tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post7064779251297619567..comments2023-09-01T09:05:27.990-05:00Comments on The Moon Topples: Writing Tip #492 - The Query LetterThe Moon Toppleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12717446064777879248noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-24977027622200659452007-07-02T15:49:00.000-05:002007-07-02T15:49:00.000-05:00Cailleach: Thankya.Cailleach: Thankya.The Moon Toppleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717446064777879248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-89622375656155290282007-07-02T12:55:00.000-05:002007-07-02T12:55:00.000-05:00Bloody hilarious! Now that's what I call a query l...Bloody hilarious! Now that's what I call a query letter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280161801824435219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-78179477442862168142007-07-01T03:21:00.000-05:002007-07-01T03:21:00.000-05:00Nova: Just remember that the pirates/dinosaur idea...Nova: Just remember that the pirates/dinosaur idea used in the example is intended only as a sample idea. No fair using it yourself!The Moon Toppleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717446064777879248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-77067413947617802042007-06-30T19:17:00.000-05:002007-06-30T19:17:00.000-05:00This is truly brilliant! Next time I am writing a ...This is truly brilliant! Next time I am writing a query letter I must have this at my side for guidance. The pirate/dinosaur details were especially fantastic. (And important! Pirates or dinosaurs? I mean really!)Nova Ren Sumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475570392172157785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-83348818291552646482007-06-29T15:05:00.000-05:002007-06-29T15:05:00.000-05:00Minx: Phooey.Scarlett: Mr Clooney can be reached a...Minx: Phooey.<BR/><BR/>Scarlett: Mr Clooney can be reached at his exclusive Italian villa:<BR/><BR/>9 Bruchetta Ave.<BR/>Clooneyville, ItalyThe Moon Toppleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717446064777879248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-7425857037673837712007-06-29T14:06:00.000-05:002007-06-29T14:06:00.000-05:00Moon Topples, This is fabulous. Hands down the be...Moon Topples, <BR/><BR/>This is fabulous. Hands down the best query letter I've ever seen; were I in the position (non-sexual) to publish it and produce the movie, I would.<BR/><BR/>One quick request ~sorry Minx... ;o)-<BR/><BR/>Could I get George Clooney's email and phone number from you please?<BR/>I look forward to hearing from you on that at your earliest convenience.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, <BR/><BR/>Scarlett & ViaggiatoreWanderlust Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551514192060606454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-43253770210642334312007-06-28T15:37:00.000-05:002007-06-28T15:37:00.000-05:00I don't do requests.I don't do requests.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665385782194826703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-48621662265682567712007-06-28T15:08:00.000-05:002007-06-28T15:08:00.000-05:00Minx: You raise a valid point, but it is not recom...Minx: You raise a valid point, but it is not recommended to offer sexual favors with an initial query. Such things are to be included (along with a picture of yourself) with the manuscript once requested.<BR/><BR/>Caroline: Ah, yes, but I have no manuscript at the moment.<BR/><BR/>Vesper & Jon: Thanks, and I'm glad that I be of help.The Moon Toppleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717446064777879248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-79277035188374762012007-06-28T14:56:00.000-05:002007-06-28T14:56:00.000-05:00Love it! Such advice! I will henceforth model all ...Love it! Such advice! I will henceforth model all my pitches thus.Jon Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299901366453310075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-28604296515716581152007-06-28T11:17:00.000-05:002007-06-28T11:17:00.000-05:00This is perfect, Mr. Maht! Ha! Ha! Ha! Very sweet!...This is perfect, Mr. Maht! Ha! Ha! Ha! Very sweet!!! I'll make sure I'll be using your advice! :-)<BR/>Thanks for the best laugh of the day!Vesperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417602625059442986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-4115937969693196902007-06-28T03:05:00.000-05:002007-06-28T03:05:00.000-05:00This is genius! You sooooooo need to send this off...This is genius! You sooooooo need to send this off with your manuscript. It can not fail! <BR/>xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470638074202676460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33218373.post-52962138538351547712007-06-28T01:51:00.000-05:002007-06-28T01:51:00.000-05:00I think you've got it cracked. You only forgot the...I think you've got it cracked. You only forgot the sexual favours you would be willing to bestow.<BR/>No agent in their right mind is going to ignore this one!!!!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665385782194826703noreply@blogger.com