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Alex Levenberg

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 Jul 2026

Alexa Stark

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 28 Jul 2026

Alec Shane

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 28 Jul 2026

Catherine Bradshaw

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 28 Jul 2026

Lindsay Davis Auld

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 28 Jul 2026

Andrea Morrison

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 27 Jul 2026

Noah Grey Rosenzweig

Triangle House Literary

Open

RepresentsFiction, non-fiction, literary fiction, climate fiction, speculative fiction, YA, narrative non-fiction

Looking forLiterary, climate, and speculative fiction, occasional YA. Stories that hold up a mirror to our culture in new ways, queer and trans coming-of-age fiction (particularly from horror perspective). Narrative non-fiction chronicling recent history, cultural trends, technology, social rules. Work that is subversive in prose, style, or subject

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Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Monika Woods

Triangle House Literary

Open

RepresentsLiterary fiction, non-fiction in cultural criticism, food, popular culture, journalism, science, current affairs

Looking forPlot-driven literary novels, non-fiction that is creatively critical, unique perspectives, a great cookbook, and above all, original prose

How to submitSend a query letter to monika@triangle.house describing your project along with the first ten pages of your manuscript in the body of the email in a normal-sized font

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Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Emma Dries

Triangle House Literary

Open

RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, speculative fiction, literary thrillers, narrative nonfiction, longform journalism, essays, academic crossover

Looking forFiction that grapples with climate change; ambitious multigenerational novels or family sagas; speculative fiction; literary thrillers; dark or darkly comic domestic fiction. Narrative nonfiction on climate, environment, institutional corruption, big idea books, object histories. Academic writers with narrative sensibilities

How to submitEmail emma@triangle.house with a query letter and first 20 pages (or full proposal) in the body of an email. Please include QUERY in your subject line

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Last checked 27 Jul 2026

CeCe Lyra

Wendy Sherman Associates

Open

RepresentsFiction, non-fiction

Looking forIn fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in literary fiction with propulsive elements and commercial fiction with a distinctive voice. She is actively acquiring across genres, including book club, thrillers, horror, suspense, mysteries, family sagas, dark comedies, historical fiction, light speculative fiction, magical realism, smart romances, and genre mashups. In nonfiction, CeCe is seeking expert-led proposals with paradigm-shifting takeaways with a particular interest in psychology, wellness, health and medicine, self-development, spirituality, women's issues, current affairs, pop culture, and select memoir.

How to submitPlease send all email submissions to submissions@wsherman.com. We ask that you include your last name, title, and the name of the agent you are submitting to in the subject line.

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Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Kara Rota

Thompson Literary Agency

Open

RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, music, pop culture, cookbooks, illustrated projects

Looking forNonfiction authors including artists, witches, and revolutionaries; cookbooks about more than food, illustrated projects that inspire delight, and other nonfiction books that seek to change the world

How to submitPlease use Query Manager to send Kara a query.

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Last checked 26 Jul 2026

William Callahan

InkWell Management

Open

RepresentsVisit agent's website for details

Looking forWriters from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.

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 26 Jul 2026

Tommy Dean

Rosecliff Literary

Open

RepresentsMystery, suspense, thrillers, crime fiction, upmarket fiction

Looking forHigh-stakes narratives, complex characters, and stories that refuse to be put down. Crime novels with anti-hero main characters, mystery novels that keep him guessing, clear stakes, surprise endings

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Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Tianna Kelly

Neighborhood Literary

Open

RepresentsDark romance, romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, bold speculative fiction

Looking forDark romance, sharp romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, and bold speculative fiction. Especially drawn to Queer and own voices, stories with complex emotions, unforgettable relationships, and high-stakes worldbuilding

How to submitOnly accepts queries through QueryManager

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Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Stephanie Kim

The Caldwell Agency

Open

RepresentsVisit agent's website for details

Looking forSee source page for more info

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Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Rose Ferrao

P.S. Literary Agency

Open

RepresentsCommercial romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, upmarket thrillers, contemporary fiction, young adult fiction, cookbooks, food writing, sports, pop culture, music, psychology, lifestyle, wellness

Looking forIn fiction, she is looking for commercial romance, adult and crossover fantasy, science fiction, horror, upmarket thrillers, contemporary fiction and select young adult fiction. She is drawn to stories that embrace genre conventions from a fun, fresh angle. In non-fiction, she is looking for cookbooks and food writing, sports, pop culture, music, psychology, lifestyle, and wellness, especially when approached from a specific, unique perspective.

How to submitInclude the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction.

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Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Sarah Passick

Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Open

RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking, select fiction, children's books

Looking forHigh-profile talent across narrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking, and select fiction and children's books

How to submitEmail a query letter and accompanying material to queries@parkfinebrower.com, specify the agent name and category or genre in the subject line. Fiction queries include about the first 25 pages, YA or children's fiction include the first chapter or about the first 10 pages, nonfiction queries include a query letter.

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Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Rita Veras

Rosecliff Literary

Open

RepresentsHistorical fiction, romance, magical realism, horror

Looking forImmersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or moody tales, BIPOC romances rooted in heritage, and magical realism with political nuance. Feminist retellings that reclaim overlooked voices and narratives on identity and ancestry. Folklore-inspired horror

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Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Sophie Barnett

InkWell Management

Open

RepresentsLiterary fiction, cultural history

Looking forLiterary fiction and works of cultural history.

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Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Taj McCoy

Laura Dail Literary Agency

Open

RepresentsMysteries, thrillers, cozies, contemporary romance, romcoms, upmarket women's fiction, memoirs, narratives, cookbooks, self-help, MG fiction, YA fiction, historical narratives

Looking forAdult Fiction: High-stakes mysteries and thrillers, and funny cozies––especially ones featuring ensembles, intergenerational family dynamics, and/or main characters outside of law enforcement, military, or journalism; contemporary romance and romcoms; upmarket women's fiction. Adult Non-Fiction: memoirs, narratives, cookbooks involving family heritage, self-help with concrete takeaways, empowerment, cultural tradition, and parts of history not typically taught in school. MG and YA: commercial fiction, including contemporary fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, and thriller––including ones with spooky or paranormal elements––especially ones that grapple with identity and/or intersectionality with fresh perspectives.

How to submitUse QueryManager link provided

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Last checked 24 Jul 2026

P.S. Literary Agency

Open

RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, contemporary novels, fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, horror, mysteries, middle grade fantasy, picture books, graphic novels, arts, pop culture, nature, psychology, cultural history, science, wellness, occult

Looking forLiterary and upmarket fiction, non-fiction book proposals, select children's books, and graphic novels. In fiction, she's looking for contemporary novels (with or without speculative elements), fantasy, grounded science fiction, magical realism, horror, and mysteries. In non-fiction, she's interested in projects that explore the arts, pop culture, nature, psychology, cultural history, science, wellness, and the occult

How to submitInclude the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction. For graphic novels, Maria is only considering projects by a single creator both writing and illustrating the book.

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Last checked 23 Jul 2026