Sample Query Letter to Magazine

Centered on the top: Your name, street address, phone number and email address

Date

Editor's Name
Editor's Title
Magazine Name
Street Address

Dear (Editor's Name),

HOOK:
Grab the readers attention
Demonstrate your writing ability
Demonstrate your familiarity with the publication

PITCH:
Why you want to write the article
Why readers will be interested in this subject
Why it fits within the scope of the magazine

BODY:
Information and facts that support your idea

CREDENTIALS:
Why you are the best person to write this article
Brief summary of your credentials
Brief summary of your professional and personal expertise

Sincerely,

Your Name

(Source: Lori Murray, Columbus Writer's workshop handouts. Please note: Lori is in the process of developing her personal web page, and I plan to link to it as soon as it is available).