Want to make sure your query letter is ready for the official send off? Here is a quick checklist to help you be sure everything is in order.
__ Reviewed writer's guidelines and followed format exactly.
__ Read back issues and sample articles to make sure article fits the scope of this publication.
__ Followed standard business letter format.
__ Addressed to the appropriate editor.
__ Opening sentence and paragraph are compelling, concise and clear.
__ A few specific details have been included, estimated word count, expert quotes, statistics, etc.
__ Supplied reasons why this article will benefit the publication and it's readers.
__ Corrected all spelling and grammatical errors.
__ Highlighted my unique qualifications to write this article, publications where prior work was featured, professional writers' associations I belong to, experiences that make me an expert on the subject matter.
__ Included clips (copies of previously published work) with my name and the name of the publication visible at top.
__ Included an SASE or self-addressed-stamped post card for editor to mail.
__ Dedicated work to God.
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