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Maile Beal

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Arc Literary Management·US

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Represents
adult nonfictionjournalisminvestigative nonfictionhistorybusinessleadership
+9 morelifestylecookbookshumorgift bookschildren's fictionchildren's nonfictionmiddle gradeyoung adultpicture books
Looking for
Maile is interested in adult nonfiction and children's, middle grade, and YA fiction and nonfiction, especially work that amplifies underrepresented voices and untold stories. In adult nonfiction she wants journalistic deep dives, untold histories, business and leadership resources centering underestimated identities, lifestyle and cookbooks with a fresh personal hook, and unexpected humor and gift books.
How to submit
Submit to Maile Beal via QueryManager. 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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Last checked 8 Jul 2026·Last verified: 8 Jul 2026
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Maile Beal is a literary agent at Arc Literary Management based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult nonfiction, journalism, and investigative nonfiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within If no response within 8 weeks, consider it a pass. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

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Usually responds within If no response within 8 weeks, consider it a pass

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