Did you know that Jeff answered an
interview question about the best kind of query letter to attach to a submission?
NEFF: ...You've stated elsewhere that a well written query letter is key to snagging an agent's attention. Can you briefly explain what components the ideal query should include? ...
KLEINMAN: How's this? Single Page. The first paragraph, a catchy but professional introduction. How you heard of agent, great plot idea, and so forth. Then paragraph 2, your experience, credentials for writing the book, professional and/or personal experience. Your credentials are crucial for nonfiction, and may be less important for fiction where the quality of the writing is paramount--but sell yourself. Nobody thinks it's bragging ... Paragraph three, a description of the project in one or two sentences. If fiction, one or two sentence "log line," plus word count, and if nonfiction, a brief description of the project, plus finish this sentence: "My book is the first book that I ..." ALWAYS include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE), as well as all other means of contacting you (phone, fax, email). And always include the first sample pages (or chapters). If fiction, then include the first page of the book along with the cover letter.
...or you could just send an avalance of Google references his way...
...or you could just send an avalance of Google references his way... Eventually, when he googles his name, he will see that he and DUmmie FUnnies are intertwined. Hee! Hee!