[with 100% credit to the Beatles for this great idea, not to mention the lyrics. You can listen to them singing my query letter here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC2-fv6CFsc ]
Dear Sir or Madam,
Will you read my book?
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
It's based on a novel by a man named Lear,
And I need a job,
So I want to be a paperback writer,
Paperback writer.
It's a dirty story of a dirty man,
And his clinging wife doesn't understand.
His son is working for the Daily Mail
It's a steady job,
But he wants to be a paperback writer,
Paperback writer.
Paperback writer, paperback writer.
It's a thousand pages, give or take a few.
I'll be writing more in a week or two.
I could make it longer if you like the style.
I can change it 'round,
And I want to be a paperback writer,
Paperback writer.
If you really like it you can have the rights.
It could make a million for you overnight.
If you must return it you can send it here,
But I need a break,
And I want to be a paperback writer,
Paperback writer.
Paperback writer, paperback writer.
Paperback writer, paperback writer.
Paperback writer, paperback writer.
Paperback writer, paperback writer.
Paperback writer...
Songwriters: John Lennon / John Winston Lennon / Paul Mccartney / Paul James Mccartney
Paperback Writer lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC