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36 agents

Alia Hanna Habib

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Erika Storella

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Sydnie Thornton

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Susan Cohen

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Scott Eagan

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
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Susan Golomb

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Susan Ginsburg

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Steven Malk

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Stephen Barr

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Stacy Testa

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Simon Lipskar

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Robin Rue

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Rebecca Sherman

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Rebecca Eskildsen

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Merrilee Heifetz

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jonathan Lyons

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Maximilian Ximenez

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Lisa DiMona

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Laura Gruszka

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

John Schline

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jodi Reamer

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.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Meg Thompson

Thompson Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, young adult, children's books, biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, popular culture
Looking forThompson Literary is always on the lookout for both commercial and literary fiction, as well as young adult and children's books. Nonfiction is their specialty, with interests including biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, and popular culture.
How to submitAll agents at Thompson Literary Agency are now accepting queries through Query Manager. Please click to view agent bios, which have specific query instructions for each.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Katherine Boyle

Veritas Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, memoir, historical fiction, literary fiction, history, pop culture, cultural studies, women's studies, natural history, children's
Looking forKatherine loves books that explore the lesser-known territories of human experience.
How to submitFor fiction, include a cover letter listing previously published work, a one-page summary and the first five pages in the body of the email (not as an attachment). For non-fiction, query first. When a proposal is requested, include an author biography, overview, chapter-by-chapter summary, marketing and publicity plan, analysis of competitive titles, and sample chapters or text.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Dara Kaye

WME Books

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, history, memoir, popular science, parenting, narrative nonfiction
Looking forDara Kaye represents adult nonfiction that tells great stories, from serious history and memoir to pop science and parenting. She is drawn to projects with international potential, books that make the familiar world feel new and surprising, academics, journalists, experts who communicate original research to mainstream audiences, and memoirists with memorable perspectives.
How to submitQuery Dara Kaye through the WME Books profile or submissions flow. For nonfiction projects, send a query letter, attach the full proposal as an MS Word document, and include your bio. WME asks writers to query one agent at a time and says writers may try another WME Books agent if they have not heard back in 6 weeks.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jemiscoe Chambers-Black

Starling Literary + Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forEmotionally resonant narratives that explore the messiness of being human—family, aging, identity, love, and regret. Protagonists who make bad decisions for the right reasons
How to submitQuery via agent's query form only
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Michelle Richter

Fuse Literary

Open
RepresentsMystery, high-concept suspense, domestic suspense, psychological thriller, book club women's fiction, commercial fiction, crime fiction, underrepresented voices
Looking forMichelle Richter is Vice President of Fuse Literary. She represents leaders in the crime fiction community, award-winners, and debut authors, and wants to boost underrepresented voices in her favorite genres. She is especially eager to find high-concept crime fiction with catchy hooks, twisty plots, and complex lead characters. She likes emotionally engaging fiction with a voice that immediately identifies the author, and welcomes BIPOC, LGBTQ, and disabled voices in fiction. She loves twists, unreliable narrators, isolated locales and locked rooms, stories of family secrets, friendships, and sibling relationships, and book club fiction that makes readers think and feel.
How to submitSubmit to Michelle Richter only through QueryManager. Fuse says unsolicited submissions to email or social media will be deleted unread. For conference, press, or rights inquiries only, use michelle@fuseliterary.com.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jen Nadol

The Unter Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, young adult, middle grade, narrative nonfiction, memoir, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, magical realism, horror, rom-com, women's fiction, science fiction
Looking forJen represents adult, YA and middle-grade fiction, plus narrative nonfiction and memoir. She does not represent picture books, novellas or high fantasy.
How to submitEmail Jen Nadol with a pitch at Jen.Nadol@theunteragency.com. If there is no response within three months, consider it a pass.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Cameron McClure

Donald Maass Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, horror, speculative fiction
Looking forCameron is especially looking for projects that combine genre style plotting with literary quality writing. She is interested in anything speculative, including science fiction and fantasy, mystery and suspense, horror, and projects with multi-cultural, international, environmental, and LGBTQIA+ themes.
How to submitFill out the online form at the QueryTracker link. Include query letter with genre and word count, first 5 pages pasted in the body, and comparable books. Do not query via email.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Sarah Gerton

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitQuery via QueryManager or email query@newleafliterary.com with word 'Query' in subject line plus agent's name
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Maria Carvainis

Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, mainstream fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, historical fiction, contemporary women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, memoir, biography, history, business, psychology, pop culture, popular science
Looking forMaria Carvainis Agency represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction with special interest in literary and mainstream fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, historicals, contemporary women's fiction, young adult and middle grade, memoir, biography, history, business, psychology, pop culture, and popular science.
How to submitEmail a query letter, a synopsis of the work, the first 5 to 10 pages, and a note of any writing credentials to mca@mariacarvainisagency.com. Attachments must be Word documents or PDF files. Queries are also accepted by post.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Charlotte Cohen Sunderland

Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, thriller, book club fiction, cinematic fiction, film and television adaptation
Looking forCharlotte works with Celeste Fine on bestselling fiction. She is seeking surprising thrillers, book club novels with staying power, and atmospheric, cinematic stories that can expand into film and television.
How to submitEmail queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Charlotte Cohen Sunderland plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages in the body of the email.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

John Meils

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, how-to, health, wellness, science, technology, nature, outdoors, true crime, history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, brand books
Looking forJohn is building a wide-ranging nonfiction list including how-to, health and wellness, science, technology, nature and outdoors, true crime, quirky history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, and brand-led book programs.
How to submitEmail john@defliterary.com with QUERY: at the beginning of the subject line, followed by the book title. Include a brief description of yourself and the project. Attachments are not opened unless requested.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Brent Taylor

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChick lit, commercial, contemporary, cozy fantasy, cozy romantasy, crime, detective, police, family saga, fantasy, fantasy: magical realism, fantasy: urban, graphic novel, historical, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, middle grade, military, espionage, multicultural, mystery, new adult, offbeat, quirky, romance, romantasy, suspense, thriller, upmarket, women's fiction, young adult
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, One Paragraph Pitch, Comparable Books, First 10 Pages
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager. Unsolicited queries sent to his email address will be deleted unread.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Lisa Gallagher

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNovelists, memoir, narrative nonfiction, celebrity books, academic nonfiction, journalism, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forLisa represents novelists and memoirists with narrative urgency, dramatic tension, multi-faceted characters, and a transporting sense of place, as well as experts, celebrities, academics, and journalists writing across nonfiction categories.
How to submitEmail the first ten pages of the manuscript or proposal to lgsubmissions@defliterary.com in the body of the message. No hard-copy submissions and no attachments.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Ramona Pina

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, adult fiction, speculative fiction, genre fiction, fantasy, mystery, romantasy
Looking forRamona is looking for YA, New Adult, and adult stories, especially fiction with speculative elements, genre mashups such as horror/romance or fantasy/mystery, found family, heists, magic, enemies-to-lovers romantasy, strong lore, and world-building.
How to submitSubmit through Ramona Pina's QueryManager form linked from her BookEnds profile. BookEnds asks writers to submit to one BookEnds agent at a time and follow the form instructions.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026

Jenissa Graham

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, new adult, adult fiction, fantasy, dystopian, mystery, horror, contemporary fiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, science fiction
Looking forJenissa is looking for middle grade, YA, New Adult and adult projects, especially high-concept fantasy, near-future dystopia, mysteries in fresh settings, genre-blending horror and coming-of-age contemporary work centered on strong emotional journeys.
How to submitSubmit through Jenissa Graham's QueryManager form from her official BookEnds profile.
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Last checked 18 Oct 2026