How to Find and Query the Right Agent for You w/ Rita Veras

The advanced publishing track is designed for writers who are ready to take the next step- from manuscript to market.

Finishing a Manuscript is only half the battle. The next step- finding the right agent, writing a query that gets noticed, and navigating a process that can feel overwhelming stops too many writers before they get started. This workshop breaks it down: which agents represent your genre, how to evaluate whether an agent is reputable, what belongs in a strong query letter, and why you might be getting silence instead of responses. Leave with a clear, actionable roadmap for getting your work in front of the right agent.

Rita Veras is an Associate Agent at Rosecliff Literary. She started writing short stories and poetry at a young age, inspired by her upbringing in the Dominican Republic. Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives.