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19 agents

Erik Hane

Headwater Literary Management

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, literary nonfiction, culture criticism, essays, political nonfiction, history, popular science
Looking forErik represents fiction, literary fiction, general fiction with speculative elements, upmarket and commercial fiction, literary nonfiction, culture criticism, essays, political nonfiction and reporting, American history, and popular science.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager. Follow standard query-letter format, query one Headwater agent at a time, and do not email queries.
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Last checked 16 Sept 2026

Brianna Summers

Holloway Literary

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RepresentsFantasy, romance, young adult
Looking forBrianna is interested in fantasy, romance, and young adult.
How to submitBrianna is currently closed. When Holloway is open, email submissions@hollowayliterary.com with the required subject header, query content, word count, genre, pitch, author bio, and first 15 pages pasted in the body.
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Last checked 16 Sept 2026

Jennifer Flannery

Flannery Literary

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RepresentsChildren's, young adult, middle grade, picture books
Looking forFlannery Literary represents authors writing books for children and young adults, looking for strong writing, unique viewpoints, memorable stories, intriguing characters and thought-provoking dilemmas for young readers.
How to submitFlannery Literary is currently not accepting queries.
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Last checked 16 Sept 2026

Nikki Terpilowski

Holloway Literary

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RepresentsRomance, women's fiction, southern gothic, alternate history, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, western, middle grade, young adult, nonfiction
Looking forNikki is interested in romance, women's fiction, Southern Gothic, alternate histories, grounded science fiction and fantasy, speculative thrillers, fresh westerns, MG and YA with cottage-core or floral magic elements, YA thrillers, and nonfiction on craft, screenwriting, North Carolina history, culinary subjects, hobbies, arts and crafts, and plants or herbs.
How to submitNikki is currently closed. When Holloway is open, email submissions@hollowayliterary.com with the required subject header, query content, word count, genre, pitch, author bio, and first 15 pages pasted in the body.
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Last checked 16 Sept 2026

Betsy Amster

Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, women's fiction, mystery, thriller, narrative nonfiction, memoir, graphic memoir, psychology, self-help, popular culture, women's issues, history, biography, lifestyle, careers, health, medicine, parenting, cooking, nutrition, gardening, gift books
Looking forBetsy Amster Literary Enterprises is interested in literary fiction, upscale commercial women's fiction, voice-driven mysteries and thrillers, narrative nonfiction especially by journalists, travelogues, memoirs including graphic memoirs, social issues and trends, psychology, self-help, popular culture, women's issues, history and biography, lifestyle, careers, health and medicine, parenting, cooking and nutrition, gardening, and quirky gift books.
How to submitBetsy Amster Literary Enterprises is currently closed to submissions so the agency can focus on existing clients.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Leslie Zampetti

Open Book Literary

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, adult fiction, select nonfiction, picture books
Looking forLeslie focuses on under-represented voices, especially work centering disability, poverty, women, neurodivergence, Judaism, Islam, and non-Western religions. She seeks books with a strong commercial premise, distinct prose, and multiple layers of meaning.
How to submitLeslie accepts submissions only via QueryManager. Her usual process is to open to unsolicited queries for the first full week of each month, but the current form says she is closed until the new year. Required materials are a query letter, short bio, and first five pages, or complete picture book text or dummy.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Andrea Comparato

Inscriptions Literary

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RepresentsPicture books, board books, middle grade, christian fiction, memoir, suspense, mystery
Looking forAndrea represents children's and adult books. Her listed favorite children's books are picture books, board books, and middle-grade fiction; her favorite adult books are Christian fiction, memoirs, suspense, and mystery.
How to submitInscriptions is currently closed for submissions. The official site says not to email manuscript submissions and to follow the site submission guidelines when open.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Lori Steel

SteelWorks Literary

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RepresentsPicture books, illustrated novels, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, children's, adult crossover, author-illustrators
Looking forLori considers fiction and nonfiction projects from picture books to New Adult/adult crossover books, plus author-illustrators creating picture books, illustrated novels and graphic novels. She is drawn to character-driven stories with accessible, authentic and unforgettable voices.
How to submitLori accepts queries solely through QueryManager when open. She is currently closed to unsolicited queries, emailed or snail-mail queries will not receive a reply.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Michelle Wolfson

Wolfson Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, young adult, mainstream fiction, women's fiction, romance, suspense, thriller
Looking forMichelle is actively seeking commercial fiction, young adult, mainstream fiction, women's fiction, romance, suspense, and thrillers. She is drawn to well-written material with strong, interesting characters.
How to submitWolfson Literary accepts only online queries through QueryManager. Follow the agent's QueryManager form, email queries are deleted unread.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Andrea Cascardi

Transatlantic Agency

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, graphic novels, creative nonfiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy, contemporary fiction
Looking forAndrea Cascardi represents fiction and nonfiction for adult and children's authors and illustrators. Her official submissions page says she has broad taste but fiction needs an unforgettable voice, smart plotting, a big hook, and unique perspectives. She wants MG and YA with heart, humor, diverse characters, magical realism, pacy adventures, multilayered historical fiction, rom-coms, illustrated middle grade, graphic novels, MG nonfiction, graphic novel memoir, adult women's fiction, twentieth-century historical fiction, rom-coms with a twist, and contemporary fiction with voice, heart, and humor.
How to submitAndrea Cascardi is currently only open to submissions through professional referrals, writing conferences or contests she personally attends, and queries she requests through social media pitch events. If she requests a submission, send the first five pages embedded in the query. Her contact page states she is currently not open to submissions.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Anjali Singh

The Anjali Singh Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, memoir, graphic novels, picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult
Looking forAnjali Singh focuses on literary fiction and memoir and represents graphic novel writers and illustrators across all age ranges.
How to submitAnjali Singh is currently closed to queries except by referral. For permitted referral queries, send a personalized pitch letter with the first five pages of the manuscript in the body of the email and the project title in the subject line to queries@anjalisinghagency.com. She will likely respond only if interested.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Cynthia Cannell

Cynthia Cannell Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, fiction, memoir, biography, self-improvement, spirituality, contemporary issues, narrative nonfiction, nonfiction, young adult
Looking forCynthia Cannell Literary Agency represents fiction as well as memoir, biography, self-improvement, spirituality, and nonfiction on contemporary issues.
How to submitThe agency contact page says it is not currently accepting unsolicited queries. The public contact email is info@cannellagency.com, but writers should not send unsolicited queries while closed.
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Last checked 14 Sept 2026

Ann Rittenberg

Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency, Inc.

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Looking forAnn Rittenberg founded Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency after editorial and agenting roles in publishing. The current official submissions answer says the agency is no longer accepting submissions.
How to submitAnn Rittenberg Literary Agency is no longer accepting submissions. The official answers page preserves old guidelines for posterity but states the agency is no longer accepting any submissions, the contact form must not be used for submissions or queries.
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Last checked 13 Sept 2026

Meredith Miller

United Talent Agency

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RepresentsAdult fiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, horror, memoir, narrative nonfiction, social justice, cultural criticism, true crime, essay collections
Looking forMeredith represents adult fiction and nonfiction, including transportive fiction, dark or darkly humorous stories, thriller/speculative/horror elements, voice-driven memoir, narrative nonfiction, social justice writing, cultural criticism, true crime, and essays about race, class, and identity.
How to submitSubmit through UTA Publishing's official query route and select Meredith Miller where available. Do not query multiple UTA literary agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 12 Sept 2026

Sharon Pelletier

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsUpmarket fiction, women's fiction, suspense, romance, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forSharon's list includes upmarket fiction of all sorts, from smart, complex women's fiction to unexpected suspense fiction and romance to hearty, unforgettable book club fiction. She also occasionally takes on compelling, fierce narrative nonfiction by journalists, experts, or emerging voices with a promising platform.
How to submitSubmit only through Query Manager. Include query letter in the body with first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction.
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Samantha Ouellette

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsFiction, memoirs, historical fiction, cookbooks
Looking forShe loves fiction spanning family generations, memoirs, historical fiction, and cookbooks with deliciously stunning photography.
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Jim McCarthy

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, narrative non-fiction, memoir, history, pop culture, children's non-fiction
Looking forJim is particularly interested in literary fiction, underrepresented voices, fantasy, mysteries, romance, anything unusual or unexpected, and any book that makes him cry or laugh out loud. He wants to see more children's nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit to Jim McCarthy only via Query Manager at https:// queryManager.com or JimMcCarthy. Include query letter in body with first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction.
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Last checked 9 Sept 2026

Michael Carr

Veritas Literary Agency

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RepresentsHistorical fiction, women's fiction, science fiction, fantasy, non-fiction
Looking forHe represents historical fiction, women's fiction, science fiction and fantasy, and nonfiction of all stripes.
How to submitFiction submissions should include a cover letter listing previously published work, a one-page summary and the first five pages in the body of the email. Nonfiction submissions should query first, and when a proposal is requested, include an author biography, overview, chapter-by-chapter summary, marketing and publicity plan, analysis of competitive titles, and sample chapters or text.
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Last checked 4 Sept 2026