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Jennifer Joel

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Creative Artists Agency·US

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Jennifer Joel is a literary agent at Creative Artists Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, nonfiction, and literary fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult, Young Adult

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Amelia Atlas

Creative Artists Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, history, current affairs, science, investigative journalism, cultural criticism
Looking forBold voices and writers with a strong point of view; in nonfiction, she seeks perspective-changing ideas packaged in narrative form
How to submitFor fiction submissions, please include your query letter, bio, and the first 10 pages of your manuscript in the body of your email. For nonfiction submissions, please include your query letter and bio and proposal if available.
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Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
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Jane Dystel

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, memoir, biography, history, science narratives, medical narratives
Looking forJane is interested in women's commercial fiction and big think non-fiction. She loves to read commercial and literary fiction, memoir, biography and history, with particular interest in current events, politics, legal subjects, science and medical narratives.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body, include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in email body. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art as PDF attachments under 20MB.
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Miriam Goderich

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, biography, memoir
Looking forShe looks for commercial fiction and is interested in brilliant novels, fun beach reads, gripping nonfiction narratives, inspirational memoirs or biographies, and instructional self-help titles.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body of email, not as attachment. Include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in the body of the email below the query letter.
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Jessica Rios

Susanna Lea Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, YA
Looking forJessica Rios is based in the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates, which represents a range of fiction and non-fiction. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They focus on projects with strong potential across all rights including translation, film, television, and audio.
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Michele Mortimer

Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, historical fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, horror, women's fiction, romance, young adult fiction, memoirs, essays, narrative nonfiction
Looking forLiterary fiction; historical fiction; sophisticated genre (crime, mystery, thrillers, horror); upmarket character-rich women's fiction and smart romance; realism-based young adult fiction; memoirs, essays, and narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction interests include: music, sports, wellness, the natural world, animal welfare, feminism, true crime, sociology, and culture both pop and serious.
How to submitSubmissions strictly via dedicated email address: submissions@dvagency.com
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Sandra Bond

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult commercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, history
Looking forAdult commercial and literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, and history
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