>>Some places say that you shouldn't waste space thanking an agent for their time at the end of the query letter. Some places say you absolutely should.<<
I always say thank you, because I figure a "thank you" can never hurt.
>>Some places are saying that you should start with your hook immediately, right out of the gate. Other query letters (that were successful, I might add) had a more formal beginning, with at least a cursory introduction.<<
I've always written my hook first and introduced myself after the synopsis. (Miss Snark likes it this way too, but doesn't hold it against you if you introduce yourself first--or at least she hasn't when the person listed writing credits. :) )
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Date: 2007-01-23 10:12 pm (UTC)>>Some places say that you shouldn't waste space thanking an agent for their time at the end of the query letter. Some places say you absolutely should.<<
I always say thank you, because I figure a "thank you" can never hurt.
>>Some places are saying that you should start with your hook immediately, right out of the gate. Other query letters (that were successful, I might add) had a more formal beginning, with at least a cursory introduction.<<
I've always written my hook first and introduced myself after the synopsis. (Miss Snark likes it this way too, but doesn't hold it against you if you introduce yourself first--or at least she hasn't when the person listed writing credits. :) )