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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionthrillerspeculative fictionscience fictionfantasy
+2 morehistorical fictionyoung adult
Looking for
Query Letter, First Ten Pages, Brief Bio, Title/Genre/Word Count
How to submit
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Last checked 1 Jun 2026·Last verified: 1 Jun 2026

Kristin Nelson is a literary agent at Nelson Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and thriller. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 4 to 6 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 4 to 6 weeks

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Notes

Choose only one NLA agent to query as they share queries with each other. Does not accept snail mail, phone queries, or in-person inquiries. Not currently looking at middle-grade novels or picture books.

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