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David Black Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsFiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, thriller, fantasy, nonfiction
Looking forJennifer Herrera is currently open to fiction queries and closed to unsolicited nonfiction queries. In fiction, she loves character-driven thrillers, upmarket book club fiction, and imaginative fantasy. Her nonfiction interests include books about big ideas, especially smart, issue-driven work from journalists and writers with professional expertise in science, psychology, philosophy, economics, prescriptive, lifestyle, history, and the stories of underrepresented groups.
How to submitJennifer Herrera is currently closed through her official linked QueryManager or QueryTracker page because she is only open to queries from the 1st through the 14th of each month. When open, submit fiction through the official QueryManager or QueryTracker link. The David Black submissions page says to query only one agent at a time, include a concise query letter, and for fiction include the first several chapters. Nonfiction queries should include a proposal, but Jennifer is currently closed to unsolicited nonfiction.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
David Black Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsCommercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational, thriller, literary fiction, foreign rights
Looking forSusan Raihofer is Literary Agent and Foreign Rights Director at the David Black Literary Agency. She focuses on commercial fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational work, thrillers, and a selective amount of literary fiction. Her official profile says her pop sensibility and literary heart come together around projects with soul and an edge.
How to submitSusan Raihofer is currently not accepting unsolicited queries according to her official David Black profile. The official David Black submissions page lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Folio Literary Management
Closed
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, food writing, cookbooks, memoir
Looking forSharon Bowers is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management. She began her career as an editor at HarperCollins and has been an agent for over two decades. She represents award-winning novelists and a diverse list of nonfiction, including chefs and food writers.
How to submitSharon Bowers is currently closed to submissions according to her official Folio profile.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
David Black Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, food writing, drink writing, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, cultural criticism, pop culture, art, design, music, collaborative writing, cookbooks, leadership
Looking forSarah Smith is President and Literary Agent at the David Black Literary Agency. She represents a wide list of critically acclaimed and commercially successful authors, including bestselling and award-winning nonfiction. She is interested in books that teach readers something new or offer a novel perspective, particularly food and drink, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, and cultural criticism. She loves working with experts and is always interested in pop culture, art, design, music, the cultural zeitgeist, and collaborative writers who partner with authors on cookbooks, memoir, leadership books, and more.
How to submitSarah Smith is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to her official David Black profile and the official David Black submissions page, which lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Frances Goldin Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsLiterary fiction, memoir, history, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, journalism, current affairs, international affairs, narrative nonfiction, progressive nonfiction, graphic fiction, graphic nonfiction, environment, legal affairs, justice system, race, science history, technology history, food culture, food history, speculative fiction
Looking forSam Stoloff is President and Principal at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. He is interested in books that advance public conversation on crucial issues and groundbreaking work, including literary fiction, memoir, history, accessible sociology and philosophy, cultural studies, serious journalism on contemporary and international affairs, and narrative and topical nonfiction with a progressive orientation. His interests include literary graphic fiction and nonfiction, environmental sustainability, legal affairs and the justice system, books that dissect the right wing and American imperialism, the history of race in America, the history of science and technology, food culture and history, and fiction ranging from psychologically realistic to first-rate speculative literature.
How to submitSam Stoloff is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to his official Goldin profile and the official Frances Goldin submissions page.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
David Black Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, thrillers, mystery, speculative fiction, historical fiction, narrative nonfiction, big idea nonfiction, wellness, history, sports, collaborative writers
Looking forMark Tavani is VP of Business Strategy and Literary Agent at the David Black Literary Agency. He represents both fiction and nonfiction. His fiction list includes a wide range of literary and commercial fiction, book club novels, thrillers, mysteries, speculative fiction, and historical fiction, especially fiction that entertains and enriches readers. In nonfiction, he represents work that illuminates or inspires and works with experts and journalists, especially in narrative nonfiction, big ideas, wellness, history, and sports. He also represents collaborative writers who partner with authors in those spaces.
How to submitMark Tavani is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to his official David Black profile. The general David Black submissions page lists the agents currently accepting new queries, and Mark Tavani is not listed there.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, non-fiction
Looking forCaryn looks for authentic, kid-appealing stories and art that disrupt the prevailing narrative in some way. She seeks characters that stick with her long after she has closed the book and loves stories that bring a good, cathartic cry, a huge belly laugh, some outrage, some new knowledge, and above all, hope. Social justice has been at the heart of her list since she started agenting.
How to submitSelect one agent to query via QueryManager link on agent bio page. Submit query letter with work description, publishing credentials, author bio, contact information, and required sample materials based on format.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Chalberg & Sussman
Closed
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, memoir, personal growth, psychology, lifestyle, humor, pop culture
Looking forTerra Chalberg is an agent at Chalberg & Sussman. The official team page says that throughout her career as an agent she has represented a range of fiction and nonfiction writers. The agency represents fiction and nonfiction in areas including literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, personal growth, psychology, lifestyle, humor, and pop culture.
How to submitTerra Chalberg is closed to queries and not accepting submissions according to the official Chalberg and Sussman team page.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Confluence Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, crime fiction, young adult, narrative nonfiction, science writing, business books, history
Looking forSandra represents adult commercial and literary fiction, mystery, thriller and crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, and history.
How to submitSandra Bond is closed to all queries, her client list is full.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Frances Goldin Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsLiterature in translation, diaspora fiction, nonfiction, law, history, economics, women and gender, environmental studies, cultural studies, social justice
Looking forRia Julien is an agent and attorney at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. Her interests include literature in translation, diaspora fiction, and nonfiction works of conscience across law, history, economics, women and gender, environmental and cultural studies. She represents authors whose work critiques power and social injustice.
How to submitThe official Frances Goldin submissions page does not list Ria Julien among agents currently accepting submissions, so she is treated as closed or no public query route for this remediation.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)
RepresentsYa fiction, middle grade fiction, cookbooks, food writing, memoir, true crime, narrative nonfiction, pop culture
Looking forCookbooks, food writing and history, young adult and middle grade fiction, memoir, pop culture, true crime, and narrative nonfiction
How to submitSubmit your query through the contact and submissions form on the Aevitas Creative Management website. Include a cover letter, synopsis, and sample material as appropriate for your project.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
Alive Literary Agency
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Strachan Literary Agency
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Alive Literary Agency
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Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency
RepresentsCookbooks, culinary non-fiction, culinary narrative, parenting, gardening
Looking forSally Ekus represents a wide range of culinary, health, wellness, and lifestyle talent, including first-time cookbook authors, chefs, restaurant owners, professional food writers, bloggers, online creators, and journalists. She also represents books about caregiving and parenting. She is currently expanding into select other nonfiction genres beyond her core culinary focus.
How to submitPlease only submit your query to one agent at the agency. Your query should include a brief description of your work and a short author bio.
Last checked 5 Oct 2026
The Fury Agency
Closed
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, debut authors, self-published authors, subrights
Looking forLouise Fury founded The Fury Agency in 2023 after 13 years in the industry. The official site describes The Fury Agency as a boutique, full-service literary agency in New York City focused on traditional book deals, subrights for self-published titles, and multi-platform approaches that monetize multiple revenue streams and grow author careers. Its authors page lists New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and internationally bestselling authors as well as debut authors and successful self-published bestsellers.
How to submitThe Fury Agency is currently closed to submissions according to the official contact page.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Confluence Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsUpmarket fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forRose focuses on stylistically subversive and thematically layered fiction, upmarket and smart commercial fiction with inventive structures, emotional depth, distinctive voices, braided narratives, unexpected points of view, and prose that takes creative risks.
How to submitRose Conway is closed to queries and the Confluence submissions page says she will reopen via QueryTracker on 2026-05-01.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Confluence Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, speculative fiction, science nonfiction, travel writing, cookbooks
Looking forNicole represents YA and adult fiction across romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, and speculative fiction, and is eager to champion diverse voices. In nonfiction she is focused on science-based works, especially biology, forensics, and medicine, plus travel narratives and cookbooks.
How to submitNicole Payne is currently closed to submissions. The Confluence submissions page says to check for updates on when her QueryTracker will reopen.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Lighthouse Literary
Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, christian market, secular market, trade nonfiction, topical nonfiction, professional nonfiction, inspirational nonfiction
Looking forStephanie Cardel is founder of Lighthouse Literary. Lighthouse Literary represents children's picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as adult fiction and adult trade nonfiction for both the Christian and secular markets. Its adult nonfiction areas include topical, professional, and inspirational work.
How to submitStephanie Cardel is closed to unsolicited queries according to the official Lighthouse Literary submissions page. She may occasionally take pitches at conferences and open to conference attendees.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
The Rights Factory
Closed
RepresentsNonfiction, business, film and TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, underrepresented voices
Looking forMatt Belford is a literary agent at The Rights Factory. He is primarily looking for nonfiction projects with unique takes and fresh ideas to explore. In adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as adult graphic novels, he is looking for character-driven work where he can laugh and cry with the characters. No matter the genre, he is looking for underrepresented voices. His listed interests include business, film/TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels.
How to submitMatt Belford's official Rights Factory profile says he is currently not accepting new queries. The profile links a QueryManager form, but the profile-level closed note is treated as controlling for this remediation. If he reopens, use the linked QueryManager form, The Rights Factory asks writers to query only one Rights Factory agent at a time.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Ladderbird Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsHorror, thriller, gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, mythology, new adult
Looking forDaniela is exclusively taking clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is primarily drawn to horror and thriller fiction in the adult and New Adult spaces, especially work exploring the beauty and terror of human experience for historically silenced groups, with Gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, or mythology and introspective prose.
How to submitDaniela Gonzalez Landero is currently closed to queries according to the QueryTracker route linked from her Ladderbird profile.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Arc Literary Management
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RepresentsPractical nonfiction, cooking, personal finance, business, pets, animals, gardening, mental health, new age, history, science fiction, fantasy, children's books, bilingual books
Looking forKate is interested in practical nonfiction, including cooking, personal finance, business, pets and animals, gardening, mental health, and new age, plus history books about subcultures. In fiction she likes science fiction and fantasy with action, worldbuilding, and real-world cultures or histories. For children's books she likes titles that help parents and children explore the world together, including bilingual, travel, and multicultural books.
How to submitKate Davids is currently closed to queries according to Arc Literary's contact page.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Looking Glass Literary & Media
Closed
RepresentsGraphic novels, children's fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, horror
Looking forJas represents authors and illustrators of graphic novels across all ages, plus select children's prose fiction, and is genre agnostic with a special fondness for unsettling, horrifying, and absurd stories.
How to submitJas Perry is currently closed to queries according to the Looking Glass profile.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Frances Goldin Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsLiterary fiction, speculative fiction, mystery, crime fiction, thriller, history, narrative nonfiction, technology, science, psychology, design
Looking forRoz Foster is Senior Agent at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. She is drawn to contemporary literary fiction, especially literary speculative fiction, elevated mystery, crime, and thriller, dark stories with philosophical gravity, spare perceptive prose, and work with emotional and intellectual depth. In nonfiction she is interested in history, narrative nonfiction, technology, science, psychology, and design.
How to submitRoz Foster is currently closed to queries according to both her official profile and the official Frances Goldin submissions page.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Adams Literary
Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's authors, children's artists
Looking forTracey Adams co-founded Adams Literary, a boutique agency dedicated to children's book authors and artists. The official submissions page describes the agency's interests as children's work across every age and genre, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, historical novels, fantasy, books tackling contemporary issues, literary stories, high-concept speculative fiction, unique fantasy adventure, humor, and character-driven picture books. Picture book submissions are considered only from author-artists.
How to submitAdams Literary is currently closed to submissions and is only accepting new clients by referral from trusted sources according to its official announcement. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Closed
RepresentsChildren's books
Looking forQuery Letter, Author Bio, Sample Pages
How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample work. For novels: first 10 pages. For picture books: full text manuscript. For graphic novels: 10-20 sample page spreads or first 10 pages of script. For nonfiction: proposal and 1-3 sample chapters.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Aevitas Creative Management
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How to submitSubmit your query using the submissions form available on the agency website.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)
RepresentsLiterary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry
Looking forFiction and nonfiction notable for compelling storylines, singular voices, and unique perspectives, across literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, from both established and emerging writers
How to submitSubmit through the contact and submissions form available on the Aevitas Creative Management website. You can also reach the agency by phone at and 1 (212) 765-6900 or by mail at 19 W. 21st Street, Suite 501, New York, NY 10010.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
The Purcell Agency
Closed
RepresentsHorror, thriller, mystery, suspense, paranormal, urban fantasy, western, speculative fiction, romance, non-fiction
Looking forPaige seeks commercial horror, thriller, mystery/suspense, paranormal, urban fantasy, western, speculative fiction, select romance, and informative nonfiction. She is especially interested in hearing from Canadian authors but is not exclusively limited to them.
How to submitAll submissions should be sent through Query Tracker. Include query letter, synopsis, and first ten pages. Query should contain agent personalization, metadata with title or word count or genre or comps, pitch, and author bio.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
The Purcell Agency
Closed
RepresentsAdult general fiction, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, chapter books, narrative non-fiction
Looking forAdult general fiction and debut, women's fiction, especially friendship stories and romance, young adult issue-driven, middle grade friendship stories and mysteries, as well as chapter books (both fiction and nonfiction), narrative nonfiction for adults on topics such as health, pop culture, and memoir.
How to submitAll submissions should be sent through Query Tracker. Query should include agent personalization, metadata with title, word count, age range, genre and comp titles, pitch paragraph, and author bio. Include synopsis and first ten pages.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
Folio Literary Management
Closed
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, platform-driven nonfiction, big idea nonfiction, science, research, prescriptive nonfiction, current affairs, narrative nonfiction, health, fitness, wellness, business, psychology, history, social issues
Looking forScott Hoffman is one of the founding partners of Folio Literary Management and is listed as Founding Partner and Agent Emeritus. He specializes in platform-driven nonfiction, including big idea books by thought leaders grounded in science or research, branded prescriptive titles that help readers transform some aspect of their lives, and issue-driven narrative nonfiction that engages with current events. He is interested in experts in health, fitness, wellness, and business; books about psychology, business, history, or social issues from academics and thought leaders; and books that can hook him on concept alone.
How to submitScott Hoffman is not taking on any new clients at this time according to his official Folio profile.
Last checked 4 Oct 2026
The Joy Harris Literary Agency, Inc.
Closed
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, biography
Looking forJoy Harris works primarily with literary fiction, strongly written commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction across a broad range of topics, memoir, and biography. She is drawn to a clear, original voice, an engaging point of view, and strong characters.
How to submitThe Joy Harris Literary Agency is not accepting unsolicited submissions at this time according to its official contact page.
Last checked 3 Oct 2026