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Janklow & Nesbit Associates·US

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Represents
narrative non-fictionhorrorthrillerspeculative fictionhistorical fictiongraphic novels
Looking for
Query Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submit
Email
Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026

Chad Luibl is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit Associates based in US. Their list focuses on genres including narrative non-fiction, horror, and thriller. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Notable Clients

Eddie Ahn, Rachel Beanland, Brian Castleberry, Mark Cecil, Ezra Claytan Daniels, June Gervais, Steve Gleason, Jasmin Graham, Kristen Green, Craig Grossi, Mike Grover, Leise Hook, Kim Kelly, Margaret Kimball, CJ Leede, Kathy MacLeod, Phil Melanson, Ben Passmore, Rick Pastoor, Emily Pennington, Keith Rosson, Brandon Stosuy, Walter Thompson-Hernández, Laura Warrell, Tamara Yajia, Dav Yendler

Notes

Chad comes from the workshop model of creative writing and has a hands-on editorial approach to agenting. The agency does not accept submissions written with artificial intelligence.

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Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction, idea books, entertainment, sports, cookbooks, design, satire, science fiction, thriller, spy stories, young adult, humor
Looking forLuke seeks books that are prime examples of their type, successful at what they're trying to be with natural storytelling and strong voices. He particularly enjoys satire, high concept science fiction, big ambitious novels, humor, thrillers and spy stories.
How to submitDirect submission to Luke Janklow at submissions@janklow.com. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body.
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Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forAnne's interests are broad, but quintessentially encompass the classic "good read" and anything, be it fiction or nonfiction, that illuminates the world in a fresh way. She believes that we tell stories to understand ourselves and the world we live in, and that those stories can transport us to different worlds, times and places, as well as revealing the mysteries of nature and the truths and complexities of the human heart and mind.
How to submitDirect your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com. For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Janklow & Nesbit Associates

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RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitDirect submission to an individual agent. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body. For picture books: send informative description, full outline, dummy as PDF and full-color samples as JPEGs or PDFs. For graphic novels: send 10 illustrated pages with text as PDF and synopsis in email body.
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How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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RepresentsFiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, science, religion, nature writing, reportage
Looking forShe seeks strong stories and exhilarating ideas in reportage, memoir, narrative nonfiction, science, religion, nature writing, and fiction. She loves writers who extend empathy, resist all manner of tyrannies, and entertain, wanting pages that whip by and spark wide conversation.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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