If they have no guidelines for submissions it's likely they aren't accepting unsolicited submissions of any kind, and that includes queries. If the publisher has submission guidelines on their website, but they say 'no unsolicited manuscripts,' then they will expect a query first. Most publishers (and I say most because I suppose there are some smaller publishers that might not like working with agents) will accept submissions from agents, but even agents tend to contact editors first before simply sending off a manuscript. That could mean that the publisher accepts queries first and will request manuscripts, or it could mean that they don't want anything unsolicited. Unsolicited manuscripts would mean specifically that you don't send any manuscript unless it's been requested. This is one of those questions that's hard to answer without more specifics, but I'll do what I can. Then, WHEE! Suddenly you're sending a solicited manuscript. If they like your idea and feel your book is a possible fit for their list, they will reply to your letter inviting you to send your manuscript. (Those who are truly closed will say something like 'Not accepting submissions.') 'No unsolicited' just means you must send them a one-page QUERY first. 'No unsolicited manuscripts' does not mean you can't send something to these publishers. When a publisher doesn't except 'unsolicited manuscripts', does that mean they will only except an ms or query from an agent?Д«elow is some information I've found.

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