Saturday, April 21, 2007

Query letter for story #1

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

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