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36 agents

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, book club fiction
Looking forJessica is seeking romance (including category, contemporary, historical, LGBTQ+, paranormal, and thriller/suspense romance), women's fiction, and book club fiction. She is also interested in subrights representation for previously published authors.
How to submitSubmit through the QueryManager form with query letter and first 3 pages. One BookEnds agent at a time.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Great River Literary

Open
RepresentsAuthor-illustrators, picture books, board books, middle grade, young adult, children's books, poetry
Looking forAuthors and author-illustrators of books for children and teens, including board books, picture books, fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. She does not want adult projects and does very few chapter books or Young Adult projects.
How to submitEmail the full text for board books or picture books in the body of the message. Author-illustrators should include a link to the dummy and sample illustrated pages, with no attachments. Longer works should include the first three pages, project description, bio information, relevant experience, recent comparison titles, audience notes, and why Mary Cummings may be a fit.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

LK Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAuthor-illustrators, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, children's books
Looking forAuthor-illustrators who write their own picture books and graphic novels, Middle Grade fiction and nonfiction, and Young Adult fiction. LK Literary Agency does not represent adult work, picture book text-only authors, or illustrators who are not yet writing their own work.
How to submitEmail a cover letter with pitch, synopsis, contact information, and online presence in the body of the message. Novel submissions should paste the first 20 pages into the email. Emailed illustrator portfolios are accepted at 72 dpi, online portfolios are welcome, picture book dummies should be PDF attachments, and graphic novel submissions should include a PDF of two to three illustrated chapters with text.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thriller, practical nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, food, lifestyle
Looking forAnna represents smart literary and commercial fiction, psychological thrillers, practical and narrative nonfiction, food and drink, and lifestyle.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter describing the work, author information, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate which agent you are querying, do not email agents directly.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Diana Finch Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, history, science, politics, environment, business, memoir, literary fiction, young adult, middle grade, science fiction, fantasy
Looking forDiana Finch is currently taking only nonfiction queries, including memoir, until further notice. Her official page lists favorite nonfiction categories as narrative nonfiction, history, science, progressive politics, environmental books, business, and memoir. The same page also describes fiction interests in strong storytelling for adult, YA, and middle grade, literary fiction with unique or unexpected elements, and selected genre fiction other than romance, but fiction submissions are currently closed.
How to submitUse the official Diana Finch Literary Agency Submittable page. Include a full query letter and sample material. The Submittable page asks fiction writers for the first ten pages or so, and nonfiction writers for a full proposal and sample chapters, the agency blog currently says fiction submissions are closed and only nonfiction queries, including memoir, are being taken until further notice.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Starling Literary + Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitQuery via agent's query form only
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

InkWell Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Writing Sample
How to submitIn the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line of your query or address your query to the agency at large.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026
Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, current affairs
Looking forElizabeth is interested in literary fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, and current affairs.
How to submitSubmit electronically to the appropriate agent at the address listed on the official submissions page. For adult fiction, send query letter, synopsis, author bio, and first three consecutive chapters up to 30 pages pasted in the email. Only query one agent at a time.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, horror, science fiction, fantasy, romance, women's fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, speculative fiction, thriller, nonfiction
Looking forAmy wants fiction with messy characters, unreliable narrators, diverse casts, social commentary, and big twists. She is interested in YA horror, grounded science fiction/fantasy and gothic; adult and new-adult romance, women's fiction, horror/speculative fiction, thrillers, and selected platform-driven nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Amy's official QueryManager route with a query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, and first 10 pages pasted into the form. Review her current exclusions before querying.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, young adult, middle grade, graphic novels, romance
Looking forMorgan is focused on marginalized voices and is open to adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, YA paranormal or mystery, middle grade fantasy, science fiction and horror, and graphic novels, especially fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, and manga-inspired work.
How to submitSubmit through Morgan's official QueryManager route with a query including metadata, pitch or blurb, short bio, synopsis, content warnings if applicable, and first chapter or proposal. Sample artwork may be uploaded where relevant.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, contemporary fiction, christian fiction, family saga, historical fiction, literary fiction, romance, women's fiction, humor, commercial fiction, multicultural fiction
Looking forSyrone is focused on strong diverse and multicultural voices, picture books with humor and heart, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, coming-of-age, friendships, family saga, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, contemporary romance, women's fiction, humor, commercial fiction, and stories with faith, redemption, forgiveness, and strong conversation hooks.
How to submitSubmit through Syrone's official QueryManager route. Belcastro asks writers to read each agent's wishlist, submit to one agent at a time, and use the Submit a Story button to reach the query form.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, social science, popular science, popular psychology, memoir, nature writing
Looking forAllison Malecha represents a small, selective list split between fiction and nonfiction. In literary and upmarket fiction she is drawn to messy family stories, outsider perspectives, narratives that take readers somewhere unexpected, sharp and imaginative line-level writing, emotional movement, strong sense of place, gothic novels in fresh settings, and complex friendship novels. In nonfiction she wants generous yet galvanizing narrative nonfiction with historical or international dimensions, social science, pop science, pop psychology, memoir tied to larger current issues or expertise, and nature writing from underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Malecha's official QueryManager form. Trellis accepts unsolicited submissions only through QueryManager and asks writers not to submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window. Her form asks for author bio, why Trellis, title, word count, genre, query letter, comparable books, and the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Embolden Media Group

Open
RepresentsChristian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, bible resources, health, how-to, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, religion, spirituality, advice, relationships
Looking forJevon is most interested in adult nonfiction that shapes culture and impacts faith, especially Christian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, select Bible resources, and authors with innovative approaches to pressing conversations and demonstrable reach.
How to submitUse the Embolden Media Group literary representation page to view current submission guidelines and submit a query.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

Donald Maass Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, romance, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forAnne represents adult fiction, with public listings and author-facing materials emphasizing genre and commercial fiction including science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, mystery, historical, romance, commercial, and literary fiction.
How to submitSubmit through Anne Tibbets' QueryTracker or QueryManager form. Do not query Anne at the same time as another Donald Maass Literary Agency agent.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, literary fiction
Looking forAlia is interested in narrative nonfiction, memoir, and literary fiction.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter describing the work, author information, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate which agent you are querying, do not email agents directly.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsNonfiction
Looking forErika is looking for nonfiction projects that make an argument, narrate a history, or provide a new perspective.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter describing the work, author information, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate which agent you are querying, do not email agents directly.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Word One Literary

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, First Ten Pages
How to submitSubmit through Sydnie Thornton's official QueryManager link from the Word One Literary submissions page. The agency asks writers to send a query letter and first 10 pages to the agent of choice.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Greyhaus Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction
Looking forScott focuses Greyhaus Literary Agency on romance and women's fiction.
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Lyons & Salky Law / Lyons Literary

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, mystery, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, biography, history, pop culture, sports, business, wellness, narrative nonfiction
Looking forJonathan represents a select fiction and nonfiction list including mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, biographies, history, pop culture, sports, business, wellness, and general narrative nonfiction.
How to submitEmail a query through the protected email listed on the Lyons and Salky literary representation page with a synopsis and short author biography in the body of the email. Do not include attachments or sample chapters.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

L. Perkins Agency

Open
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror
Looking forMaximilian is acquiring science fiction, fantasy, and horror with an eye toward philosophy, postmodernism, deconstruction, and underexplored cultures.
How to submitEmail a query to one L. Perkins Agency agent at a time with synopsis, bio, and first five pages in the body of the email.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Writers House, LLC

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, adult books, juvenile books, illustrators
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitWriters House asks writers to email a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to one agent at a time, postal submissions are not accepted.
Last checked 18 Oct 2026