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Last checked 25 May 2026·Last verified: 25 May 2026

Madison Smartt Bell is a literary agent at Ayesha Pande Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, noir, and crime fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as If an APL agent wishes to read a submission, someone will usually contact the writer within 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, a writer may withdraw and submit to another APL agent.. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Usually responds within If an APL agent wishes to read a submission, someone will usually contact the writer within 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, a writer may withdraw and submit to another APL agent.

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