How to Write an Author Cover Letter.
How to write a cover letter that will ensure your pitch and synopsis get read by an editor The secrets to writing a good synopsis The differences between submitting fiction versus non-fiction.
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For a fiction submission, ensure the letter is more about the book than you. Your Himilayan adventures can go into the author profile. For non-fiction, platform and qualifications are very important, so your query should be 60% about the book, 40% about your platform (if your book is about surviving in the Himalayas, your adventures are relevant and important).
Include the title of your novel (perhaps even as the heading for the letter). You should also give the genre of your novel if you know it. People often mention their word-count, in their pitch letter but there’s no real need for this: You should probably put that on the title page of your material. 5.
Beyond noting that cover letters are important, Fast Company made some suggestions on how to write a good one, starting with making sure you’re addressing that cover letter to the right person.
Write in vigorous, vibrant, and animated language that persuades rather than sedates. Use attention-nabbing opens to grab the reader by the eyeglasses and hang on tight. End your cover letter using an action close (say you’ll call) to position yourself for a positive follow-up. You lose face when you ask readers to call and they don’t.