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36 agents

Allegra Martschenko

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult romance, adult romantic comedy, adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative, crossover romance, crossover romantic comedy, crossover science fiction and fantasy, crossover speculative, young adult science fiction and fantasy, young adult speculative
Looking forAllegra is only accepting queries from marginalized writers and represents romance, romcom, Science Fiction and Fantasy and speculative fiction across adult, crossover, and young adult categories.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager form with query letter, first 5 pages, and confirmation of marginalized writer status. Address query to Allegra without titles that could misgender.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Andrea Nichols

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery, gothic, romance, upmarket fiction
Looking forAndrea is open to YA, new adult and adult romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery and gothic; for adult and new adult she is also open to romance and upmarket fiction.
How to submitSubmit through Andrea's official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Laura Crockett

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, horror, gothic, dark academia
Looking forCrockett seeks upmarket, character-driven adult and Young Adult fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. She represents fantasy including epic, historical, folklore/fairytale, horror, gothic, and dark academia, plus contemporary realistic fiction perfect for book clubs. In adult fiction only, she also seeks historical fiction that brings a new perspective.
How to submitSubmit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, first 10 pages, word count, genre, target audience, and comparable books.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Andie Smith

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, magical realism, thriller, science fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books
Looking forAndie is building a list in adult fantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, thriller, grounded near-future science fiction, young adult fantasy, contemporary, mystery/thriller, eco-fiction, middle grade, and picture books with nature, science, STEM, humor or hopeful themes.
How to submitSubmit through Andie Smith's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Robert G. Diforio

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forBob seeks any fiction or nonfiction work that absolutely compels him to keep turning pages.
How to submitEmail Bob at bob@d4eo.com. Include an introduction, short elevator pitch, and platform information for nonfiction. For nonfiction, attach proposal or table of contents plus sample chapters, for fiction, send the complete work if it is complete.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Sharon Belcastro

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, young adult, fantasy, science fiction, action adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery, thriller, horror
Looking forSharon is seeking nonfiction and young adult, including YA fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery/thriller, and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Sharon'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.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Courtney Donovan

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.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Laurie Dennison

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsSuspense, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, women's issues, practical nonfiction, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, young adult
Looking forLaurie is looking for adult suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, practical nonfiction, women's issues, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, and young adult with a strong commercial hook.
How to submitSubmit through Laurie Dennison's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Ellen Moore

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, LGBTQ+, bipoc
Looking forEllen is seeking young adult and adult fiction, especially women-led and own-voices stories that subvert genre expectations. Her wishlist includes horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories.
How to submitSubmit through Ellen Moore's QueryManager link from her Corvisiero profile. Corvisiero says email submissions are not accepted and writers should submit only one project to one Corvisiero agent at a time.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Haley Casey

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, horror, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural issues, LGBTQ+, young adult, middle grade
Looking forHaley is building a list in adult women's fiction, book club fiction, grounded genre fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural, LGBTQ+ and women's issues, plus young adult and middle grade across contemporary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Haley Casey's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Emily Sylvan Kim

Prospect Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, authors, picture books
Looking forAuthors, illustrators, and picture book creators. Illustrators should provide a website URL with their submission.
How to submitUse the official online submission form and select Emily Sylvan Kim. Include a query letter, three chapters, and a brief synopsis in one document. Picture book writers should include the full manuscript, and illustrators should provide a website URL. Do not submit to more than one Prospect agent.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Brianne Johnson

HG Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, middle grade, young adult, picture books, adult fiction
Looking forBrianne Johnson is a literary agent at HG Literary. She represents children's books of all stripes, especially character-driven middle grade and young adult fiction, and selectively represents picture books and adult fiction. She is interested in social justice stories, under-represented voices and perspectives, sex positivity, alternative lifestyles, quirky romances, well-researched historical fiction, witchy or mythy genre benders, humor, whimsy, darker settings, and stories that illuminate humanity in fresh and quirky ways.
How to submitSubmit to Brianne Johnson through her official QueryManager link. Her HG profile asks for a query letter, synopsis, and first fifty pages through QueryManager. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query only one HG Literary agent at a time.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Tyler Monson

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, nonfiction, literary criticism, essay collections, idea-driven nonfiction, technology, data, tennis
Looking forTyler is actively building a list of distinctive, voice-driven writers. He is drawn to literary and upmarket fiction with emotional depth and narrative momentum, and nonfiction centering marginalized voices, literary criticism, essay collections, ambitious idea-driven projects, data and its cultural implications, and tennis.
How to submitSubmit through the Sterling Lord Literistic submissions form. The agency asks writers to complete the form by email and says it only responds if interested.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Maggie Cooper

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, historical fiction, romance, nonfiction, graphic memoir, journalism
Looking forImaginative, 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.
How to submitSubmit 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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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Carter Hasegawa

Tugeau 2

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, author-illustrators, children's illustration, picture books, board books, young adult, graphic novels, educational publishing
Looking forIllustrators and author-illustrators for children's publishing, including picture books, board books, educational work, Young Adult jackets, fantasy, graphic novels, and related children's illustration.
How to submitSubmit through Carter Hasegawa's QueryTracker form linked from the official contact page. Follow the form instructions for illustrator or author-illustrator queries.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

V. Ruiz

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, horror, thriller, women's fiction, romance, nonfiction, cookbooks, memoir
Looking forV. is primarily interested in adult and teen fiction, especially fantasy, horror, thrillers, women's fiction, and romance, and is open to spiritual or esoteric nonfiction, cookbook proposals, and very select memoir.
How to submitSubmit through V.'s official QueryTracker route. Fiction queries include a query letter and first twenty pages, nonfiction queries include the full proposal.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Gabriella Melendez

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsYoung adult fiction, adult fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, romance
Looking forGabriella represents YA fiction and adult fiction, with interest in stories by Latinx/Hispanic authors, commercial or upmarket fiction, stories that present real issues in a digestible format, and YA/new adult fantasy or romance.
How to submitSubmit through Gabriella's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Julie Flanagan

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsBooks, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forJulie Flanagan is a CAA literary agent and her official CAA profile currently shows Accepting Submissions. The profile is agent-specific but did not expose a detailed public wishlist in static text during this run.
How to submitUse Julie Flanagan's official CAA agent profile submission button or form. CAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Lindsay Auld

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.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Rachel Estep

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, historical fiction, romantic comedy, dark romance, true crime, psychological thriller, gothic fiction, romantasy
Looking forRachel is looking for YA centering Jewish and/or queer voices, historical fiction about powerful women and hidden history, quirky rom-coms, dark romance without non-consent, respectful true crime, psychological thrillers, gothic fiction, and fresh romantasy.
How to submitRachel accepts queries in the first and last week of each month through her official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Bonnie Nadell

Hill Nadell Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoir, food, culture, american west, literary fiction, thriller
Looking forBonnie represents writers of fiction and narrative nonfiction. She is looking for narrative nonfiction covering the natural world, current events, memoir, food and culture, and stories focused on the American West; in fiction her taste runs to literary, voice-driven and genre-bending fiction and smart thrillers.
How to submitSubmit through Bonnie Nadell's official online query form. Do not query two Hill Nadell agents simultaneously. Hard-copy queries are also accepted with a query letter, first 10 pages, and SASE.
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Ben Miller-Callihan

Handspun Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, crossover fiction, macabre, folklore
Looking forBen is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction; crossover fiction; the macabre for all ages; off-the-beaten-path folklore; Deaf culture and community; and food-related work.
How to submitSubmit through the Handspun QueryManager form. Query each project once with the agency.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Tara Kimberly

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, young adult, fantasy, romance, dark academia, science fiction
Looking forTara is primarily interested in romantasy with strong female characters, lush worlds and messy interpersonal relationships. She is open to YA and adult fantasy, romance, fairytale or legend retellings, dark academia, accessible fantasy, and science fiction with romantic elements.
How to submitSubmit through Tara's official QueryTracker route. Include word count, series information, author bio, comp titles, what sets the book apart, and character-led query material.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Paige Wheeler

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, business, parenting, young adult, middle grade
Looking forPaige is looking for unique stories, fresh voices, snappy dialogue, unexpected twists, commercial and upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, and narrative or prescriptive nonfiction from authors with a platform and new ideas.
How to submitSubmit through Paige Wheeler's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time, if querying Paige, send to her first because she does not accept pitches previously submitted to another CMA agent.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Cindy Uh

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, mainstream fiction, children's, young adult, middle grade, picture books, memoir, wellness, self-help, lifestyle
Looking forCindy creates publishing opportunities for clients across a wide array of fiction and nonfiction. CAA client/title pages show representation across adult nonfiction, fiction, young adult, middle grade, and picture books.
How to submitSubmit through CAA Books Submittable from Cindy Uh's official CAA profile. The CAA profile is marked Accepting Submissions and links directly to the Books Submission form.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsRomance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller, mystery, suspense, horror, women's fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forJeanne is interested in romance, romantasy, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, horror, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, plus selective character-driven memoir and expert-led nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Jeanne De Vita's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Ismita Hussain

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, health nonfiction, young adult, short stories
Looking forIsmita is seeking literary fiction, health-related nonfiction, YA, and short story collections. She is drawn to Southern settings, gritty realist writing, health or disability themes, and writing with a sense of humor.
How to submitSubmit through Ismita's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Allison Devereux

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural history, social history, popular science, philosophy, narrative nonfiction, memoir, investigative journalism, essays, cultural criticism, literary fiction
Looking forAllison Devereux leads Trellis Literary Management's nonfiction program. She is interested in cultural and social history, popular science, philosophy, deeply reported narrative, outward-facing memoir, investigative journalism, big idea books, essays and criticism, select illustrated projects, and select literary fiction by referral.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Devereux'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.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Charlotte Wenger

Prospect Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, authors, picture books
Looking forAuthors, illustrators, and picture book creators. Illustrators should provide a website URL with their submission.
How to submitUse the official online submission form and select Charlotte Wenger. Include a query letter, three chapters, and a brief synopsis in one document. Picture book writers should include the full manuscript, and illustrators should provide a website URL. Do not submit to more than one Prospect agent.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Anne Tibbets

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.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Beth Miller

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.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Liz Nealon

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsAdult books, children's books, nonfiction, illustrated books
Looking forLiz represents both adult and children's books, largely nonfiction. She is drawn to illustrated books for children and adults, commercial nonfiction with intellectual content, and thought-provoking work.
How to submitSubmit via the agent-specific query link from the official Our People page. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Amaryah Orenstein

GO Literary LLC

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forAmaryah Orenstein is particularly drawn to narrative nonfiction and memoir, but enjoys any book that connects the reader to its characters and evokes thought and feeling.
How to submitGO Literary is open to queries via QueryManager only. Submit through the official QueryManager link on the submissions page. GO Literary does not accept submissions by snail mail or social media.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Jess Taylor

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, romance, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, retellings
Looking forJess is building a list in young adult, new adult and select romance. She is open to any YA subgenre except tech-heavy science fiction, new adult romance focused on characters under twenty-five, and witchy or cozy fantasy romance.
How to submitSubmit through Jess Taylor's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Amy Giuffrida

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.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026

Ashley Reisinger

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, horror, contemporary fantasy
Looking forShe is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. She has a soft spot for stories that break genre boundaries, especially those that incorporate speculative elements or deliver unexpected twists to familiar genre structures. She is looking for stories that are both engaging and thought-provoking, offering readers a truly immersive and memorable reading experience.
How to submitSubmit via Query Tracker. Unsolicited queries sent to her email address will be deleted unread.
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Last checked 2 Sept 2026