Partial Request Ettiquette

Brindle Chase said:

If an agent, or editor, requests a partial, what else should be included? I looked about the forum for something on this, but it eludes me. I apologize if I've posted this in the wrong area.

I assumed a cover letter and the amount of pages they requested

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I just sent a brief cover letter saying essentially "As you requested..." here are the pages and a reminder that it wasn't an exclusive submission, the requested pages and a SASE for their return (if by mail, which I assume this is since you mentioned cover letter). You could also include a copy of the request.

But make sure you put "Requested Materials" or it's equivalent conspicuously on the outside of the envelope.

good luck.

~suki

I keep hearing thast you should include the original query letter.

If you can, keep the email chain in tact on e-submissions. "Reply" with the requested material, only change the subject line to REQUESTED MANUSCRIPT. This way the agent/assistant can easily track the request and see the original query.