Do the Big 5 publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts?

The "Big 5" publishers are five major book publishing companies: Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan. It is not uncommon for these publishers to accept unsolicited manuscripts, although the process for submitting an unsolicited manuscript can vary from publisher to publisher. Penguin Random House: Penguin Random House does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but only through a literary agent. The company does not accept unsolicited manuscripts directly from authors. Hachette: Hachette does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but the company prefers that authors submit their work through a literary agent. Unsolicited manuscripts can be sent directly to the publisher, but they are less likely to be reviewed. HarperCollins: HarperCollins does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but the company prefers that authors submit their work through a literary agent. Unsolicited manuscripts can be sent directly to the publisher, but they are less likely to be reviewed. Simon & Schuster: Simon & Schuster does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but the company prefers that authors submit their work through a literary agent. Unsolicited manuscripts can be sent directly to the publisher, but they are less likely to be reviewed. Macmillan: Macmillan does accept unsolicited manuscripts, but the company prefers that authors submit their work through a literary agent. Unsolicited manuscripts can be sent directly to the publisher, but they are less likely to be reviewed. It's worth noting that even if a publisher does accept unsolicited manuscripts, the chances of a publisher accepting and publishing an unsolicited manuscript are very low. It is generally recommended that authors work with a literary agent when seeking to get their work published by a major publisher. Literary agents have relationships with publishers and can help authors navigate the submission process and increase the chances of getting their work published.