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Business non-fiction is one of the few categories where the author's credentials can matter more than the writing sample. Agents are looking for authority, a clean idea, and a readership beyond the author's immediate network. The book is often sold on proposal, not finished manuscript. This page shows agents who explicitly represent business books. The broad search toggle catches more who'd consider them under non-fiction, leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, or big-idea publishing.

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, credentials

Looking for

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Last checked 3 Sept 2026Via Email
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Commercial fiction, romance, saga, crime, thriller, book club fiction, children's fiction, ya, non-fiction, business, finance, self-help, wellbeing, lifestyle, cookery

Looking for

Commercial fiction (romance/saga, crime/thriller, book club), children's novels 9+ to YA, non-fiction including business/finance, self-help/wellbeing, lifestyle/cookery. Not sci-fi, short stories, or poetry

How to submit

Email submissions@susanyearwoodagency.com with your name and title or genre in the subject line (e.g. Joe Bloggs, The Title, Book Club fiction). Attach the first 30 pages and a separately titled synopsis or outline. Include a cover email with a pitch sentence, a brief description of the submission, comparative authors published in the last three years, your writing background, and a paragraph on why you wrote the book. Attachments should be Word or PDF, 1.5 or double-spaced, with page numbers. Let the agent know if you are also submitting to other agents.

Last checked 3 Sept 2026Via Email
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, credentials

Looking for

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Last checked 3 Sept 2026Via Email
Represents

Commercial fiction, upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, business, parenting, young adult, middle grade

Wants: Query letter

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Paige is looking for unique stories, fresh voices, snappy dialogue, unexpected twists, commercial and upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, and narrative or prescriptive nonfiction from authors with a platform and new ideas.

How to submit

Submit through Paige Wheeler's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time, if querying Paige, send to her first because she does not accept pitches previously submitted to another CMA agent.

Last checked 2 Sept 2026Via QueryManager
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, credentials

Looking for

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Last checked 2 Sept 2026Via Email
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Christian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, bible resources, health, how-to, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, religion, spirituality, advice, relationships

Wants: Query letter, book proposal, platform information

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Jevon is most interested in adult nonfiction that shapes culture and impacts faith, especially Christian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, select Bible resources, and authors with innovative approaches to pressing conversations and demonstrable reach.

How to submit

Use the Embolden Media Group literary representation page to view current submission guidelines and submit a query.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Adult fiction, children's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, health and wellness, sports, history, business, popular culture

Wants: Query letter, proposal, complete manuscript on request

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Alex Glass represents fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. His official profile notes debut novelists, memoirists, journalists, celebrities, professional athletes, experts, health and wellness, sports, history, business, narrative nonfiction, memoir, celebrity, and popular culture.

How to submit

Use the email form on the official Glass Literary Management submissions page to query Alex Glass. GLM prefers concise, well-written queries that describe the book, show an understanding of the marketplace, and for nonfiction explain why the author is the right person to write the book. If interested, GLM will ask for the complete manuscript or proposal.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Online Form
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, credentials

Looking for

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Email
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Commercial non-fiction (sport, lifestyle, self-help, leadership)

Looking for

Commercial non-fiction, especially sport, lifestyle, self-help and leadership.

How to submit

Email admin@davidluxtonassociates.co.uk with an approximately 300-word synopsis, a note on who the book appeals to and why you are qualified to write it, a chapter breakdown, a sample chapter, and a short bio or credits.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Email
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, credentials

Looking for

Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Email
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Fiction and non-fiction

Looking for

Non-fiction across many areas (narrative, prescriptive, self-help, illustrated, cookery/history/philosophy/economics/memoir/tech/science/business/nature). Fiction: science fiction, horror, fantasy (incl upmarket body horror, book-club friendly SFF, time travel, inventive fantasy epic, underrepresented voices)

How to submit

Email - sohoagencysubmissions@gmail.com

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Email
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Adult nonfiction, health, history, parenting, music, how-to, self-help, popular science, business, biography, sports, reference, cooking, writing, humor, spirituality, illustrated books, general interest

Wants: Query letter, proposal, sample chapters

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Rita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult nonfiction. Her list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking, writing, humor, spirituality, illustrated books, and general interest titles. She represents first-time and seasoned authors and looks for projects that present familiar subjects freshly or lesser-known subjects commercially.

How to submit

Send a query letter by email to rrosenkranz@mindspring.com or by regular mail with SASE. If requested, send the proposal as a single Word document attachment labeled with the book project name. The agency does not accept screenplays, poetry, fiction, children's books, or YA books.

Last checked 1 Sept 2026Via Email
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Children's fiction, children's nonfiction, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, adult fiction, women's fiction, picture books, adult nonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, history, science and technology, art, biography, parenting, cooking and food, health and wellness, lifestyle, advice, relationships, personal finance, social justice, diverse voices

Wants: Query letter, one sentence pitch, first twenty pages, full nonfiction proposal, artwork or portfolio link

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Marie Lamba represents fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. In fiction she is currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially diverse points of view; general adult fiction, women's fiction, and adult graphic novels; select established illustrators and picture book authors; original rom-coms; contemporary and historical work; fresh non-gory ghost stories; fantasy and speculative elements; unique and funny romantasy; hidden treasures, artifacts, ancient civilizations, folklore, fairy tales, and books that are original, moving, or hilarious. In nonfiction she represents children's and adult work, including inspiring memoirs, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, history, science and technology for lay readers, art, biography, parenting, cooking and food, health and wellness, lifestyle, advice and relationships, personal finance, social justice, diverse voices, and books that improve society or help the environment.

How to submit

Submit only through Marie Lamba's official QueryManager page. JDLA asks writers to query one JDLA agent at a time and says it does not accept snail mail queries. Marie says emailed queries, social-media queries, and regular postal mail queries will be deleted or not considered. Her QueryManager form asks for author details, query letter, one-sentence pitch, publication status, the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal, and an art or portfolio link if applicable.

Last checked 31 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Adult nonfiction, business, technology, popular science, women's health, self-help, parenting, humor, illustrated nonfiction, photography, early readers, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, children's nonfiction, picture books

Wants: Query letter, first 20 pages, proposal

Looking for

Myrsini considers adult and children's projects across categories except genre fiction. She is looking for voice-driven business and technology books, accessible science, women's health, self-care, progressive parenting, humor and illustrated projects, early readers, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, children's nonfiction, and picture books from writer-illustrators.

How to submit

Submit to Myrsini Stephanides via QueryManager. Include sample material with the query: first 20 pages for fiction and a full proposal for nonfiction. Picture book submissions are only considered from author-illustrators. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.

Last checked 31 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Fiction, nonfiction, upmarket fiction, thriller, book club fiction, self-help, health, wellness, business, science, public affairs

Wants: Query letter, first twenty-five pages

Looking for

Celeste represents a select list of bestselling fiction and nonfiction authors. She is currently looking for upmarket fiction that makes readers laugh or cry, one-of-a-kind thrillers with TV and film potential, and nonfiction authors helping readers navigate the world as it is today.

How to submit

Email queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Celeste Fine plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages in the body of the email. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter.

Last checked 31 Aug 2026Via Email
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Narrative nonfiction, idea-driven nonfiction, literary fiction, journalism, technology, business, history, cultural criticism

Wants: Query letter, first ten pages, proposal, ai disclosure

Looking for

Laura Usselman represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and select literary fiction. In fiction, she likes distinctive prose with memorable characters. In nonfiction, she is especially seeking striking literary nonfiction, deeply reported journalism from the worlds of tech and business, immersive narrative history that illuminates the present, and smart cultural criticism on film, music, art, or sports.

How to submit

Email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript or proposal in the body of the email to luquery@skagency.com. SKLA asks writers to disclose in the query if they have used or intend to use AI tools to assist in creating the work.

Last checked 31 Aug 2026Via Email
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Adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, thriller, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, middle grade, young adult, picture books, children's books, film and tv scripts, nonfiction, spirituality, self-improvement, science, legal issues, environmental issues, kids nonfiction, finance, cookbooks, occult, conspiracies, ufos and aliens, underrepresented voices

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first five pages, full nonfiction proposal, ai disclosure

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Marisa A. Corvisiero is the founder and CEO of Corvisiero Literary Agency and a Senior Literary Agent. She judges stories for creative concepts, well-developed plots, rich characters, unique voices, and standout underrepresented voices. She is open to novel manuscripts and nonfiction proposals. For adults, she considers romance, women's fiction, thrillers, adventure, paranormal, fantasy and urban fantasy, science fiction, or combinations of those categories. In middle grade and YA she likes character-driven stories with humor or grit and unique fantasy, adventure, and science fiction concepts. For picture books and children's work she wants STEAM books and stories with growth, positive messages, and strong commercial characters. In nonfiction she seeks focused books in spiritualism, self-improvement, mainstream science, legal issues, environmental issues, kids nonfiction, science, finance, cookbooks, growth mindset, manifesting, channeling, remote viewing, occult mysteries, conspiracy theories, and aliens.

How to submit

Submit through Marisa Corvisiero's official QueryManager form. Corvisiero asks writers to submit all queries through the agent's QueryManager form, not by email, submit one project at a time, and query only one Corvisiero agent at a time. For fiction, include a query letter and 1-2 page synopsis and follow the form for sample-page length. Marisa's profile says submissions should include a strong query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and first 5 pages, for picture books upload the full manuscript, for nonfiction upload the proposal.

Last checked 31 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Women's issues, pop culture, illustrated nonfiction, photography, history, politics, self-help, current events, narrative nonfiction, biography, business, lifestyle, cookbooks, contemporary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy, women's fiction

Wants: Query letter, first 20 pages, proposal

Looking for

Dani represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. In nonfiction she is drawn to women's issues, pop culture, illustrated and photography projects, history, politics, self-help, current events, narrative nonfiction, biography, business, lifestyle, and cookbooks. In fiction she seeks contemporary and upmarket adult fiction, historical fiction, rom-coms, and women's fiction with compelling narrators and voice-driven writing.

How to submit

Submit to Dani Segelbaum via QueryManager. Her form asks for a query letter and the first 20 pages of fiction or a full nonfiction proposal. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.

Last checked 30 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular science, pop culture, social issues, cultural issues, business, self-help, success, motivation, psychology

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, proposal, pitch, comparable titles, target audience

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Katie Kotchman specializes in nonfiction, especially narrative nonfiction including memoir, popular science, pop culture, and social and cultural issues, business in all areas, and self-help focused on success, motivation, and psychology. She is actively seeking new nonfiction clients with built-in platforms from whom she can learn something new. She accepts fiction by referral only. Her official QueryManager also emphasizes characters who struggle with dualities of nature or culture, cognitive dissonance, people who straddle different worlds, the Midwest, family secrets, and underdog stories.

How to submit

Submit to Katie Kotchman through her QueryManager link from Don Congdon's official agents and submissions pages. Don Congdon asks writers to query only one agent at a time. Katie's QueryManager asks for a query letter, synopsis, one-paragraph pitch, target audience, comparable books, and the first 10 pages or, for nonfiction, the full book proposal.

Last checked 30 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Narrative nonfiction, mind body spirit, social and political science, health and wellness, current affairs, biography, psychology, self-help, business, spirituality, popular culture, lgbtq and, history, cooking, sports, memoir, literary fiction, suspense

Wants: Query letter, overview, sample pages, author bio, platform details

Looking for

Tom Miller is a senior literary agent at Liza Dawson Associates. He develops and sells commercial and serious narrative nonfiction and select literary fiction. In nonfiction, he wants highly credentialed experts with strong networks and platforms in mind-body-spirit, narrative nonfiction, social and political science, health and wellness, current affairs, biography, psychology and self-help, business, spirituality, popular culture, LGBTQ+ topics, history, cultural and social history, science, cooking, and sports. He is open to exceptional memoirs by well-connected authors. In fiction, he is highly selective and wants beautifully written literary novels with compelling characters and story lines, LGBTQ+ fiction, and literary-quality suspense. He is not interested in thrillers, science fiction, romance, children's books, or fantasy.

How to submit

Email querytom@lizadawson.com with a query letter including a detailed overview of the nonfiction or fiction project, no more than 25 pages of sample writing, a concise author bio, and network or platform details pasted into the email body. Do not send attachments or snail mail.

Last checked 30 Aug 2026Via Email
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Nonfiction, how-to, health, wellness, science, technology, nature, outdoors, true crime, history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, brand books

Wants: Query letter

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John is building a wide-ranging nonfiction list including how-to, health and wellness, science, technology, nature and outdoors, true crime, quirky history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, and brand-led book programs.

How to submit

Email john@defliterary.com with QUERY: at the beginning of the subject line, followed by the book title. Include a brief description of yourself and the project. Attachments are not opened unless requested.

Last checked 30 Aug 2026Via Email
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Nonfiction, popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music

Wants: Query letter

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Sheree is currently only considering nonfiction, including popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music, and related adult nonfiction.

How to submit

Email a one-page nonfiction query in the body of the email to shereebee@aol.com. Put Query and your name in the subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.

Last checked 30 Aug 2026Via Email
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Commercial fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers, women protagonists, biography, memoir, history, psychology, health, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, management, finance, business parables

Wants: Query letter, proposal, book proposal, overview, author platform, marketing plan, comparative works, chapter summaries, sample chapters

Looking for

Margret McBride is interested in a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers, and stories featuring strong female protagonists. Her nonfiction interests include biography, memoir, history, psychology, health, self-improvement, and business, especially entrepreneurship, management, and finance, with a particular weakness for perfectly executed business parables.

How to submit

Submit to Margret McBride through her official QueryTracker or QueryManager link. The agency asks writers to query only one agent at a time. For nonfiction, send a complete polished proposal with overview, author platform, promotion or marketing plan, comparative works, chapter summaries, and at least 2 sample chapters.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial women's fiction, romantic comedy, domestic suspense, thriller, pop culture, pop science, psychology, self-help, parenting, memoir, business, lifestyle, health, wellness

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal

Looking for

Melissa represents adult fiction and nonfiction. In fiction she is seeking literary, upmarket, and commercial women's fiction, romcoms, domestic suspense, and thrillers, especially multigenerational stories, sibling relationships, outsider experiences, place-specific stories, and people fighting injustices or difficult societal circumstances. In nonfiction she looks for commercial pop culture, pop science/psychology, self-help, parenting, memoir, business, lifestyle, and health/wellness projects with strong voice, expertise, and platform.

How to submit

Send a query letter and, for fiction, the first 10 manuscript pages pasted in the email body to melissa@foliolit.com. Include QUERY and the project title in the subject line.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Email
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Business, leadership, academia, government, nonprofit, memoir, narrative nonfiction, science, social issues, political issues, psychology, health, spirituality, parenting

Wants: Online form

Looking for

Jim Levine specializes in helping leaders in business, academia, government, and the nonprofit sector translate their expertise into bestsellers for maximum impact. He also works with journalists and writers of memoir and narrative nonfiction. He acquires and develops projects across business, science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, social and political issues, psychology, health, spirituality, parenting, and more.

How to submit

Submit through the official Levine Greenberg Rostan online submission form linked from the agency submissions page.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, history, science, sports, technology, business, pop culture

Wants: Query letter, full proposal

Looking for

Howard Yoon works exclusively with nonfiction writers, especially reported narratives, memoir, history, science, sports, technology, business, and popular culture. He represents leading experts and thought leaders, and has a soft spot for underdog stories and voices of the underserved.

How to submit

Query Howard Yoon via the contact or query button on his WME Books profile page. For nonfiction, include a query letter addressed to him and a full proposal. WME asks writers to query one agent at a time, if there is no response in six weeks, writers may try another WME Books agent.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Nonfiction, medicine, science, health, wellness, business, entrepreneurship, journalism, self-improvement

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

John specializes in representing nonfiction authors, including researchers in medicine and science, entrepreneurs and business leaders, bloggers, journalists, and writers whose advice and stories reach broad audiences.

How to submit

Email queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify John Maas plus the category and genre in the subject line. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter in the body of the email.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Email
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Adventure, children's books, juvenile, young adult, mainstream fiction, mystery, politics, law, romance, thriller, women's fiction, comic books, graphic novels, business, commerce, contemporary culture, popular culture, how-to, self-help, mind body spirit, relationships, sports

Wants: One page query letter, book proposal, sample chapter, complete manuscript

Looking for

Paul S. Levine is a literary agent and publishing attorney. His fiction interests include adventure, children/juvenile/YA, mainstream, mysteries, politics and law, romance, thrillers, women's fiction, comic books, and graphic novels. His nonfiction interests include business/commerce, children/juvenile/YA, contemporary and popular culture, how-to and self-help, mind/body/spirit, politics and law, relationships, and sports. He is not interested in science fiction, fantasy, or horror.

How to submit

Email Paul S. Levine a one-page query letter, preferably by email, at paul@paulslevinelit.com. No query-related phone calls. If interested, the agency will request material: for nonfiction, a book proposal and sample chapter, for memoir, a proposal and complete manuscript, for fiction, a complete polished manuscript. All requested submissions should be PDF attachments.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Email
Represents

Adult nonfiction, journalism, investigative nonfiction, history, business, leadership, lifestyle, cookbooks, humor, gift books, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, middle grade, young adult, picture books

Wants: Query letter, first 25 pages, proposal

Looking for

Maile is interested in adult nonfiction and children's, middle grade, and YA fiction and nonfiction, especially work that amplifies underrepresented voices and untold stories. In adult nonfiction she wants journalistic deep dives, untold histories, business and leadership resources centering underestimated identities, lifestyle and cookbooks with a fresh personal hook, and unexpected humor and gift books.

How to submit

Submit to Maile Beal via QueryManager. Follow Arc Literary's guidelines: query letter, author bio, publishing history if applicable, first 25 pages for fiction, or nonfiction proposal with sample material. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
Represents

Nonfiction, commercial nonfiction, celebrity memoir, pop culture, business, entertainment, sports, humor, self-development, commercial fiction

Wants: Query letter, first fifteen pages, proposal

Looking for

Byrd is Partner and Co-Head of UTA Publishing. Current public materials describe a major commercial publishing list across bestselling nonfiction, entertainment, sports, humor, self-development, business, celebrity memoir, and select commercial fiction.

How to submit

Submit through UTA Publishing's official query form and select the intended agent where available. UTA requires the first 15 pages of any manuscript or book proposal and asks writers not to query multiple UTA literary agents.

Last checked 29 Aug 2026Via Online Form
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Nonfiction, science, history, memoir, cultural criticism, investigative journalism, business, fiction, literary fiction, genre fiction

Wants: Query letter, first twenty-five pages

Looking for

Ben works alongside Celeste Fine on bestselling nonfiction and fiction. He loves nonfiction that translates big ideas for broad audiences, especially science, history, memoir, cultural criticism, investigative journalism, and business. In fiction, he is looking for smart takes on genre and accessible literary fiction with social and historical context.

How to submit

Email queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Ben Kaslow-Zieve plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter.

Last checked 28 Aug 2026Via Email
Represents

Narrative nonfiction, memoir, thought leadership, health, wellness, spirituality, science, psychology, culture, business

Wants: Query letter, proposal

Looking for

Rachel works with original visionaries, culture-shifters, and thought leaders on nonfiction narrative projects and memoir, with emphasis on books that create broad cultural impact.

How to submit

Submit nonfiction narrative projects and memoir through Wave Literary's QueryTracker form. Wave does not read screenplays or poetry and replies only if interested in exploring further.

Last checked 28 Aug 2026Via QueryTracker
Represents

Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, food, lifestyle, pop culture, history, business, big ideas, self-help, wellness, parenting, children's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal

Looking for

Neeti Madan is a partner at Sterling Lord Literistic. Her list includes literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and select lifestyle, food, pop culture, history, business, big idea, self-help, wellness, and parenting projects. She is interested in voice-driven fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, books with a strong platform or expertise, and work for young readers from picture books through YA.

How to submit

Submit through Sterling Lord Literistic's official submissions page and select Neeti Madan if the form offers an agent choice. SLL uses its online submissions portal rather than email queries. Include the requested query materials and follow the instructions in the portal.

Last checked 28 Aug 2026Via Online Form
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Nonfiction, true crime, pop culture, humor, gift books, music books, unique histories, business, celebrity, cookbooks, cultural and social issues, food, health and fitness, home decorating and design, how-to, journalism, lgbtq and, lifestyle, pets, self-help, women's issues

Wants: Query letter, book proposal, overview, author bio, market analysis, promotion plan, competitive analysis, table of contents, chapter abstracts, sample chapters, first twenty pages

Looking for

Lindsey Smith is a literary agent and head of licensing and new ventures at Speilburg Literary Agency. She represents a wide range of nonfiction and especially loves true crime, pop culture, humor, gift books, music books, unique histories, and anything weird and wonderful.

How to submit

Submit through Lindsey Smith's official linked QueryTracker or QueryManager form. For nonfiction, include a query letter and proposal with overview, author information, market analysis, promotion plan, competitive analysis, table of contents, chapter abstracts, and sample chapters. After submitting to Lindsey, wait for a response before querying another Speilburg agent.

Last checked 28 Aug 2026Via QueryManager
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical fiction, family saga, women's fiction, young adult, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, science, business, psychology, pop culture, food writing

Wants: Query letter, first five pages, proposal

Looking for

Sandy Lu founded Book Wyrm Literary Agency after more than a decade as a literary agent. In fiction she seeks stories with a unique voice, thrilling plot, lasting characters, humor or emotion, and especially loves historical fiction, atmospheric world-building, and anything dark, twisted, or with a supernatural bent. In nonfiction she looks for projects that connect unexpected topics, explain complex research for general audiences, introduce cutting-edge science or little-known historical facts and figures, teach useful skills, or expand readers' knowledge of the world. Book Wyrm submissions are open for literary and commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical fiction, family saga, upmarket women's fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, science, business, psychology, pop culture, and food writing.

How to submit

Submit through Sandy Lu's official Book Wyrm linked QueryManager form. The form asks for author details, book title, word count, genre, query letter, AI disclosure, publication history, and the first 5 pages, or a full proposal for nonfiction. Book Wyrm does not accept email queries.

Last checked 28 Aug 2026Via Online Form
Represents

Nonfiction, memoir, biography, business, cookbooks, design, health and wellness, humor, idea-driven nonfiction, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, religion, science and technology, self-help, social issues, sports, travel, true crime

Wants: Query letter, project description, book proposal

Looking for

Monika Verma represents distinctive voices in nonfiction. LGR lists her categories as memoir, biography, business, cookbooks, design, health and wellness, humor, idea-driven nonfiction, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, religion, science and technology, self-help, social issues, sports, travel, and true crime.

How to submit

Submit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. The form asks writers to choose the agent being queried and notes that Monika Verma is open to queries. The LGR submission page also lists submission-form guidance and warns writers to use official agency channels.

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