Before a publishers accepts your novel, she likes to know something about you, the writer. she also wants to know what your novel is about. Publishers LOVE submission letters and that is part of your goal today. It doesn't have to be long, rather it needs enough information to intrigue the publisher to read your excerpt.
Here are the guidelines of what you should include in your letter:
1. Heading: this where you put your address and date you are sending the letter. Include your contact information.
2. Greeting: Dear So-and-So,
3. Background Info: Give a brief paragraph that tells who you are: name, age, school, and any info you think is relevant.
4. Novel Info: Give a brief summary of your novel - 2-4 sentences only.
5. Request: State very clearly that you want your novel excerpt to be published or that you want to receive an A. Granted, she will know that is what you want, but it is always nice to ask.
6. Excerpt Info: Give a brief synopsis of the excerpt you are submitting and tell the publisher why this is a good excerpt from your novel.
7. Closing: Give a thank you and close your letter with a "Sincerely" and your name.
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