A letter, usually of one page or less, that a writer or potential author sends to a book or magazine editor to propose an idea for a book or article. The letter often outlines the author's qualifications CLIPS .OUTLINE SLUSH
A brief letter to an editor that quickly describes a manuscript that an author would like to submit for consideration. If applicable, previous writing credits or experience should be included.
An introductory letter that a potential author sends to a book or magazine publisher describing an idea for a book or article and outlines the author's qualifications.
a faster, better way to interest an editor in your work, than sending a book proposal and sample chapters," she asserted
a formal business letter revealing how an
a good way for an agent to get a quick, overall idea of how an author envisions his or her career
a letter from one professional to another
a letter (or email) to the editor of a publication that outlines an idea for an article that a writer is hoping to have published
a letter stating your idea for a story and a paragraph about yourself (qualifications, clippings, etc
a letter that briefly describes your project and that asks the recipient if he or she is interested in seeing the whole project
a letter to a magazine or publisher where you hope to place a manuscript
a one-page description of your manuscript that illuminates its strengths and captures our interest
a proposal to a magazine for a story
a short letter an author sends to an editor or agent
a short synopsis of your script typed in its most appealing state that gives me a general idea if it's something that's right for our company, Lucky Crow Films
a single page cover letter, introducing you and your book
A letter from an author or agent to an editor that briefly describes a manuscript and asks whether the editor is interested in evaluating the manuscript.
A brief written presentation to an agent or editor designed to pitch both the writer and the book idea.
A one page letter to entice a prospective agent or producer into requesting and reading your work - provides only brief and relevant information.
A brief letter outlining an organization's activities and its request for funding that is sent to a potential grantmaker in order to determine whether it would be appropriate to submit a full grant proposal. Many grantmakers prefer to be contacted in this way before receiving a full proposal.
Also known as a letter of inquiry, this is a brief letter outlining an organizationâ€(tm)s activities and a request for funding. This letter allows the Foundation to determine if there is sufficient interest to warrant submitting a full proposal.
A brief letter often sent by e-mail to an editor that proposes an article topic and content for publication.
Usually a one page letter to an editor to 'pitch' your book, with the intention of grabbing their interest so that they will request to see the finished piece.
A short letter to a professional company, via mail or fax, making them aware of you and your screenplay and "pitching" the story to them in the hopes they'll request it. Three to five short paragraphs and one page maximum - must be very clear and meticulously proofread.
a one-page letter to an editor about your story. The intent is to see if there is sufficient editorial interest to proceed further in the process.
A letter of inquiry sent to a publication by a freelance writer as a means of proposing an article idea to the publication. The query letter is designed both to sell the idea of the article and to convince the editor that the writer has the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the article. See also cover letter.
A letter you send to a publisher to ask, or query, if they are interested in seeing the manuscript.
a letter addressed to an editor that inquires about a publishing program's policy for receiving manuscripts, or a letter to an editor that accompanies a manuscript (partial or full) and synopsis for review by the addressed editor.
Also referred to as a letter of inquiry, this is a brief letter outlining an organization's activities and a request for funding sent to a prospective donor to determine if there is sufficient interest to warrant submitting a full proposal. This saves the time of the prospective donor and the time and resources of the prospective applicant. (See Preliminary Proposal.)
A query letter is a letter to a periodical or publishing house to ascertain interest in a book or article while it is in the planning stages. It is commonly used in freelance journalism. Often it is accompanied by a treatment, summary or a first chapter of a potential piece of writing.