-0500
End: 2027-01-16T11:15:00-0500

The Hook (and Other Things Writers Need to Know About What Gets an Agent's Attention)

Saturday January 16, 2027 10:15am - 11:15am EST

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Agents read hundreds of queries a week-- so what actually makes one stop scrolling? This session breaks down the mechanics of a strong hook: how to open a query (and your manuscript) with the tension, voice, or premise that signals a book worth reading, common mistakes that get a query passed over in seconds, and what agents are really looking for beyond a clever first line. Beyond the hook itself, we'll cover the other elements of a submission that catch an agent's eye— comp titles, bio, sample pages— and how they work together to make a case for your book. Come for a sharper, more strategic sense of what actually gets an agent to say yes.

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Jessica Berg

Rosecliff Literary, Agency Director + Founder

Jessica Berg is the founder and agency director of Rosecliff Literary, a boutique agency built on the belief that ambitious writers deserve transparency, strategy, and a seat at the table. She earned her MFA from Spalding University and brings more than a decade of experience to her... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2027 10:15am - 11:15am EST
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