April 20, 2007
Tom Morrisey
Executive Editor, Sport Diver Magazine
460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Dear Mr. Morrisey,
Divers have thousands of options when choosing their next diving destination. Many aren’t aware of the awesome experiences waiting for them in Lake Tahoe, California.
Nestled in a picturesque surrounding of the Sierra mountains, Lake Tahoe is not just an average lake. Visibility ranges from 60 to 100 feet on a good day, which surpasses even some of the most popular ocean dive sites!
The average family or individual diver doesn’t necessarily have the time or money to book a week-long flight to a tropical destination across the globe. Lake Tahoe has something to offer entire families of divers at all skill levels and reasonably priced diving excursions are easy to come by.
There are numerous reasons why divers should experience Lake Tahoe diving at least once. It is a playground of rock formations and home to a wall that drops down to depths of 800 feet. With over 10 amazing dive sites, the options are endless.
The piece is planned to be around 700-1000 words in length and can be tailored as needed. I think it would fit in with your other diving destinations in California.
I am a journalism major with hopes of pursuing a career in journalism. I am currently taking a magazine writing course taught by Professor Mike Fitzgerald, who writes for Reuters as well as many other magazines and newspapers. I have been a certified PADI scuba diver for four years and am a lake diving enthusiast as well. I hope I can spread my enthusiasm to your readers.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Casey L. Kirk
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Query Letter for story #2
April 20, 2007
Rob Turner
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Sactown Magazine
The Elks Tower
Penthouse Suite 1400
921 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Mr. Turner,
Immediately upon entering the city limits of Loomis, California, visitors will find themselves wondering if the clocks have stopped and the decades have been reversed.
Hiding just past the rapidly-developing Roseville and Rocklin lies Loomis, a small city with a population of only around 6,300 people. Don’t be fooled; this city has much to offer to anyone with a tank of gas to spare.
The Secret Ravine Vineyard and Winery offers tours and wine produced from locally-grown grapes. If visitors drive a little deeper, they will find the residents’ cherished Blue Goose Fruit Shed. Once used as a fruit packaging shed, it now is home to community gatherings, art competitions, and poetry readings among other things.
Driving along the winding roads, it is hard not to stare in awe at the beautiful, rustic homes sitting on plots of land from one acre to beyond. The trees and foliage frame the picturesque scenery perfectly and you can feel the sense of community in the smiles on residents’ faces.
The piece is planned to be around 500-600 words but can be tailored as needed. I think it would fit perfectly in your “Tank of Gas” section.
I am a journalism major with hopes of pursuing a career in journalism. I am currently taking a magazine writing course taught by Professor Mike Fitzgerald, who writes for Reuters as well as many other magazines and newspapers. I am also a resident of Placer County, which Loomis lies in.
I hope that I can share the secret of Loomis to your readers. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Casey L. Kirk
Rob Turner
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Sactown Magazine
The Elks Tower
Penthouse Suite 1400
921 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Mr. Turner,
Immediately upon entering the city limits of Loomis, California, visitors will find themselves wondering if the clocks have stopped and the decades have been reversed.
Hiding just past the rapidly-developing Roseville and Rocklin lies Loomis, a small city with a population of only around 6,300 people. Don’t be fooled; this city has much to offer to anyone with a tank of gas to spare.
The Secret Ravine Vineyard and Winery offers tours and wine produced from locally-grown grapes. If visitors drive a little deeper, they will find the residents’ cherished Blue Goose Fruit Shed. Once used as a fruit packaging shed, it now is home to community gatherings, art competitions, and poetry readings among other things.
Driving along the winding roads, it is hard not to stare in awe at the beautiful, rustic homes sitting on plots of land from one acre to beyond. The trees and foliage frame the picturesque scenery perfectly and you can feel the sense of community in the smiles on residents’ faces.
The piece is planned to be around 500-600 words but can be tailored as needed. I think it would fit perfectly in your “Tank of Gas” section.
I am a journalism major with hopes of pursuing a career in journalism. I am currently taking a magazine writing course taught by Professor Mike Fitzgerald, who writes for Reuters as well as many other magazines and newspapers. I am also a resident of Placer County, which Loomis lies in.
I hope that I can share the secret of Loomis to your readers. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Casey L. Kirk
Friday, April 20, 2007
"Tom-Tom" Barnard
For our upcoming story I will be profiling Thomas Barnard, also known as “Tom-Tom“. Thomas, 23, is lives behind Rebounds sports bar, which he also frequents. He has been attending Sierra college for the past four years and plans on becoming a zookeeper someday.
From the first five minutes I met Thomas I knew he was the quirkiest person I ever met. His apartment has an entire wall of 4x6 photo frames devoted to head and group shots of his friends and family, most of them crooked. My assumptions about him were confirmed when he pulled up his shirt and showed me his stick figure tattoo on his stomach, which looks like a 3-year-old drew on him.
These are just some of his many oddities. However, when he goes to work at his two jobs as a server (at Crush 29 and Sweetwater) he is as professional as it gets. His guests would have no idea about the true Tom-Tom.
I am still trying to figure out what direction to head in for the story and any suggestions would be appreciated and would like to “shadow“ him for a night, which I plan on doing this weekend. I have also sent out emails to several of his close friends asking for quotes about Tom-Tom. Out of curiosity, does this sound like a story you all would be excited to read?
From the first five minutes I met Thomas I knew he was the quirkiest person I ever met. His apartment has an entire wall of 4x6 photo frames devoted to head and group shots of his friends and family, most of them crooked. My assumptions about him were confirmed when he pulled up his shirt and showed me his stick figure tattoo on his stomach, which looks like a 3-year-old drew on him.
These are just some of his many oddities. However, when he goes to work at his two jobs as a server (at Crush 29 and Sweetwater) he is as professional as it gets. His guests would have no idea about the true Tom-Tom.
I am still trying to figure out what direction to head in for the story and any suggestions would be appreciated and would like to “shadow“ him for a night, which I plan on doing this weekend. I have also sent out emails to several of his close friends asking for quotes about Tom-Tom. Out of curiosity, does this sound like a story you all would be excited to read?
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