LL-Publications: A sample cover/query letter for your information.

SAMPLE SUBMISSION COVER LETTER
(This sample can also be altered to create a query letter)

Ima Goode-Writer
Pen name (Notta Hack)
123 Penn Street
Any Town, Any State/Country
11122
(555) 555-6789
ima@email.com

Dear Editor,

I saw your listing/heard about you in/from and would like to submit my mainstream fiction novel, Perfect, for your consideration.

Perfect is a contemporary story set in New York about a writer, Sally Vane, who is offered a multi-book, multi-million dollar deal for submitting a manuscript with no editorial mistakes whatsoever. Her writing is perfect and she has the need to tell the world. However, she faces a dilemma when others in the book industry try to tell her otherwise.

I enclose the following:

� A full author bio;

� A detailed synopsis, including characterisation;

� The first, second, and last chapters;

� Preliminary marketing proposal.

This novel stems from the recent popularity of movies and television programs showing an �insider� look at an industry. I believe the Perfect audience for this novel are people between 25-35 who enjoy movies like The Devil Wears Prada and television shows such as Ugly Betty. Although the protagonist is a woman, I believe men will find the story entertaining.

I declare that I am the author and sole owner of Perfect and that it is original and contains no matter unlawful in its content, nor does it violate the rights of any third party.

Should my submission be to your liking, I am prepared to send you the complete manuscript. I am also willing to promote my work in an effort to increase sales. As a high school teacher I am used to speaking before an audience and I live in an area with several large bookstores and other opportunities allowing me to network and reach the public.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Ima Goode-Writer

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