Writing effective query letters
From: amanda.foster@[removed].com
Date: 07 Jan 1990
I keep getting form rejections. My query is one page but maybe something is wrong with it. Any advice?
From: jane.miller@[removed].com
Date: 15 Apr 1990
One page. Specific hook in first paragraph. No "gripping" or "heartwarming". SASE always.
From: thomas.reed@[removed].org
Date: 02 May 1991
Target the right agent. Research recent sales. Generic letters go to the bottom of the pile.
From: amanda.foster@[removed].com
Date: 06 Aug 1991
I got a personal note after mentioning a short story credit. The agent asked for sample pages.
From: jane.miller@[removed].com
Date: 13 Jul 1992
Track your submissions. Six to eight targeted queries at a time. Revise the letter if no responses after a round.