If you have a truly personal connection with the editor, feel free to add it. Editors can assume that you’re familiar with what kind of work they publish, and that will set their mind at ease. Also include the category or genre of the piece.ģ Referencing a piece or two previously published by a literary journal shows editors that you’ve done your research. If you’re submitting a short story, editors will often want to know the word count. Your first sentence should convey why you are writing this cover letter. If you truly can’t find information about the editor, consider using “Dear Editors,” “Dear Readers,” “To whom it may concern:” or “Dear. For your convenience, I’ve linked the Adroit masthead here. 6ġ Referencing editors’ names shows that you’ve done your research and adds a personal touch to what may be a copy-and-pasted cover letter. Some of their other work can be found online at. Their work has previously been published in Winter Tangerine and Vagabond City. Peter Rabbit is a senior majoring in statistics and comparative literature at the University of Vermont. Thank you for your time and consideration. If “No Regrets” is accepted elsewhere, I will withdraw it immediately. Please consider my poem, “No Regrets.” 2 I’ve been a long-time fan of Adroit, and I particularly enjoyed Jennifer Tseng’s “ First Son” from Issue 27. That being said, this is a solid starting point.ĭear Peter LaBerge, Garrett Biggs, Heidi Seaborn, and Adroit readers, 1 Don’t assume that our template will work everywhere. A caveat: Different publications may have different requirements for their cover letters. Here’s an example of an efficient and entirely fictitious cover letter that works, with footnotes to explain what to incorporate into your cover letters. As Michelle Richmond, publisher of Fiction Attic Press, writes, “It might surprise you to know that the most forgettable cover letters are often the best.” And if you’re submitting to Adroit, it might be a good idea to review our cover letter guidelines here. However, a concise and well-written cover letter encourages editors to begin reading the submitted poem, manuscript, or short story proper. An unprofessional (or even a long-winded) cover letter can warrant unenthusiastic consideration of your work. A cover letter is your chance to create a positive first impression for the editors and readers who are reviewing your work.
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