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Marin Takikawa

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The Friedrich Agency·US

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Represents
literary fictionyoung adultnarrative non-fictionspeculative fictionmagical realism
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Marin Takikawa is a literary agent at The Friedrich Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, young adult, and narrative non-fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Notable Clients

Alison Espach, the Estate of Frank McCourt, Silvia Park

Notes

She is also the Rights Director at the agency, handling foreign and audio rights sales. She prioritizes writers from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities and diasporic voices. Not looking for space operas, high fantasy, medical memoirs, epistolary works, picture books, middle grade, or military content.

Other agents at The Friedrich Agency

Molly Friedrich

The Friedrich Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forShe is looking for the debut novel that is irresistible and non-fiction proposals which alter the way she sees the world. She describes herself as a fairly catholic, straight-ahead reader who doesn't flourish without well-rounded, declarative sentences.
How to submitSend query letter and 5 sample pages to only one agent, with the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Do not include attachments - include all materials in the body of the email.
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Lucy Carson

The Friedrich Agency

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RepresentsFiction, narrative non-fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, magical realism
Looking forCarson seeks voice-forward fiction with distinct authorial voices and elevated, stylish writing across genres including thrillers, horror, science fiction, and magical realism, with a preference for novels that are hard to definitively categorize. In non-fiction, she looks for narrative works including previously untold history, intimate memoirs, or portraits of contemporary cultural phenomena.
How to submitSubmit query letter and 5 sample pages through Query Manager with the word QUERY and project title in subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.
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Heather Carr

The Friedrich Agency

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RepresentsCommercial, contemporary, family saga, genre-bending, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, multicultural, mystery, offbeat, quirky, short stories, suspense, thriller, upmarket, women's fiction, cultural, social issues, current affairs, history, journalism, lifestyle, narrative, nature & ecology, politics, pop culture, psychology, relationship & dating, science & technology, women's issues
Looking forShe seeks writers driven by curiosity and discovery, whether through formal inventiveness in fiction or rigorous investigative journalism. She is drawn to poets who have turned to prose and writers whose dexterity with language allows them to articulate emotions or sensibilities. She loves moody atmosphere, setting-as-character, and fantastical elements in literary and upmarket fiction, particularly when genre elements explore where language fails us.
How to submitSend query letter and 5 sample pages to only one agent with the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line, or submit through Query Manager. Do not send attachments, include all materials in the body of the email.
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Hannah Brattesani

The Friedrich Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, voice-driven nonfiction, humor, memoir, history, politics, current affairs, horror, mystery, thriller, romance
Looking forHannah represents literary and upmarket fiction and voice-driven nonfiction, including fiction with dark or interesting humor, playful horror, smart upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, humor, history, politics, and current affairs.
How to submitEmail query and writing sample to hbrattesani@friedrichagency.com, following The Friedrich Agency's current submission guidance.
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Andrea Somberg

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
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
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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Renée Jarvis

Triangle House Literary

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, speculative fiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, children's books, commercial fiction, family saga, fantasy, graphic novels, historical fiction, humor, LGBTQ+, literary middle grade, literary young adult, romance, science fiction, short stories, food, history, journalism, memoir, nature, pop culture, psychology, science, technology
Looking forRenée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children's books. She is interested in work centering POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to Black writers across the African diaspora. Her current QueryManager genres span adult fiction, children's categories, and nonfiction including arts, culture, food, history, journalism, memoir, nature, pop culture, psychology, science, technology, and travel.
How to submitSubmit through Renée Jarvis's QueryManager route. The current form asks for a query letter with bio, synopsis, AI disclosure, and the first 30 pages for fiction or a full proposal for nonfiction.
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Amy Bishop-Wycisk

Trellis Literary Management

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, young adult, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, mystery, suspense, historical fiction, literary horror, grounded science fiction, grounded fantasy, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, history, pop culture, aapi voices, underrepresented voices, LGBTQ+
Looking forAmy represents fiction, nonfiction, and YA. She is seeking upmarket and book club fiction, mystery or suspense elements, propulsive plots with beautiful writing, historical fiction, literary horror, grounded SFF by women of color, coming-of-age stories, global retellings, expert-driven narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, history, pop culture, YA with murder and intrigue, immigrant stories, queer stories, girls working for justice, and light-hearted contemporary YA.
How to submitUse the QueryManager route linked from Amy Bishop-Wycisk's Trellis profile and review her current wishlist before querying.
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Jane Chun

Transatlantic Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, horror, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, graphic nonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, investigative journalism, nature, science, food, travel, pop culture, cultural criticism
Looking forJane Chun is interested in stories centering marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In fiction and nonfiction she is drawn to compelling, fresh voices with intimacy, rich inner worlds, and emotional depth. She is interested in literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction across adult, middle grade, and young adult; select nonfiction; and graphic novels or graphic nonfiction. In fiction she is open to contemporary, historical, fantasy, science fiction, speculative, and horror. In nonfiction she is looking for memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, investigative journalism, books about nature, climate and science, and books about food, travel, pop culture, and cultural criticism.
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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Leticia Gomez

Savvy Literary Services

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RepresentsHistorical fiction, multicultural fiction, cozy mystery, romance, science fiction, speculative fiction, suspense, thrillers, upmarket women's fiction, fantasy, action and adventure, literary fiction, military fiction, advice and relationships, biography, business, economics, leadership, diet, health and medical, history, politics, current affairs, how-to, humor, lifestyle, memoir, narrative nonfiction, parenting, religion, spirituality, self-help, true crime, young adult
Looking forLeticia Gomez is CEO and Founder of Savvy Literary Services and a literary, film, and television agent who champions underrepresented voices, especially underserved writers and readers. Savvy has placed fiction and nonfiction with traditional publishers and lists interest in historical, multicultural, cozy mystery, romance, speculative, suspense/thriller, upmarket women's fiction, fantasy, action/adventure, literary fiction, military, and a broad range of nonfiction including advice, biography, business, health, memoir, narrative nonfiction, parenting, self-help, and true crime.
How to submitComplete the official Savvy submission form and email submission documents directly to Leticia Gomez at leticia@savvyliterary.com. Include Leticia's first name in the query letter and submit to only one Savvy agent. Fiction submissions should include a query or elevator pitch with title, genre, and word count, a synopsis, the first 3 chapters or 50 pages, a detailed author bio, and a marketing plan. Nonfiction submissions should include a query and a polished book proposal with overview, target audience, marketing plan, competitive analysis, author bio, chapter outline and descriptions, and at least 3 sample chapters.
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Peter Steinberg

United Talent Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, narrative nonfiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, sports
Looking forPeter represents commercial and literary fiction, science fiction and fantasy, young adult, narrative nonfiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, and sports.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Peter Steinberg where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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