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Meredith Kaffel Simonoff

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, crossover fiction, creative nonfiction, illustrated work
Looking forMeredith represents literary and crossover fiction, creative nonfiction, and occasional illustrated work, with emphasis on bold, humane storytelling and literary-leaning narratives that incorporate genre elements.
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 13 Jul 2026

Joy Fowlkes

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsPodcast creators, journalism, romance, women's fiction, romantasy
Looking forJoy represents podcast creators, journalists, and authors, and is expanding into romance, especially contemporary romance, paranormal romance, romantic fantasy, and smart, big-hearted women's 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 13 Jul 2026

Jack Gernert

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forJack loves stories about heroes, real or imagined, and is often hooked by writing with a sense of humor or an unforgettable narrator.
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 13 Jul 2026

David Gernert

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forDavid is the President and Founder of The Gernert Company. The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, general nonfiction, practical nonfiction, children's literature, graphic novels, comics, and podcasts.
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 13 Jul 2026

Chris Parris-Lamb

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, literary fiction
Looking forChris has wide-ranging nonfiction tastes and literary fiction tastes; in both categories he is looking for great writing by smart writers and prefers queries with a sample chapter or two.
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 13 Jul 2026

Benjamin Kravitz

Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, essay collections, cultural criticism, military history, intellectual history, narrative journalism, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, biography, history, memoir, pop culture, young adult, middle grade, upmarket women's fiction
Looking forBenjamin is interested in representing literary fiction, essay collections, cultural criticism, military and intellectual history, and narrative journalism. The agency also welcomes narrative/practical nonfiction, biography, history, memoir, pop culture, literary fiction, young adult, middle grade, and upmarket women's fiction.
How to submitEmail a query letter to query@elizabethkaplanlit.com. Do not send attachments, fiction writers may paste the first ten pages into the body of the email. The agency replies only if interested.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Barbara Lowenstein

Lowenstein Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, mystery, crime, self-help, psychology, how-to, crafts, cooking, business, historical nonfiction, science
Looking forBarbara has represented fiction and nonfiction across a long-running boutique list, including bestselling mystery, business, historical nonfiction, science, psychology, self-help, how-to, crafts and cooking titles.
How to submitEmail a query letter to assistant@bookhaven.com with the first chapter attached as a Word document. Paper queries are discarded.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Nicole Tourtelot

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, food, lifestyle, advice, pop culture, memoir
Looking forNicole represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, including food, lifestyle, advice, pop culture, and memoir.
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 13 Jul 2026

Ashley Leader

Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, romance, children's books, women's fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, trade nonfiction
Looking forThe agency works with commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers and mysteries, romance, children's books, women's fiction, general fiction, literary fiction with a strong narrative hook, and trade nonfiction.
How to submitEmail agent@ethanellenberg.com, indicating the agent, manuscript title, and genre in the subject line. Paste all materials in the body: for fiction, query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and first 50 pages, for nonfiction, query letter, outline, and sample chapters up to 50 pages.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Georgia Tournay-Godfrey

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, preschool, nonfiction, graphic novels, authors, illustrators
Looking forGeorgia Tournay-Godfrey is a literary agent at The Bright Agency. She works across picture books, preschool, nonfiction, and graphic novels, and focuses on authors and illustrators with distinctive perspectives, bold ideas, clever structure, playful pacing, real expertise, passion, humour, inventive visual storytelling, and voices from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
How to submitUse Bright's official literary submissions form. For picture books, upload the full text. For fiction or nonfiction, send a synopsis and first three chapters. For graphic novels, send a synopsis and the full script. Bright does not accept postal submissions.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Alex Reubert

HG Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, romantic comedy, memoir, psychology, narrative nonfiction, literary studies, art history, popular science, philosophy, cultural studies
Looking forAlex Reubert is a literary agent at HG Literary. He is pursuing books that demand he keep reading by style or story, including literature in translation, novels set outside the U.S., upmarket and literary fiction, narrators looking back on their lives, upmarket romantic comedy, memoir, psychology, narrative nonfiction, literary studies, art history, popular science, philosophy, cultural studies, and prose by poets or musicians.
How to submitSubmit to Alex Reubert through his official QueryManager link. HG Literary asks for electronic submissions only. Unless an agent-specific form asks otherwise, send a query letter and the first five pages in the body of the query, no attachments. If it is a picture book, include the entire manuscript. Mention referrals in the first line. Query only one HG Literary agent at a time.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Anna Worrall

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thriller, practical nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, food, lifestyle
Looking forAnna represents smart literary and commercial fiction, psychological thrillers, practical and narrative nonfiction, food and drink, and lifestyle.
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 12 Jul 2026

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 12 Jul 2026

Denise Barone

Barone Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, mystery, thriller, memoir, narrative nonfiction, self-help, health, wellness, cookbooks, business, biography
Looking forDenise says she will look at anything, with emphasis on strong writing and storytelling across fiction and nonfiction. Her stated interests include literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, mystery, thriller, memoir, narrative nonfiction, self-help, health and wellness, cookbooks, business, and biography.
How to submitSubmit through the Barone Literary online submissions form. Include a query letter, synopsis, and sample pages as requested by the form.
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Last checked 12 Jul 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 12 Jul 2026

Phoebe Rhinehart

The Gernert Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural analysis, history of ideas, science
Looking forPhoebe Rhinehart enjoys well-observed literary fiction that explores the tragedy of the human condition in the everyday, intense interiority, and lyrical prose. Her nonfiction tastes include ambitious cross-disciplinary cultural analyses, histories of ideas, and the sciences, especially nonfiction where personality and passion come through.
How to submitEmail info@thegernertco.com with a query letter describing the work, information about yourself, and a sample chapter if appropriate. Indicate in the query letter that you are querying Phoebe Rhinehart. Do not email individual agents directly, phone the office about unsolicited manuscripts, send original copies, submit by regular mail, or submit work generated by AI.
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Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Adi Vildorf

The Book Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks, thriller, fantasy, horror, young adult, picture books, illustration
Looking forThe Book Group represents award-winning novelists and illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, thrillers, fantasy, horror, young adult classics, memoirs, cookbooks and picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter addressed to the agent at submissions@thebookgroup.com. Put the agent name in the subject line and paste the first ten sample pages below the query. The Book Group only accepts electronic queries to that inbox and does not read attachments.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Alex Glass

Glass Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, children's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, health and wellness, sports, history, business, popular culture
Looking forAlex Glass represents fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. His official profile notes debut novelists, memoirists, journalists, celebrities, professional athletes, experts, health and wellness, sports, history, business, narrative nonfiction, memoir, celebrity, and popular culture.
How to submitUse the email form on the official Glass Literary Management submissions page to query Alex Glass. GLM prefers concise, well-written queries that describe the book, show an understanding of the marketplace, and for nonfiction explain why the author is the right person to write the book. If interested, GLM will ask for the complete manuscript or proposal.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Alexandra Grana

P.S. Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, commercial horror, fantasy, grounded science fiction, mystery, thriller, pop culture, cultural history, spiritual, occult, cookbooks, food writing
Looking forAlexandra Grana is an associate literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing adult fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, she is looking for commercial horror, fantasy, grounded science fiction, mysteries, thrillers, gothic horror, atmospheric stories, inventive stories with big hooks, dramatic and messy feelings, diverse stories from marginalized perspectives, and stories inspired by folklore. In nonfiction, she is looking for pop culture, cultural history, spiritual, occult, cookbooks, and food writing from creators with fresh approaches to their subject matter.
How to submitEmail query@psliterary.com and address the query to Alexandra Grana. P.S. Literary asks for a query in the email body with an introduction, brief overview, and creator bio. For adult fiction, adult memoir, adult nonfiction essay collections, and children's fiction or nonfiction, include the first ten pages in the body of the email. Do not send attachments, full manuscripts, phone queries, paper queries, social media queries, original screenplays, poetry, or AI-generated work. Query one P.S. Literary agent at a time.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Alicia Brooks

Alicia Brooks Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, self-help, pop culture, social justice, literary fiction, book club fiction, thriller, historical fiction, horror, jewish issues, young adult
Looking forAlicia is seeking narrative nonfiction from writers with diverse voices, memoir with big concepts, self-help, pop culture, social justice, literary fiction, book club fiction, thrillers, historical fiction, horror, Jewish issues, and YA fiction and nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through the Alicia Brooks Literary Agency contact form with a query letter, project synopsis, author bio, contact information, genre, subgenre, word count, and a subject formatted as project title by author name. A full manuscript or proposal will be requested if there is interest.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Alison Lewis

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, true crime, literary fiction
Looking forAlison Lewis represents nonfiction across cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, literary true crime, and select literary fiction. She is drawn to distinctive voice and perspective, excellent prose, social or political imagination, vivid narratives, hidden or forgotten worlds, and writers challenging entrenched power.
How to submitSubmit to only one Frances Goldin Literary Agency agent at a time. Alison Lewis is not accepting unsolicited queries for fiction and memoir. For other nonfiction, send a query to atl@goldinlit.com. For fiction, memoir, essays, or narrative nonfiction the agency asks for a query letter and first 10-15 pages in the body of the email, for other nonfiction send a query letter and attach a prepared proposal if available.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Alison MacKeen

Calligraph, LLC

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, cultural criticism, essays
Looking forAlison MacKeen represents idea-driven books that cast new light on human experience, including wellbeing, work, relationships, inequality, cognition, and communication. She is also looking for literary nonfiction, including memoir, about under-covered people, places, and issues, voice-driven cultural criticism and essays, and offbeat wisdom literature.
How to submitSend a query letter to submissions@calligraphlit.com with a brief synopsis, short bio, and 25 pages of sample material in the body of the email. Include the agent name, project title, and genre in the subject line. Do not query the agent directly, all submissions must go to the submissions address. No attachments, postal queries, or phone queries.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

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 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Allison Hunter

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, book club fiction, women's fiction, romance, romantic comedy, thriller, suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, women's issues
Looking forAllison Hunter is acquiring literary and commercial adult fiction, especially upmarket book club and women's fiction, romance and rom-coms, thrillers, and domestic suspense. She likes great storytelling, unforgettable characters, female friendship stories, campus novels, love stories, family epics, class and cultural identity, smart beach reads by underrepresented authors, select memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, women's issues, and books speaking to the current cultural climate.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Hunter'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 9 Jul 2026

Allison Malecha

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, social science, popular science, popular psychology, memoir, nature writing
Looking forAllison Malecha represents a small, selective list split between fiction and nonfiction. In literary and upmarket fiction she is drawn to messy family stories, outsider perspectives, narratives that take readers somewhere unexpected, sharp and imaginative line-level writing, emotional movement, strong sense of place, gothic novels in fresh settings, and complex friendship novels. In nonfiction she wants generous yet galvanizing narrative nonfiction with historical or international dimensions, social science, pop science, pop psychology, memoir tied to larger current issues or expertise, and nature writing from underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Malecha'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 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Ammi-Joan Paquette

Aevitas Creative Management

Open
RepresentsChildren's, young adult, adult fiction, picture books, illustration
Looking forAmmi-Joan Paquette represents a wide range of children's and young adult authors and illustrators, and a select list of authors writing for adults. She is most excited by strongly voiced, bold stories that take risks and have depth and resonance. Tight pacing and rich, evocative language especially catch her eye. She accepts queries only by referral, or from creators who attend events where she is presenting.
How to submitSubmit your query using the submissions form available on the agency website. Contact the agency through their online form for non-submission inquiries.
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Last checked 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Amy Tannenbaum

Jane Rotrosen Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative fiction, contemporary romance, thriller, psychological suspense, book club fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forAmy Tannenbaum represents women's fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative fiction, contemporary romance, thriller, psychological suspense, fiction in the sweet spot between literary and commercial, and works by marginalized voices.
How to submitSend queries for Amy Tannenbaum to atannenbaum@janerotrosen.com. Include all material in the body of the email with no attachments. Jane Rotrosen Agency asks writers to query one agent at the agency and include a concise description, relevant bio, publishing history, and for fiction a synopsis and first three chapters or for nonfiction a proposal and sample chapters.
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Last checked 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Andrea Montejo

Indent Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, popular fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, cookbooks, current affairs, true crime, women's issues, men's issues, multicultural issues, global issues
Looking forAndrea represents Spanish, Portuguese, and English-language authors. Indent is interested in literary and popular fiction, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, cookbooks, current affairs, true crime, women's and men's issues, and multicultural or global issues, with a primary focus on Latino and Latin American authors.
How to submitEmail a query letter to info@indentagency.com. Include a 1-2 page synopsis, author information, publishing background if any, and contact information. Do not send a full manuscript unless requested.
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Last checked 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Ann Leslie Tuttle

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, women's fiction, romance, mystery, horror, romantasy, young adult, narrative nonfiction, middle grade
Looking forAnn Leslie Tuttle is seeking commercial and upmarket women's fiction, contemporary and historical fiction, fiction with complex family dynamics and sagas, psychological thrillers, romance, mystery, horror, romantasy, YA, narrative nonfiction by journalists, academics, and experts with a timely premise and platform, stories with strong sense of place, voice-driven fiction, female hidden histories, uplifting work, select faith or art history projects, MG, and nonfiction from underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit by email to atuttle@dystel.com. Dystel asks writers to query one agent at a time, include the full query in the body of the email, and include the first 25 pages for fiction or a proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in the email body. Picture book and graphic novel submissions have separate sample requirements listed on the official guidelines page.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Anna Ghosh

Ghosh Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, nonfiction
Looking forAnna Ghosh has wide and eclectic literary interests. She is particularly interested in literary narratives and books that illuminate some aspect of human endeavor or the natural world, and she is drawn to compelling storytelling in most guises. She does not typically represent genre fiction.
How to submitSend submissions to submissions@ghoshliterary.com with an email briefly introducing yourself and your work. Ghosh Literary says no specific format is required, but it is helpful to include qualifications for writing the book, including publications and recognition, who you expect to buy and read the book, and similar books and authors.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Anne Hawkins

John Hawkins & Associates

Open
RepresentsThriller, literary fiction, serious nonfiction, science, history, public policy, medicine, women's issues
Looking forAnne has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious nonfiction, with particular interests in science, history, public policy, medicine, and women's issues.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter directly to ahawkins@jhalit.com, or send a general query to jha@jhalit.com. Include genre, summary or synopsis, word count, and writing background. Fiction should include the first three chapters or opening chapter as one Word attachment, nonfiction should include a proposal as one Word attachment.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026