Feature Story Query Letter

Jane Doe
Editor
Woman’s Day Magazine
1633 Broadway, 42nd FloorNew York, New York 10019November 14, 2008

Dear Jane Doe,

Proposed Article:
Ballot for the Unborn: The Story of One Mother’s Vote

A little over a month ago, a young woman stood behind a small, black voting booth to cast her ballot for the next President of the United States. To anyone else, this ballot, with its bubbles colored in meticulously with black ink and then hidden within a confidential folder, didn’t seem at all different from the ones cast before it and the tens of thousands to be cast after it. To 26-year old Elizabeth Kerns, however, this vote meant much more. This is because it was cast not for herself, but for her children.

My article will feature the decision behind one woman’s vote, while also looking at how different aspects of society have changed over the course of her life. This section will include information on economic changes, such as food and gasoline prices, and cultural changes such as the #1 television shows and movies.

I believe that my article would be a great addition to your “Family” section in Woman’s Day. This is because, in addition to my story, I will include a sidebar with money saving tips for those families looking to stretch their paychecks in our currently struggling economy.

With my article, your readers will find themselves learning about another family like theirs, one that shares many of the same values, concerns and hopes for the world as they do. They will also be able to take comfort in knowing that families all over the nation are trying their hardest to give their families the love and support they need to thrive in our world today.

As your publication prefers electronic correspondence, I will be in touch via email within the next few weeks to see how my proposed article was received. Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,


Nikkie Prosperini
1111 Street Ave.
Springfield, IL. 62704.
123-456-7890