Literary Agents Accepting QueryManager Submissions

Literary fiction, mystery, suspense, memoir, cookbook

Upmarket fiction with strong commercial potential, particularly mystery, suspense, and psychologically layered narratives. Also select cookbooks and literary memoir from exceptional storytellers whose work resonates with national media and has film and television potential.

Submit through Query Manager at QueryManager.com or QueryLoriGalvin. Lori only accepts submissions via this platform.

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Ivan Mulcahy

International Creative Agency

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Fiction and non-fictionWants: Non-fiction (memoir/autobiography; subject-led expert non-fiction across economics/history/food/fashion/relationships; some thrillers/horror). fiction: exceptional literary voices; ambitious storytelling; irish writing; genre with depth

Non-fiction: memoir/autobiography, subject-led expert non-fiction (economics, history, food, fashion, relationships), some thrillers/horror. Fiction: exceptional literary voices, ambitious storytelling, Irish writing, genre with depth

Submit via QueryManager. For non-fiction, prepare a proposal of up to 20 pages including an overview or hook (query letter), chapter outline (synopsis), one to two sample chapters as an attachment, and an author bio with platform. For fiction, prepare a cover letter with a short pitch and author bio, a one-page synopsis, and the first 1,200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. Visit https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions to access the QueryManager link.

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Jack Mozley

Pérez Literary & Entertainment

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Science fiction (primarily)Wants: Speculative/sf with social commentary; dystopia/utopia; apocalypse; ai/other intelligences; first contact; big ideas; literary-leaning

Speculative/SF with social commentary, dystopia/utopia, apocalypse, AI/other intelligences, first contact, big ideas, literary-leaning

QueryManager - https://querymanager.com or jackmozley

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Maggie Cooper

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Literary fiction, historical fiction, romance, nonfiction, graphic memoir, journalismWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages

Imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction and capacious historical novels that push boundaries, beautifully told queer stories, and smart, feminist romance. In nonfiction, projects that probe assumptions and invite nuance, with special attention to queer, trans, and underrepresented experiences, as well as narratives exploring culture, technology, food, and the environment.

Submit your query via Query Manager at the link provided. Include a cover letter, synopsis, and sample pages as appropriate for your project.

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Maeve MacLysaght

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Horror, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels

Strong commercial genre concepts with beautiful prose across horror, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels for all age ranges. Stories with big, campy stakes but surprising emotional cores, lovably immoral characters, queer-coded villains, and romantic moments amid chaos. Prioritizes queer and BIPOC joy, creating space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them.

Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Maeve only accepts queries via this platform.

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Kristina Perez

Perez Literary & Entertainment

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Fiction, non-fictionWants: Horror (esp folk/social/feminist/queer; not heavy body horror); crossover YA/na fantasy with romance; paranormal romance/urban fantasy; narrative pop science (neuroscience) and smart-thinking; lesser-known female historical figures

Horror (especially folk/social/feminist/queer, not heavy body horror), crossover YA/NA fantasy with romance, paranormal romance/urban fantasy, narrative pop science (neuroscience) and smart-thinking, lesser-known female historical figures

Submit via QueryManager at https://www.perezliterary.com or submit or submit-to-kristina/

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Isabel Lineberry

Pérez Literary & Entertainment

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Ya, new adultWants: Contemporary romance; romantasy; fantasy; character-voice led with strong tension; underrepresented/queer voices welcome

Contemporary romance, romantasy, and fantasy, with a focus on character and voice. Seeks romantic tension, morally grey characters, and kick-ass heroines. Interested in YA romance with diverse and LGBT characters, New Adult BookTok-style romances, romantasy with solid worldbuilding, paranormal romance, fairytale retellings, dark fantasy, alternate histories, and historical fantasy. Actively looking for queer and underrepresented voices. Not looking for cheating storylines, accidental pregnancy, step-sibling romance, or unnecessary miscommunication tropes.

Submit via QueryManager at http:// queryManager.com or IsabelLineberry. Upload a query letter and the first ten pages of your novel or the first ten pages of your non-fiction sample chapter. Do not submit by email or other methods — those will not be considered. Do not send an exclusive query.

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Fabienne Schwizer

Ki Agency

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Adult and ya science fiction, fantasy, horror, related genres, serious non-fiction (broad history)Wants: Strong voices/atmosphere; genre with social criticism; not memoir/women's fiction/very spicy stories (per profile).

Strong voices/atmosphere, genre with social criticism, not memoir/women's fiction/very spicy stories

Submit a query letter, synopsis, and first fifty pages via https://querytracker.net or query or fabienneschwizer/

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Jon Michael Darga

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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Memoir, pop culture, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, horror, romance, cookbook, non-fiction

Voice-driven pop culture writing that brings fresh perspective to contemporary culture, non-fiction histories that recast narratives by centering unexpected or previously unheard voices, and adult commercial fiction featuring diverse casts and original stories, particularly in mystery, thriller, romance, and horror

Submit via Query Manager only. Darga does not represent children's books, political or crime thrillers, fantasy or science fiction, or non-fiction in the self-help, how-to, or business categories.

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Alice Sutherland-Hawes

ASH Literary

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Picture books, middle grade, ya, adult romance, adult romantasy, adult fantasyWants: Extraordinary, diverse stories; strong preference for underrepresented voices; see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA; adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)

Extraordinary, diverse stories, strong preference for underrepresented voices, see on-site wishlist for specifics (MG/YA, adult romance/romantasy/fantasy etc.)

Submit via QueryManager at http://querymanager.com or aliceashliterary, or by email to submissions@ashliterary.com. Do not submit via both routes simultaneously.

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Kristina Pérez

Pérez Literary & Entertainment

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Ya, new adult, contemporary romance, romantasy, fantasy, paranormal romanceWants: Query letter, first ten pages

Kristina represents authors and publishers across many genres and categories. She is actively seeking Horror, particularly folk horror, Gothic with a fresh twist, horror fantasy, social horror, feminist horror, queer horror, and dark comedies that bleed into horror territory. She is also looking for crossover YA/NA Fantasy with strong romantic elements and well-considered world building, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Non-Fiction focused on neuroscience, narrative popular science, smart thinking, and lesser-known female historical figures.

Kristina is currently closed to queries. When open, all queries must be submitted through Query Manager. Writers should upload a query letter and the first ten pages of their novel or the first ten pages of a non-fiction sample chapter. Submissions received by email or other methods will not be considered or read. Exclusive queries are not accepted.

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Julie Gourinchas

Bell Lomax Moreton

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FictionWants: Upmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary; sweet spot literary-speculative). interested in high-concept/hooky work; uncommon voices; strong aesthetic; gothic/grounded fantasy; "weird girl lit"; dark academia; select romantasy etc (see agent page).

Upmarket and literary adult/new adult fiction (genre-agnostic within upmarket/literary, sweet spot literary-speculative). Interested in high-concept/hooky work, uncommon voices, strong aesthetic, gothic/grounded fantasy, "weird girl lit", dark academia, select romantasy etc

QueryManager - https://querymanager.com or juliegourinchas

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Becca Langton

Darley Anderson Children's Book Agency

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Children's books

See agent wishlist / agency guidelines; actively seeking new clients (per submissions page)

Submit via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com or query or 2304

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Clara Foster

Aevitas Creative Management

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Literary fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, horror, ya, select non-fiction

Intelligent, voice-led fiction with emotional depth, upmarket/book club, fantasy and horror, political YA/crossover. Not currently accepting non-fiction except by referral

Review the wishlist at https://www.clarafosterliterary.com or submissions, then submit a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters via QueryTracker. All queries receive a response.

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Kirsten Lang

Zeno Agency

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Horror, romance, romantasy, crime thriller, fantasy

Kirsten represents horror, romance, romantasy, crime thrillers, and fantasy. She is particularly interested in Scottish voices (especially from the North East of Scotland), water horror inspired by the sea or Scottish landscape, workplace horror, young and contemporary romance, romantasy that expands beyond the typical elves-and-fae mold, well-written crime thrillers (especially involving terrorism or serial killers and fake true crime), and Studio Ghibli-esque fantasy with luscious landscapes and powerful stories. She is also eager to hear from fanfiction writers with an existing fanbase.

Submit queries only via Query Tracker when Kirsten is open for submissions. Submissions sent via email will not be considered.

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Nina Leon

Pérez Literary & Entertainment

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FictionWants: Represents all genres in fiction; especially romance-forward projects. adult/new adult focus: fantasy romance and dark fantasy romance (medium-high spice), portal fantasies, fae/witches, gothic romance, dark fairytale retellings, court intrigue; also romcom and dark/magical academia. YA: first love stories, spooky/macabre (tim burton aesthetic), epic love stories, modern retellings; mystery in unusual setting. MG: darker/whimsical adventures (e.g., coraline vibes) plus humour and quirky characters; seeks LGBTQ and, disabled and minority representation

All genres in fiction, especially romance-forward projects. Adult/New Adult focus: fantasy romance and dark fantasy romance (medium-high spice), portal fantasies, fae/witches, gothic romance, dark fairytale retellings, court intrigue, romcom, and dark/magical academia. YA: first love stories, spooky/macabre (Tim Burton aesthetic), epic love stories, modern retellings, mystery in unusual settings. MG: darker/whimsical adventures (e.g., Coraline vibes), humour and quirky characters. Seeks LGBTQ+, disabled, and minority representation.

QueryManager - https://querymanager.com or query or NinaLeon

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Miriam Cortinovis

Ki Agency

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Science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, contemporary ya, middle grade, ya, adultWants: First 10 pages, query letter, synopsis

Speculative fiction across all sub-genres, with a strong voice and original concept — a speculative element is required for adult and Middle Grade works. For YA, also accepts contemporary fiction without a speculative element. Particularly interested in work informed by non-binary, bisexual, and chronically ill perspectives, and inspired by video games and tabletop RPGs. Not a fit for literary fiction, adult contemporary, non-fiction, historical fiction without a significant speculative lens, picture books, or chapter books.

Miriam is currently closed to unsolicited queries. When open, submit your first 10 pages, query letter, and synopsis via QueryTracker: https:// queryTracker.net or query or miriamc

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Helen Lane

Ki Agency

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Genre fiction (and select ya)Wants: Fantasy; sci-fi; romance; horror; thriller; action and adventure; YA fantasy

Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, horror, thriller, action and adventure, YA fantasy

Submit via QueryManager when open: send the first ten pages, your query letter, and synopsis (if you have one) to https://querytracker.net or query or HelenLane. Personalisation in the query letter is not required.

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Camille Burns

Solas Literary Agency

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Middle grade fiction, ya fiction, adult fiction, non-fictionWants: Atmospheric, emotionally intense, relationship-led fiction; romance/romantasy; select thrillers/crime; historical with strong relationships; big-idea accessible non-fiction at intersection of science/society; not picture books/poetry/original screenplays

Atmospheric, emotionally intense, relationship-led fiction, romance/romantasy, select thrillers/crime, historical with strong relationships, big-idea accessible non-fiction at intersection of science/society, not picture books/poetry/original screenplays

Submit via Query Manager through the 'Submit Your Work' link at https://solasliterary.co.uk or submissions. Include a one-sentence elevator pitch capturing the book's central hook, the first five chapters, and a synopsis of 1–2 pages outlining the full plot including the ending.

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Stevie Finegan

Zeno Agency

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FictionWants: Fantasy, science fiction, and children's (pb to YA) with underrepresented perspectives; character-driven speculative; queer romance across ages (per agent page).

Fantasy, science fiction, and children's (PB to YA) with underrepresented perspectives, character-driven speculative, queer romance across ages

Submit via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com or StevieFinegan

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Valeria Huerta

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Non-fiction (plus select translated fiction or poetry)Wants: High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction; lifestyle/health/personal development; thought leaders/experts; also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry

High-quality zeitgeisty narrative non-fiction, lifestyle/health/personal development, thought leaders/experts, also discovering translated fiction and expanding into music/poetry

Online form (QueryManager via Aevitas submissions form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

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Saffron Dodd

ASH Literary

QueryManager or email (agency) - submissions@ashliterary.com

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Donya Dickerson

Aevitas Creative Management

Nonfiction, business, personal development, self-help, pop culture, science, technology, history, parenting

Donya focuses primarily on nonfiction in the categories of business, personal development, self-help, pop culture, science, technology, history, and parenting. She is looking for breakthrough thinking, experts with a fresh voice, and new approaches to solving the problems people face daily. She is especially drawn to books that help others be their best self and succeed in both their professional and personal lives.

Donya only accepts queries through Query Manager at https:// queryManager.com or 3213.

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Maria Cardona Serra

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Fiction and narrative non-fictionWants: Upmarket and literary fiction in english and spanish; character-driven, heart-wrenching fiction; modern love stories; genre-bending upmarket crime; narrative non-fiction about women's experiences

Upmarket and literary fiction in English and Spanish, character-driven, heart-wrenching fiction, modern love stories, genre-bending upmarket crime, narrative non-fiction about women's experiences

QueryManager (via site form) - https://www.aevitascreative.com or contact

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Rick Richter

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Self-help, pop culture, music, memoir, history, science, politics, social justice, narrative food writing, faith, true crime, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers, horror thrillers, children's books, picture books, ya

Rick Richter represents self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, and psychological/horror thrillers and diverse voices in all categories. He has extensive experience in children's books and represents illustrators and children's authors writing fiction and non-fiction from picture books through YA.

Rick Richter only accepts queries through Query Manager. Please check his Query Manager profile for more information.

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Erin Murphy

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Picture books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, children's nonfiction

Middle-grade and young adult fiction, including novels celebrating unlikely underdog alliances, close siblings, fierce friendships, and found families, with particular interest in stories centered on queer and BIPOC community and joy. In middle-grade: cozy, emotionally resonant fantasy and literary-leaning multi-layered mysteries. In young adult: sweeping fantasy set in fully realized unique worlds, especially those inspired by non-European cultures, as well as thrillers with strong hooks. Also open to well-researched, propulsive narrative nonfiction for both categories, especially from authors from marginalized communities.

Query Erin Murphy through Query Tracker only. Include a query letter and sample pages as requested through the platform.

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Erica Bauman

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Middle grade, young adult, commercial fiction

Commercial novels with exciting premises and lyrical, atmospheric writing; imaginative, genre-blending tales and speculative worlds infused with haunting, quietly wondrous magic. Fresh retellings of mythology, ballet, opera, and classic literature, as well as sharply funny rom-coms and graphic novels for all ages. Fearless storytellers who tackle big ideas and contemporary issues, with a commitment to marginalized authors and stories representing the full spectrum of human experience.

Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Erica only accepts submissions through this platform.

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Jen Marshall

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction

Nonfiction across investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture; literary and commercial fiction for adults.

Jen only accepts submissions via Query Manager. Writers should submit through her dedicated Query Manager page at https:// queryManager.com or JenMarshall.

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Penny Moore

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Children's literature, middle grade, chapter books, young adult, picture books

Penny Moore represents children's literature, mainly middle grade, chapter books, young adult, and select picture books. Though she is interested in all genres, she is specifically seeking inventive works featuring breakout voices and compelling plot lines that will make young readers feel seen and heard for the first time.

Penny only accepts submissions via Query Manager. Submit through her Query Manager page at https:// queryManager.com or LiteraryPenny.

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Sallyanne Sweeney

International Creative Agency

Fiction, non-fiction, illustration, children's, adult

Sallyanne Sweeney represents fiction, non-fiction, and illustration across children's and adult publishing. She is always drawn to projects that combine creative ambition with broad readership appeal, with taste ranging from the literary to the commercial. She focuses on distinctive voices, strong storytelling, and fresh perspectives, and has a particular gift for guiding debut writers into long-term careers while supporting established voices to reach new audiences.

Submit via Query Tracker.

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Seoyeon Park

International Creative Agency

Literary fiction, autofiction, graphic novels, picture books

Seoyeon Park represents Korean authors and publishers, introducing distinctive, boundary-pushing voices to readers around the world. She has a particular love for graphic novels, picture books, and intimate, journal-like narratives that feel personal and sincere. She is especially drawn to autofiction and literary fiction that challenge convention while staying emotionally true, and is passionate about uncovering Korean stories the world has yet to see.

Submit via QueryManager. For fiction: include a cover letter (query letter) with a short pitch and author bio, a one-page synopsis, and the first 1,200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) uploaded as an attachment. For non-fiction: include a proposal of up to 20 pages covering an overview or hook, chapter outline, 1–2 sample chapters as an attachment, and an author bio with platform. Submit to one ICA agent at a time.

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Saskia Leach

Kate Nash Literary Agency

FictionWants: Wide-ranging genres; interested in stories with complex/dynamic characters and multiple perspectives (per agency people page)

Wide-ranging genres, interested in stories with complex/dynamic characters and multiple perspectives

QueryManager - http:// queryManager.com or Saskia

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Francesca Riccardi

Kate Nash Literary Agency

Crime, thrillersWants: Crime and thrillers; dogged detective or unusual sleuth; unusual family dynamics; toxic friendships; secrets

Crime and thrillers, dogged detective or unusual sleuth, unusual family dynamics, toxic friendships, secrets

Submit via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com or query or Francesca

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Sharmaine Lovegrove

International Creative Management

Literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, short story collections, narrative non-fiction, memoir

Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for literary and upmarket commercial fiction — novels and short story collections that are character-driven, emotionally rich, and often international in perspective, including novels of love and relationships that balance commercial reach with literary ambition. She is also seeking fiction that reimagines or disrupts dominant narratives, recasting history, myth, and perspective through fresh voices. In non-fiction, she is interested in expert-led works on culture, politics, and society with narrative drive, as well as bold memoirs that move beyond the personal to spark wider cultural conversations.

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Marc Simonsson

International Creative Agency

Dramatic rights, film, television, theatre

Marc Simonsson is ICA's Dramatic Rights Agent, representing authors' work across film, television, and theatre. He focuses on connecting authors with the right producers, studios, and creative partners to help their stories reach audiences on screen and stage. He also represents screenwriters and directors while handling dramatic rights for book lists.

Submit via QueryManager at https://www.internationalcreative.agency or submissions. For fiction: include a cover letter (short pitch and author bio), a one-page synopsis, and the first 1200 words or first two chapters (whichever is shortest) as an attachment. For non-fiction: include a proposal of up to 20 pages with an overview or hook, chapter outline, 1–2 sample chapters, and an author bio and platform. Submit to one ICA agent at a time.

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Keshava Guha

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Non-fiction, history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, sport

Keshava Guha is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic, with interests including history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, music, and sport. He is particularly interested in projects with global or transnational themes.

Submit to Keshava via QueryManager at https://querytracker.net or query or 3858. Please note that he is not open to fiction submissions at this time.

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Morwenna Loughman

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Fiction and non-fiction, children'sWants: Generalist across non-fiction, fiction and children's; looking to connect with writers who have a purpose and whose work speaks to the heterogeneity of human experience

Generalist across non-fiction, fiction and children's, looking to connect with writers who have a purpose and whose work speaks to the heterogeneity of human experience