Attention Grabbing Query & Cover Letters by John Wood

How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Letters

By John Wood

John Wood, senior editor at Modern Maturity, has seen countless query letters full of potential - until a small but critical error sends them straight to the rejection pile. In this practical and insightful guide, Wood shows writers how to avoid common pitfalls and craft letters that truly stand out.

How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Letters teaches you how to:

• Make a bold impression that beats blandness every time
• Jump your query straight past the slush pile
• Include the 10 essential elements of a winning article query
• Avoid the 10 most common query letter mistakes
• Dramatize your novel with a compelling query/synopsis package
• Write powerful book proposals that editors can't resist

This guide also covers how to handle all types of professional correspondence, from complaint letters to interview requests - boosting your communication with clarity, professionalism, and persuasive flair.

Each chapter ends with a Q&A section that clears up common concerns, and the book includes real-life examples - some brilliant, some disastrous - so you can learn by example.

Whether you're just starting out or polishing your pitch as a seasoned writer, this essential resource will help you write dynamic letters that keep editors engaged - and eager to buy your work.