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Hello,
This is my 20th draft of this document, and this time, I think I have it right. I would appreciate any constructive criticsm on making this a superior query letter.
Thank you.
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Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms.,
I am approaching you because you represented/published [Title of Book] by [name of author], which is similar in some ways to my 139,000-word fantasy novel FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT, the first in an intended series.
FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT opens in Aryth, where there is only one rule that binds all real things: time must always move forward. When time suddenly stops, the gods are frantic; they send five champions out into the universe to locate the power capable of bending this rule. There’s only one catch: they don’t know what they are looking for—until a young squire in the ancient kingdom of Arsgoth, Areck of the Bre’Dmorian Order, finds out that he is...special.
In much the same vein as Tolkein’s The Lord of the Rings and R. A. Salvatore’s The Dark Elf Trilogy, as well as the movie The Matrix, FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT is a philosophical adventure into religion, life, war, love, loss, and irony. In this realm, morality is based upon the gray areas of limited mortal perception, good does not always prevail, and the ending is bittersweet.
With my background in the creation of over fifteen fantasy campaigns and involvement in a variety of fantasy gaming universes, writing a fantasy novel seemed the natural next step. Extensive research, including elective classes to fulfill my Associates Degree that focused on religion, mythology, creative writing, and philosophy paved the way for the writing of FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT and the sequel I am currently writing.
I have included a short synopsis of the novel for your information, and will gladly send the manuscript at your request. For your convenience, I’ve enclosed a SASE for your reply.
Sincerely,
Eric B. Fogle
This is my 20th draft of this document, and this time, I think I have it right. I would appreciate any constructive criticsm on making this a superior query letter.
Thank you.
***********************
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms.,
I am approaching you because you represented/published [Title of Book] by [name of author], which is similar in some ways to my 139,000-word fantasy novel FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT, the first in an intended series.
FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT opens in Aryth, where there is only one rule that binds all real things: time must always move forward. When time suddenly stops, the gods are frantic; they send five champions out into the universe to locate the power capable of bending this rule. There’s only one catch: they don’t know what they are looking for—until a young squire in the ancient kingdom of Arsgoth, Areck of the Bre’Dmorian Order, finds out that he is...special.
In much the same vein as Tolkein’s The Lord of the Rings and R. A. Salvatore’s The Dark Elf Trilogy, as well as the movie The Matrix, FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT is a philosophical adventure into religion, life, war, love, loss, and irony. In this realm, morality is based upon the gray areas of limited mortal perception, good does not always prevail, and the ending is bittersweet.
With my background in the creation of over fifteen fantasy campaigns and involvement in a variety of fantasy gaming universes, writing a fantasy novel seemed the natural next step. Extensive research, including elective classes to fulfill my Associates Degree that focused on religion, mythology, creative writing, and philosophy paved the way for the writing of FORGE OF THE GODS: THE LAST KNIGHT and the sequel I am currently writing.
I have included a short synopsis of the novel for your information, and will gladly send the manuscript at your request. For your convenience, I’ve enclosed a SASE for your reply.
Sincerely,
Eric B. Fogle