Never mention who has rejected the piece before.
Do not request advice or comments.
Do not talk about how thrilling it would be to be published.
Do not discuss payment
Do not discuss copyright. Editors know that you own your work the minute you type it.
From Windy Lynn Harris
www.windylynnharris.com
Mom's Story, A Child Learns About MS
Available on Amazon and www.marynickum.com
An now a query letter "DO," Mary: DO write one!! I hope you are inspired to get your work out there to editors this month :) Let me know if you've got any questions. I'm looking forward to your bylines!
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