Comments on: Should I Query or Submit? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/04/should-i-query-or-submit-ask-anne-the-pro-writer/ Helping freelance writers make more money with their writing by Anne Wayman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:09:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Veronica Shine http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/04/should-i-query-or-submit-ask-anne-the-pro-writer/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Veronica Shine Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:08:11 +0000 http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/?p=2165#comment-2835 I tend to write requesting their guidelines and themes of future issues along with schedules of submission. Then after reviewing, I query the editor with an idea and outline that works within their theme(s) of the future issue(s). I have had positive feedback and usually receive a contract to proceed with my idea. I like doing this throughout the year for different publications and genres. It never grows stale. The thing to remember is not be intimidated in sending out a query. The worst that can happen is they say no. I tend to write requesting their guidelines and themes of future issues along with schedules of submission. Then after reviewing, I query the editor with an idea and outline that works within their theme(s) of the future issue(s).

I have had positive feedback and usually receive a contract to proceed with my idea. I like doing this throughout the year for different publications and genres. It never grows stale.

The thing to remember is not be intimidated in sending out a query. The worst that can happen is they say no.

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