DeFiore and Company is a mid-sized literary agency which represents authors and experts including #1 New York Times bestsellers, award winning fiction writers for adults and children, non-fiction authors, thinkers and practitioners, and new authors in all
DeFiore and Company
Submission Address
47 E. 19th St., 3rd Floor
New York NY 10003
Phone: (212) 925-7744
Fax: (212) 925-9803
Contact: Lauren Gilchrist
DeFiore and Company Submission Guidelines for Writers
Submitting Your Work:
Before submitting to DeFiore and Company
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DeFiore and Company Submission Information for Writers:
DeFiore and Company is always looking for exciting, fresh, new talent to add to our list of successful authors. We are currently accepting queries for both fiction and non-fiction titles. Please be advised that we do not represent original screenplays, teleplays, or theater plays.
If you would like us to consider your work for representation, please visit our “About Us” page for information about our agents, their individual interests, and their query guidelines.
PLEASE BE AWARE There are unscrupulous people impersonating literary agents via email and on social media. If you are concerned you may have been approached in a fraudulent way, please contact info@defliterary.com. No DeFiore and Company literary agent will ever ask for money from prospective clients or charge a reading fee.
If you are unsure who best to query, please send us a query letter that includes the following:
When submitting to an agent, please submit a query letter than includes the following:
- A brief summary of your novel or the scope of your non-fiction project
- A short description why you’re writing the project
- Any specific credentials you have for writing the book in question
- The first five pages (fiction only)
Submission Guidelines Details for DeFiore and Company
Market Types Represented:Fiction, Non-fiction
Primary Contact: Lauren Gilchrist
Email: submissions@defioreandco.com
Accepts: Autobiography, biography, business, child guidance, cooking, economics, ethnic, food, how-to, inspirational, literary fiction, mainstream fiction, money, multicultural, mystery, parenting, popular culture, psychology, religious, self-help, sports, suspense, thriller, young adult, middle grade
Web Address: www.defioreandco.com
From the Guidelines
Submitting to DeFiore and Company offers aspiring authors and established writers alike the opportunity to partner with a renowned literary agency known for its commitment to excellence and dedication to fostering literary talent. With a diverse roster of bestselling and award-winning authors spanning various genres of fiction and non-fiction, DeFiore and Company provides personalized representation and strategic guidance tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations.
To submit a manuscript for consideration, authors are encouraged to carefully review the submission guidelines available on the agency's website. Craft a compelling query letter introducing the author and their work, accompanied by a sample of the manuscript as per the agency's specified requirements. DeFiore and Company's team of experienced agents will review submissions with care and consideration, aiming to provide timely responses.
At DeFiore and Company, professionalism, transparency, and collaboration are prioritized throughout the submission and representation process. The agency understands the importance of finding the right fit between author and agent, and is committed to providing the support and guidance necessary to help authors achieve their publishing goals.
Authors are invited to join the ranks of DeFiore and Company's esteemed authors and embark on a rewarding journey toward literary success. By submitting their work to DeFiore and Company, authors have the opportunity to work with a reputable agency dedicated to bringing their literary vision to fruition. The agency looks forward to reviewing submissions and potentially collaborating with authors to advance their writing careers.