How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter (a wonderful FundsforWriters sponsor)

Published: Sun, 02/18/18

If you want to get your short form literature published, your cover letter is your foot in the door. It’s often the first piece of writing an editor sees, and a good cover letter can mean the difference between having your work read by a magazine’s decision maker, or getting lost in the slush pile.

As editor at 2 Elizabeths, Elise Holland sees a variety of cover letters every day; some are excellent, and others could stand to be improved. Check out Elise’s detailed instructions on how to write a simple, yet effective cover letter, here.

2 Elizabeths is a literary magazine focused on short fiction and poetry, with an emphasis on romance and women’s fiction. The publication hosts various writing contests with cash prizes, as well as other events and resources for writers. Visit the 2 Elizabeths website, here .