Journal Cover Letters

[AfricanusCrowther]

Having found mixed advice online mainly targeted toward scientists, I was wondering how people approach writing cover letters to journals. In the past, I've written out full-length, four-paragraph documents that take me several days to perfect. Is this necessary? How do you structure your cover letters?

[dr. t]

"Dear editor, 

Attached, please find my submission entitled 'The Subtle Art of Basket Weaving' for your review. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Telk A. Nuru"

 

[TMP]

*** yes, for the first submission.

If you do get a revise and resubmit, it'll be an actual letter which you summarize your changes in response to the readers' comments (and justification for the lack thereof).