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Literary fiction, memoir, politics, journalism, cultural history, biography
Wants: Query letter
Literary fiction and nonfiction in the areas of memoir, politics, journalism, cultural history, and biography. In fiction: beautiful writing, unforgettable characters, family stories, socially engaged writing, and compelling plots
Send queries to the attention of Max Moorhead at max@mmqalit.com
Popular culture, natural history, travel, adventure, sports, nonfiction
Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, sample pages
Adam is interested in popular culture, natural history, travel and adventure, and sports, especially books with a fresh perspective or new analysis by or about mavericks in those fields.
Submit electronically to the appropriate agent at the address listed on the official submissions page. For adult nonfiction, send query letter, proposal, outline, author bio, and three sample chapters up to 30 pages pasted in the email. Only query one agent at a time.
Fiction, speculative fiction, nonfiction
Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first 10 pages
Fiction, focusing on novels with speculative elements, strong writing, and a lot of heart; also maintains an eclectic non-fiction list
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.
Commercial nonfiction, commercial fiction, health and well-being, psychology or self-help, politics and current affairs, memoir, personal finance, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, women's bookclub fiction
Wants: Query letter
Women's bookclub fiction, Epic juicy generational sagas, Historical mysteries and thrillers, Genre mash-ups, A great triplets thriller, Activist fiction or fiction that illuminates a topical or societal issue in a new way, Experts bringing new ideas that can help people in their everyday lives
Query via QueryTracker only - we do not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts
Fiction, nonfiction, children's books, adult, young adult, middle grade, graphic novels
Wants: Query letter, first 10 pages
Contemporary & Upmarket fiction, Upmarket Romance, Speculative & Cozy Fantasy, Literary Thriller/Suspense/Psychological, Atmospheric & Genre-Bending, Fun & Offbeat, Graphic Novels, Big Ideas & Culture nonfiction, Literary Memoir
Send query and first 10 pages in body of email to helmsubmissions@gmail.com. No attachments will be opened.
Romance
Romance in all its forms and has a strong interest in championing Black, Diverse, and BIPOC authors and characters
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Contemporary romance, thrillers, suspense, ya or na romance, commercial fiction, romantic comedies, fantasy, paranormal romance
Emotionally driven stories and swoony character arcs, contemporary romance, thrillers, suspense, YA/NA romance, commercial fiction, romantic comedies, and fantasy or paranormal romance, but only when the romance leads the way
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Mg, ya, graphic novels, contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, book club fiction, non-fiction
Wants: Query letter, bio, first 5-10 pages
Stories about identity, family relationships, and travel. MG, YA, & Graphic Novels. Contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, and book club fiction. Non-fiction submissions and illustrators
Send a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, contemporary novels, fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, horror, mysteries, middle grade fantasy, picture books, graphic novels, arts, pop culture, nature, psychology, cultural history, science, wellness, occult
Wants: Query letter, first 10 pages
Literary and upmarket fiction, non-fiction book proposals, select children's books, and graphic novels. In fiction, she's looking for contemporary novels (with or without speculative elements), fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, horror, and mysteries. In non-fiction, she's interested in projects that explore the arts, pop culture, nature, psychology, cultural history, science, wellness, and the occult
Include the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction. For graphic novels, Maria is only considering projects by a single creator both writing and illustrating the book.
Speculative fiction, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, literary fiction, fantasy, young adult, self-help, spiritual, occult, nature memoir, nature non-fiction
Wants: Query letter, first 10 pages
In fiction, she is particularly drawn to speculative, atmospheric, and voice-driven narratives for both adult and young adult audiences. She has a soft spot for hybrid genres, such as horror-romance or speculative thrillers, and books with big hooks. On the non-fiction side, she is interested in self-help, spiritual (Marina loves the woo woo!), and the occult. She's also very keen to find poignant nature memoirs and other nature-based non-fiction.
Please use this format in the subject field of your email: 'Marina or BOOK TITLE or CREATOR NAME or GENRE'
Young adult, new adult, fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, romance, women's fiction, horror, literary fiction, historical fiction, contemporary, nonfiction, faith-based books, illustrators
YA (all subgenres except sci-fi), thrillers/suspense/mystery, horror, contemporary, romance, new adult, women's fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, faith-based/inspirational fiction and nonfiction, true crime, illustrators. Welcomes BIPOC and disabled main characters.
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Adult fiction, non-fiction, ya, middle grade, children's
Jennifer Weltz has sold books domestically, internationally, and for film for over three decades. She takes on an author's career rather than just a single project, serving as business manager, confidant, task master, preliminary editor, and matchmaker. She is very careful and selective about signing on new authors.
Please only submit your query to one agent at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio.
Adult fiction, non-fiction, ya, middle grade
Alice Tasman represents a diverse range of writers with an emphasis on fiction. She is drawn to distinctive voices and unique perspectives, and she particularly enjoys discovering debut writers. She is dedicated to nurturing and developing her clients' careers over the long term.
Submit a query to one agent only at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio. Find Alice Tasman's specific submission instructions by clicking her name on the submissions page at https://www.jvnla.com or submissions. The agency does not accept queries by regular mail or AI-generated queries or manuscripts.
Science fiction, fantasy, speculative literature
Wants: Query letter, first 1-2 chapters
Science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature that falls anywhere along the commercial to literary spectrum. Books that delve into the intricacies of language or explore forgotten mythologies.
Queries should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. In the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line.
Narrative 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
Wants: Query letter, first chapter
Literary 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
Query via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
Fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, mysteries, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction
Wants: Query letter, first 3 chapters, book proposal
Fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and mysteries as well as literary writers, and smart narrative nonfiction
Please send query letter in the body of your email to querymb@sjga.com, and then send the following as an attachment: the first three chapters of your book (for fiction) or your complete book proposal (for nonfiction)
Adult fiction, crossover, young adult
Wants: Query letter, first 15 pages
Maria is looking for adult, crossover, and YA fiction across genres that feature compelling characters, complex relationships, and immersive settings (real or imagined).
Please send your query letter, contact information, and the first 15 pages of your manuscript via email to mministeri (at) gingerclarkliterary (dot) com with "mcm query" in the subject line.
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Query via QueryManager or email query@newleafliterary.com with word 'Query' in subject line plus agent's name
Voice-driven fiction, short story collections, narrative nonfiction, science, history, biography, memoir, pop culture
Wants: Query letter, synopsis, bio, first 3 chapters
Voice-driven fiction, short story collections, narrative nonfiction (especially science, history, biography, memoir, and pop culture)
Query her directly at renee@mmqalit.com with word 'query' in subject line, attach excerpt up to three sample chapters as Word document
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Especially excited to seek out independent voices by tracking breakout self-published successes, surfacing under-the-radar talent, and scouting the indie authors whose sales, platforms, and craft signal they're ready to leap into traditional publishing
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Adult nonfiction, adult fiction, children's literature, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Cooking, drinks, health/wellness, lifestyle, self-help, women's issues, memoir, cat content, underrepresented voices. Occasional adult fiction for existing clients or via referrals. Select children's literature in special circumstances.
Submit queries here: http:// queryManager.com or JenNewens
International rights, fiction, nonfiction
Wants: Query letter
A small client list and storytelling in any form
Email a query letter and accompanying material to queries@parkfinebrower.com, specify the agent name and category or genre in the subject line.
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Submit to them ONLY via Query Manager
Adult nonfiction, memoir, history, pop culture, science, parenting, literary fiction, upmarket fiction
Wants: Query letter, proposal, manuscript
Anna Sproul-Latimer represents all types of adult nonfiction, from memoir and history to pop culture, science, and parenting, as well as select literary and upmarket fiction. She is drawn to buzzing, bright, curious authors with enthusiasm and national or international audiences, especially books with humor, vulnerability, honesty, refuge, and relief.
Send a query letter, proposal, and or or manuscript to submissions@neonliterary.com. Specify in the subject line that you are querying Anna. Neon Literary represents adult nonfiction and literary fiction for national audiences, accepts Word or Google Docs attachments or pasted pages, and cannot read mail, in-person, or phone queries unless previously agreed for accessibility reasons.
Nonfiction, health, medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, narrative nonfiction, fiction
Wants: Query letter, bio, first twenty five pages, synopsis or proposal
Carol Mann specializes in nonfiction, including health and medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, and narrative nonfiction, while also taking on occasional fiction.
Email queries to submissions@carolmannagency.com and include Carol Mann's name in the subject line. For fiction, send a query letter with a brief bio and first 25 pages pasted into the body. For nonfiction, send a query letter with brief bio, synopsis or proposal, and first 25 pages pasted into the body. Attachments are not opened.
Fiction, nonfiction, children's, adult, teen
Wide ranging tastes—born out of deep curiosity and a passion for great writing in all its forms and for all readerships
Email submissions
Literary fiction
Wants: Query form
Annie Hwang is an agent at Ayesha Pande Literary representing what she describes as literary fiction with teeth.
Submit to Annie Hwang through the Ayesha Pande Literary query form. Complete all required fields, do not submit to multiple APL agents simultaneously, and do not submit by mail. If no one responds within 8 weeks, writers may withdraw and submit to another APL agent, a no from one APL agent is a no from the entire agency.
Nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, histories, biographies, science, food, sports, fiction, thriller, mystery, romance, young adult, middle grade, sci-fi
Non-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.
Send queries by email to jeff (at) jenniferlyonsliteraryagency (dot) com
Pop culture, pop science, fashion, design, literary commentary, history, folktale-inspired horror, fantasy, gothic mystery, romance, puzzle-driven mysteries, literary fiction
Wants: Query letter, first 10 pages
In non-fiction, she is drawn to narrative projects that bring niche subjects to a wide readership, particularly those that blend memoir with expertise. Her interests include pop culture, pop science, fashion, design, literary commentary, and the history of subcultures and counterculture. In fiction, she loves immersive atmosphere, sharp observation, twisty storytelling, and offbeat wit. She is especially interested in folktale-inspired horror and fantasy, gothic mystery and romance, fantasies featuring mundane magic, puzzle-driven mysteries, and cozy stories that feel hopeful yet grounded, like a Studio Ghibli movie.
Include the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction.
Fantasy, romance, mysteries or thrillers, select horror, literary or upmarket, commercial science fiction
Fantasy: standout world building, compelling characters & voices, dark fantasy, cozy fantasy with an edge. Romance: mystery romance & romantic suspense, why-choose, unusual settings or communities, historical-with-a-twist, dark romance. Mysteries/Thrillers: unusual structures/unreliable narrators, cross-genre elements. Open to select horror, literary/upmarket, and commercial science fiction with standout hooks and strong writing. Interested in working with fan writers who are looking to explore trad pub!
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Romance, literary fiction, creative memoirs
Reading tastes include almost everything (she currently favors romance, literary fiction, and creative memoirs), especially interested in uplifting diverse artists from rural communities
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Mg and ya fiction, adult sff
MG and YA fiction as well as adult SFF. Prioritizing disabled voices
Only accepts queries through QueryManager
Historical fiction, narrative history, historical fantasy, comedic mystery, book club fiction, genre bended and blended fiction, science for the non-scientist, essays, memoir
All things history. Commercial and upmarket historical fiction that challenges and educates readers, particularly those that explore the margins of history books and those from marginalized perspectives. Book club fiction, essays and memoirs, history and science
Query Frannie
Query letter, first 10 pages
Emotionally resonant narratives that explore the messiness of being human—family, aging, identity, love, and regret. Protagonists who make bad decisions for the right reasons
Query via agent's query form only
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Email: helenquery@megibowliterary.com
Commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction, ya, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, women's fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, paranormal, unconventional westerns, pop-culture, music, history, health, inspirational, narrative nonfiction
Both commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction. Fiction interests include YA, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, women's fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, paranormal, unconventional westerns, and anything with unique, well-drawn characters and a dark or offbeat sense of humor. Her nonfiction interests include pop-culture, music, history, health, inspirational (but not spiritual), and extremely well-written narrative nonfiction.
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