How to address someone

[John Jarrold]

Originally Posted by Teatime

Interesting. An organisation that helps writers get published ('spread the word') advised me to avoid mentioning influences - 'let the work speak for itself' was what they said. I guess it's a matter of going by your instinct...

Yep, that it is! Again, it won't make any difference to someone deciding whether or not to take you on, but if they are interested it gives them a handle on you.