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In this episode, I delve into the importance and crafting of cover letters for literary magazine submissions. A cover letter is not as crucial as the quality of the writing itself—yet, it does play a significant role in making a solid first impression and demonstrating your professionalism as a writer. In a detailed breakdown of the elements of a cover letter, I outline the importance of brevity, relevance, and personalization. Plus, I dig into the dual audiences and what they need to know about you, dear writer.


You can check out the article accompanying this episode here.

When you’re there, download my FREE Guide on How to Write a Cover Letter for a Lit Mag


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All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/101



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