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36 agents

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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 27 Sept 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 27 Sept 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 27 Sept 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 27 Sept 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 27 Sept 2026

Diana Finch

Diana Finch Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, history, science, politics, environment, business, memoir, literary fiction, young adult, middle grade, science fiction, fantasy
Looking forDiana Finch is currently taking only nonfiction queries, including memoir, until further notice. Her official page lists favorite nonfiction categories as narrative nonfiction, history, science, progressive politics, environmental books, business, and memoir. The same page also describes fiction interests in strong storytelling for adult, YA, and middle grade, literary fiction with unique or unexpected elements, and selected genre fiction other than romance, but fiction submissions are currently closed.
How to submitUse the official Diana Finch Literary Agency Submittable page. Include a full query letter and sample material. The Submittable page asks fiction writers for the first ten pages or so, and nonfiction writers for a full proposal and sample chapters, the agency blog currently says fiction submissions are closed and only nonfiction queries, including memoir, are being taken until further notice.
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Last checked 27 Sept 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 27 Sept 2026

Caitlin Blasdell

Liza Dawson Associates

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, women's fiction, middle grade, young adult, romance, action adventure
Looking forCaitlin Blasdell specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women's fiction. Liza Dawson's submissions page also lists commercial adult fiction, science fiction/fantasy, romance, mystery, and action/adventure for Caitlin, and her profile says she handles a few select middle grade and YA authors.
How to submitSend only a query letter in the body of the email to querycaitlin@lizadawson.com. Liza Dawson Associates asks writers to check each agent profile, use the agent's query email and guidelines, and query only one agent at a time, the agency does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 27 Sept 2026

Alyssa Reuben

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 27 Sept 2026

Gail Ross

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 27 Sept 2026

Eve Attermann

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 27 Sept 2026

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 27 Sept 2026

Dorian Karchmar

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 27 Sept 2026

Erin Malone

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 27 Sept 2026

Allison Remcheck

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.
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Last checked 26 Sept 2026

Savannah Brooks

KT Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, adult contemporary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, light fantasy, magical realism, romantic comedy, thriller, mystery, suspense, horror, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult
Looking forSavannah Brooks is an associate literary agent whose official personal site says she joined KT Literary in 2022 and represents all of kid lit plus adult contemporary and upmarket fiction, speculative/light fantasy/magical realism, romcoms, thrillers, mystery, suspense, and horror. She is especially interested in stories that teach her something new, add to a larger sociopolitical conversation, and highlight underrepresented identities and cultures.
How to submitSubmit through Savannah Brooks's QueryManager route. The live form asks writers to check her website before submitting, confirm whether the project has been submitted to her before, and include author details, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, and full manuscript or nonfiction proposal, artwork samples may be uploaded if applicable. The form says she is only open to children's books by request or referral, so public unsolicited submissions should match the currently open adult categories.
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Last checked 26 Sept 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 26 Sept 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
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
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Last checked 26 Sept 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 26 Sept 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 26 Sept 2026

Mollie Glick

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forMollie Glick is a CAA Literary Agent whose official CAA profile is currently marked Accepting Submissions. The static official profile text exposed in this run does not publish a detailed wishlist, so no agent-specific genre preferences were imported from third-party sources.
How to submitSubmit through Mollie Glick's official CAA profile submission button or link. CAA says to review the list of available agents, choose the agent aligned with the project, and use the submission link on the agent profile when the agent is open. CAA generally advises submitting 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 26 Sept 2026

Alexander Field

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, faith, business, leadership, culture, personal development, children's books
Looking forAlexander Field founded The Bindery and represents nonfiction, faith and culture, business, leadership, personal development, and selected children's projects.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Alexander Field's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 26 Sept 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 26 Sept 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
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
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Last checked 26 Sept 2026