What information should be included in a cover letter?
A cover letter has three purposes: to introduce yourself (background, education, training or conferences attended, published or not), to hook the editor on your storyline, and to show what makes your book/story/article special (how it will appeal or meet the need of readers). The editor will find it helpful if you include the length of the manuscript and whether or not it is complete and if not, when you expect it to be completed. Indicate the storys genre: such as: romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, paranormal, romantic comedy, chick-lit, womens fiction. If you plan to submit simultaneously (sending out the same manuscript to more than one publishing house or agent), you have the responsibility to tell the editor or agent of this. Some publishing houses do not accept simultaneous submissions, so do your homework. The end of the letter should thank the editor or agent for their time and consideration. You can also tell the person you look forward to hearing from them. Writ
