Dear lovely agent I queried today at 1:45pm:
I researched you, I swear. I read a selection of the books you represent. I scoured your blog for advice. I pored over your online interviews. I know your pet peeves. I know your alma mater, your favorite brand of shoes, and your weapon of choice. And yes, I know your name, I swear.
You might not think so, judging from the email I sent you at 1:45 pm, in which I forgot to include the second half of your last name.
…and the second email a few seconds later in which I apologized for leaving off the second half of your last name–and linked the second half of your last name to the first half of your last name with a hyphen.
Yes, I know that you have two last names. And no hyphen.
I can not email you a third time to apologize for getting your name wrong a second time. All I can say is that I researched you. And I know your name, I swear.
All my best,
Lara Ehrlich
your (correct) name goes here
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Yep. Done something similar. I forgot to say “thank you for your time and consideration” in three queries. Doh!
oh we’ve all been there.
Oh man. You are doing so well with your submissions. Others will see your hard work…
Thanks Jenny! I hope so 🙂 I’m sure it happens to everyone, but man is it stupid!
Ugh. I HATE when I do stuff like that. Here’s hoping the literary agent is understanding.