How Do You Write A Magazine Article Query Letter?
The magazine query letter is an elusive, but necessary part of the process to freelance for all magazines. The query letter hooks the editor, drawing him into the idea you have and gives information to help him decide whether or not to run the article and offer you an assignment. Use a standard business letter format with your name and full contact information centered at the top. Then align left the rest of the letter. Your info should be followed with the date, editor’s name and full magazine information, starting your query just below this. This letter should be written in Arial or Times New Roman and in a 12 pt. font size. Start the first paragraph with a hook. The better the hook, the more likely the editor will finish reading the query. Start with a statistic or quote about your story idea. It needs to be compelling. Wrap up the story pitch in the second paragraph with information on the experts you will use, the expected word count, whether or not pictures will be available upon
