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36 agents

Doug Stewart

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction
Looking forDoug has been an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic since 2003. His list consists of fiction and narrative nonfiction for all ages, ranging from literary to commercial work.
How to submitSubmit through Sterling Lord Literistic's submissions page and choose only one SLL agent to query. The agency says it can only respond if interested in seeing more material.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Jessica Larios-Zarate

Wave Literary

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, marginalized voices, intersectional identity
Looking forJessica is passionate about uplifting stories by authors with marginalized voices and intersectional identities. Wave Literary accepts nonfiction narrative projects, including memoir.
How to submitSubmit nonfiction narrative projects and memoir through Wave Literary's QueryTracker form. Wave does not read screenplays or poetry and replies only if interested in exploring further.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Stephen Fraser

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, mystery, ghost story, poetry, theater
Looking forStephen Fraser is Executive Agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency and represents children's books in a wide range of genres. He is looking for good, original writing: picture books with delicious words, enduring middle grade stories with strong characters and plots, young adult novels with identifiable teens and hopeful, interesting stories for the soon-to-be adult, and nonfiction for children, both picture books and longer works, about original, child-friendly topics. He mentions a good mystery, a ghost story, poetry, theater, and work that dazzles him.
How to submitFor children's fiction queries, email Stephen Fraser at fraserstephena@gmail.com with the first 20 pages in the body of the email, plus a one-paragraph bio and one-paragraph synopsis. For nonfiction queries, attach the entire proposal as a Word document, including a sample chapter, and include a one-paragraph bio and one-paragraph synopsis in the email body. JDLA asks writers to query one agency agent at a time and does not accept snail-mail queries.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Sandy Harding

Spencerhill Associates

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, crime fiction, mystery, cozy mystery, historical mystery, suspense, thriller, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, book club fiction, romantic comedy, contemporary romance, women's fiction
Looking forSandy Harding is Senior Literary Agent at Spencerhill Associates. She is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market, including women's fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of all sorts including cozies, historical, and traditional mysteries, and romance. Her official submissions page adds engaging adult upmarket and commercial fiction, crime fiction of all sorts, historical and contemporary upmarket fiction, book club reads, romantic comedies, and contemporary romance. She is drawn to complicated protagonists, multiple points of view, diverse voices, and writing with a captivating voice and story.
How to submitSubmit through Sandy Harding's official Spencerhill linked QueryManager form. Spencerhill accepts submissions only through Query Manager, asks writers to query one agent, and says a response from one agent should be considered a response from all. Sandy's form requests a query letter, author biography, book details, synopsis, first 3 chapters or full nonfiction proposal, pitch, target audience, and similar books.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Sam Farkas

Jill Grinberg Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, speculative thriller, fantasy, romance, adult nonfiction, narrative history, food writing, beverage writing, self-help, popular science, young adult, middle grade, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forSam Farkas is Global Rights Director and Literary Agent at Jill Grinberg Literary Management and is open to queries. Above all, she is drawn to exemplary writing. In adult fiction she looks for upmarket fiction, especially historical; fast-paced high-concept speculative thrillers; lyrical and immersive fantasy with book club appeal; and romance that simmers. In adult nonfiction she seeks immersive narrative history, food and beverage writing, quirky self-help for millennials and Gen Z, and beautifully written pop science. She is also open to young adult and middle grade of all genres, especially voice-driven contemporary with a speculative twist, historical with modern sensibilities, fresh fantasy, tightly plotted thrillers, mysteries, horror, the very strange, and the very funny. Across categories she wants diverse and underrepresented voices.
How to submitEmail info@jillgrinbergliterary.com with the subject format QUERY: Title of Project by Your Name or Book Age Category and Genre or ATTN: Sam Farkas. Paste the query letter in the email body and address it directly to Sam. Attach materials as a docx file. Fiction submissions should include a query letter and the first 50 pages. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter and proposal. Picture book submissions should include the full text, and graphic novel submissions should include a full pitch package.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Scott Mendel

Mendel Media Group LLC

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, professional authors, journalism, academic nonfiction, expert-driven nonfiction, book proposal
Looking forScott Mendel is Managing Partner of Mendel Media Group. The official submissions page says the agency is taking on new clients and that most new clients are experienced professional authors, including journalists and academics with a history of publication, or author-experts with serious credentials and established media access. In most cases, a new client should have a polished book proposal or manuscript already in hand.
How to submitEmail queries to query@mendelmedia.com. For fiction, paste a synopsis and the first 20 pages into the body of the email below a detailed letter about publication history and the history of the project, including any previous publisher or agent submissions. For nonfiction, paste the completed book proposal and sample chapters into the email body below the same kind of detailed letter. Do not use attachments and do not send mail.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Sandy Lu

Book Wyrm Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical fiction, family saga, women's fiction, young adult, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, science, business, psychology, pop culture, food writing
Looking forSandy Lu founded Book Wyrm Literary Agency after more than a decade as a literary agent. In fiction she seeks stories with a unique voice, thrilling plot, lasting characters, humor or emotion, and especially loves historical fiction, atmospheric world-building, and anything dark, twisted, or with a supernatural bent. In nonfiction she looks for projects that connect unexpected topics, explain complex research for general audiences, introduce cutting-edge science or little-known historical facts and figures, teach useful skills, or expand readers' knowledge of the world. Book Wyrm submissions are open for literary and commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical fiction, family saga, upmarket women's fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, science, business, psychology, pop culture, and food writing.
How to submitSubmit through Sandy Lu's official Book Wyrm linked QueryManager form. The form asks for author details, book title, word count, genre, query letter, AI disclosure, publication history, and the first 5 pages, or a full proposal for nonfiction. Book Wyrm does not accept email queries.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Sally Wofford-Girand

Union Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, suspense, thriller, crime fiction, memoir, history, women's issues, cultural studies, current affairs, journalism, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, true crime, young adult
Looking forSally Wofford-Girand is an agent at Union Literary. Her particular interests include history, memoir, women's issues, cultural studies, and fiction that is both literary and gripping. Her officially linked QueryTracker form lists genres including contemporary, crime/detective/police, fantasy, historical, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, suspense, thriller, upmarket, young adult, current affairs, journalism, multicultural, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, and true crime. She cares more about voice, character, and stakes than plot and would be happy to find a literary ghost story.
How to submitSubmit through Sally Wofford-Girand's official Union Literary linked QueryTracker form. The form asks for author details, title, word count, genre, a query letter, one-paragraph pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 5 pages, or a full book proposal for nonfiction.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Robert Guinsler

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, journalism, biography, humor, LGBTQ+ voices, social issues
Looking forRobert Guinsler is Vice President at Sterling Lord Literistic and represents a wide variety of prize-winning and New York Times bestselling nonfiction authors and projects. His list includes geopolitical journalism, impassioned memoirs, comedic collections, LGBTQ+ voices, and work across the nonfiction spectrum.
How to submitSubmit through Sterling Lord Literistic's official submissions page. SLL uses its online submissions portal rather than email queries, can only respond if interested in seeing more material, and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Thao Le

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, middle grade
Looking forShe enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and Young Adult in prose or graphic novel format across genres. In adult science fiction and fantasy, she seeks contemporary fantasy, near future science fiction, and romantic fantasy. She's drawn to character-driven stories about family and friendships from diverse protagonists, especially those passionate about arts, STEM, activism, and geeky fandoms.
How to submitSubmit through QueryMe.Online or thaole platform. Do not send queries to multiple agents at SDLA. Include query letter, 1-page synopsis, brief bio with publishing history, and first 10-15 pages for fiction.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Rica Allannic

David Black Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cooking, narrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, popular culture, history, science, sports, memoir, diverse voices
Looking forRica Allannic is a literary agent at the David Black Literary Agency. She is interested in cooking, narrative and prescriptive nonfiction, popular culture, history, science, sports, select memoir, and helping authors from diverse backgrounds tell stories that are important to them.
How to submitEmail Rica Allannic at rallannic@dblackagency.com. Summarize the book idea and paste the proposal into the body of the email with no attachments. The David Black submissions page lists her as accepting nonfiction queries only, asks writers to query only one agent at a time, accepts queries by email or QueryTracker or Manuscript Wishlist only, rejects phone or mail or fax queries, and says projects created by or heavily using AI are not accepted.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Reiko Davis

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, children's books, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, family saga, magical realism, mystery, crime fiction, suspense, coming of age, story collections, journalism, history, cultural criticism, true crime, middle grade, mental health, science, political activism, environmentalism
Looking forReiko Davis represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side she seeks literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, including historical and contemporary novels set in the U.S. and internationally, ambitious multigenerational family sagas, novels that rewrite what it means to be American today, stories with speculative or magical elements, offbeat novels with troubled but lovable protagonists, mystery/crime/suspense with a literary edge, later-in-life coming-of-age stories, linked story collections, immersive journalism, gap-filling history, cultural criticism, true crime that sheds light on larger social issues, and the occasional book on writing craft. In children's books she is actively looking for middle grade projects with big questions, emotional truth, storytelling, humor, and heart, plus MG nonfiction in mental health, science, political activism, environmentalism, and narrative history.
How to submitEmail Reiko Davis at reiko@defliterary.com with Query and the project title in the subject line. Include a brief description of the project, a brief relevant bio, and for fiction the first 15 pages pasted in the body of the email. Do not send attachments. DeFiore prefers electronic queries, does not represent original screenplays, teleplays, or theater plays, and allows multiple DeFiore agents at once if disclosed.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Rachel Sussman

Chalberg & Sussman

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, psychology, history, memoir, humor, pop culture, illustrated books, self-help, big idea nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, marginalized voices
Looking forRachel Sussman is an agent at Chalberg & Sussman. She represents a wide range of serious and unserious nonfiction, including psychology, history, memoir, humor, pop culture, and illustrated titles. She is open to queries for nonfiction only and is especially interested in thought-provoking self-help, big idea, and narrative projects from historically marginalized voices.
How to submitEmail Rachel Sussman at rachel@chalbergsussman.com for nonfiction queries. Chalberg and Sussman lists her as open to nonfiction only.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Rachel Beck

Liza Dawson Associates

Open
RepresentsUpmarket fiction, book club fiction, women's fiction, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, historical fiction, family saga, speculative fiction, magical realism, thriller, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, young adult, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, cultural criticism, social justice, politics, self-help, health and wellness, parenting
Looking forRachel Beck is open to queries and seeks upmarket/book club women's fiction, smart contemporary romance and rom-coms, historical fiction from World War II forward, sweeping or multigenerational nongenre fiction, speculative fiction and magical realism, gripping thrillers and psychological or domestic suspense, contemporary YA, and select nonfiction. Across genres she welcomes LGBTQIA+ stories, Jewish fiction, immigrant stories, body and sex positivity, feminist themes, found or chosen families, female friendships, complex sibling relationships, and urban or Southern settings.
How to submitEmail Rachel Beck at queryrachel@lizadawson.com. Send a query letter and the first page only of the manuscript or proposal in the body of the email. Include the book's genre and word count, keep the letter concise, and do not include attachments, emails with attachments are deleted unread. Follow up only if you have an offer of representation.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Rachael Dillon Fried

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsWomen's literary fiction, women's commercial fiction, fiction
Looking forRachael Dillon Fried is an agent at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates and is selectively growing her client list with a keen interest in women's literary and commercial fiction. She hopes to build long-term relationships with clients who are passionate about developing their career.
How to submitEmail Rachael Dillon Fried at rfried@sjga.com. Put Query in the subject line and include a brief letter and the first few chapters in the email body. Greenburger accepts email queries only, does not accept mail or phone queries, asks writers not to submit simultaneously to more than one Greenburger agent, and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Parik Kostan

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, bipoc voices, underrepresented voices, immigrant narratives, middle eastern stories, political and social justice, pop culture, current events, cookbooks
Looking forParik Kostan is a literary agent at DeFiore and Company. She is interested in both fiction and nonfiction and wants stories that center BIPOC and underrepresented voices. She is particularly drawn to immigrant narratives, Middle Eastern stories, the intersection of political and social justice, pop culture and current events, and cookbooks that inspire readers to get into the kitchen and try new things.
How to submitSubmit through DeFiore and Company's official How to Submit form. If unsure who best to query, include a brief summary of the novel or nonfiction project, a short description of why you are writing it, relevant credentials, and the first 5 pages for fiction. DeFiore accepts and prefers electronic queries, does not represent original screenplays, teleplays, or theater plays, and allows multiple DeFiore agents at once if disclosed.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Neil Olson

Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsFiction, history, biography, environmental issues, nonfiction
Looking forNeil Olson is an agent at Massie McQuilkin & Altman. He has been in publishing for more than 30 years and is primarily interested in fiction, history, biography, and environmental issues.
How to submitEmail Neil Olson at neil@mmqalit.com. Include Query in the subject line, a query letter that briefly describes 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 28 Aug 2026

Paloma Hernando

Ayesha Pande Literary

Open
RepresentsGraphic novels, illustrated books, prose fiction, genre fiction, bilingual projects, international projects, illustrators
Looking forPaloma Hernando is an agent at Ayesha Pande Literary. She built a list focusing on graphic novels and illustrated books and is also accepting prose works. She seeks well-told stories with passionate drive behind them, genre stories told in new ways, strong visual styles, illustrators for literary projects, and bilingual or international projects.
How to submitSubmit through Ayesha Pande Literary's official query form and select Paloma Hernando. 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 APL agent. Queries submitted through mail or the contact page are not accepted.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Michael Harriot

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, celebrity books, music books, sports, pop culture, fiction
Looking forMichael Harriot is Director of Contracts at Folio Literary Management. His client list has featured high-profile authors and more than a dozen New York Times bestsellers. He looks first for authors with something valuable, thought-provoking, or entertaining to say: a compelling story or message that readers have not heard before or that is told from a completely new perspective. He likes distinctive voice, command of craft, or an author committed to working with a quality co-writer, with extra points for fearlessness, genuine quirkiness, or a dark sense of humor.
How to submitEmail queries to michael@foliolit.com and attach your proposal or the first three chapters of your manuscript.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Natalie Edwards

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, historical fiction, romance, contemporary fiction, book club fiction, narrative nonfiction, history, science, memoir, technology, race, gender, class, disability, multicultural perspectives
Looking forNatalie Edwards represents adult literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and nonfiction. In fiction she is looking for literary fiction that breaks convention, upmarket fiction about subcultures and quirky communities, speculative fiction and magical realism where the strange or supernatural sharpens real-life stakes, grounded historical fiction, untraditional romance, contemporary work led by voice, complex characters, and deep interiority, and book club novels. In nonfiction she likes narrative nonfiction about niche corners of history and science, memoirs with a strong voice and a singular lens, and books that change how readers understand technology, social media, food, sports, medicine, race, gender, class, disability, or multicultural perspectives.
How to submitSubmit to Natalie Edwards through her official QueryManager link. Trellis accepts unsolicited submissions only through QueryManager. Do not submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window. Natalie's form asks for a query letter, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 20 pages or a full nonfiction proposal.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Monika Verma

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, biography, business, cookbooks, design, health and wellness, humor, idea-driven nonfiction, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, religion, science and technology, self-help, social issues, sports, travel, true crime
Looking forMonika Verma represents distinctive voices in nonfiction. LGR lists her categories as memoir, biography, business, cookbooks, design, health and wellness, humor, idea-driven nonfiction, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, religion, science and technology, self-help, social issues, sports, travel, and true crime.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form. The form asks writers to choose the agent being queried and notes that Monika Verma is open to queries. The LGR submission page also lists submission-form guidance and warns writers to use official agency channels.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Michael Johnston

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsPlatform-driven nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, wellness, narrative nonfiction
Looking forMichael Johnston is a CAA Literary Agent based in the New York office. He creates publishing opportunities across agency departments, with a focus on platform-driven nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, wellness, and narrative nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Michael Johnston's official CAA profile when the profile shows the submission button or link. CAA says to review the list of available agents, identify the agent aligned with the project, and use the agent profile submission link if the agent is open. CAA generally advises sending to one literary agent, particularly the one best aligned with the work. CAA does not represent screenplays through its book-submission process.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Michelle Brower

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, story collections, thrillers, book club fiction, literary suspense, genre-bending fiction, upmarket women's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, young adult fiction, underrepresented voices
Looking forMichelle Brower is Founding Partner and Literary Agent at Trellis Literary Management. Her list spans literary and commercial fiction, from thought-provoking story collections to page-turning thrillers. She is primarily interested in work that focuses on storytelling and emotional connection rather than formal experimentation. She is looking for book club novels with commercial ideas and literary execution, literary fiction, literary suspense, genre fiction for a non-genre audience, and upmarket women's fiction. In nonfiction, she wants a personal story that illuminates a greater subject. She also very selectively represents literary YA fiction and supports underrepresented voices in all of these areas.
How to submitSubmit to Michelle Brower through her official QueryManager link. Trellis accepts unsolicited submissions only through QueryManager. Do not submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window. Michelle's QueryManager form asks for an author bio, why Trellis, title, word count, genre, query letter, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Melissa Danaczko

Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, book club fiction, mystery, crime fiction, psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, horror, historical fiction, history, science, memoir, idea-driven nonfiction, diverse voices
Looking forMelissa Danaczko represents a wide range of adult fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, she gravitates toward high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive sense of place; favorite categories include contemporary book club fiction, mystery, crime, psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, horror, and historical novels. She also represents history, science, memoir, and idea-driven nonfiction that is rigorous, emotionally compelling, and has something big to say about the world. Across categories, she seeks diverse voices and projects that are both entertaining and enlightening.
How to submitEmail Melissa Danaczko at mdquery@skagency.com with a query letter and the first 10 pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of the email, not as an attachment. SKLA asks for full disclosure in the query if AI tools have been used or are intended to be used in creating the work. Due to volume, SKLA responds only if interested in reading more.
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Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Linda Pratt

Wernick & Pratt Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, novelty books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, children's fiction, children's nonfiction, authors, illustrators
Looking forLinda Pratt works with authors and illustrators who create work in all genres of children's literature, fiction and nonfiction. Her Q&A says she is drawn to stories exploring other cultures, fish-out-of-water stories, larger-than-life supporting characters, smart and witty dialogue, historical fiction with urgent stakes, elements of magical realism, emotional truth, and the unexpected when it fits the characters and story.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@wernickpratt.com and indicate that the submission is for Linda Pratt. Include contact information, referral information if applicable, exclusive or non-exclusive status, background and publishing history, and any other work available for consideration. For novels, attach the first 3 chapters and a brief synopsis. For picture books, attach two different manuscripts. For chapter books under 7,500 words, attach the full manuscript. For MG or YA nonfiction, send a synopsis or proposal and 3 sample chapters. Illustrators should attach PDF samples and include a portfolio link. Do not send the same submission to multiple Wernick and Pratt agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Maria Massie

Massie McQuilkin & Altman

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, cultural history
Looking forMaria Massie is a partner at Massie McQuilkin & Altman and specializes in literary fiction, memoir, and cultural history. MMQA's contact page says Maria seeks literary fiction, memoir, and narrative nonfiction and will not accept commercial fiction or YA.
How to submitEmail a query to the attention of Maria Massie 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 27 Aug 2026

Matt McGowan

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsEssays, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, journalism, politics, history, memoir, biography, satire, cultural studies, science, sports
Looking forMatt McGowan is Vice President and Senior Agent at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. He is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, journalism, politics, history, memoir, biography, black humor/satire, cultural studies, science, and sports are all welcome.
How to submitEmail Matt McGowan at mm@goldinlit.com. Submit to only one Frances Goldin agent at a time. For fiction, memoir, essays, or narrative nonfiction, send a query letter and the first 10-15 pages in the body of the email. For all other nonfiction, send a query letter and attach a proposal if you have one. Submissions must be the original work of the author and not generated or co-written using AI tools.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Lisa Leshne

The Leshne Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, prescriptive nonfiction, memoir, sports, health, business, political books, pop culture, social justice, women's issues, underrepresented voices, commercial fiction, literary fiction, illustrated books, graphic novels, young adult, middle grade, children's books
Looking forLisa Leshne is most passionate about narrative nonfiction and memoir highlighting extraordinary stories from diverse voices, women, underdogs, and leaders. She mainly acquires in sports, business, political, health, prescriptive, and pop-culture genres, and is always seeking exceptional literary and commercial fiction. The agency is especially interested in narrative and prescriptive nonfiction with social justice, women's issues, and underrepresented voices; sports, health, business, political, and pop-culture topics; exceptional commercial and literary fiction; and select illustrated, graphic novel, young adult, middle grade, and children's books.
How to submitSubmit through The Leshne Agency's official QueryManager form for fastest response, or email submissions@leshneagency.com with a query letter. Do not do both. For email queries, put QUERY as the first word in the subject line followed by the title. For nonfiction, include a complete proposal with overview, table of contents and chapter outline, target audience, marketing or promotion plans, comparable titles, bio, and at least 2 fully written sample chapters. For fiction, include author information, title, genre, word count, hook or tag-line, brief synopsis, inspiration if relevant, comparable titles, and 10-20 sample pages.
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Last checked 27 Aug 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 27 Aug 2026

Lorin Rees

Rees Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, history, biography, business, young adult, middle grade, self-help, psychology, science
Looking forRees Literary Agency represents literary and commercial fiction, memoirs, history, biography, business, young adult and middle grade, self-help, psychology, and science. The official contact page lists Lorin Rees as an agency contact at Lorin@reesagency.com.
How to submitEmail Lorin Rees at lorin@reesagency.com. The official site does not publish more detailed Lorin-specific submission materials in the exposed text.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Lucy Cleland

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

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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 27 Aug 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 27 Aug 2026

Lindsay Edgecombe

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, lifestyle, health, illustrated books, literary fiction, journalism, science, international authors, debut fiction
Looking forLindsay Edgecombe represents narrative nonfiction, memoir, lifestyle and health, illustrated books, and literary fiction. She is drawn to projects with strong narrators, obscure journeys, and political backbones, and she is an eclectic reader who will take on any project she is passionate about. Her list includes journalists, scientists, internationally bestselling novelists, debut novelists, New Yorker cartoonists, bloggers, and Instagram stars.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan's official online submission form.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Liz Darhansoff

Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, LGBTQIA+, bipoc voices
Looking forLiz Darhansoff founded Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents in 1975 and currently takes on select projects with an emphasis on fiction and narrative nonfiction. The agency seeks quality and idiosyncrasy in new projects and says it is a safe, supportive reader for LGBTQIA and BIPOC writers.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@dvagency.com. Keep the query in the body of the email and do not send attachments or online links. Tell the agency about the book clearly and personally, where it would sit on shelves, comparable titles or authors, and a little about yourself, your writing history, and your professional background. The agency is happy to review a brief opening sample pasted in the email body, for essays or stories, limit the sample to 2 or 3 pieces.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Regina Brooks

Serendipity Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult fiction, young adult fiction, non-fiction, children's literature
Looking forSynopsis, Sample Pages
How to submitComplete a form available on genre submission pages for fiction, nonfiction, children's or Young Adult, and photography or illustration. Submit a synopsis and first fifty pages or first three chapters for fiction, proposal for nonfiction.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026

Rachel Orr

Prospect Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, non-fiction
Looking forShort, punchy picture books that are humorous and have a strong marketing hook. Non-fiction picture books, especially biographies or stories with a historical angle. Literary and commercial middle-grade and Young Adult across all time periods and genres.
How to submitSubmit a query letter, three chapters and a brief synopsis in a single document. For picture books, submit the entire manuscript. Use the online submission form and select Rachel Orr as your agent.
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Last checked 27 Aug 2026