e.g. ‘ This book is based on my own experience in turtle breeding. Or ‘ I have worked in a pet shop for two years...’ . You can add any experience you’ve had on this subject. Ask yourself:

Any other experience relevant? Any studies? Any research?

•Be brief and informative. One page of an A4 sheet is enough.

•Now, if you wish, mention in your letter that you also enclose a sample chapter of your book.

e.g ‘I also enclose a list of chapters and a sample chapter for you to read.’

The cover letter usually goes with a synopsis, a sample

chapter and a list of chapters. This is complete proposal package and I always do so myself. However, you can send a cover letter and a synopsis only, but be prepared to have a sample chapter ready whenever you are asked to by a publisher to submit it.

It usually takes a lot of time before you get a reply, so you may as well send whole package to save time.

•State that you enclose a s.a.e ( a second envelope that is stamped and addressed to yourself). They are not going to reply if you don’t enclose this.

•Close letter. Be polite.

e.g. ‘ Thank you for your time.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest

convenience.

Yours sincerely

Your full name

Your e-mail address

•If you wish to use internet to submit your work, follow same procedure-of course there’s no need for a s.a.e.

Before you submit any work ,read regulations thoroughly . Some publishers do not accept sample work via e-mail!

Now, you are ready to write your own cover letter.

GOOD LUCK!

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The above article is included in Liana's book titled: Writing Basics, which is a book for new writers. View it at www.ebookad.com

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