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Planning For The (not too distant) Future
It’s Halloween tonight, and children are starting to appear at the door with parents, friends and brothers and sisters to chaperone them. I’m working on my website and thinking about a time in the not-too-distant future when all I will … Continue reading
My Query Letter For Your Consideration
I’ve been hesitant to post this query letter. It’s my first one, so naturally I’m concerned that it’s not as good as it should be. But, since I’ve sent it out a few times now (without getting a response, I … Continue reading
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(Writing) Plans For The Future
I’ve been thinking about my upcoming trip to Italy. This is the perfect opportunity to query editors about some of the places and things I plan to see. I’ve been there before a few times, so I am familiar with … Continue reading
The Waiting For A Query Letter Reply Continues…
No reply on the latest query letter yet. And still no reply from Sunset magazine on the query letter I sent them. So I must admit that I am a little discouraged. However, I know that this process is all … Continue reading
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Travel Article Query Letter – No Reply
I’ve been waiting for 2 months – it really looks as though I can forget about a reply from Sunset Magazine. I had a feeling when I sent it that they wouldn’t reply. In my reading, I’ve learned that getting … Continue reading
Travel Query Letter #2 (No rest for the weary)
It might be a while before I receive the verdict on my first query letter (sent 20 days ago). There was no indication in the Writer’s Market (online version) as to how long I could expect to wait for a … Continue reading
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My First Query Letter!
Well, it’s out the door. My first query letter has left my computer and gone out into the world. I guess all that’s left is to wait for a response. I’m curious to see how long it will take to … Continue reading
Query Letter Revision and Review
By now, I fully understand the importance of writing a good query letter. If the letter doesn’t speak loudly and clearly to the editor you send it to, it will most likely be rejected. So getting the first few lines … Continue reading
The All-Important Query Letter
Writing my first query letter has been a real experience! Besides enjoying the process, I’ve learned a lot about the approach needed to capture an editor’s attention and get enough interest to get the go-ahead. After all, if the editor … Continue reading
