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big idea nonfictionmemoirpop culturepop sciencepsychologyphilosophy
+12 moreprescriptive nonfictionecologycultural historysocial historynarrative nonfictioninvestigative journalismbiographyessayscriticismcookbooksliterary fictioncommercial fiction
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Recently verified·Last verified: 25 May 2026

Lauren Hall is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management based in US. Their list focuses on genres including big idea nonfiction, memoir, and pop culture. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Lauren Hall only responds when interested. If you do not hear from her within 60 days, consider it a pass.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Usually responds within Lauren Hall only responds when interested. If you do not hear from her within 60 days, consider it a pass.

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Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsJournalism, narrative nonfiction, sociology, psychology, child welfare, politics, education, environment, history, memoir, voice-driven fiction, mystery
Looking forJenna Land Free is looking for journalism that takes readers deeply into a world they have not seen before; leaders in sociology, psychology, child welfare, politics, education, and the environment; history for a general audience; uncommon personal stories that offer perspective into something greater than the individual; voice-driven novels; and page-turning mysteries.
How to submitEmail queries to jenna@foliolit.com. Jenna Land Free says she cannot reply to every submission individually, if you have not heard back within four weeks, it was not the best fit for her.
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Folio Literary Management

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Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitLimited fill: Folio team page confirms Jeff Kleinman is a Founding Partner, no Folio-hosted wishlist or public submission route was found in this run.
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Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsNonfiction, self-help, psychology, health, narrative nonfiction, memoir, parenting, business
Looking forJan Baumer represents solely nonfiction. She is particularly interested in measurable experts in their field, including impressively credentialed authors or authors with a built-in following, who want to change minds, change the world, or change how people think, interact, and live day to day. Her categories include smart self-help, psychology, expert and research-driven health, narrative nonfiction, memoir, parenting, and business, and she is open to well executed nonfiction proposals outside those lanes.
How to submitJan Baumer is currently closed to submissions according to her official Folio profile.
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Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, celebrity books, music books, sports, pop culture, fiction
Looking forMichael Harriot is Director of Contracts at Folio Literary Management. His client list has featured high-profile authors and more than a dozen New York Times bestsellers. He looks first for authors with something valuable, thought-provoking, or entertaining to say: a compelling story or message that readers have not heard before or that is told from a completely new perspective. He likes distinctive voice, command of craft, or an author committed to working with a quality co-writer, with extra points for fearlessness, genuine quirkiness, or a dark sense of humor.
How to submitEmail queries to michael@foliolit.com and attach your proposal or the first three chapters of your manuscript.
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Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsBook club fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction
Looking forJamie Chambliss is drawn to literary and upmarket or book club fiction, and to narrative nonfiction, especially work dealing with food, pop culture, the quirks of human nature, stories within science and sports, and forgotten corners of history.
How to submitJamie Chambliss is currently closed to queries according to her official Folio profile.
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Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsLiterary 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
Looking forMelissa 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 submitSend 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.
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Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, near historical fiction, narrative non-fiction, adventure, popular science, history, politics, current affairs, social history, memoir, biography
Looking forWendy specializes in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. She represents award winning literary novelists, short story writers, journalists, activists, anthropologists, scientists, doctors, and educators.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, biography, memoir
Looking forShe looks for commercial fiction and is interested in brilliant novels, fun beach reads, gripping nonfiction narratives, inspirational memoirs or biographies, and instructional self-help titles.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body of email, not as attachment. Include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in the body of the email below the query letter.
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Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
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How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
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Arc Literary Management

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How to submitEmail Iris Blasi at iris@arcliterary.com. 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.
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Robin Straus Agency, Inc.

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RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, women's fiction, memoir, history, biography, psychology, popular culture, current affairs, science, parenting, cookbooks
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How to submitRobin Straus Agency is not accepting new unsolicited submissions at this time according to the official submissions page.
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Joelle Delbourgo Associates

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, business, health, science, pop culture, current affairs, narrative nonfiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forJoëlle represents adult fiction and nonfiction. The agency no longer accepts children's books, YA, middle grade, picture books, screenplays, novellas or poetry.
How to submitJoelle Delbourgo Associates is currently closed to queries except through personal recommendation.
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