Cover letters

by Debbie Ellen
6th January 2014

What are your opinions on cover letters? Is there a certain structure you tend to follow? There are many examples online. Which ones have worked for you?

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Haha! :D It's original and eyecatching, that's for sure!

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Debbie
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Debbie Ellen
06/01/2014

Like most things there is an industry standard for cover letters. I have followed this so-called standard letter but sadly I cannot report any success to date. I think this will be the next letter I send out... Hope you enjoy.

Dear agent,

Alright how you doing and all that. I have wrote the next Harry Potter book and its going to be bloody massive. It's about a boy who does some crazy things and that don't want to tell you too much just read it.

I'm pretty good at writing. I do it mostly when I'm smoking weed with my girlfriend and that. my mum and friends say it's really good so I know you're going to love it.

When you post out my offer can you do it at the beginning of the week as I'm out clubbing at the weekends and I don't wanna miss it.

Chat later dude

Best author in the world.

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