Cover Letter for Short Literary Fiction

I suppose “literary” is aspirational until someone publishes the story. Why does the word aspirational make me think of Yeti coolers?

Here’s a redacted cover letter I just sent out with a short piece I’m particularly fond/proud of. (Proud/fond of the story; the cover letter is functional, honest, and sincere, and I’m just sharing it here in case anyone finds it helpful OR if anyone has suggestions.)

Dear Editors,

Please consider my story, [Title]for publication in [Journal]. At just under [Word Count], it [Brief Description].

My work has appeared in Appalachian Review, The Shore, Hobart, Brevity, Belt Magazine, and VIA: Voices in Italian Americana, among others, and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.

Thank you for considering this submission. I have long admired [Something Meaningful, and, most importantly, Something True].

[Salutation],

[Name]

Good luck, writers!