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Howard Morhaim Literary Agency

Literary agents at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines, open status, and direct links.

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Represents

Adult speculative fiction, non-fiction

Wants: Query letter, first three chapters

Looking for

He is most drawn to narratives that explore hierarchies of power, novel world-building in secondary world fantasy, and protagonists with unique voices. He is also looking for stories on the cozier side of speculative fiction. In nonfiction, he is most interested in history and philosophy.

How to submit

Email query letter and the first three chapters of your novel or full non-fiction book proposal

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Represents

Literary fiction, horror, thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, magical realism, narrative non-fiction, memoir, essay collections

Wants: Query letter, first three chapters, nonfiction book proposal

Looking for

Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. She is drawn to emotionally complex characters, family sagas (especially those that focus on mothers and daughters), voice-driven novels, and untold queer stories. She is always on the lookout for psychological horror, particularly queer horror novels. In nonfiction, she is most interested in narrative nonfiction such as memoirs and essay collections, with climate, psychology, and gender/queer studies as top categories.

How to submit

Submit query via QueryManager profile. Include query letter and first three chapters for fiction or full nonfiction book proposal.

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Represents

History, biography, art, architecture, science, religion, literary fiction, thrillers, mystery, science fiction, fantasy

Looking for

Howard Morhaim represents authorities in history, biography, art, architecture, science, and religion, as well as canonical authors in literary fiction, thrillers, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy.

How to submit

Howard Morhaim does not accept unsolicited submissions at any time. The agency says he only considers exclusive submissions that come as recommendations from colleagues or clients.

Represents

Contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, lgbtq, fantasy, magical realism, science fiction, pop culture, memoir, humor, creativity, craft, graphic novels

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

She is primarily interested in fiction for adults, young adults and middle grade readers in contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction set in the 20th Century, LGBTQ issues, fantasy, magical realism, and science fiction. In non-fiction, she represents books by authors with demonstrable platforms in pop-culture, memoir, humor, creativity, and craft. She is also interested in graphic novels and memoirs for all ages.

How to submit

Submit query via QueryManager only. No snail mail submissions will be considered.

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