I hate to say it but except for the lie and the SASE parts, I've read almost exactly the same advice in books supposedly written by editors and/or writers, including:
'Call.'
The 'personal history' advice.
'Only mention 1 or 2 works.'
'Get somebody to recommend you.'
'Attend lots of seminars conferences to make connections.'
'Cast a big net.'
Some of it came from places like Writer's Digest. It can't all be bogus. Or maybe you should write one giving the straight dope. Based on the section concerning what actually happens when a writer 'calls ahead', you'd do a better job and be more fun to read.
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