In 500 words, these 10 tips will include the most recent research findings and a brief explanation, which will make it easy to say “I love you” in an earth-friendly way. Sample of a Successful Query Letter to Reader’s Digest Get romantic with natural massage oils, soy candles, and organic lingerie.
Give eco-friendly bath bombs, body creams and fragrances.ġ0. Explore vintage shops for unique, chic recycled jewelry.ĩ. Sip organic champagne from recycled green glass goblets.Ĩ. Toast your love with organic wine, beer or liquor.ħ. Tantalize your tastebuds at a classy vegan, vegetarian or “green” restaurant.Ħ. Send fragrant, organic flowers to the office.ĥ. Write an original or classic poem on hemp, bamboo, organic cotton or banana stalk paper.Ģ. These timeless ways to express love come with a healthy green twist.ġ. Ten Eco-Friendly Ways to Say “I Love You” Would your readers be interested in 10 green ways to say “I love you” - not only to their partners, but to the planet too? I searched the Reader’s Digest archives for eco-friendly Valentine’s Day tips and came up empty. For another example of one of my query letters, read How Can I Improve on This Query Letter to Literary Agents? Sample of a Successful Query Letter to Reader’s DigestĮven though I broke a couple of “writing rules”, I sold the article and still write for Reader’s Digest regularly.
Of course, I still do it today when I pitch to magazines whose editors are unknown to me…but it’s one of those “freelance writing rules” you shouldn’t break (addressing your query letter to a real editor, that is).
I should’ve found out the editor’s name - now, I cringe when I look at the “Dear Editors” opener. Okay, on to an example of a successful query letter to Reader’s Digest. I know it’s done when I simply can’t make it better. I’ll hack away a little bit every day, sometimes letting two days go by without looking at it, always finding new ways to improve my writing. “I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” ~ James Michener. Fellow scribes, remember that rewriting is the key to good writing! My favorite way to write is work on an article over three weeks.
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