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fictionnonfictionmemoirhistorical fictioncookbookslifestyle
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Susan Finesman runs Fine Literary Management, a boutique literary agency based in Los Angeles that is carefully seeking new clients. Her official about page says she continues to be interested in all kinds of books, especially work with unforgettable characters, stories that make her laugh or cry, twists and turns of a great page-turner, honest memoir, historical fiction, and nonfiction that is honest and thoughtful. Cookbooks and lifestyle are particular areas of interest.
How to submit
Email Susan@FineLiterary.com with QUERY and the title in the subject line. For fiction, send a query letter, brief synopsis, and the first 20 pages pasted in the body of the email. For nonfiction, send a query letter and brief synopsis, explaining why you are writing the book and where it fits in the marketplace. Make name, contact information, referral if any, and publishing or academic history obvious.
Last checked 8 Jul 2026·Last verified: 8 Jul 2026

Susan Finesman is a literary agent at Fine Literary Management based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Fine Literary says it cannot personally respond to every query and will be in touch if it might be a good match for the work.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

Response Time

Fine Literary says it cannot personally respond to every query and will be in touch if it might be a good match for the work.

Notes

Fine Literary is not representing children's picture books or work composed for the stage or screen at this time.

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