Have a Book in Mind? Start With the Conversation.
Tell us what you are writing, what stage you have reached and where you feel stuck. We will help you understand the most useful next step for your book.
CONTINUITY
ACCLAIM
NYT & Wall Street Journal Bestseller placements
CONSENSUS
SOVEREIGNTY
Direct author royalties remitted with 100% rights retained
Acquisitions Directorate
Direct review for finished manuscripts, bespoke ghostwriting ventures, and premium monograph releases.
+1 (800) 428-BOOK • Mon–Fri, 8am–7pm EST
Rights & Translations
Subsidiary rights, international syndication, cinematic adaptations, and fair representation across Frankfurt & London.
Frankfurt, London & Bologna Delegations
Media, Press & Galley Desk
Advance reading copies (ARCs), literary podcast bookings, keynote authorizations, and high-profile feature interviews.
Fast-Track Galleys for Credentialed Press
PRESTIGE EDITORIAL SUBMISSION
Manuscript Evaluation & Private Intake
Receive a comprehensive publication blueprint, genre market analysis, and confidential editorial appraisal within 24 business hours.
- All transmissions are 256-bit encrypted and governed by our strict Non-Disclosure Agreement.
OUR GLOBAL PUBLISHING CHAMBERS
Physical Salons by Appointment
Authors are cordially welcomed to meet our literary directors in our private consulting ateliers to review paper weights, bespoke typography proofs, and bound archival specimens.
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
Manhattan Flagship Atelier
575 Fifth Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017, United States
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Overlooking the historic Bryant Park and NYPL main research library.
- +1 (800) 428-BOOK
In-person consultations by reservation
COMMONWEALTH & EUROPEAN HUB
Mayfair Literary Chambers
14 Berkeley Square, Mayfair
London W1J 6BQ, United Kingdom
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM GMT
Specializing in European syndication, foreign translation rights, and London Book Fair engagements.
ACADEMIC & EDITORIAL RETREAT
Beacon Hill Editorial Suite
88 Mount Vernon Street, Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108, United States
Dedicated developmental editorial retreats, academic peer review boards, and intensive manuscript developmental sessions.
THE ACQUISITION SEQUENCE
What Happens Next?
Our protocol treats every manuscript with institutional gravity, rigorous security, and transparent author collaboration.
01
NDA & Vault Intake
Within 2 hours of submission, your draft is placed in an encrypted repository with full non-disclosure verification countersigned by Candle Books.
02
Directorate Assignment
Your synopsis is matched specifically with a senior executive editor boasting proven bestselling track records in your exact literary genre.
03
45-Minute Consultation
A comprehensive private conference (in-person at our Fifth Avenue atelier or via secure video) reviewing narrative tone, target audience, and marketing horizons.
04
Custom Publication Plan
Receive a formal publishing proposal, complete with transparent editorial timelines, custom hardcover printing specifications, and global sales channel syndication.