InkWell Management·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- adult fictionchildren's fictionnonfiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, First 1-2 Chapters
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Catherine Drayton is a literary agent at InkWell Management based in US. Their list focuses on adult fiction, children's fiction, and nonfiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within two months if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Children
Response Time
Usually responds within two months if interested
Notable Clients
Markus Zusak, Beth Hoffman, John Flanagan, Becca Fitzpatrick, Gavriel Savit, Cath Crowley, Karen Foxlee
Notes
InkWell's Sydney affiliate. Graduate of University of Sydney with BA in English Literature and Bachelor of Laws, plus Master of Laws from University of NSW. Former litigation lawyer specializing in copyright and libel law.
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