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US Music & entertainment Literary Agents

56 agents · 38 currently open to submissions

Music and entertainment publishing spans everything from rock star memoirs like Keith Richards' Life to industry exposés, music history, and celebrity biographies. At least 12 agents represent projects in this space, though they often approach the category differently depending on whether you're writing narrative nonfiction about the music industry, pop culture analysis, or celebrity-focused content. Some focus heavily on music history and artist biographies, while others lean toward broader entertainment industry stories covering film, television, and digital media. The category frequently overlaps with memoir, cultural criticism, and business books, particularly when examining industry practices or technological disruption. Agents may distinguish between high-profile celebrity projects requiring significant platform and more accessible music journalism or cultural commentary that works for emerging writers. Many successful submissions combine insider access with broader cultural themes, whether exploring how streaming changed artist economics or examining music's role in social movements.

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Represents

Narrative nonfiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business, technology, parenting, health, self-help, music, food, thriller, crime fiction, science fiction, fantasy, military fiction, literary fiction, middle grade, young adult

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, bio, opening pages

Looking for

Peter specializes in high-quality fiction and nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and technology, parenting, health, self-help, music, food, literate thrillers, crime fiction, science fiction, fantasy, military fiction, literary fiction, middle grade, and some boy-oriented young adult.

How to submit

Query Peter through the QueryTracker link on his FinePrint profile. FinePrint asks writers not to submit to more than one FinePrint agent at a time and to follow the selected agent's preferred submission method.

Last checked 15 May 2026Via QueryTracker
Represents

Nonfiction, popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

Sheree is currently only considering nonfiction, including popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music, and related adult nonfiction.

How to submit

Email a one-page nonfiction query in the body of the email to shereebee@aol.com. Put Query and your name in the subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.

Last checked 15 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Fiction, nonfiction, american history, european history, american studies, political theory, race studies, cultural studies, literary fiction, music, art history, sports, graphic novels

Wants: Cover letter, CV, manuscript

Looking for

Christopher Vyce is founder and literary agent at The Brattle Agency. His interests include American and European history, American studies, political theory, race studies, cultural studies, literary fiction, music, art history, sports, and graphic novels.

How to submit

The Brattle Agency submission period is currently closed. The official submissions page says the next open period begins October 1, 2026. During an open period, writers should send a cover letter, a CV if appropriate, and enough of the manuscript to give a full impression to submissions@thebrattleagency.com.

Last checked 25 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Biography, history, memoir, popular culture, music writing, journalism, politics, health, parenting, practical nonfiction, contemporary affairs, social issues, general reference

Looking for

Nonfiction across popular culture, biography, history, politics, journalism, memoir, parenting, health, practical nonfiction, contemporary affairs, social issues, and general reference. Accepts submissions through referral only.

How to submit

Sarah Lazin accepts submissions through referral only. Prospective clients should seek an introduction from an existing client, publishing professional, or conference contact.

Last checked 15 Jun 2026Via Other
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Commercial 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

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, sample pages

Looking for

Jill 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 submit

Submit 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.

Last checked 14 Jun 2026Via QueryManager
Represents

Fiction, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, graphic novels, picture books, pop culture, music, comedy, science, journalism, history, health, wellness, lgbtq and

Wants: Query letter, first ten pages

Looking for

Allison represents fiction and nonfiction for all ages, with interests including YA, middle grade, graphic novels, select picture books, pop culture, music, comedy, science, journalism, history, and health and wellness. Her submissions page says she is not currently looking for picture books or illustrators.

How to submit

Stimola Literary Studio says Allison Hellegers is closed to unsolicited submissions and is only open to queries from industry professionals, existing clients, and authors who attended a conference or seminar where she was on staff. Referral or conference authors may email the spelled-out SLS address with query materials.

Last checked 26 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Fiction, nonfiction, children's books, film rights, subsidiary rights

Wants: Closed to unsolicited queries

Looking for

Stephanie is president, senior agent, and subsidiary rights manager at Metamorphosis. Her profile says she represents fiction from children's to adult books and nonfiction projects with heart, but the submissions page says she is currently focused on running the company, legacy clients, and film subsidiary rights efforts.

How to submit

Metamorphosis says Stephanie Hansen is not open to queries at this time.

Last checked 26 May 2026
Represents

Commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational, thriller, literary fiction, foreign rights

Looking for

Susan Raihofer is Literary Agent and Foreign Rights Director at the David Black Literary Agency. She focuses on commercial fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational work, thrillers, and a selective amount of literary fiction. Her official profile says her pop sensibility and literary heart come together around projects with soul and an edge.

How to submit

Susan Raihofer is currently not accepting unsolicited queries according to her official David Black profile. The official David Black submissions page lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.

Last checked 26 May 2026
Represents

Books inspired by true stories, book proposals, film and television adaptation, screenwriters, scripted content, unscripted content

Looking for

Tessa Shaffer is Vice President of Corvisiero Literary Agency, Senior Literary Agent for authors, and Literary Manager for screenwriters. She heads Corvisiero's Film & TV department, is involved in development of book adaptations, takes exclusive book proposals to publishers from documentary content in progress, and is focused on content inspired by true stories in books, scripted, and unscripted work, especially work that lifts voices and creators who want to start important conversations.

How to submit

Tessa Shaffer is currently closed to book and film or TV submissions and is reviewing new material by referral only according to her official Corvisiero profile. Emailed submissions will not be considered.

Last checked 26 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Literary fiction, international thrillers, history, science, photography, music, culture

Looking for

Joseph Regal is currently not taking on new writers. His primary interests are literary fiction, international thrillers, history, science, photography, music, culture, and whimsy.

How to submit

Joseph Regal is currently not taking on new writers according to the official Regal Hoffmann contact or submissions page, so there is no open submission route for him.

Last checked 25 May 2026
Represents

Picture books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, adult fiction, illustrators, contemporary fiction, magical realism, fantasy, horror, romance, romantic comedy, romantasy, women's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, spirituality, self-help, health and fitness, parenting, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships and dating, true crime, bipoc voices, lgbtq and voices

Looking for

Lynnette Novak is an agent at The Seymour Agency. When she reopens, she is especially excited about BIPOC, diverse, and LGBTQ+ projects; illustrators for board books, picture books, illustrated MG, and illustrated covers; fiction and nonfiction picture books; MG contemporary, magical realism, contemporary or grounded fantasy, and horror; YA romcom, romantasy, fantasy, magical realism, and horror; NA contemporary romance, romcom, and romantasy; adult horror, dark romance, contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy, and women's fiction; and adult nonfiction including memoir, narrative, spirituality/New Age, self-help, health/fitness, parenting/family, motivational/inspirational, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships/dating, and true crime by experts with platforms.

How to submit

Lynnette Novak is currently closed to all queries according to the official Seymour Agency about page. The page says to watch her MSWL page for updates when she reopens, but no current open official query route is listed.

Last checked 25 May 2026
Represents

Nonfiction, business, film and tv, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, underrepresented voices

Wants: Query letter, first twenty pages, full nonfiction proposal, ai disclosure

Looking for

Matt Belford is a literary agent at The Rights Factory. He is primarily looking for nonfiction projects with unique takes and fresh ideas to explore. In adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as adult graphic novels, he is looking for character-driven work where he can laugh and cry with the characters. No matter the genre, he is looking for underrepresented voices. His listed interests include business, film/TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels.

How to submit

Matt Belford's official Rights Factory profile says he is currently not accepting new queries. The profile links a QueryManager form, but the profile-level closed note is treated as controlling for this remediation. If he reopens, use the linked QueryManager form, The Rights Factory asks writers to query only one Rights Factory agent at a time.

Last checked 25 May 2026Via QueryManager
Represents

Film and tv scripts, young adult contemporary, young adult science fiction, young adult urban fantasy, adult fiction, women's fiction, upmarket fiction, romance, new adult, cookbooks, entertainment, food, health and fitness, lifestyle, pop culture, self-help, women's issues

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages, full nonfiction proposal, one sentence pitch, comparable books

Looking for

Micah Brocker is interested in fostering authors' and screenwriters' careers from the start. In film, she is interested in YA contemporary stories dealing with messy relationships and issues that help young adults put words to their experiences, and YA science fiction and urban fantasy that provide escape while connecting to everyday growing-up troubles. In adult fiction, she likes women's fiction and upmarket fiction about burdensome secrets, messy relationships, and characters with a deep desire to change their lives or the world, especially with psychological, science-fiction, or romantic twists. Her official linked QueryManager form says that when it is accepting, it is limited to romance.

How to submit

Micah Brocker is on leave and is presently not reviewing queries or taking additional clients for 2026 according to her official Corvisiero profile. The linked QueryManager form is visible and says it is only open to romance, but the profile-level leave notice is treated as controlling for this remediation. Do not query more than one Corvisiero agent at a time.

Last checked 25 May 2026Via QueryManager
Represents

Adult nonfiction, food writing, drink writing, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, cultural criticism, pop culture, art, design, music, collaborative writing, cookbooks, leadership

Looking for

Sarah Smith is President and Literary Agent at the David Black Literary Agency. She represents a wide list of critically acclaimed and commercially successful authors, including bestselling and award-winning nonfiction. She is interested in books that teach readers something new or offer a novel perspective, particularly food and drink, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, and cultural criticism. She loves working with experts and is always interested in pop culture, art, design, music, the cultural zeitgeist, and collaborative writers who partner with authors on cookbooks, memoir, leadership books, and more.

How to submit

Sarah Smith is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to her official David Black profile and the official David Black submissions page, which lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.

Last checked 25 May 2026
Represents

Nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, celebrity nonfiction, adult fiction

Wants: Referral only

Looking for

Connor specializes in nonfiction and adult science fiction, fantasy and horror. His list includes influential celebrities and award-winning novelists.

How to submit

Connor is closed to submissions and only accepting new clients on referral or by solicitation. Do not query the press or subrights email listed on his profile.

Last checked 15 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Narrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, music history, self-help, cookbook, psychology, cultural studies

Looking for

Clients who ask big questions, explore fascinating subcultures, and serve as paradigm-shifters in their fields. Particularly interested in performing artists and public figures successful in one medium whose talents and perspectives extend into narrative nonfiction. Represents thought leaders, journalists, doctors, psychologists, and cultural figures whose work inspires, entertains, and educates while challenging conventional thinking.

How to submit

Other submissions

Last checked 30 May 2026Via Other
Represents

Literary projects, pop culture, music, memoir, illustrated projects

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

Leah works on books at the intersection of literary and pop culture, music titles, memoirs, illustrated projects, and related projects.

How to submit

The official Europa Content page lists Leah's direct email as leah@europacontent.com. No detailed public query package requirements were confirmed in this pass.

Last checked 27 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Nonfiction, fiction, entertainment, music, pop culture, memoir, cultural history, commercial projects

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

Marc founded Europa Content after roles in editing, television production, independent publishing, book/music packaging, and publishing representation. Europa represents authors, artists, creators, and thought leaders in traditional books and cross-media publishing.

How to submit

The official Europa Content page lists Marc's direct email as marc@europacontent.com. No detailed public query package requirements were confirmed in this pass.

Last checked 27 May 2026Via Email
Represents

Literary fiction, journalism, comedy, film, television, sports, music, pop culture, business, nonfiction

Looking for

Peter McGuigan is founder of Ultra Literary. The official Ultra page says its clients include established names in literature, journalism, comedy, film, television, sports, music, pop culture, and business, as well as prize-winning fiction writers. Peter McGuigan represents major clients and focuses on developing inspiring projects and guiding them to success.

How to submit

The official Ultra Literary page does not expose a public Peter McGuigan submission route or materials checklist in this run. Treat as limited or no public unsolicited route unless Ultra publishes agent-specific query instructions.

Last checked 27 May 2026
Represents

Narrative nonfiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, young adult, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, fiction, nonfiction

Wants: Query letter

Looking for

Doug represents a mix of fiction and nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, military, sports, memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, young adult fiction, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, and general fiction/nonfiction.

How to submit

Query by email. Historical agency guidance lists query@dgliterary.com as the submissions address and asks writers not to send sample material unless requested.

Last checked 15 May 2026Via Email

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