Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in NYC Literary, Inc. We are excited to hear about your work! Please note we only accept queries via mail and will contact you if we are interested in pursuing your project further.

How to Submit:

  • Send all mail submissions to 100 Church Street, 9th floor, Manhattan, NY, 10007 Or e-mail us at submissions@nycliterery.com
  • Include your last name, the title of your book, and the name of the agent you are submitting to in the subject line.

Guidelines for Your Query Submission

DO:

  • Attach a query letter that conveys the heart of your book.
  • Clarify why your project aligns well with our agency’s submission.
  • Emphasize the target audience for your book and what makes you the right person to write it, particularly for non-fiction.
  • Include details about your qualifications, such as relevant experience, publications, awards, or conferences.
  • Identify similar books and authors whose style resembles your own.
  • Ensure your query is concise and limited to one page.
  • For non-fiction, attach a double-spaced table of contents and a short overview.
  • For fiction, submit the double-spaced first ten pages.
  • Provide your full contact information, including email, phone number, and address.
  • Read guides on securing an agent, as they offer valuable tips for navigating the process.

DON’T:

  • Direct us to your website for reading samples.
  • Mention agents who have previously declined your work.
  • Submit a query for a book we’ve already rejected, even if revised.
  • Use personal email addresses for submissions, as they may be filtered as spam. Use submissions@nycliterary.com instead.
  • Deliver your manuscript in person.
  • Mention that your manuscript has been professionally edited.
  • Suggest your book’s movie potential—focus on one project at a time.
  • Dwell on your unpublished status.
  • Send attachments.
  • Paste your query and sample pages into the body of the email, as we do not open unsolicited attachments.

Key Takeaway: Present yourself and your work in the best possible way, and adhere to our submission guidelines. We appreciate writers who follow these steps.

We receive many submissions and can only respond to those we are interested in. Please refrain from sending follow-ups. Queries sent to personal mail addresses will not be read.

Follow our submission guidelines closely for the best chance of success. We wish you all the best and look forward to reading your query!