What to submit in a magazine query

Magazine queries often can be submitted with the article itself. In this case, the query becomes more of a brief query/cover letter telling about the article in a sentence or two and including your background. Or, if you're asked to query first, use the basic three-paragraph format. The first tells what you have written about. Second paragraph expands about the article and how readers will benefit from reading it. Third paragraph shares background information about you and why you are qualified to write about this subject. The most successful manner of querying to any magazine is to follow their instructions and send them what they ask for!