Stephen Barbara
ClosedInkWell Management·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- adult fictionyoung reader fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter, First 1-2 Chapters
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Stephen Barbara is a literary agent at InkWell Management based in US. Their list focuses on adult fiction and young reader fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within two months if interested. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Young Reader
Response Time
Usually responds within two months if interested
Notable Clients
Paul Tremblay, Lauren Oliver, Clémence Michallon, Laura Amy Schlitz, Lisa Graff, Minh Lê, Krysten Ritter, Hannah Brown, Jessica Jung
Notes
Originally from New Haven. Graduate of University of Chicago with BA in English. While selective in taking on new clients, remains excited to discover great new writers. Agent for media company Storygiants.
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