I feel like I'm starting to go a bit insane. How is it possible that I can write a 103,000 word novel (and others) but I can't write a cover letter?
Perhaps the collective wisdom of Litopia can help?
Here is what I have so far:
Dear *Insert name of Agent*
I am writing to you in the hope you will consider representing my novel ‘The Voyage to Athanasia’; a 103,000-word Sci-fi space adventure.
Eddie Enis is in trouble. The most ruthless pirate in the galaxy is hunting him and he has nowhere to turn. His family is dead, his friends have deserted him, and he’s eventually captured by Captain Harry; a pirate looking to collect the bounty.
Eddie seems stuck until fate intervenes. With the galaxy hunting him, Harry has more than enough problems of his own. When circumstances force the two to work together Eddie will learn the value of friendship, trust and what it means to be part of a family… even if they are pirates.
I currently work as a supply teacher in the Birmingham area. Though I have always written, this will be the first novel I have sought to publish. If successful, I hope to begin a career in writing and turn my passion for stories into a livelihood.
Writers I admire, and whose writing have influenced this work, are: Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. I like stories with a touch of humour, and I hope that is reflected in my own writing.
I have attached the first ten thousand words and a synopsis to this Email. I hope you enjoy reading them.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Anything you think I should add, cut, or burn in the yard? (Aside from personalising it to the agent- which I will do once the broader letter is... not garbage.)
Thanks all,
J
Perhaps the collective wisdom of Litopia can help?
Here is what I have so far:
Dear *Insert name of Agent*
I am writing to you in the hope you will consider representing my novel ‘The Voyage to Athanasia’; a 103,000-word Sci-fi space adventure.
Eddie Enis is in trouble. The most ruthless pirate in the galaxy is hunting him and he has nowhere to turn. His family is dead, his friends have deserted him, and he’s eventually captured by Captain Harry; a pirate looking to collect the bounty.
Eddie seems stuck until fate intervenes. With the galaxy hunting him, Harry has more than enough problems of his own. When circumstances force the two to work together Eddie will learn the value of friendship, trust and what it means to be part of a family… even if they are pirates.
I currently work as a supply teacher in the Birmingham area. Though I have always written, this will be the first novel I have sought to publish. If successful, I hope to begin a career in writing and turn my passion for stories into a livelihood.
Writers I admire, and whose writing have influenced this work, are: Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. I like stories with a touch of humour, and I hope that is reflected in my own writing.
I have attached the first ten thousand words and a synopsis to this Email. I hope you enjoy reading them.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Anything you think I should add, cut, or burn in the yard? (Aside from personalising it to the agent- which I will do once the broader letter is... not garbage.)
Thanks all,
J