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36 agents

Evan Gregory

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 9 Jul 2026

Ezra Ellenberg

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 9 Jul 2026

Faye Bender

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

Gabriella Melendez

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsYoung adult fiction, adult fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, romance
Looking forGabriella represents YA fiction and adult fiction, with interest in stories by Latinx/Hispanic authors, commercial or upmarket fiction, stories that present real issues in a digestible format, and YA/new adult fantasy or romance.
How to submitSubmit through Gabriella's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Haley Casey

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, horror, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural issues, LGBTQ+, young adult, middle grade
Looking forHaley is building a list in adult women's fiction, book club fiction, grounded genre fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural, LGBTQ+ and women's issues, plus young adult and middle grade across contemporary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Haley Casey'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

Holly McGhee

Pippin Properties

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, graphic novels, young adult, children's, adult projects, illustration
Looking forPippin Properties is devoted primarily to picture books, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult novels, while also representing adult projects on occasion.
How to submitEmail Holly McGhee at ExclusivetoHolly@pippinproperties.com. Holly accepts exclusive queries only and requires six weeks to consider.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Isabelle Rader

Codex Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNew adult, adult fiction, young adult, middle grade, fantasy, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, dark academia, epic fantasy, historical fantasy, contemporary fantasy, romance, diverse voices
Looking forIsabelle is actively looking for New Adult books across genres and is also interested in adult, young adult, and middle grade fantasy plus upmarket and commercial adult fiction with worldbuilding, unique characters, strong plotting, hooks, romantic subplots, and diverse voices.
How to submitSubmit through Isabelle Rader's Codex Literary online query form. Codex asks writers to choose only one Codex agent and notes that it cannot represent authors who have worked with one of its agents on Reedsy or work-for-hire projects.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Ismita Hussain

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, health nonfiction, young adult, short stories
Looking forIsmita is seeking literary fiction, health-related nonfiction, YA, and short story collections. She is drawn to Southern settings, gritty realist writing, health or disability themes, and writing with a sense of humor.
How to submitSubmit through Ismita's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jamie Carr

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

Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsRomance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller, mystery, suspense, horror, women's fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forJeanne is interested in romance, romantasy, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, horror, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, plus selective character-driven memoir and expert-led nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Jeanne De Vita's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 9 Jul 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 9 Jul 2026

Jennifer Unter

The Unter Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, memoir, food writing, cookbooks, nature, environment, biography, pop culture, travel, adventure, true crime, politics, health, fitness, picture books, middle grade, young adult
Looking forThe Unter Agency is interested in quality fiction and general nonfiction, especially memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, biography, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, politics and health/fitness, plus all types of children's literature.
How to submitEmail Jennifer Unter with a pitch at Jennifer@theunteragency.com. If there is no response within three months, consider it a pass.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jennifer Wills

The Seymour Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, cookbooks, middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, contemporary fiction, upmarket women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forJennifer Wills is a literary agent at The Seymour Agency. She is interested in a wide range of picture books and cookbooks, especially author-illustrators of sweet and wacky picture books and cookbooks with health-conscious, budget-friendly, or celebrity-chef recipes. In fiction she is interested in middle grade and YA with a sci-fi/fantasy, horror/suspense, or contemporary bent, and upmarket women's fiction with a sense of humor. In nonfiction she welcomes narrative nonfiction and memoir. She wants a great hook, a distinct voice, and work that can make her laugh out loud or ugly cry.
How to submitQuery Jennifer Wills through her official Seymour QueryManager link: https://querymanager.com or query or JenniferWills. The current Seymour profile also lists jennifer@theseymouragency.com as a contact email, but the public query route is QueryManager.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jess Gilbert

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, young adult
Looking forJess is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, most genre fiction, and select young adult. She is probably not the right fit for nonfiction.
How to submitSend a query letter and the first ten pages of the manuscript to jess@d4eo.com.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jess Taylor

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, romance, fantasy romance, paranormal romance, retellings
Looking forJess is building a list in young adult, new adult and select romance. She is open to any YA subgenre except tech-heavy science fiction, new adult romance focused on characters under twenty-five, and witchy or cozy fantasy romance.
How to submitSubmit through Jess Taylor's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jesseca Salky

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsYoung adult romance, literary fiction, family saga, magical realism, narrative nonfiction, wellness, social activism
Looking forJesseca is selectively looking for contemporary YA romance, literary fiction with family stories, strong sense of place, magical or mystical elements or daring voice, and narrative nonfiction in wellness, social activism and purposeful living.
How to submitSubmit through Jesseca Salky's QueryManager form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jessica Alvarez

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, book club fiction
Looking forJessica is seeking romance (including category, contemporary, historical, LGBTQ+, paranormal, and thriller/suspense romance), women's fiction, and book club fiction. She is also interested in subrights representation for previously published authors.
How to submitSubmit through the QueryManager form with query letter and first 3 pages. One BookEnds agent at a time.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jessica Rios

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, YA
Looking forJessica Rios is based in the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates, which represents a range of fiction and non-fiction. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They focus on projects with strong potential across all rights including translation, film, television, and audio.
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jessica Schmeidler

Golden Wheat Literary

Open
RepresentsAdventure, survival, historical fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, suspense, nonfiction
Looking forJessica represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers, and is drawn to atmospheric adventure and survival stories, historical fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, hard-science or literary magical realism SFF, adult thrillers and suspense, and selected nonfiction.
How to submitSend a query letter and the first three chapters pasted into the body, plus complete synopsis, author bio, social media links, a short description of other completed works, and contact information. Attachments are not opened unless requested.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Jevon Bolden

Embolden Media Group

Open
RepresentsChristian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, bible resources, health, how-to, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, religion, spirituality, advice, relationships
Looking forJevon is most interested in adult nonfiction that shapes culture and impacts faith, especially Christian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, select Bible resources, and authors with innovative approaches to pressing conversations and demonstrable reach.
How to submitUse the Embolden Media Group literary representation page to view current submission guidelines and submit a query.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Julie Barer

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

Julie Flanagan

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsBooks, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forJulie Flanagan is a CAA literary agent and her official CAA profile currently shows Accepting Submissions. The profile is agent-specific but did not expose a detailed public wishlist in static text during this run.
How to submitUse Julie Flanagan's official CAA agent profile submission button or form. CAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Justina Ireland

Handspun Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSpeculative fiction, middle grade, young adult, horror, science fiction
Looking forJustina is looking for well-executed speculative fiction in most categories, including middle grade and young adult that asks complicated questions and offbeat adult books. She does not accept nonfiction, picture books, romantasy, contemporary, or previously self-published work.
How to submitSubmit through Justina's QueryManager form.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Kate Garrick

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, food writing, journalism
Looking forKate is particularly interested in literary and upmarket fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction that contributes to conversations that move society forward, with strong narrative voices and clear confidence of intention.
How to submitSubmit through Kate Garrick's QueryManager form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Kenna DeValor

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, poetry, adult fiction, horror, fantasy, romance, romantasy, dark academia, gothic horror, graphic novels, creative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forKenna is looking for LGBTQIA+ adult fiction and YA, horror, fantasy, romance, poetry collections, weird girl fiction, romantasy, dark academia, gothic horror, full-length story collections, graphic novels, and punk memoir or creative nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Kenna's official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Kiana Nguyen

Donald Maass Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, women's fiction, horror, domestic suspense, psychological thriller, speculative thriller, queer, bipoc
Looking forKiana represents young adult and adult fiction across genres, especially high-concept commercial stories with queer BIPOC characters. Her wishlist includes science fiction, fantasy, romance, women's fiction, horror, domestic suspense, psychological and speculative thrillers, adult and YA horror, YA fantasy, and selected romantasy/dark academia with a twist.
How to submitSubmit through Kiana Nguyen's QueryTracker or QueryManager link from her official wishlist page. Her personal site says the listed contact email is not for queries.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Krista Van Dolzer

The Unter Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, narrative nonfiction, sports, science, mathematics, economics, psychology, journalistic nonfiction
Looking forKrista is looking for middle grade and young adult projects, plus several adult nonfiction areas: narrative, sports, accessible applied science, mathematics, economics, psychology and journalistic narrative.
How to submitSubmit through Krista Van Dolzer's QueryTracker form. If there is no response within three months, consider it a pass.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Kristin Ostby

Salky Literary Management

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction, picture books, author-illustrators, mystery, thriller, romance, pop culture nonfiction
Looking forKristin represents middle grade, young adult and adult fiction, plus picture book author-illustrators. She is actively looking for adult mystery, thriller and romance, plus nonfiction focused on popular culture.
How to submitSubmit through Kristin Ostby's QueryTracker form. Submit to only one SLM agent at a time, no response within 12 weeks means pass.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Laura Crockett

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, horror, gothic, dark academia
Looking forCrockett seeks upmarket, character-driven adult and Young Adult fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. She represents fantasy including epic, historical, folklore/fairytale, horror, gothic, and dark academia, plus contemporary realistic fiction perfect for book clubs. In adult fiction only, she also seeks historical fiction that brings a new perspective.
How to submitSubmit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, first 10 pages, word count, genre, target audience, and comparable books.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Laura Mamelok

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, YA
Looking forLaura Mamelok represents a range of fiction and non-fiction at Susanna Lea Associates' New York office. Her interests include literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal.
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Laura Zats

Headwater Literary Management

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, literary fiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction
Looking forLaura represents YA, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery, thriller, literary fiction with speculative elements, and select contemporary and historical fiction. She is aggressively looking in adult horror, mystery, and thriller, and is interested in genre-crossing work.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager. Follow standard query-letter format, query one Headwater agent at a time, and do not email queries.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Lauren Liebow

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, investigative journalism
Looking forSweeping narratives with voice-driven prose, particularly genre-bending projects that offer fresh perspectives. Timeless stories exploring migration, family, socioeconomic inequality, and speculative worlds that reveal complicated truths about our own reality. Also select narrative nonfiction, memoir, and investigative journalism projects; across all genres, books that uplift historically underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form or contact the agency directly by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Laurie Dennison

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsSuspense, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, women's issues, practical nonfiction, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, young adult
Looking forLaurie is looking for adult suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, practical nonfiction, women's issues, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, and young adult with a strong commercial hook.
How to submitSubmit through Laurie Dennison'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

Lily Dolin

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, young adult, commercial fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, food, true crime, pop culture, history
Looking forLily represents fiction and nonfiction, including YA, from commercial to literary. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book club appeal, nuanced female perspectives, high-concept thrillers, speculative fiction, atmospheric settings, strange women in strange circumstances, and nonfiction on food, true crime, pop culture, and untold history with a feminist angle.
How to submitSubmit through the Sterling Lord Literistic submissions form. The agency asks writers to complete the form by email and says it only responds if interested.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Lindsay Auld

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Lindsay Watson

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 9 Jul 2026