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US Women's fiction Literary Agents

151 agents · 92 currently open to submissions

Women's fiction spans everything from book club favourites like Kristin Hannah's *The Nightingale* to workplace novels exploring midlife reinvention, family sagas examining generational trauma, and friendship stories anchored in life transitions. At least 47 agents actively seek manuscripts in this space, though many also consider overlapping projects within upmarket commercial fiction, contemporary romance, or literary fiction depending on voice and market positioning. The category often centres female protagonists navigating relationship changes, career pivots, parenting challenges, or personal growth, with some agents preferring domestic settings while others seek broader social backdrops. Submission materials typically include sample chapters alongside a synopsis that clearly establishes the protagonist's emotional journey and stakes. Publishers continue investing in women's fiction that balances relatable characters with fresh perspectives on universal experiences, particularly stories that offer both emotional depth and commercial appeal.

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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

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Laura Mamelok represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. Her interests include literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal.

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Commercial fiction, young adult, mainstream fiction, women's fiction, romance, suspense, thriller

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Michelle is actively seeking commercial fiction, young adult, mainstream fiction, women's fiction, romance, suspense, and thrillers. She is drawn to well-written material with strong, interesting characters.

How to submit

Wolfson Literary accepts only online queries through QueryManager. Follow the agent's QueryManager form, email queries are deleted unread.

Last checked 9 Jul 2026Via QueryManager
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, picture books, illustration

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Writers House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction and fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoir, biography, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile work, picture books, and illustration.

How to submit

Email an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and 10 pages in the body of the email. Consult the agent's Publishers Marketplace profile for any agent-specific requirements. Do not query two Writers House agents simultaneously.

Last checked 18 Jun 2026Via Email
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

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Stephanie Cabot represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They are always looking for new voices and good stories with strong international potential.

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Last checked 16 Jun 2026
Represents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, ya

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Stephen M. Morrison represents a range of fiction and nonfiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. His interests encompass Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Women's Fiction, Crime, Thrillers, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Humor, and select Young Adult with crossover appeal.

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Last checked 16 Jun 2026
Represents

Children's fiction, adult fiction, women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, debut fiction, young adult, middle grade

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She loves women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children's side, she is interested in select Young Adult and Middle Grade. She loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres, and she's always looking for unique new voices in stories.

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