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Sandra Dijkstra

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Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionmysterysuspensethrillerhistory
+4 morepoliticscurrent affairsbusinessscience
Looking for
Query Letter, Synopsis, Bio, Sample Pages
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Sandra Dijkstra is a literary agent at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and mystery. Currently closed to submissions, with response guidance listed as If you have not heard back from us six weeks after sending your letter, you may assume that we have passed.. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If you have not heard back from us six weeks after sending your letter, you may assume that we have passed.

Notable Clients

Amy Tan, Maxine Hong Kingston, Lisa See, Mo Yan, Chitra Divakaruni, Shobha Rao, Jasmin Darznik, Diane Mott Davidson, Janell Cannon, Eric Foner, Steven Hahn, Leon Litwack, Adrienne Mayor, Michael Kazin, Marcus Rediker, Ira Berlin, Mae Ngai, Erika Lee, Barbara Ransby, Ian Morris, Steve Ross, Steven Prothero, Paula Fredriksen, Matt Sutton, Elaine Tyler May, Marilyn Yalom, Susan Faludi, Lillian Faderman, Lynn Garafola, Tom Hamburger, Michael Hiltzik, Jess Bravin, T. Christian Miller, Don Norman, Irvin Yalom, Gary Small, Bernd Heinrich, Joel Greenblatt, Max DePree

Notes

Sandra is only accepting solicited queries or those that come via referral. She is taking on new clients infrequently.

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Thao Le

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsChildren's, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, middle grade
Looking forShe enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and Young Adult in prose or graphic novel format across genres. In adult science fiction and fantasy, she seeks contemporary fantasy, near future science fiction, and romantic fantasy. She's drawn to character-driven stories about family and friendships from diverse protagonists, especially those passionate about arts, STEM, activism, and geeky fandoms.
How to submitSubmit through QueryMe.Online or thaole platform. Do not send queries to multiple agents at SDLA. Include query letter, 1-page synopsis, brief bio with publishing history, and first 10-15 pages for fiction.
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Elise Capron

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, history, cultural studies, science, narrative non-fiction
Looking forShe is most interested in well-written narrative non-fiction (particularly trade-friendly history, cultural studies, and science) as well as character-driven literary fiction for the adult market. She is especially interested in working with scholars (particularly historians) who are looking to transition from the academic market to a trade readership, as well as journalists.
How to submitSubmit through QueryMe.Online portal. Include query letter and appropriate materials as specified on the submissions page.
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Jessica Watterson

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsRomance, fantasy
Looking forJessica is most drawn to riveting and heart pounding romance. She loves fun, fresh voices and character driven stories that keep a reader turning the page because they need to know what happens next. She also loves fantasy that will appeal to a broad readership, especially if it has some spice in it.
How to submitUse the QueryMe.online portal to submit query letter, brief bio, and first 10-15 pages for fiction.
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Jill Marr

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, dark romance, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, mystery, thriller, gothic, horror, historical fiction, rom com, magical realism, current events, true crime, science, history, narrative non-fiction, sports, politics, health, nutrition, pop culture, humor, music, memoir
Looking forJill seeks fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and LGBTQ+ people. She wants commercial and upmarket fiction emphasizing dark romance, romantasy, speculative fiction, mysteries, thrillers, Gothic, horror, and historical fiction, plus food-centric novels and psychological suspense in the vein of Freida McFadden. For non-fiction, she seeks authors with big, timely, smart messages and deep dives into subcultures, social commentary, and historical projects.
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager at QueryManager.com or JillMarr. Include query letter, 1-page synopsis, brief bio with publishing history, and first 10-15 pages for fiction. For non-fiction, include query letter and full book proposal.
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Jennifer Kim

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, speculative fiction, translated fiction, history, journalism, politics, pop culture, music history
Looking forJennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, politics, and pop-culture and music history. She is particularly drawn to eccentric and unusual stories and values a distinct narrative voice and a strong sense of place.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager portal with query letter, 1-page synopsis, brief bio including publishing history, and first 10-15 pages of manuscript for fiction.
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Todd Shuster

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, current affairs, politics, civil rights, memoir, business, history, health and wellness
Looking forFiction and nonfiction across a wide range of genres. Nonfiction interests include current affairs, politics, civil rights, health and wellness, memoir, business, and history; fiction interests include literary and commercial novels, including mysteries and thrillers. Works with established authors, journalists, and public figures whose work demonstrates significant cultural impact or commercial potential.
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Curtis Russell

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RepresentsLiterary, commercial, mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, business, history, politics, current affairs, memoir, health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop science, pop psychology
Looking forIn terms of fiction, he is seeking literary, commercial, mystery, thriller, suspense and romance. In terms of non-fiction, he is looking for business, history, politics, current affairs, memoir, health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop science, and pop psychology.
How to submitAddress your query to the attention of the agent you feel is the best match for your work. Include the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction.
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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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Hannah Strouth

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, family saga, historical fiction, humor, LGBTQ+, multicultural fiction, mystery, romance, short stories, suspense, thriller, women's fiction, cultural nonfiction, social issues, entertainment, film, food writing, journalism, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, relationship and dating, true crime
Looking forHannah Strouth is looking for literary and upmarket fiction as well as select nonfiction. She gravitates toward nuanced, emotionally deep work, stories about connection and disconnection, what haunts people literally or metaphorically, resilience, dark, edgy, or gritty stories, pop culture, narrative nonfiction, self-help, memoir, books that teach readers to be better humans or see the world through a fresh lens, and diverse voices and experiences.
How to submitSubmit through Hannah Strouth's official linked QueryManager form. The form asks for author bio, project information, query letter, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, and the first 10 pages, or for nonfiction, the full book proposal. Greenburger says not to query more than one Greenburger agent at a time.
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Iris Blasi

Arc Literary Management

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RepresentsBiography, memoir, history, science, nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller
Looking forIris is seeking nonfiction in biography, memoir, history, science and nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction, with special interest in intersectional feminism, nature, climate change, conservation, social and racial justice, and books sparked by a quirky obsession. In fiction she is seeking literary and commercial fiction with strong voice, plus upmarket mysteries and thrillers.
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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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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