Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to The Bindery. Although we will consider every book project submitted, we do not accept queries by phone, fax, mail, or in-person delivery.

To query The Bindery about literary representation, email your query to info@thebinderyagency.com. Please include the following in the body of your email: a clear summary of your book concept, an author biography, the table of contents (for nonfiction), at least two sample chapters, plus a one-page synopsis for fiction,relevant contact information, and any publishing history. Include the word “QUERY” in the email subject line and if you’ve completed a book proposal, please attach that document to your email. You may address your query to one agent or to The Bindery as a whole.

Before sending, you can find out what each agent is seeking on our ABOUT page.

While we represent a wide range of nonfiction and select fiction projects, we currently do not represent screenplays, plays, or illustrators. And we represent only a very select list of children’s books, poetry, and academic books at this time.

We will read every query to determine whether it’s a fit for our agency. However, due to the volume of email queries we receive, we have to be incredibly selective, and as a result, we won’t reply to every submission. If one of our agents would like to read more of your manuscript or discuss your project with you, they will reach out to you directly. If you haven’t heard from any member of our team in 10-12 weeks, please consider that a “pass.”

For more information on creating a book proposal for your book, check out the article "The Anatomy of a Compelling Book Proposal," which also details the most critical elements to include.

Scam Alert: Our agents are being impersonated by scammers requesting manuscripts and offering representation. If you receive a suspicious message from someone purporting to be a Bindery agent, please know that we will never ask for money to review proposals or manuscripts and will only use our official Bindery Agency email domain. We recommend that you check the sender’s email address (if it was sent from a generic Gmail address, it’s likely fake) and look for verifiable details such as our logo and correctly spelled names. If you want to verify an email’s authenticity, please reach out to us at info@thebinderyagency.com.