Lesson 2: Own Your Story's Core

Welcome to Lesson 2 of the Query Craft Mini‑Series: Own Your Story’s Core

In Lesson 2 of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, we dig into the heartbeat of your book: the emotional engine that drives your story forward. Agents don’t just want to know what happens; they want to know what your book is truly about beneath the plot, the premise, and the pretty sentences. This lesson helps you identify, articulate, and confidently pitch the deeper truth your story is exploring.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Define your story’s emotional core

• Distinguish plot from purpose

• Write a one‑sentence core statement

• Use your core to strengthen your pitch paragraph

Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, your story’s core is the compass that keeps your query focused, resonant, and memorable.

Part of the Query Craft Mini‑Series, where we demystify the submission process and help you pitch your work with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.