{"product_id":"how-to-master-query-letters-cold-calls-to-get-past-the-gatekeepers-with-examples","title":"How to Master Query Letters \u0026 Cold Calls to Get Past the Gatekeepers (With Examples)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"caret-color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eLearn From Wendy Kram, A \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProducer and Executive Who Has Worked With Disney, Universal and Sony Studios, HBO, Showtime, Lifetime, NBC, ABC, CBS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOU WILL SEE EMAIL EXAMPLES AND HEAR MOCK COLD-CALLS SO YOU KNOW \u003cem\u003eEXACTLY\u003c\/em\u003e HOW YOU SHOULD APPROACH YOUR QUERIES!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to any executive and they'll tell you that they receive dozens if not hundreds of query letters a day. Because most of them don't have an attention grabbing subject line or little to no personalization, almost all end up in the trash.\u003c\/strong\u003e But, any executive will also tell you that if a subject line grabs them, or if the query letter shows the recipient that this was a personal, non-mass, attempt to get their attention, you have a very real shot of doing just that. The same holds true for cold calls. Having a solid, wise approach and knowing exactly what to say will give you the best chance of breaking the ice and securing the conversation you were hoping for. It's all about creating intrigue, interest, and value while approaching your subject from a place of selflessness and thoughtfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, where do you even start and how do you even know if what you send will grab their attention? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWendy Kram has over 20 years of experience as an entertainment industry executive, consultant, and producer, developing and producing projects for \u003cstrong\u003eDisney, Universal and Sony Studios, HBO, Showtime, Lifetime, NBC, ABC, CBS and USA Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her credits include \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad Money\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes, the award-winning miniseries \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSally Hemings: An American Scandal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for CBS with Sam Neil, and current projects she's producing with Anonymous Content (the company responsible for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrue Detective, Mr. Robot, The Revenant, and Spotlight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e). With longstanding industry relationships, Wendy understands buyer and creative talent needs, and has direct access to principals at the major studios, networks, streaming providers and agencies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThroughout her storied career Wendy has knocked down many doors and she will teach you exactly how you can do the same!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eWendy will show you how query letters and cold calling can become powerful tools in your arsenal + she will go through actual examples of letters and do mock cold-calls for you. You will walk away feeling confident the next time you query or call for your project!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003ePRAISE FOR WENDY'S TEACHINGS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWendy was really excited to be involved which was great! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Brent B.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery interesting and engaging. I loved it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Jason A.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWendy was terrific, on point, and insightful. The Q\u0026amp;A was incredible. Thanks again. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Maria L.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the most generous presenters imaginable; outstanding! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Virginia Y.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055865377075,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c59d86c2412.jpg?v=1707449737","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-master-query-letters-cold-calls-to-get-past-the-gatekeepers-with-examples","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}