Credits for cover letter - mixed genres?

[M.A.Gardener]

I write under a pseudonym in one genre and my real name in another genre. Should I include my writing credits for each genre in my cover letter? I don't have very many, so I want to make sure they know I really am getting published!
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[Cathy C]

I would. I would list it something like: "My credits include (w/a Becky Smith) How I spent my summer vacation...; and (w/a Tammy Jones) Top of the Mornin' to you!" The "w/a" is "writing as," and since pen names are common in both book and magazine publishing, the editor will want to know. Good luck!

[Lauri B]

I would. I would list it something like: "My credits include (w/a Becky Smith) How I spent my summer vacation...; and (w/a Tammy Jones) Top of the Mornin' to you!" The "w/a" is "writing as," and since pen names are common in both book and magazine publishing, the editor will want to know. Good luck!

I agree with Cathy C--I've written books under a variety of different names and ghosted others, and I either use w/a or "ghostwriter" after the title. The important thing is to get your credits out there--when I review a proposal I always check credits. If you don't include them, the editor won't know about them (obviously). Good luck!

[M.A.Gardener]

I'm glad you told me about "w/a" and thanks for the advice!