Booking Guests with a Pro Query Letter

Looking to elevate the caliber of guests you have on your podcast? A professional query letter can make all the difference in getting that best-selling author or well-known expert to accept an invitation to come on your show.

In this episode, I share tips for how to write a professional query letter. I've booked dozens of guests for radio shows over the years. And, this formula can help you book experts on your podcast, too.  See a sample below. Try it and let me know how it works for you. Thanks for tuning-in, and Happy #InternationalPodcastDay.

Sample Guest Interview Media Query Letter 

Dear (potential guest),

I read your story in the (xyz magazine) regarding your research and find it fascinating. Would you be interested in being interviewed for my show, “the xyz podcast”?

In this interview I would ask you about (state topic(s) or talking points you would like to cover) The interview would take around 15 minutes, be prerecorded at your convenience, via phone. 

If you are interested in speaking with me, possible interview times include this Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon, between 12-4 p.m. Pacific Time. Or, next sometime week. 

The interview would air on the (name of podcast). (Include a brief description of your podcast, including a description of your audience - who listens to your podcast, demographics or audience reach - such as national or international listeners, if this is relevant).

Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to speaking with you.

Kind regards,

Joe Reporter

(your podcast name)

(your cell phone if you wish to include)

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