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36 agents

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 17 Oct 2026

Lauren Hall

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsBig idea nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, pop science, psychology, philosophy, prescriptive nonfiction, ecology, cultural history, social history, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, biography, essays, criticism, cookbooks, literary fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forLauren Hall is especially interested in wide-ranging nonfiction, including big idea books, high-concept and outward-facing memoir, pop culture, pop science, psychology, philosophy, voicey prescriptive projects, ecology, cultural and social history, deeply reported narrative, investigative journalism, biography, essays and criticism, and select design-driven books and cookbooks. She is also interested in select literary and commercial fiction, particularly absurdist or surreal but not fantastical narratives and characters with vivid inner lives.
How to submitEmail submissions to lauren@foliolit.com. Include the word QUERY and the title of the project in the subject line. Lauren Hall does not accept physical queries through the mail.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Lucy Cleland

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, grounded fantasy, science fiction, big idea nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, history, psychology, social science, philosophy, natural science, current affairs, journalism, nature and ecology, pop culture, self-help, true crime
Looking forLucy Cleland is Vice President and Senior Agent at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. Her nonfiction taste is anchored in how culture shapes people and how people shape culture, including big idea books, narrative nonfiction, pop culture and cultural criticism, history, psychology, social science, philosophy, natural science, and select memoir. In fiction she likes sticky or unusual concepts, literary fiction about social issues and human hearts, transportive historical fiction, and genre-bending contemporary work, particularly grounded fantasy and science fiction where a single twist changes the world. Marginalized perspectives are warmly welcomed.
How to submitSubmit to Lucy Cleland through the official QueryTracker or QueryManager form linked from the Goldin submissions page. The form asks for a query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 10 pages, or a full proposal for nonfiction. Goldin asks writers to submit to only one agent at a time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Luba Ostashevsky

Ayesha Pande Literary

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, popular science, science, medicine, mental health, journalism, narrative nonfiction
Looking forLuba Ostashevsky is interested in nonfiction popular science projects written by research scientists, medical or mental health professionals, or journalists. She likes books that give readers a sense of wonder about the world, preferably as part of an engaging narrative.
How to submitSubmit through Ayesha Pande Literary's official query form and select Luba Ostashevsky. APL asks writers not to submit to multiple APL agents simultaneously, if you have not heard back after 8 weeks, you may withdraw and submit to another agent. Queries submitted through mail or the contact page are not accepted.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Madison Smartt Bell

Ayesha Pande Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, noir, crime fiction, police procedurals, caribbean literature, diaspora literature, original fiction
Looking forMadison Smartt Bell is interested in literary fiction, noir, criminal procedurals, work from the Caribbean basin and other diasporas, and anything genuinely original and fresh.
How to submitSubmit through Ayesha Pande Literary's official query form and select Madison Smartt Bell. APL asks writers not to submit to multiple APL agents simultaneously, if you have not heard back after 8 weeks, you may withdraw and submit to another agent. Queries submitted through mail or the contact page are not accepted.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Laura Mazer

Wendy Sherman Associates

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, women's issues, pop culture, self-help, gift books, history, biography, literary legacies, narrative nonfiction, upmarket fiction
Looking forLaura Mazer specializes in adult nonfiction, especially women's issues, intelligent pop culture, counterintuitive self-help, packaged gift or concept books, geeky deep dives into everyday life, history, biography, and fresh celebrations of literary legacies, especially stories about women. She also represents select upmarket fiction.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@wsherman.com. Include your last name, title, and Laura Mazer's name in the subject line. For fiction, paste a query letter and the first 10 pages in the email body. For nonfiction, send a query letter and author bio, the agency guidelines also ask for a table of contents and overview for nonfiction. Do not send attachments or query multiple Wendy Sherman agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Leila Campoli

Calligraph, LLC

Open
RepresentsScience, business, economics, lifestyle, current events, pop culture, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, genre-bending fiction, horror, satire
Looking forLeila Campoli advocates for marginalized voices, counterintuitive ideas, and unique styles. She works with writers of science, business, economics, lifestyle, current events, pop culture, and literary and upmarket fiction. In nonfiction, she is particularly interested in books that offer a window into remarkable lives and ways of living. In fiction, she looks for speculative, genre-bending literary and upmarket fiction, weird fiction leaning into horror or satire, and stories set in extreme environments.
How to submitEmail a query to submissions@calligraphlit.com. Include a brief synopsis, short bio, and 25 pages of sample material in the body of the email. Put Leila Campoli's name, the project title, and the genre in the subject line. Do not query Leila directly, all submissions must go to the shared submissions address.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Lauren E. Abramo

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsUpmarket fiction, suspense, romance, book club fiction, young adult, nonfiction, cultural and social issues, journalism, LGBTQ+, pop culture, science and technology, social justice, psychology, pop science, reportage, media, contemporary culture
Looking forLauren E. Abramo represents a small list of clients at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret with interests across a wide range of categories and genres, focused on books by and about people from communities not well represented in publishing. Her fiction list is primarily upmarket but accessible, including suspense, romance, and book club fiction. Her nonfiction interests include social justice intersections, especially pop culture, psychology, pop science, reportage, media, and contemporary culture.
How to submitSubmit to Lauren E. Abramo through her official QueryManager form. DGB asks writers to query one agent at a time. The form asks for book and author details, a query letter, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 30 pages for fiction or a full proposal for nonfiction, illustrated projects may include an online art sample or portfolio link.
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Last checked 16 Oct 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 16 Oct 2026

Morgan Strehlow

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, faith, culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, children's books
Looking forMorgan Strehlow is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery. Her agenting is associated with nonfiction, faith and culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, and selected children's projects.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Morgan Strehlow's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Susan Schulman

Susan Schulman Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, women's issues, children's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, history, science, pop culture, memoir, big ideas, graphic novels, subsidiary rights, film rights, television rights, stage rights
Looking forSusan Schulman is Founder and Literary Agent at Susan Schulman Literary Agency. The agency represents its own clients domestically and internationally and specializes in subsidiary rights. It has particular interest in fiction and nonfiction books for, by, and about women and women's issues, all levels of children's books including picture books, middle grade, and young adult, history, science, pop culture, memoir, and authors/projects that explore big ideas about the world and being human. Susan is currently looking with particular interest for projects in the vein of The War That Ended Peace, Caste, Quiet, and 1599.
How to submitSend submissions to the individual agent best positioned to represent the work, using the official Susan Schulman Literary Agency submissions guidance. For fiction, send a description, brief synopsis, and first 10 pages pasted below the query. For nonfiction, send an informative description, full outline, and first 10 pages pasted below the query. For picture books, send a project description, complete outline, dummy, and at least one full-color sample. For graphic novels, send 10 illustrated pages with text as a PDF and a synopsis in the email body.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Ingrid Beck

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, faith, culture, memoir, practical nonfiction
Looking forIngrid Beck is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery. Her list is associated with adult fiction and nonfiction with faith, culture, memoir, and practical nonfiction elements.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Ingrid Beck's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 16 Oct 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 16 Oct 2026

Yvette Greenwald

The Leshne Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, mainstream fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forYvette loves reading across genres and has a special fondness for literary fiction and memoir.
How to submitSubmit through The Leshne Agency's current submission route for Yvette Greenwald. Follow current agency guidelines before querying.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Joanne Wyckoff

Carol Mann Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, personal narrative, narrative journalism, psychology, women's issues, history, education, science, health, wellness, sports, humor, food, culture, natural history, animals, religion, spirituality, african american issues
Looking forJoanne Wyckoff represents a wide array of nonfiction and has experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields to develop books for a broad market. She has a particular love of memoir, narrative nonfiction, personal narrative, and narrative journalism, and is always looking for writers with strong, original voices who explore a subject in new and surprising ways. Her list includes psychology, women's issues, history, education, science, health and wellness, sports, humor, food and culture, natural history and animals, religion and spirituality, and African American issues.
How to submitEmail queries to submissions@carolmannagency.com and include Joanne Wyckoff's name in the subject line. For nonfiction, send a query letter with a brief bio, a synopsis or proposal, and the first 25 pages of the manuscript pasted into the body of the email. Attachments will not be opened. A pass from one agent is a pass from the agency, so do not submit to more than one Carol Mann agent.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Jane Chun

Transatlantic Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, horror, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, graphic nonfiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, investigative journalism, nature, science, food, travel, pop culture, cultural criticism
Looking forJane Chun is interested in stories centering marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. In fiction and nonfiction she is drawn to compelling, fresh voices with intimacy, rich inner worlds, and emotional depth. She is interested in literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction across adult, middle grade, and young adult; select nonfiction; and graphic novels or graphic nonfiction. In fiction she is open to contemporary, historical, fantasy, science fiction, speculative, and horror. In nonfiction she is looking for memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, investigative journalism, books about nature, climate and science, and books about food, travel, pop culture, and cultural criticism.
How to submitSubmit to Jane Chun through her official QueryManager form. If QueryManager is not working, email queryjane@transatlanticagency.com, but do not submit through both methods. For email queries, include the book title, category or genre, word count or estimated page count for graphic work, and author bio. Fiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis, and first ten pages in the body of the email. Nonfiction should include a brief introduction, full outline, and first ten pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. Graphic novels or nonfiction should include a brief introduction, synopsis or outline, and at least five illustrated pages with text, or ten script pages and sample art if five pages are not available.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Jennifer Weis

The Weis Agency

Open
RepresentsBook club fiction, commercial fiction, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, women's fiction, young adult, romance, health, wellness, psychology, memoir, current events, narrative nonfiction
Looking forJennifer Weis specializes in high-concept, cleverly plotted book club fiction of all categories and nonfiction with new voices and new angles on perennial subjects. Above all, she is looking for books with a hook, a strong voice, and a powerful plot. The Weis Agency submissions page says it seeks high-concept, intricately plotted fiction of all categories, including psychological and domestic suspense, women's fiction, selected young adult, high-concept thrillers in unusual settings, and romance with a positive conclusion. In nonfiction, the agency wants new voices, fresh angles on provocative subjects, authors with platform, and compelling narratives that read like fiction, including health and wellness, psychology, memoir, current events, and narrative nonfiction of special interest to women.
How to submitSubmit to Jennifer Weis via email at jweis@theweisagency.com or through the QueryTracker page linked from the official Weis Agency submissions page. Fiction submissions should include a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters attached as a Word document. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter and proposal with author credentials, detailed outline, and sample chapters attached as a Word document.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Fiona Kenshole

Transatlantic Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's fiction, illustrated books
Looking forFiona Kenshole represents children's and YA authors from picture books to older teenage. She is hungry for middle grade, especially animal stories, stories about the natural world and saving the planet, funny books, commercial YA page-turners, quirky contemporary, humor, unreliable narrators, wilderness adventures, immigrant stories, sister stories, practical feminism, ghost stories, and funny picture books, especially clever British-style humor and author-illustrators.
How to submitSubmit to Fiona Kenshole through the official Submit Here link on her Transatlantic profile, which points to QueryMe. Transatlantic asks writers to review each agent's mandate, submit to one agent at a time where possible, disclose simultaneous Transatlantic submissions, and not submit by mail.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Hannah Strouth

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, family saga, historical fiction, humor, LGBTQ+, multicultural fiction, mystery, romance, short stories, suspense, thriller, women's fiction, cultural nonfiction, social issues, entertainment, film, food writing, journalism, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, relationship and dating, true crime
Looking forHannah Strouth is looking for literary and upmarket fiction as well as select nonfiction. She gravitates toward nuanced, emotionally deep work, stories about connection and disconnection, what haunts people literally or metaphorically, resilience, dark, edgy, or gritty stories, pop culture, narrative nonfiction, self-help, memoir, books that teach readers to be better humans or see the world through a fresh lens, and diverse voices and experiences.
How to submitSubmit through Hannah Strouth's official linked QueryManager form. The form asks for author bio, project information, query letter, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, and the first 10 pages, or for nonfiction, the full book proposal. Greenburger says not to query more than one Greenburger agent at a time.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Ann Rose

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction
Looking forShe is looking for characters who aren't afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs. She's open to all genres of middle grade and especially loves stories that push the Middle Grade boundary. She represents all genres in Young Adult and in adult fiction adores swoony romances, light science fiction or fantasy, commercial fiction, and heartwarming or heart wrenching contemporaries. She enjoys feminist stories that highlight women's experiences, strong female friendship narratives, unique voices, diverse perspectives, vivid settings, and stories that explore tough topics.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample pages of either 3 chapters or first 30 pages. Format submissions with double spacing, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and indent each new paragraph.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Sheree Bykofsky

Sheree Bykofsky Associates

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music
Looking forSheree is currently only considering nonfiction, including popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music, and related adult nonfiction.
How to submitEmail a one-page nonfiction query in the body of the email to shereebee@aol.com. Put Query and your name in the subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.
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Last checked 16 Oct 2026

Julie Stevenson

Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, suspense, thrillers, memoir, narrative nonfiction, young adult
Looking forJulie Stevenson represents literary and upmarket fiction, suspense and thrillers, memoir, narrative nonfiction, and YA. She is drawn to fiction with unforgettable characters, authorial command of voice, and strong narrative tension. She loves outsiders, weirdos, innovators, and work that explores the depths of human experience and facets of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and regional background.
How to submitEmail queries directly to julie@mmqalit.com. Format the subject as Query: BOOK TITLE, category. Include the first 10 pages of the manuscript, or for nonfiction a sample chapter, pasted into the body of the email with no attachments.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Rob McQuilkin

Massie McQuilkin & Altman

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, history, biography, art history, cultural criticism, poetry
Looking forRob McQuilkin is a partner at Massie McQuilkin & Altman. He specializes in fiction, memoir, history, cultural criticism, and poetry; MMQA's contact page says he focuses on literary fiction as well as narrative nonfiction and nonfiction in memoir, history, biography, art history, and cultural criticism.
How to submitEmail a query to the attention of Rob McQuilkin at info@mmqalit.com. Include Query in the subject line, a brief description of the project, relevant personal or professional information, and the first 5-10 pages pasted into the body of the email. Query only one MMQA agent at a time, if one agent passes, you may query another. MMQA accepts electronic submissions only and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Miriam Altshuler

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsAdult literary fiction, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction, children's books, historical fiction, family sagas, memoir, self-help, young adult, middle grade
Looking forShe responds to voice and character-driven stories that draw her in and give her a new perspective on a world she doesn't know, or make her think more deeply about a world she does know. She seeks books with a heart and writers with wonderful storytelling abilities. She is particularly interested in finding emerging and underrepresented voices, and loves books that focus on diversity and explore the experiences of BIPOC people.
How to submitSend an email query to querymiriam@defliterary.com with a brief description of your book, a brief relevant bio, the first chapter pasted in the body of your email, and what you feel the heart of your book is in one or two sentences. Attachments will not be opened.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Mason Rowlee

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, biography, journalism, memoir, self-help
Looking forMason seeks innovative, boundary-pushing literary fiction, engrossing upmarket and commercial fiction, and nonfiction that amplifies traditionally underrepresented voices in publishing. He is particularly interested in working with queer authors and LGBTQIA+ themes.
How to submitSend a brief email describing yourself and your project to mason@defliterary.com with the word "QUERY" in the subject line and the first five pages of your manuscript or proposal pasted in the body of an email. Attachments will not be opened unless requested.
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Last checked 15 Oct 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 15 Oct 2026

John Blase

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, faith, culture, poetry, children's books
Looking forJohn Blase is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery and is associated with nonfiction, memoir, faith and culture, poetry-adjacent writing, and selected children's work.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from John Blase's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Trinity McFadden

The Bindery

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, faith, culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, children's books
Looking forTrinity McFadden is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery. Her agenting is associated with nonfiction, faith and culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, and selected children's projects.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Trinity McFadden's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Maureen Wise

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMystery, crime, detective fiction, police procedural, climate fiction, women's fiction, christian devotionals, nature, ecology
Looking forMaureen is a junior literary agent seeking mysteries, climate fiction, women's fiction, and select Christian devotionals. Her current QueryManager genre list also includes crime, detective, police, nature, and ecology.
How to submitSubmit through Maureen Wise's QueryManager route. The current form asks for author details, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, target audience, comparable books, AI disclosure, publication status, and the first three pages or nonfiction proposal pasted into the form.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Shania Soler

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, high fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, horror, atmospheric horror, young adult, new adult, mythology, magical realism, historical fantasy, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent voices, disabled voices, bipoc voices
Looking forShania is drawn to diverse literary worlds that subvert standard tropes in high fantasy, romantasy, dark romance, and horror. Her current QueryManager route says she is seeking YA and New Adult manuscripts, especially fantasy, plus chilling atmospheric horror, fairytale and myth retellings, LGBTQ+ relationships, neurodivergent and disabled characters, and BIPOC protagonists.
How to submitSubmit through Shania Soler's QueryManager route. The current form requests author details, a query letter, synopsis, and the first ten pages uploaded as a Word document.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Christa Heschke

McIntosh & Otis

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, horror, fantasy, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, adult fantasy
Looking forChrista is actively acquiring for all age groups in children's, is taking picture books sparingly, and prioritizes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and disabled writers. She is interested in contemporary, horror, fantasy, mystery/thriller, historical, and very sparse adult fantasy.
How to submitQuery Christa through her official QueryManager link. For children's and YA, include query letter, synopsis, first three consecutive chapters up to 25 pages, author bio, and any relevant illustrations.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Daniele Hunter

McIntosh & Otis

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, middle grade, picture books, contemporary fiction, contemporary fantasy, fantasy, speculative fiction, suspense, romance, historical fiction
Looking forDaniele is open to YA, middle grade, and picture books. She prioritizes contemporary but is also open to contemporary fantasy, selective fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and historical, especially lyrical, literary, voice-driven work by diverse authors.
How to submitQuery Daniele through her official QueryManager link. For children's and YA, include query letter, synopsis, first three consecutive chapters up to 25 pages, author bio, and any relevant illustrations.
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Last checked 15 Oct 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 15 Oct 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 15 Oct 2026

Rebecca Strauss

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, young adult, pop culture, select non-fiction
Looking forShe seeks compelling stories with clear concepts, fresh voices and emotional heart that grab readers from the first page. She is especially interested in emerging writers and underrepresented voices, looking to develop long-term relationships.
How to submitEmail a brief query letter containing information about your book, your bio, and the first five pages in the body of the email. Include the word 'query' and your book title in the subject line.
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Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Laurie Abkemeier

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forLaurie strives to maintain an eclectic list that spans history, science, nature, sports, adventure and the outdoors, health and wellness, self-improvement, investigative journalism, big ideas, women's studies, pop culture, food, technology, the traditional past and speculative future, and the offbeat. She is very interested in working with people of color and those from historically marginalized communities who are writing on these topics. She also represents a select group of artists.
How to submitSend a brief email describing you and your project to Laurie@defliterary.com. Please include the word "query" and your book title in the subject line. Attachments will not be opened unless requested. Submissions do not need to be exclusive.
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Last checked 14 Oct 2026