I once read that a letter of submission would be the worst piece of writing an author would ever do. This makes sense when you must briefly summarize your novel into a jacket-copy like piece. Your pitch should be brief and only to sell your idea, not explain the plot in a book review style editorial. There are many approaches to writing this ugly thing, and here are a few tips:
- Write for the specific agent
- use full name and title
- compare your book to other works the agent published
- explain why you chose this agent
- Note achievements
- awards
- school
- publications
- Start letter with pitch
- get a good hook involved
- keep it brief
- Marketablility
- give selling point of your book
- provide details about the current market
- differentiate your book from other similar novels
- Avoid cliches
- Dear Sir/Mame
- To whom it may concern
- Write in formal language
Jonasson Enigmatic Nirvana 