These days, very few traditional publishers will
accept unsolicited manuscript submissions — meaning that they will only consider books with agents to represent them, due to the sheer number of manuscripts being submitted to them every day.
First Things is happy to
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
However, the vast majority of publishers will not
accept unsolicited manuscripts; therefore, finding a good one may be the first step on the road to a successful writing career.
Kindle Singles used to
accept unsolicited manuscripts and get back to authors within a few weeks with their verdict.
Writing conferences are a great way to reach your preferred agent or editor since most will not
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
Many writers are falling short of this standard and increasing the slush - piles to unnecessary levels, which in turn forces, the publisher into refusing to
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
If your book is in one of the less «fashionable» genres and has its own niche such as a specialist medical book, then many publishers will
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
The next major thing to ask is do
they accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Most mainstream publishers do not
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
Some comic book publishers do not
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
As Sarah noted, we are currently on a hiatus from
accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Today, most major publishers have a strict policy of not
accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Many writers are falling short of this standard and the slush - piles continue to grow, which may force the publisher into a position where they refuse to
accept unsolicited manuscripts.
However, traditional publishing companies don't
accept unsolicited manuscripts; if they don't ask to see your book, they won't look at it.
SUBMITTING QUERIES RABBITS USA magazine does not
accept unsolicited manuscripts; we work from a query basis only.
Please note: Allen & Unwin UK can not
accept any unsolicited manuscripts, in either electronic or printed form.