 
                   [COVER LETTER-SOLICITED MANUSCRIPT]
 
 
     General rules:
 
            * Keep your letter to one page.
            * Confirm  the points of negotiation on fee such as one-
              time rights, all rights, and dollar figure.  These
              should have been previously discussed.
            * Express  thanks and hopefulness about future
              assignments.
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                                  NAME
                                 ADDRESS
                             CITY, STATE ZIP
 
 
     Date
 
 
     Name
     Company
     Address
     City, State Zip
 
     Dear          ,
 
          Enclosed please find the manuscript you requested [concerning
     gender role conflicts in the work place. Photographs are available
     for some  of the  professionals mentioned  in the  article at your
     request.]
 
          As  we  discussed,  you  will  have  [one-time  rights to the
     article], which you expect to  be  published  in  [September]. The
     agreed-upon  fee  is  [$400],  which  is to be paid [30 days after
     publication].
 
          Thank you for this assignment; I enjoyed exploring  the topic
     for your publication.  I look forward to future assignments and to
     working with you again soon.
 
 
     Sincerely,
 
 
 
     Name
     Address
     Daytime phone
