humurous query letter? |
Author: Brian R (24.178.232.---)
Date: 08-29-08 14:13
If you're writing something humorous, should your query letter have any humor to it, or should it be more straight to the point?
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: leslee (---.lsl-la.com)
Date: 08-29-08 14:28
It's a business letter. Unless you can make it very clever, stick to business. Otherwise, it'll go straight into the agent's round file.
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: Wonky (---.rev.home.ne.jp)
Date: 08-29-08 16:43
Depends what you mean. I think your query should reflect the writing in the book. Are you planning to insult the agent? Don't get that or get too chummy.
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: cara k (---.hsd1.ct.comcast.net)
Date: 08-29-08 23:41
I agree with Wonky. Your writing style should be reflected in your query letter. That's one reason why so many people are opposed to hiring out for queries. Your personal flair for writing should be displayed in the letter. So if you've written a humorous novel, don't be unprofessional in your query, but let some humor show through when describing the plot.
--Cara K
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: Robert (---.155-211-66.nh.dialup.FreeDialup.org)
Date: 08-30-08 21:22
Hi everybody, Robert Fletcher here.
Honestly, before you write anything to an agent, one should learn how to spell the word 'humorous' first.
For example: 'Humerus' is a long bone in the arm, connected to the scapula and ulna.
On the other hand, 'Humorous' means that something, e.g., an idea or action, is perceived as ironic or funny. In addition, the humerus, noted above, is sometimes called the 'funny bone'.
Lastly, 'Humurous' the 'word' used in the title of this thread, means nothing at all, as it is not a word and never was, at least in the English language.
Proper spelling is an absolute must, along with having a first-class agent to represent your work. That's where I come in, all you have to do is send me, Robert Fletcher, your money, specifically $129.95, and I'm your agent.
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: Sapphire Savvy (76.251.180.---)
Date: 08-31-08 19:45
Now THAT was humerous.
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: nancy drew (---.abhsia.telus.net)
Date: 08-31-08 23:15
Heh heh!
:-)
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Re: humurous query letter? |
Author: Heather Lagan (---.st.vc.shawcable.net)
Date: 09-01-08 17:16
I think you should be a righter.
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