Right. The object is to avoid saying anything that will put a sour look on the editor's face. On Thu, 2004-12-02 at 12:04, Johne Cook wrote: > > The query letter should read as follows: > > > > Good morning: > > > > This is my [science-fiction/fantasy/whatever] novel called, [title]. I > > hope you like it. [Optional: My professional writing credits are ...] > > > > Sincerely, > > > > [name] > > > So, short and to the point, and let the manuscript stand on its own merits? > > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > johne cook > wisconsin, usa > johne.cook at gmail.com / jcook at apostate.com > http://www.phywriter.com > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >