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Adult upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, gothic, fantasy

Adult upmarket and speculative fiction, especially gothic and fantasy. If there's at least a hint of romance mixed in, all the better.

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Picture books, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, ya, illustration

Writers and illustrators across children's publishing, from picture books through young adult novels. Beautifully written stories and nonfiction that connect, inspire, and affirm the lives of young people.

Submit via the Aevitas Creative Management contact and submissions form on their website.

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Contemporary romance, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, middle grade

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Strong openings, engaging characters, unexpected twists, satisfying endings, lighter contemporary romance, non-WWII historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and heartwarming or entertaining middle grade.

Use The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.

Prescriptive nonfiction, self-help, spirituality nonfiction, personal transformation, limited memoir, true crime nonfiction

Tina Wainscott is an agent at The Seymour Agency. Official Seymour guidance lists her interest in prescriptive nonfiction, self-help, and spirituality nonfiction. Her official personal site says she is focused on spiritual, self-help, personal transformation, and limited memoir, with a later contact page noting spiritual/self-help and true-crime nonfiction.

The official Seymour Agency about page says Tina Wainscott is taking submissions via referral. Her official personal site also says she is only taking queries through referrals and does not handle queries through her author-site contact address.

Non-fiction, adult fiction

Wants: Brief description of your work, short author bio

Cole Hildebrand is actively building his list and seeking Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Graphic Novels, and Narrative Nonfiction. He is particularly interested in works by LGBTQ+ authors. He enjoys fostering the careers of debut authors, working closely with them to develop and edit their projects through every stage from submission to publication.

Submit your query to Cole Hildebrand by email. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio. Submit to only one agent at the agency. The agency no longer accepts queries through regular mail and does not accept any AI-generated queries or manuscripts.

Middle grade, young adult, commercial fiction

Commercial novels with exciting premises and lyrical, atmospheric writing; imaginative, genre-blending tales and speculative worlds infused with haunting, quietly wondrous magic. Fresh retellings of mythology, ballet, opera, and classic literature, as well as sharply funny rom-coms and graphic novels for all ages. Fearless storytellers who tackle big ideas and contemporary issues, with a commitment to marginalized authors and stories representing the full spectrum of human experience.

Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Erica only accepts submissions through this platform.

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Adult fiction, ya, grounded speculative stories, contemporary romance, illustrated picture books, middle-grade fiction, nonfiction

Grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing across the board. In children's books, Rebecca's looking for illustrated picture books with humor or heart that would work well for story time and middle-grade fiction that discusses big life moments. In the non-fiction space, Rebecca is interested in millennial experiences and perspectives, especially ones that challenge societal norms, or that feel fresh and from underrepresented voices. She's also interested in food, pop culture, psychology, and social commentary with hints of humor

Email: rrodd@lgrliterary.com

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Adult non-fiction

Books that are agitating and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression, political theory, pathways to healing, modes of resistance guided by history, exploring the full meaning of freedom

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The rollercoaster of emotions that characters and stories can take me on. Whether I'm swooning or gasping, I want to feel strongly enough about a project that I desperately need to share it with the world

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History, politics, psychology, business, socially conscious nonfiction

Socially conscious nonfiction that challenges entrenched ideas and envisions a more just and expansive future

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Literary fiction, lyrical nonfiction

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Literary fiction and lyrical nonfiction

Electronic submissions should consist of a query letter detailing the book in question and your qualifications, as well as the reason you're reaching out to the particular agent being queried. For fiction, you should also include a synopsis and the first ten pages of a novel or one short story from a collection in the body of the email. For non-fiction, please include a synopsis in the body of the email.

Nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction

Nonfiction across investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture; literary and commercial fiction for adults.

Jen only accepts submissions via Query Manager. Writers should submit through her dedicated Query Manager page at https:// queryManager.com or JenMarshall.

Fiction, non-fiction

Wants: Synopsis, first fifty pages

Ameerah looks for writing that explores diverse experiences with elements of intersectionality. She is drawn to stories that take you on a journey through growth and loves a good friendship story. She enjoys contemporary works, writing derived from performing arts, romance, and novels in verse. For nonfiction, she's interested in pop culture, astrology, and discussions of mental health in minority communities.

Complete a form available on genre submission pages. Synopsis of the work that details the plot, plus the first fifty pages or first three chapters of manuscript for fiction and proposal for nonfiction.

Romance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade fiction, select non-fiction

Fantastic writers with a voice of their own

Submission form: http://querymanager.com/Michelle3Seas

Adult practical nonfiction, popular psychology, health and wellness, self-transformation, children's, gift, fiction

Adult practical nonfiction, with a particular focus on popular psychology, health and wellness, and self-transformation, as well as select children's, gift, and fiction projects in these same areas. She is especially drawn to intellectually rigorous, research-driven books that question inherited truths about complex, universal subjects and offer new frameworks that resonate beyond the page

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Ya, children's literature, upmarket fiction, projects on religion and spirituality

Elevating voices and stories that start important cultural conversations and is particularly interested in YA and children's literature, upmarket fiction, and projects on religion and spirituality

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Business, health, psychology, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, upmarket fiction

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling authors writing in business, health, psychology, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction

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The kind of stories that both create and sustain life-long readers—books that make me sigh with contentment, learn something new, or take delight in the unexpected

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture

Literary and upmarket fiction, select narrative nonfiction and memoir, books that explore pop culture examining celebrity and fandom

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Fantasy, science fiction, horror, women's fiction, romance, mystery or suspense, young adult

Wants: Query letter, book proposal for nonfiction

Works with a unique premise and unforgettable characters, underrepresented viewpoints, twisty layered stories, and strong worldbuilding.

Use The Knight Agency submissions page and the relevant QueryManager link, do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.

Young adult fantasy, young adult contemporary, romantasy, adult contemporary, thriller, grounded fantasy, women's fiction

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Unique hooks, propulsive writing, YA fantasy/contemporary/romantasy/genre-bending, adult contemporary, thriller, grounded fantasy, romantasy, genre-bending, and women's fiction.

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Science fiction or fantasy, literary fiction, science and nature

Science fiction/fantasy, literary fiction, science and nature nonfiction

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