Submission Guidelines

We consider fiction and nonfiction for the adult and children’s trade markets.

Authors interested in securing representation for their work should send a brief query letter via email or snail-mail that describes their project.

A fiction query, should include a brief description, the word count and should always give author contact information and relevant biographical information. It should include the first three to five pages of the novel and a synopsis of the story in the body of the email or attached to your snail-mail letter.

For non-fiction, the query letter should also include your qualifications for writing it, emphasizing any “platform” or audience you have developed, and any writing and publishing experience. Focus on the questions: Why this book? Why now? And Why are you the best person to write this book?

NEVER SEND AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. DO NOT SEND A COMPLETED MANUSCRIPT WITHOUT BEING INVITED TO DO SO. It will remain unread.

We respond to all queries received that follow our guidelines.

We neither consider nor represent poetry.

How to submit non-fiction
How to submit fiction