Problem:
Not all journals require a letter of inquiry, but writing one is often a good idea in order to gauge an editor's interest in your topic. When writing a letter of inquiry, keep the letter to one page if at all possible. In the first paragraph, try to get the attention of the editor concerning the importance of the topic of your proposed article. In this paragraph, you can also make a comment about why you selected this particular journal and how the content would be of interest to their readers. In the second paragraph, briefly describe the project and outcomes and explain the importance of these findings to DNP and nursing practice. You should be able to summarize this in two or three paragraphs. This letter should be very formal and addressed to the editor by name. When writing to an editor your skills in careful use of grammar and your ability to communicate ideas clearly will be noticed. Remember that this letter is the first opportunity for the editor to experience your writing and if your letter is not clear, then they may not want to pursue your article.