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Leigh Feldman Literary·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionadult fictionyoung adultmiddle gradeshort stories
+3 morenarrative nonfictionmemoirhistorical fiction
Looking for
Query Letter, First Ten Pages
How to submit
Email
Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026

Leigh Feldman is a literary agent at Leigh Feldman Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and adult fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

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How to submitSubmit to Jane Chun through her official QueryManager form. If QueryManager is not working, email queryjane@transatlanticagency.com, but do not submit through both methods. For email queries, include the book title, category or genre, word count or estimated page count for graphic work, and author bio. Fiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis, and first ten pages in the body of the email. Nonfiction should include a brief introduction, full outline, and first ten pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. Graphic novels or nonfiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis or outline, and at least five illustrated pages with text, or ten script pages and sample art if five pages are not available.
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