It Must Be Perfect

I'm writing a cover letter for a literary management position.  It must be perfect.  Why?  Because writing and editing are huge parts of any literary associate position, so if my cover letter isn't perfect - why bother hiring me?

I have my Chicago Manual out; I have a proof reader; I have poured over the page of text I've created.  I think it might be perfect - maybe.  It is honest and sells me well.  It uses specific examples from my resume to highlight my strengths.  But if focuses a lot on my recent history: is this a good thing?

My past is something that is long and winding.  I was/am/will be (maybe?) an actor.  I have stage managed, designed, directed.  I have a varied background, even in the past two years.  In the past two years I have done far more than is usually asked of someone in my program.  I've written, produced, and found additional work above and beyond my core curriculum.  Which is good.

But is it enough?  Does it present me well?

We shall see ...