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JL Stermer

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Next Level Lit·US

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adult fictionyoung adultcontemporary fictionupmarket fictioncommercial fictionfamily saga
+14 morecoming-of-agerom-comnarrative nonfictionmemoirself-helpsportshumorpop culturebusinesssciencetechnologysocial justicehuman rightsfeminist issues
Looking for
JL is reviewing fiction and nonfiction projects: adult and YA contemporary, upmarket and commercial fiction, family stories, coming-of-age, rom-coms, plus prescriptive and narrative nonfiction, memoir, style, fashion, art, culture, mental health, spirituality, self-help, sports, humor, pop culture, business, science, tech, social justice, human rights and feminist issues.
How to submit
Submit a query letter and first five pages or full nonfiction proposal through the Next Level Lit QueryManager form. Do not query JL by email.
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Last checked 12 Jun 2026·Last verified: 12 Jun 2026
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JL Stermer is a literary agent at Next Level Lit based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult fiction, young adult, and contemporary fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 4-6 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Young Adult, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 4-6 weeks

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