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Query Letter

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Definition: A letter or email sent to an editor or agent which details an idea for a magazine, newspaper, book or other publication, along with an attempt to sell this particular idea, along with yourself as the potential writer.
Pronunciation: KWARE-Y
Also Known As: Pitch letter, query, pitch
Examples:
I have the best idea for an O Magazine article, I just don't have time to sit down and write a query letter.

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