Will Roberts
OpenThe Gernert Company·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- suspenseliterary fictioncommercial fictioncurrent affairspoliticshistory
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Sample Chapter
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026
Will Roberts is a literary agent at The Gernert Company based in US. Their list focuses on genres including suspense, literary fiction, and commercial fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult
Response Time
Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass
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