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36 agents

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsPicture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, nonfiction, romance, speculative fiction
Looking forAbigail Frank wants weird, expansive books for young readers, including original picture books, chapter books with big personalities, and novels about unforgettable teens falling in love. She is especially interested in author-illustrators, lyrical and inventive picture book texts, distinct visual art, stories by marginalized creators, and select adult projects including visual nonfiction, gift nonfiction, genre-defying nonfiction, lightly speculative fiction, commercial rom-coms, and work about labor and capital.
How to submitQuery Abigail Frank at afrank@sjga.com with the subject line QUERY - project title. Include a brief bio in the cover letter and attach the manuscript or proposal. Visual artists should include a portfolio link. Greenburger accepts email queries only and asks writers not to query more than one Greenburger agent simultaneously.
Last checked 12 Aug 2026

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fantasy, adult science fiction, adult speculative, young adult fantasy, young adult LGBTQIA+ fiction, crossover fantasy
Looking forDavis accepts queries for Young Adult adult or crossover books with speculative elements. She seeks adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative fiction including women's fiction, horror, and suspense with speculative elements, Young Adult fantasy/crossover fantasy, and Young Adult LGBTQIA+ fiction. Romantasy is welcome in all fantasy categories.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager form with complete query letter, full synopsis including spoilers, and target audience description with comp titles.
Last checked 11 Aug 2026

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fantasy, speculative fiction, thriller, suspense, book club fiction
Looking forJames is currently looking for adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, suspense, and book club fiction. He seeks works from diverse, marginalized, and/or underrepresented voices and is eager to find plot-driven books with strong characters, commercial hooks, and memorable prose.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager form linked from agent profile. Include query letter and other requested information as specified in the form. Query only one BookEnds agent at a time.
Last checked 11 Aug 2026

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First 10 Pages
How to submitFind their QueryManager form linked below their wishlist, and follow the form's instructions to upload your query letter and other requested information.
Last checked 9 Aug 2026

HG Literary

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, thriller, psychological thriller, historical fiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, young adult romance
Looking forJillian Schelzi is a junior agent at HG Literary. She is primarily looking for adult fiction, especially psychological thrillers, shocking twists, page-turning suspense, and rich historical fiction set against war. She also likes mental-health representation, darker and challenging themes, literary and upmarket fiction, book club fiction, and YA romance. She is not looking for middle grade, picture books, religious books, fantasy, romantasy, or horror.
How to submitSubmit through Jillian Schelzi's official QueryTracker form. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query one agent at a time. Unless the agent-specific form says otherwise, HG requests a query letter and the first five pages. HG does not represent screenplays or religious fiction.
Last checked 7 Aug 2026

HG Literary

Open
RepresentsFiction, middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, african-american fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thriller
Looking forJon Cobb is a literary agent at HG Literary. He reads all genres of fiction and has particular interest in contemporary middle grade and YA, science fiction and fantasy, African-American fiction, literary fiction, mysteries, and thrillers. He also has a soft spot for track and field, geek culture, weird science, and cutting-edge technology.
How to submitSubmit through Jon Cobb's official QueryMe.Online form. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query one agent at a time. Unless the agent-specific form says otherwise, HG requests a query letter and the first five pages. HG does not represent screenplays or religious fiction.
Last checked 7 Aug 2026

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsHorror, fantasy, mythology, folklore, science fiction, speculative fiction
Looking forValentina is looking for horror, fantasy, mythology, folklore, science fiction, and speculative fiction. They want supernatural, suspenseful, existential, survival, horror-lite, and horror with thriller elements; non-Western and non-European fantasy; contemporary or secondary-world fantasy; mythology and folklore adaptations; and character-driven speculative work with an emotional core.
How to submitSubmit through Valentina's QueryManager form. They do not take queries by email or phone.
Last checked 4 Aug 2026

Stimola Literary Studio

Open
RepresentsPicture books, author-illustrators, nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, contemporary fiction, light fantasy, near-future dystopian, speculative fiction, psychological thriller, mystery, literary ghost stories, women's fiction, memoir, bipoc voices, diverse voices
Looking forAllison is looking for author-illustrator picture books, nonfiction picture books, middle grade with voice and a strong main character, YA contemporary coming-of-age, fantasy grounded in reality, near-future dystopian and high-concept speculative work, psychological thrillers, twisty mysteries, literary ghost stories, women's fiction, and memoir. She is interested in diverse and BIPOC voices.
How to submitEmail Allison Remcheck at the spelled-out SLS submissions address listed on the Stimola submissions page. Picture book manuscripts should be attached as Word documents, dummies or portfolios as PDFs, first ten pages of middle-grade, YA, and adult fiction should be pasted in the email, a synopsis attachment is welcome.
Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, practical lifestyle, how-to, wellness, mindfulness, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, history, cultural criticism, ecology, food, social justice, illustrated books, literary estates
Looking forJenny represents award-winning nonfiction, including practical lifestyle and how-to projects, wellness and mindfulness, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction about history, cultural criticism, ecology and the natural world, food, and social justice. For adults and kids, she loves highly designed books that inform and inspire through text and image.
How to submitSubmit through Sterling Lord Literistic's submissions page and choose only one SLL agent to query. The agency says it can only respond if interested in seeing more material.
Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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.
Last checked 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2026

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.
Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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.
Last checked 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2026

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.
Last checked 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2026
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.
Last checked 31 Jul 2026

Wolf Literary Services

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, select expert-driven practical nonfiction, horror
Looking forIn nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, ecology, geopolitics, migration, pop culture, tech, psychology, and in works that might be defined as cultural anthropology. In fiction she is looking for horror—especially social horror, feminist horror, and folk horror—, literary fiction that flirts with genre, working class characters, and intimate novels. She is particularly interested in LGBTQ+ writing across categories. She does not represent books for children, including YA.
How to submitAccepts queries exclusively via query manager
Last checked 31 Jul 2026

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, fantasy, thriller, mystery, adventure, contemporary romance, horror, paranormal romance
Looking forLindsey is building a list in picture books, middle grade, young adult and new adult. She is open to fantasy, thriller, mystery, adventure, contemporary romance, horror and paranormal romance, with fresh concepts, strong voice, high stakes and emotional drive.
How to submitSubmit through Lindsey Aduskevich's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
Last checked 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 30 Jul 2026

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.
Last checked 30 Jul 2026

Wolf Literary Services

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, illustrated books, cookbooks, lifestyle, design, art, pop culture, travel, humor/gift, health and wellness, self-care, personal finance, personal/professional development, select memoir
Looking forShe loves working on illustrated books of all stripes—including cookbooks, lifestyle, design, art, pop culture, travel, humor/gift, health and wellness, and self-care, as well as personal finance, personal/professional development, and select memoir. She is drawn to fresh voices and perspectives and books that help people live better, more meaningful lives. She is not currently taking on fiction projects.
How to submitSend a query letter and sample manuscript pages (for fiction) or your full proposal (for nonfiction)
Last checked 30 Jul 2026
Open
RepresentsPicture books, graphic novels
Looking forKait specializes in picture books and graphic novels and is only accepting queries from illustrators.
How to submitQuery Kait through the route linked from KT Literary and Kait Feldmann's website. She is only accepting queries from illustrators.
Last checked 30 Jul 2026

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, genre blends, nonfiction, entertainment, sports, theater
Looking forJoshua represents science fiction, horror, mysteries, genre blends, and nonfiction including entertainment-industry books, sports, theater, and related popular culture. His form lists commercial crime, detective, police, fantasy, urban fantasy, graphic novel, horror, LGBTQ+, military or espionage, mystery, science fiction, suspense, thriller, business, entertainment, film, history, military, pop culture, show business, sports, and theater categories.
How to submitSubmit through Joshua's QueryManager form. JABberwocky asks writers to query only one agent at a time and handles only book-length material.
Last checked 30 Jul 2026