Just a thought ...
TALKING ABOUT THE SLUSH PILE: Looking for a needle in a field of haystacks, and having to tell each stalk that it's not the needle you're looking for. --Unknown
When an agent decides to represent a writer, they are signing up for a long-term relationship. People show that they are hard to work with when they sound over confident in the cover letter. This shows that they have unrealistic expectations. It is far better to be humble and allow the editor or agent to discover your greatness.
When approaching publishers with a manuscript, be careful not to oversell it. Choose your words so the editor notices the book's potential on their own. There’s no substitute to finding a gem all on their own. Choose your words for the query carefully. SHOW the editor or agent the greatness of your work, don't try to TELL them how great it is. It’s a much more effective approach.
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