Thrive Collective Publishing accepts queries on a rolling basis from authors writing in the genres we publish: literary suspense, true crime, leadership and personal growth, children's biography, travel, manifestation, memoir, relationships, AI and business strategy, journals, and creative non-fiction.
What We're Looking For
We publish books we'd buy ourselves. That means a strong voice, a real reason for the book to exist, and a writer who has thought hard about who the reader is. We are open to debut and established authors. We are open to genre-blending. We are not looking for AI-generated manuscripts, content written for SEO, or projects without a clear audience.
How to Submit
Email info@thrivecollectivehq.com with the following, attached as a single PDF:
Query letter (one page): the book's hook, comparable titles, your bio, and why you're the right person to write it.
Sample chapters: the first three chapters or first 30 pages for fiction. The full proposal plus a sample chapter for nonfiction.
One-sentence subject line in this format: QUERY / [Book Title] / [Genre]. Example: QUERY / The Long Road Home / Memoir.
Response Time
We respond to every query, but it takes time. Current turnaround is 6 to 8 weeks. If you have not heard from us in 10 weeks, you can follow up once. We do not accept simultaneous status check messages, and following up more than once will not speed things up.
What Happens If We Pass
A pass from us is not a verdict on your book. It usually means the project does not fit our current list or our capacity. You are free to query elsewhere immediately. We do not request exclusive submissions.
What Happens If We're Interested
We will email you to ask for the full manuscript or proposal. From there, decisions typically take another 4 to 6 weeks. If we offer publication, you will see a real contract, a real editor, and a real production timeline. We do not charge authors to publish, and we never will.