| Before you send out that query letter to an | | | | the font to 8 pt, if it is to small for you, it is to |
| editor or publisher, make sure it won't get tossed | | | | small for anyone else. |
| in the trash. Your goal is to get noticed, when you | | | | Use spell check! |
| send out this query letter. The day you mail your | | | | Use colored paper, not to bright but something a |
| letter, there will be many other authors will send | | | | little different from all the white letters they will |
| one at the same time, so you need to make | | | | receive on the same day. Maybe gray or ivory, |
| your letter special so it gets noticed and stands | | | | or a pale color. |
| out. | | | | Use creative packaging to send your letter, |
| Some simple steps you can take to make your | | | | maybe a plain white box rather than an envelope. |
| letter different: | | | | It will stand out on their desk, and get opened |
| Single space your letter. | | | | first. |
| Try to make your letter one page, if it is to long, | | | | FOLLOW UP - call or send a note, calling is better |
| reduce your font size but do not go smaller then | | | | but please remember to follow up! |
| 8pt. Type something in a document and change | | | | |