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Luke Janklow

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Janklow & Nesbit Associates·US

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Represents
fictionnarrative non-fictionidea booksentertainmentsportscookbooks
+7 moredesignsatirescience fictionthrillerspy storiesyoung adulthumor
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Query Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submit
Email
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Luke Janklow is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit Associates based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, narrative non-fiction, and idea books. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Notable Clients

Tilly Bagshawe, Max Barry, Seamus Blackley, April Bloomfield, Beastie Boys, John Branch, Anderson Cooper, Charles Cumming, Scott Eyman, Amy Goodman, Austin Grossman, Dan Harris, James Holland, Calvin Klein, Padma Lakshmi, Chelsea Manning, Thurston Moore, Demi Moore, Paul Reubens, Peter Sagal, Sharon Stone, Plum Sykes, Alex Van Halen, Joe Walsh, Roger Waters, Emma Watson, Neil Young

Notes

Does not accept submissions written with artificial intelligence. Cannot respond to every query but will contact if interested in pursuing submission.

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Lynn Nesbit

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Anne Sibbald

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forAnne's interests are broad, but quintessentially encompass the classic "good read" and anything, be it fiction or nonfiction, that illuminates the world in a fresh way. She believes that we tell stories to understand ourselves and the world we live in, and that those stories can transport us to different worlds, times and places, as well as revealing the mysteries of nature and the truths and complexities of the human heart and mind.
How to submitDirect your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com. For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query.
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PJ Mark

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body. For picture books: send informative description, full outline, dummy as PDF and full-color samples as JPEGs or PDFs. For graphic novels: send 10 illustrated pages with text as PDF and synopsis in email body.
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Kirby Kim

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, mysteries, speculative fiction, non-fiction
Looking forKirby represents both literary and commercial authors. He seeks manuscripts that straddle the fence with upmarket expression combined with a genre element or plot device. For literary work, he's drawn to rich, sweeping stories that encompass a time or place, or tightly written, narratively innovative stories with award potential. His commercial interests include thrillers, mysteries and speculative fiction. He also represents nonfiction from leaders and journalists in science, culture and current affairs, plus pop culture including music and comedy.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Emma Parry

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, science, religion, nature writing, reportage
Looking forShe seeks strong stories and exhilarating ideas in reportage, memoir, narrative nonfiction, science, religion, nature writing, and fiction. She loves writers who extend empathy, resist all manner of tyrannies, and entertain, wanting pages that whip by and spark wide conversation.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Marya Spence

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction, literary novels, cultural criticism, essays, pop culture
Looking forMarya seeks books that immerse, critique, delight, or illuminate. She represents literary novels, cultural criticism, voice-driven essays with a humorous or critical edge, and pop culture writing.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Jeff Ourvan

Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency

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RepresentsNonfiction, narrative nonfiction, histories, biographies, science, food, sports, fiction, thriller, mystery, romance, young adult, middle grade, sci-fi
Looking forNon-fiction, especially narrative nonfiction histories, biographies, international current events, finance, science and sports; fiction, particularly in the young adult, middle grade, mystery, sci-fi and thriller categories.
How to submitSend queries by email to jeff (at) jenniferlyonsliteraryagency (dot) com
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Maura Kye-Casella

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RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books, cookbooks, literary works, suspense, horror, speculative fiction, popular science, astrology, tarot, lifestyle, humor
Looking forLiterary works, women's fiction, thrillers/suspense and especially interested in works with horror elements, speculative fiction and spooky reads for both adult and children's markets. For non-fiction: narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works in humor category
How to submitQuery via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
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Jessica Sinsheimer

Context Literary Agency

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RepresentsYa, MG, upmarket genre fiction, women's fiction, psychological thrillers, sf/f, psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction
Looking forYA, MG, upmarket genre fiction (especially women's fiction, psychological thrillers, and SF/F), psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, works that speak to life in the twenty-first century
How to submitSend a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
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Nicole Payne

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsYa fiction, adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, speculative fiction, science-based nonfiction, travel narratives, cookbooks
Looking forYoung adult and adult fiction across romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, and speculative fiction. Particularly eager to champion diverse voices. On nonfiction: science-based works (biology, forensics, medicine), travel narratives and cookbooks. NOT seeking early readers, middle grade, political novels, or erotica
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Paula Munier

Talcott Notch Literary Services

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RepresentsMystery, thriller, sf, fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, new age, inspirational, technology, science, writing
Looking forMystery/thriller, SF/fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, New Age, inspirational, technology, science, and writing
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Lauren MacLeod

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsYa fiction, middle grade fiction, cookbooks, food writing, memoir, true crime, narrative nonfiction, pop culture
Looking forCookbooks, food writing and history, young adult and middle grade fiction, memoir, pop culture, true crime, and narrative nonfiction
How to submitSubmit your query through the contact and submissions form on the Aevitas Creative Management website. Include a cover letter, synopsis, and sample material as appropriate for your project.
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