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Unsolicited Submissions (We never call it “slush” here)

As of 2025, the Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency is again accepting unsolicited submissions! Submissions should be directed to Gracie Rittenberg, our Junior Agent. Please look at her bio for more information.

Please send a query letter and the first three chapters of a completed manuscript (as .pdf or .doc files attached to the email) to info (at) rittlit (dot) com. We are not currently accepting queries via snail mail. We are not accepting submissions or pitches via phone calls. Due to the volume of queries we receive, you will only hear back if we are interested in reading more.

All submissions should be:

Double-spaced
Paginated
Divided into chapters, beginning with Chapter 1

If you’ll pardon us for tooting our own horn, you might want to read Your First Novel to find out the best way to go about preparing your query letters, manuscripts, and proposals. Other excellent references are Writer’s Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents by Jeff Herman and Writer’s Market. You might even want to take an online course on how to get published like those offered by Gotham Writers’ Workshop.

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If you’re interested in the film, television, or theatrical rights to any of our titles, email us at info(at)rittlit(dot)com. You should look at our Clients page to see which books have already been optioned or sold.

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If you’re interested in the translation rights to any of our titles, email us at info(at)rittlit(dot)com. Go to our Clients page to see which books have already been sold overseas.

Referrals (Non-Medical)

If someone we know has referred you to us, email us at info(at)rittlit(dot)com about your book and our mutual friend.

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