I know I broke the challenge but this is urgent...
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Thread Topic: I know I broke the challenge but this is urgent...
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Thanks Angel, I haven't smiled all day and that made me happy.
It's the querry letter, you tell them who you are and what your book is about, if they don't like it, then they won't even BOTHER with reading the sample first few chapters you've sent them. No matter how good your book is.
So it depends on the book and not the age... -
Right.
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*Sigh* I wish I could talk to my mum but only when she's alone!
Should we try working on the querry letter together? But it's gotta be really adult like so it's gunna be hard...
I mean, only if you want to, if you don't wanna help me then you dun have to. -
Yeah,we could do that. I'd be proud to help you.
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Sure, I'm just checking out a few tips to help us now... I'll copy paste it for you:
Your query letter should have a professional look.
â– There should be no spelling or grammar errors.
â– Be sure to include the date on your letter. This can be important if you feel later on that your idea has been stolen.
â– It should be addressed to the appropriate editor. Use their full name and do not use Mr. Mrs. or otherwise. The exception to this rule is Dr. or other professional title.
â– The publication name and address should be correct.
â– The salutation should be formal.
â– If mailed, the paper and the letterhead should be clean and professional. Standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper should be used.
â– Single-space your paragraphs and double-space between paragraphs.
â– If mailed, the Query should include Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE)so that the editor can return your article or reply to you conveniently.
â– Include your name, postal address, email address and phone number in the letterhead or at the bottom of the letter.
Your query letter should be interesting
â– Your query should introduce a fresh idea/topic/angle.
â– The idea should be set off in the type so it is easily viewed.
â– Your idea should be presented at the very beginning of your letter.
â– Your lead-in should excite the editor.
Your query letter should be specific
â– Keep your query letter to a single page in length.
â– Lay out exactly what you intend to include and exclude from your article.
â– Give a proposed article length. Round to the nearest 100 for under 2000 words and to nearest 500 for articles over that length. The length should be appropriate for that publication.
â– Identify which section of the publication you believe your article fits within.
Your query letter should be persuasive
â– Include writing samples that are appropriate to the publication, article topic, and writing style you believe the publication is looking for.
â– Present any credentials or awards you have that show you are qualified to write, especially about this subject.
â– Identify other similar publications that have published your work.
â– Identify any sources you have that you feel would help persuade the editor.
â– Your article should show why you are the best and only person to write this article for them.
â– Close your letter with a phrase such as: “I look forward to hearing from you. Please write or call if you have any questions.â€
So we gotta do all that. -________- -
Ok.
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Ok... Um... Uh... How do we start?
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Um...Maybe by telling them your name?
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Okie, hold on a sec, from the tips you've gotta write the editor's name, so Imma go back to the publishing websites and look for the dude's name.
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Ok.
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I found it, it's Charlotte Zolotow
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So maybe "Dear,Dr.Zolotow" or something like that.
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Hi
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I can't be on here very long.
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I read from the tips that you should call them by their full name, so...
Charlotte Zolotow
HarperCollins books editor
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
Dear Charlotte Zolotow,
Proposed Article:
I guess that's a good start...
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