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Declan · Jul 29, 2006

What a great place. I might move in here. Do you guys have a laundry?

Now...I have a serious question. Is it wrong for me to start off all of my query letters with, " Dear gorgeous..."

I was just wondering thats all, seeing as most of enquiries seem to come back with Police fingerprint powder all over them. Strange.

Also, is signing off with, "...forever you're humble peasant..." a little too, I dont know...dare I say the word, pathetic?

Seriously though! Is there a query letter department for beginners in these here parts? It's so awful, to think, I can write a novel, yet, I cant write a letter. Am I the only one, or am I special?

You're humble peasant,
Declan

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

Now...I have a serious question. Is it wrong for me to start off all of my query letters with, " Dear gorgeous..."

Possibly, unless the agent's last name is George.

Also, is signing off with, "...forever you're humble peasant..." a little too, I dont know...dare I say the word, pathetic?

Yes. You should never, under any circumstance, leave out "and obedient."

Seriously though! Is there a query letter department for beginners in these here parts? It's so awful, to think, I can write a novel, yet, I cant write a letter. Am I the only one, or am I special?

Yes and no. As for writing a letter, give "E" a try. It's very handy.

Welcome to AW.

Bayou Bill

LightShadow · Jul 29, 2006

You are just nuts enought to fit in just fine here at AW.

Welcome. Have fun. Keep writing with a half-cocked smile.

JennaGlatzer · Jul 29, 2006

Declan, try the index here: http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35603

Cath · Jul 29, 2006

Hee -

And, what Jenna said.

scfirenice · Jul 29, 2006

Welcome and don't forget to post your query in the Share your Work section so we can destr...Um tighten it up for you. It doesn't hurt. Much.

Also make sure you sign it Your (not you're) humble, obedient, and long suffering servant.

rhymegirl · Jul 29, 2006

Welcome.

Good advice from sc above, the mother of twins. I noticed the "you're" instead of "your", too.

You could try writing your query letter in rhyme.

Soccer Mom · Jul 29, 2006

I like to include a little white powder in my letters. Nothing makes an agent remember you like a little visit from guys in hazmat suits!

Welcome!

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

scfirenice said:
Welcome and don't forget to post your query in the Share your Work section so we can destr...Um tighten it up for you. It doesn't hurt. Much.

Also make sure you sign it Your (not you're) humble, obedient, and long suffering servant.

I'd recommend you heed SC's advice. The alternative, inserting an "A" between "your" and "humble" might not be taken in the jocular spirit you would, no doubt, intend.

Bayou Bill

TwentyFour · Jul 29, 2006

Welcome!

TwentyFour · Jul 29, 2006

...and Bayou Bill does laundry, see his avatar!! He makes it look like lazy dogs.

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

Jo Scott said:
...and Bayou Bill does laundry, see his avatar!! He makes it look like lazy dogs.

I'll have you know that while it is true I do laundry, my AV is neither laundry nor a lazy dog. (Well, one out of two ain't bad) It is an action photo of a Shar Pei. Here's another action shot of that noble breed.

Truth in posting laws require me to admit there is not now, nor has there ever been, a Shar Pei at the Bayou Bungalow. Our canine classification is filled by a Beagle and a Golden Retriever. I just like the photo.

Bayou Bill

TwentyFour · Jul 29, 2006

...hehe...so you won't do our laundry...?

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

Jo Scott said:
...hehe...so you won't do our laundry...?

Odds are it'd be only once. After that, most folks don't trust me with what little is left.

Bayou Bill

TwentyFour · Jul 29, 2006

LOL You sound like my fiance! The man can make a flood of soap from blue jeans.

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

Jo Scott said:
LOL You sound like my fiance! The man can make a flood of soap from blue jeans.

A man after my own heart. It's a gift.

Bayou Bill

TwentyFour · Jul 29, 2006

HA...It's a way of not being asked to do the laundry again...

Bayou Bill · Jul 29, 2006

Jo Scott said:
HA...It's a way of not being asked to do the laundry again...

I say again, "A man after my own heart. It's a gift."

Bayou Bill

LimeyDawg · Jul 29, 2006

Declan,
Of course you're special...welcome to the nut house.

Declan · Jul 29, 2006

cheers for the Index Jenna.

Thanks for the index Jenna.

I did eventually stumble into a forum that had exactly what I was looking for.

Though, I think I need to slow down my typing, or re-read what I've posted.

The grammar Sheriff's seem to be pretty keen around here.

Thank-you all, for the advice,
Declan.

Camilla · Jul 30, 2006

Welcome, Declan!

I haven't even got to the finished novel part, let alone the query letter, so you're a step ahead of me in that department. Good luck with it! And if you're going to address the letter "Dear Gorgeous", don't forget to spray the whole thing liberally with aftershave

Have fun around here. The natives are...um...interesting

Cathy C · Jul 30, 2006

Declan said:
The grammar Sheriff's seem to be pretty keen around here.

Yeah, we're like that... (psst---it's sheriffs)

Welcome and enjoy your stay!

L M Ashton · Jul 31, 2006

Welcome, Declan. Looks like you're already fitting in just fine...

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