Submissions
Here at Quirk, we are always on the lookout for strange and wonderful ideas. Many of our favorite books (including this one and this one) have come from unsolicited submissions.
Before you submit your idea to Quirk Books, please familiarize yourself with our publishing program. This will save us time and save you postage. We specialize in entertaining nonfiction books that are bolstered by very strong graphic design. We will not publish epic fantasy novels. We will not publish children’s books. We will not publish your grandmother’s memoirs. You get the idea.
How Can I Submit My Idea to Quirk?
The easiest way to submit your idea is to e-mail a query letter to one of our editors. The query letter should be a short description of your project. Try to limit your letter to one page. Many of our best books were pitched in a single paragraph, and a few were pitched in a single sentence.
You can also mail materials directly to our office. If you would like a reply, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you want your materials returned, please include adequate postage.
Our mailing address:
Quirk Books
215 Church Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Who Should I Contact?
See “Who’s Who” at Quirk for detailed information about our editors and their interests. Or follow these helpful guidelines:
If your project is about humor, pop culture, history, sports, literature, sex, monsters, time travel, or “guy stuff,” send it to Jason Rekulak (jason@quirkbooks.com).
If your project is about cooking, technology, politics, travel, or hillbilly music, send it to Margaret McGuire (margaret@quirkbooks.com).
If your project is about crafting, gardening, fashion/style, art and architecture, or obscure French or women’s literature, send it to Mary Ellen Wilson (maryellen@quirkbooks.com).
If your project is about dating, relationships, fashion, beer and wine, family, weddings, or travel, send it to Sarah O’Brien (sarah@quirkbooks.com).
Please don’t call us to follow up. We try our best to reply to all queries, and we always respond if we’re interested.
