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Crafting a Compelling Query Letter for Editors

Learn how to create an effective one-page query letter to captivate editors and entice them to review your manuscript. This guide covers the components of a query letter, including introduction, body, credentials, and closing paragraph. Discover examples, tips, and best practices to enhance your letter-writing skills in the publishing industry.

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Crafting a Compelling Query Letter for Editors

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  1. THE QUERY LETTER A one-page letter used to entice editors to review a manuscript (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  2. A Query Letter Consists of • An Introduction • A Body • Credentials (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  3. Example A Yourself Genre Word Count Title Story’s Setting Example B Your story’s hook Word Count Title Genre Introductory Paragraph(what should be included) (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  4. Example A Hook Back Cover Blurb Example B Main character’s Goals Main character’s motivation Obstacles that block main character Body Paragraph(s) (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  5. Credential Paragraph(If you don’t have credentials, then do not include this paragraph.) • Related publications • Relevant experiences • Historical research • Related professional organizations • Awards • Related Interviews • Related Endorsements (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  6. Closing Paragraph • Give the manuscript’s status (completed or not) • Mention an enclosed SASE • Offer personal remarks • Ask if they would review your manuscript (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

  7. Query Letter - Mechanics • Formal Business Letter • White paper and black ink • One inch margins • Standard font (12-point often) • Single-space except between paragraphs • End with “Sincerely” • Include SASE • Rewrite and proofread (c) 2004 by Sheila Seifert

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