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Unleash Your Next Chapter: We Champion Untamed Creativity

Does your mind brim with captivating stories, from middle-grade adventures to insightful nonfiction? We’re ignited by fresh voices, regardless of background or training. We seek originality and ambition – your unique perspective fuels the next literary masterpiece. Let’s turn your vision into reality.

Every Submission Gets Read

Success Starts with Your Story: Personalized Attention for Every Author

We believe in the power of every story and the potential of every writer. Unlike some agencies, we take a hands-on approach, carefully reviewing each submission. To maximize your chance of success, we offer detailed submission guidelines to help you refine your work and showcase its full potential.

How to Submit Your Manuscript

We’re excited to see your work! To streamline the process, please submit your manuscript electronically through our secure online portal below. We do not accept submissions by postal mail.

Formatting Guidelines

File Format

Attach your documents in either Word or PDF format. Alternatively, you can paste the content directly into the submission portal.

Font

Ensure your work is easy to read by using a standard, legible font.

Line Spacing

Use double line spacing (or 1.5 line spacing) for optimal readability. Submit Now!

Fiction (Adult, Young Adult, & Children's):

Compelling Cover Letter

Introduce yourself, your book's inspiration, and relevant background. Include comparable titles to showcase your market positioning. Include artwork if you have any.

First Three Chapters (10,000 words max)

Grab our attention with a strong opening. We'll request more if needed.

One-Page Synopsis

Briefly outline the story arc and its direction beyond the sample chapters.

Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

We only review one project per submission.

Non-Fiction

Passionate Cover Letter

Convince us of your subject expertise and target audience. Explain why you're uniquely qualified to write this book.

Proposal (20 pages max):

Outline your book's core idea, structure, market analysis, and its relevance.

Sample Text (5,000 words)

Showcase your writing style and expertise

Narrative Non-Fiction/Memoir (10,000 words)

Give us a taste of your prose and consider including a proposal or synopsis

One Project at a Time

We only review one submission per author.

Submision

Thank you for trusting us with your manuscript! We appreciate you considering The Factory Agency to represent your work.

Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, personalized responses are only sent when a manuscript is a strong fit for our current list.

Rest assured, all submissions are carefully reviewed within twelve weeks.

The publishing landscape is competitive, and finding the right agent is a two-way street. Here are some resources to help you on your journey:

  • The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook: A valuable resource for writers seeking agents.
  • Our Submission Guidelines: Double-check our guidelines to ensure your manuscript is a perfect fit for us.

We wish you all the best in your writing endeavors!