Submission Guidelines

Harper's Magazine will neither consider nor return unsolicited nonfiction manuscripts that have not been preceded by a written query. Harper's will consider unsolicited fiction. Unsolicited poetry will not be considered or returned. No queries or manuscripts will be considered unless they are accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Submissions to the Readings section are welcome at readings@harpers.org and are encouraged, though volume precludes individual acknowledgment.

All submissions and written queries (with the exception of Readings submissions) must be sent by mail to:

Harper's Magazine
666 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Photo and Art Submission Guidelines

Material sent for consideration may be sent at any time, in any format: transparencies, prints, digital files, color photocopies, or portfolios. If you wish to have the material returned, please include appropriate packaging and postage. The mailing address is:

Stacey D. Clarkson
Harper's Magazine
666 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Digital files may be sent via email to stacey@harpers.org.

Submissions for the Readings Section Art

Submissions for the Readings section may be sent or dropped off at any time. and should be sent to:

Attn: Art Intern
Harper's Magazine
666 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Questions? Call 212.420.5755.

Illustration Portfolios

Illustration portfolios for editorial sections are reviewed the last Wednesday of each month, and may be dropped off that morning and picked up later the same day or the following morning.

Portfolios should be addressed to Stacey D. Clarkson. Call 212.420.5750 to arrange other drop-off dates. We regret that we are not able to grant individual interviews.