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36 agents

Suzie Townsend

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsChildren's fiction, adult fiction, women's fiction, speculative fiction, romance, fantasy, non-fiction, young adult, middle grade
Looking forShe 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.
How to submitUse Suzie Townsend's QueryManager form. Include the query details and first five pages, or a full book proposal for non-fiction. Do not query more than one New Leaf agent at the same time.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

René Johannes Kooiker

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitSubmit to them ONLY via Query Manager
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Trinica Sampson-Vera

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, romance, fantasy, horror, mystery, thriller, science fiction
Looking forShe particularly loves speculative fiction, adventurous, character-driven stories with largely emotional stakes, stories featuring Caribbean characters/settings, and stories where queer characters find happy endings.
How to submitUse Trinica Sampson-Vera's QueryManager form. Include a query letter and the first twenty pages. Do not query more than one New Leaf agent at the same time.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Dado Derviskadic

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural history, biography, art history, film, religion and spirituality, psychology, philosophy, popular science, self-help, health and nutrition, pop culture, subcultures, fashion, food narrative, cookbooks
Looking forDado Derviskadic loves working with writers who have deep and singular insight into their chosen world. In nonfiction he is primarily interested in cultural history, biography, art history, film, religion and spirituality, psychology, philosophy, pop science and motivational self-help, health and nutrition, pop culture and subcultures, fashion, food narrative, and cookbooks.
How to submitSend queries to dado@foliolitmanagement.com with the query letter and first ten pages of the manuscript or proposal in the body of the email. Write QUERY in the subject line. If there is no response within 4 weeks, assume the project is not right for him.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Daniel Greenberg

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, popular culture, humor, nonfiction, fiction
Looking forDaniel Greenberg specializes in narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular culture, and humor, but will consider any project when he has a personal connection with the book and is excited to represent the author.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. Daniel Greenberg's official profile lists his LGR email, and the official submissions page directs submissions through the agency form.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Cori Deyoe

3 Seas Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, thrillers, mysteries, nonfiction
Looking forCori Deyoe is actively looking to expand her list. She represents all subgenres of romance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, thrillers, mysteries, and select nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Cori Deyoe's official QueryManager link. 3 Seas does not accept email queries, asks writers to use the QueryManager links on agent pages or the submissions page, and says no response within 12 weeks should be considered a pass.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Dan Mandel

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, nonfiction, business, art, history, politics, sports, popular culture
Looking forDan Mandel represents literary and commercial fiction, memoir, and nonfiction about business, art, history, politics, sports, and popular culture.
How to submitEmail Dan Mandel at querydm@sjga.com. Greenburger asks writers to read each agent page, submit to only one Greenburger agent at a time, and query by email only, if there is no response within 8 weeks, writers may query another Greenburger agent.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Christopher Combemale

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, essays, expert-driven nonfiction, translation
Looking forChristopher Combemale is looking for a broad range of literary fiction and voice-driven upmarket fiction with an unexpected hook, including a literary campus novel. In nonfiction he is interested in narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism and essays, and expert-driven projects. He is drawn to international voices and writers in translation.
How to submitSubmit to Sterling Lord Literistic through the official submissions page form. SLL says it can only respond to queries if interested in seeing more material and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Jay Mandel

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Janine Kamouh

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Gaby Caballero

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Ethan Bassoff

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Haley Heidemann

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Ty Anania

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Eric Simonoff

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Tracy Fisher

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Angeline Rodriguez

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Caitlin Mahony

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Celia Rogers

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Claudia Ballard

WME Books

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitQuery the WME agent of your choice through their profile page. Query only one WME agent at a time, if no response after six weeks, try another agent in the department.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Bridget Smith

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy
Looking forBridget is open to all genres of YA and has a soft spot for layered emotional contemporary, sophisticated or unusual SFF, and immersive historical fiction. She also represents literary SFF, historical fantasy, literary fiction with genre elements or interesting structure, contemporary fiction with speculative elements, and adult rom-coms.
How to submitSubmit through Bridget's QueryManager form with a query and the first five pages. She is open for the first ten days of every month except December.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Catherine Drayton

InkWell Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, children's fiction, nonfiction
Looking forA wide range of fiction from around the world for both adults and children as well as some non-fiction on subjects that intrigue her. Writing that is memorable and enduring. Particularly loves working with debut authors.
How to submitQueries should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. In 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.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Sara Megibow

Megibow Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, adult romance, science fiction, fantasy, children's fiction, children's nonfiction
Looking forSara Megibow is President and Senior Literary Agent of Megibow Literary Agency. She represents authors who write picture books, fiction and nonfiction across subgenres, middle grade in all subgenres, young adult in all subgenres, adult romance in all subgenres, and science fiction/fantasy for the adult market in all subgenres.
How to submitEmail a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to saraquery@megibowliterary.com, along with an author website if available. Megibow Literary does not accept pitches by social media, phone, mail, or platforms other than email, and a pass from one agency agent is a pass from the agency.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

David McCormick

McCormick Literary

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forDavid McCormick has been a literary agent since 1998, first at IMG Literary and then as co-founder of his own agency. His official staff bio does not list a profile-specific wishlist beyond his agency role.
How to submitEmail queries to queries@mccormicklit.com and indicate in the subject line which agent you are querying. Include a query letter describing the work, a short bio, and up to ten sample pages in the body of the email. Do not send attachments.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Danai Christopoulou

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSpeculative fiction, horror, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, romance, upmarket fiction, young adult
Looking forDanai Christopoulou loves speculative fiction of all flavors, from horror and thriller to sci-fi, fantasy, and romance, especially from marginalized voices. They are mostly focused on adult fiction but are interested in YA with crossover appeal, and like upmarket fiction with nuanced plots from BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent, and other traditionally marginalized groups.
How to submitSubmit through Danai Christopoulou's official QueryManager form. Tobias agents only accept submissions through QueryManager, do not query more than one Tobias agent at a time. Danai's form asks for author bio, pronouns, marginalized or BIPOC identification questions, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, AI-use disclosure, publication history, and the first 5 pages or a full nonfiction proposal.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Dana Murphy

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, young adult fiction, book club fiction, romantic comedy, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, horror, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, essays, current affairs, pop culture, psychology, nature, science
Looking forDana Murphy represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults and select fiction for teen readers. She wants fiction with heart, humor, specificity, surprise, high-concept hooks, confident voice, rom-coms, book club fiction, literary fiction with form or genre elements, mysteries, thrillers, horror, found family stories, and narrative nonfiction or essay collections about culture, pop culture, criticism, power structures, object histories, big ideas, and deeply researched cultural history.
How to submitSubmit through Dana Murphy's official QueryManager form linked from Trellis. The form asks writers to review her wishlist and provide author bio, title, word count, genre, query letter, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, and the first 20 pages or a full nonfiction proposal. Trellis asks writers not to submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Danielle Svetcov

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsJournalism, narrative nonfiction, food writing, cookbooks, fiction, humor
Looking forDanielle Svetcov represents journalism, narrative nonfiction, food and agriculture books, chef and restaurant books, cookbooks, funny books, fiction, and clients whose work is serious but amused, oppositional but reasoned, and willing to go deep into rabbit holes.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. Danielle Svetcov's official profile lists her LGR email, and the official submissions page directs submissions through the agency form.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Shannon Gallagher

Wernick & Pratt Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, author-illustrators
Looking forShannon Gallagher is an agent at Wernick & Pratt Agency, which specializes in children's books from picture books through young adult literature and represents both authors and illustrators. Shannon is open to all formats from picture books through YA. She is drawn to energy, command of language, characters with attitude, subversive humor, assured voice, atmosphere, emotion in illustration, whimsy, playfulness, and a sense of mischief. The agency is especially interested in author-illustrators in picture books, humorous young chapter books with strong voice, and literary and commercial middle grade or YA novels.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@wernickpratt.com and indicate that you are submitting to Shannon Gallagher. Include contact information, referral if any, whether the submission is exclusive, background and publishing history, and any other work available. For novels, attach the first 3 chapters and a brief synopsis. For picture books, attach 2 different manuscripts. For chapter books under 7,500 words, attach the full manuscript. For MG or YA nonfiction, send a synopsis or proposal and 3 sample chapters. Illustrators should attach PDF samples and include a portfolio link.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

David T. Valentin

L. Perkins Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, LGBTQ+ stories, literary romance, gothic romance, romantasy, paranormal romance, romcoms
Looking forDavid is actively seeking romance projects, especially LGBTQ+ stories, literary romance, gothic romance, romantasy, paranormal romance, charming romcoms, and cozy seasonal reads.
How to submitSubmit to David through the QueryTracker link supplied on the official L. Perkins Agency page.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Laura Usselman

Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, idea-driven nonfiction, literary fiction, journalism, technology, business, history, cultural criticism
Looking forLaura Usselman represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction and select literary fiction. In fiction, she likes distinctive prose with memorable characters. In nonfiction, she is especially seeking striking literary nonfiction, deeply reported journalism from the worlds of tech and business, immersive narrative history that illuminates the present, and smart cultural criticism on film, music, art, or sports.
How to submitEmail a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript or proposal in the body of the email to luquery@skagency.com. SKLA asks writers to disclose in the query if they have used or intend to use AI tools to assist in creating the work.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Emily S. Keyes

Keyes Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, graphic novels, picture books, fantasy, horror, women's fiction, science fiction, pop culture, humor, nonfiction
Looking forEmily S. Keyes is actively searching for children's literature and select adult genre fiction that is not serious literature. She is generally looking for books for young readers and the young at heart, especially work that fosters the joy of reading in kids. In nonfiction she is looking for nonfiction picture books, interesting nonfiction for middle grade and YA readers, especially from creators with a platform, and select adult nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Emily Keyes' official linked QueryManager page. The form asks for author information, title, word count, genre, query letter, optional synopsis, target audience, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal, and optional artwork, illustrations, or portfolio link.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Michael Johnston

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsPlatform-driven nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, wellness, narrative nonfiction
Looking forMichael Johnston is a CAA Literary Agent based in the New York office. He creates publishing opportunities across agency departments, with a focus on platform-driven nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, wellness, and narrative nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Michael Johnston's official CAA profile when the profile shows the submission button or link. CAA says to review the list of available agents, identify the agent aligned with the project, and use the agent profile submission link if the agent is open. CAA generally advises sending to one literary agent, particularly the one best aligned with the work. CAA does not represent screenplays through its book-submission process.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Sharlene Martin

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, true crime, pop culture, breaking news, issue-oriented nonfiction, celebrity-driven nonfiction, book to film, film and television adaptation
Looking forSharlene Martin is founder of Martin-Newens Literary Management and Senior Literary Manager/Producer. She primarily represents adult nonfiction and is known for true crime, with a policy that crime-related books must benefit the victim rather than the perpetrator. Her official submission page says she accepts adult nonfiction queries only and is interested in highly commercial nonfiction including true crime and pop culture, breaking news, issue-oriented and celebrity-driven books, and work adaptable to the screen.
How to submitEmail Sharlene Martin at Sharlene@MartinLit.com. In the subject line write QUERY followed by the title of the work. In the email, provide the query letter text, including pitch or synopsis and short bio, plus publisher submission history and previous publishing credits if applicable. Query one MLM representative only. Do not include the manuscript or proposal in the initial nonfiction query, Sharlene will request those if interested.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Melissa Danaczko

Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, book club fiction, mystery, crime fiction, psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, horror, historical fiction, history, science, memoir, idea-driven nonfiction, diverse voices
Looking forMelissa Danaczko represents a wide range of adult fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, she gravitates toward high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive sense of place; favorite categories include contemporary book club fiction, mystery, crime, psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, horror, and historical novels. She also represents history, science, memoir, and idea-driven nonfiction that is rigorous, emotionally compelling, and has something big to say about the world. Across categories, she seeks diverse voices and projects that are both entertaining and enlightening.
How to submitEmail Melissa Danaczko at mdquery@skagency.com with a query letter and the first 10 pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of the email, not as an attachment. SKLA asks for full disclosure in the query if AI tools have been used or are intended to be used in creating the work. Due to volume, SKLA responds only if interested in reading more.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Edward Orloff

McCormick Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural history, politics, biography, arts
Looking forEdward Orloff is interested in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, especially cultural history, politics, biography, and the arts.
How to submitEmail queries to queries@mccormicklit.com and indicate in the subject line that you are querying Edward Orloff. Include a query letter describing the work, a short bio, and up to ten sample pages in the body of the email. Do not send attachments.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026

Courtney Paganelli

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, romantic comedy, young adult, true crime, self-help, business, pop culture, lifestyle, reality television
Looking forCourtney Paganelli enjoys voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, heartwarming romantic comedies, relatable adult or YA novels with budding relationships, tough topics, complex family dynamics, paranormal activity or magical realism, atmospheric and creepy stories, whodunits, true crime, millennial-driven self-help, practical business, pop culture, lifestyle, and reality television.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. Courtney Paganelli's official profile lists her direct LGR email, and the official submissions page directs submissions through the agency form.
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Last checked 28 Oct 2026