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Laura Wood

FinePrint Literary Management

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RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forLaura specializes in serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of science and nature, along with substantial titles in history and other areas by academics, experienced professionals, and journalists.
How to submitSend a query letter and bio via email, outlining the general idea of your book proposal and why you are the best person to write this book. Do not send attachments without a request to do so.
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Julia Kenny

Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forShe has a soft spot for dark, literary fiction, and is on the lookout for writing that immediately draws her in, bold voices, unlikeable narrators, and stories that linger.
How to submitEmail query letters to mail@dclagency.com, and paste the first ten pages of your manuscript below your letter. Address your email to a specific agent who you think might be the right fit. Submitting to more than one agent at a time is permitted, but please indicate in your letter which agents you are querying. Emails with attachments will not be opened.
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Hannah Andrade

Bradford Literary Agency

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RepresentsYoung adult fantasy, middle grade, young adult mystery, adult mystery, folk tales, mythology, graphic novels, adult narrative non-fiction, true crime, investigative journalism
Looking forShe is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices and prioritizes stories of joy where identity isn't the focus. She's especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing. She's very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities and loves stories of immigration and first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing values.
How to submitSubmit queries only through QueryManager. For fiction, include a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis with genre and word count. For nonfiction, include a full proposal with query letter and sample chapter.
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Jody Kahn

Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forJody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. She enjoys books that are beautifully written while also containing a rich storyline, and she's especially looking for deeply drawn characters and voice-driven narratives. She's interested in untold stories, misunderstood populations, and anything that's plugged into the current cultural conversation. In nonfiction, she's seeking narratives related to culture, social justice, sports, food, history, literary memoir and journalism.
How to submitQuery by email only. Query letters should be no more than two pages and should include a convincing overview of the book project and information about the author and his or her writing credits.
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Jennifer Carlson

Dunow, Carlson, and Lerner Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, children's
Looking forShe is often drawn to voice-driven writing with a sense of playfulness or sharpness, strong geographical sensibility, or work that thoughtfully explores culture, recent history, or current human experience.
How to submitEmail query letters to mail@dclagency.com and paste the first ten pages of your manuscript below your letter. Encourage addressing email to a specific agent. Submitting to more than one agent at a time is permitted, but indicate which agents you are querying. Emails with attachments will not be opened.
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Henry Thayer

Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc.

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RepresentsBiography, history, current affairs, international relations, politics, arts, sciences, sports, popular culture, literary fiction, genre fiction
Looking forHe is looking for engaging stories that make complex ideas accessible to the curious reader and bold arguments that challenge the conventional wisdom. He is also interested in finding new, compelling voices in literary and genre fiction, especially novels that bridge the gap between the two.
How to submitQuery by email only. Query letters should be no more than two pages and should include a convincing overview of the book project and information about the author and his or her writing credits.
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PairPi is the modern, free directory of verified literary agents in the UK and US. Browse the full directory without signing up at pairpi.com/agents, filter by genre, country, and submission method, or use Smart Search to describe a book in plain language and find open agents who might want it. Every listing has an official source link and a last-checked date.