Querying a company you know about

[NikkiCarlyle]

I want to query a publishing company I'm familiar with because of my freelance work. Should I make mention if it in the query letter?:Huh:

[Sassenach]

What do you mean by 'familiar with'? If you've worked with them, I'd mention it. If you just know about the, isn't that implicit in that you're querying them?

[NikkiCarlyle]

I'm trying to get established a book reviewer and I'm on their press list. Because of this, I've seen the books they publish and I really like them. Therefore, I feel they are perfect for my book of poetry.

[katiemac]

Sure. "As a member of your press list, I'm familiar with the books your company publishes. I believe my anthology fits the structure and theme of these works..." etc, etc.

[LightShadow]

Sometimes it's who you know! If they know you and you know them, it can't hurt for sure.