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36 agents

Amy Giuffrida

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, horror, science fiction, fantasy, romance, women's fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, speculative fiction, thriller, nonfiction
Looking forAmy wants fiction with messy characters, unreliable narrators, diverse casts, social commentary, and big twists. She is interested in YA horror, grounded science fiction/fantasy and gothic; adult and new-adult romance, women's fiction, horror/speculative fiction, thrillers, and selected platform-driven nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Amy's official QueryManager route with a query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, and first 10 pages pasted into the form. Review her current exclusions before querying.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Ashley Reisinger

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, horror, contemporary fantasy
Looking forShe is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. She has a soft spot for stories that break genre boundaries, especially those that incorporate speculative elements or deliver unexpected twists to familiar genre structures. She is looking for stories that are both engaging and thought-provoking, offering readers a truly immersive and memorable reading experience.
How to submitSubmit via Query Tracker. Unsolicited queries sent to her email address will be deleted unread.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Morgan Wilson

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, young adult, middle grade, graphic novels, romance
Looking forMorgan is focused on marginalized voices and is open to adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, YA paranormal or mystery, middle grade fantasy, science fiction and horror, and graphic novels, especially fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, and manga-inspired work.
How to submitSubmit through Morgan's official QueryManager route with a query including metadata, pitch or blurb, short bio, synopsis, content warnings if applicable, and first chapter or proposal. Sample artwork may be uploaded where relevant.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Syrone Harvey

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, contemporary fiction, christian fiction, family saga, historical fiction, literary fiction, romance, women's fiction, humor, commercial fiction, multicultural fiction
Looking forSyrone is focused on strong diverse and multicultural voices, picture books with humor and heart, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, coming-of-age, friendships, family saga, contemporary fiction, Christian fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, contemporary romance, women's fiction, humor, commercial fiction, and stories with faith, redemption, forgiveness, and strong conversation hooks.
How to submitSubmit through Syrone's official QueryManager route. Belcastro asks writers to read each agent's wishlist, submit to one agent at a time, and use the Submit a Story button to reach the query form.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Kenna DeValor

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, poetry, adult fiction, horror, fantasy, romance, romantasy, dark academia, gothic horror, graphic novels, creative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forKenna is looking for LGBTQIA+ adult fiction and YA, horror, fantasy, romance, poetry collections, weird girl fiction, romantasy, dark academia, gothic horror, full-length story collections, graphic novels, and punk memoir or creative nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Kenna's official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Anna Ghosh

Ghosh Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, nonfiction
Looking forAnna Ghosh has wide and eclectic literary interests. She is particularly interested in literary narratives and books that illuminate some aspect of human endeavor or the natural world, and she is drawn to compelling storytelling in most guises. She does not typically represent genre fiction.
How to submitSend submissions to submissions@ghoshliterary.com with an email briefly introducing yourself and your work. Ghosh Literary says no specific format is required, but it is helpful to include qualifications for writing the book, including publications and recognition, who you expect to buy and read the book, and similar books and authors.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Uwe Stender

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, adult non-fiction, young adult fiction, graphic novels
Looking forSeeks narrative nonfiction, popular science, and pop culture in adult non-fiction. In adult fiction, he loves suspense, thrillers, mysteries, and adult romance. In Young Adult, he looks for contemporary romance, rom coms, boarding school settings, thrillers with horror hints, and fantasy. He has particular interest in Young Adult graphic novels.
How to submitSubmit via Query Manager. Include trigger warnings with queries. Unsolicited queries sent to email will be deleted unread.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Ritu Anand

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, literary fiction, general fiction, historical fiction, women's fiction, humor, drama
Looking forRitu is looking for kidlit, including picture books, middle grade and young adult novels; literary fiction such as drama, fairy tales and fiction in verse; general fiction including women's fiction, humor, realistic fiction, satire and tragedy; historical fiction, women's historical fiction, historical romantic fiction and historical fantasy.
How to submitSend a query letter and the first twenty pages of the manuscript to ritu@d4eo.com.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Alex Glass

Glass Literary Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, children's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, health and wellness, sports, history, business, popular culture
Looking forAlex Glass represents fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. His official profile notes debut novelists, memoirists, journalists, celebrities, professional athletes, experts, health and wellness, sports, history, business, narrative nonfiction, memoir, celebrity, and popular culture.
How to submitUse the email form on the official Glass Literary Management submissions page to query Alex Glass. GLM prefers concise, well-written queries that describe the book, show an understanding of the marketplace, and for nonfiction explain why the author is the right person to write the book. If interested, GLM will ask for the complete manuscript or proposal.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Allison Malecha

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, social science, popular science, popular psychology, memoir, nature writing
Looking forAllison Malecha represents a small, selective list split between fiction and nonfiction. In literary and upmarket fiction she is drawn to messy family stories, outsider perspectives, narratives that take readers somewhere unexpected, sharp and imaginative line-level writing, emotional movement, strong sense of place, gothic novels in fresh settings, and complex friendship novels. In nonfiction she wants generous yet galvanizing narrative nonfiction with historical or international dimensions, social science, pop science, pop psychology, memoir tied to larger current issues or expertise, and nature writing from underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Malecha's official QueryManager form. Trellis accepts unsolicited submissions only through QueryManager and asks writers not to submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window. Her form asks for author bio, why Trellis, title, word count, genre, query letter, comparable books, and the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Jevon Bolden

Embolden Media Group

Open
RepresentsChristian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, bible resources, health, how-to, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, religion, spirituality, advice, relationships
Looking forJevon is most interested in adult nonfiction that shapes culture and impacts faith, especially Christian living, spiritual formation, thought leadership, mainstream inspiration, select Bible resources, and authors with innovative approaches to pressing conversations and demonstrable reach.
How to submitUse the Embolden Media Group literary representation page to view current submission guidelines and submit a query.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Carleen Geisler

Britt Siess Creative Management

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, contemporary fiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative fiction, thriller, suspense, horror, romance, mystery, adult nonfiction, spirituality, mind body spirit, food, agriculture, science, stem, natural living, animals, pets, community, culture, pop culture, health, wellness
Looking forCarleen is building a list in adult fiction and nonfiction. In fiction she likes contemporary genres, upmarket or literary voices, commercial work, historical genre blends, grounded speculative stories, thrillers, suspense, horror, mysteries, and romance with a strong subplot. In nonfiction she is interested in niche topics with wide appeal, including spirituality, food, agriculture, science, natural living, animals, culture, pop culture, and health/wellness.
How to submitSubmit through Carleen Geisler's QueryManager form. The form asks for a query letter, synopsis, genre, word count, comparable books, AI-use disclosure, publication history, and the first 10 pages, or a book outline for nonfiction.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

David Moldawer

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Andrea Montejo

Indent Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, popular fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, cookbooks, current affairs, true crime, women's issues, men's issues, multicultural issues, global issues
Looking forAndrea represents Spanish, Portuguese, and English-language authors. Indent is interested in literary and popular fiction, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, cookbooks, current affairs, true crime, women's and men's issues, and multicultural or global issues, with a primary focus on Latino and Latin American authors.
How to submitEmail a query letter to info@indentagency.com. Include a 1-2 page synopsis, author information, publishing background if any, and contact information. Do not send a full manuscript unless requested.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Justina Ireland

Handspun Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSpeculative fiction, middle grade, young adult, horror, science fiction
Looking forJustina is looking for well-executed speculative fiction in most categories, including middle grade and young adult that asks complicated questions and offbeat adult books. She does not accept nonfiction, picture books, romantasy, contemporary, or previously self-published work.
How to submitSubmit through Justina's QueryManager form.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Alison MacKeen

Calligraph, LLC

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, cultural criticism, essays
Looking forAlison MacKeen represents idea-driven books that cast new light on human experience, including wellbeing, work, relationships, inequality, cognition, and communication. She is also looking for literary nonfiction, including memoir, about under-covered people, places, and issues, voice-driven cultural criticism and essays, and offbeat wisdom literature.
How to submitSend a query letter to submissions@calligraphlit.com with a brief synopsis, short bio, and 25 pages of sample material in the body of the email. Include the agent name, project title, and genre in the subject line. Do not query the agent directly, all submissions must go to the submissions address. No attachments, postal queries, or phone queries.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Megan Frayser

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsContemporary romance, women's fiction, horror, folklore, dark academia, magical realism, young adult, mystery
Looking forMegan is building a list in contemporary romance, women's fiction, horror, folklore-inspired stories, dark academia, magical realism, and young adult contemporary, romance, mystery, magical realism and horror. She especially likes atmospheric writing, compelling characters, found families, banter, and underrepresented voices.
How to submitSubmit through Megan Frayser's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Sasha Landauer

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Rob Broder

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsPicture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, graphic novels, graphic memoir, nonfiction
Looking forRob represents picture books, early chapter books, middle grade, juvenile and middle-grade graphic novels, adult nonfiction graphic novels, and graphic memoirs. He is especially interested in picture books that feel different and unique.
How to submitSubmit through Rob Broder's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Stephanie Rostan

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, young adult, middle grade, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, true crime memoir
Looking forStephanie Rostan is Principal at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. About three quarters of her clients are fiction. She is drawn to unusual and vivid voices, genre-straddling stories, and intense emotion, whether funny, creepy, warm, or sad, that makes a book stick with the reader. She represents adult, YA, and middle grade projects. In nonfiction she likes projects that solve a problem or make readers see things in a new way, and she has also worked on narrative nonfiction and true crime memoir.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency's official online submission form linked from the official submissions page. Stephanie Rostan's profile lists srostan@lgrliterary.com, but LGR's public submissions route is the agency online form.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

James McGowan

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fantasy, speculative fiction, thriller, suspense, book club fiction
Looking forJames is currently looking for adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, suspense, and book club fiction. He seeks works from diverse, marginalized, and/or underrepresented voices and is eager to find plot-driven books with strong characters, commercial hooks, and memorable prose.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager form linked from agent profile. Include query letter and other requested information as specified in the form. Query only one BookEnds agent at a time.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Jess Gilbert

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, young adult
Looking forJess is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, most genre fiction, and select young adult. She is probably not the right fit for nonfiction.
How to submitSend a query letter and the first ten pages of the manuscript to jess@d4eo.com.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

William Clark

William Clark Associates

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, illustrated books, biography, history, politics, public life, music, architecture, art, design, food, culinary culture, memoir, cultural criticism, counterculture, place-based writing
Looking forWilliam Clark represents serious narrative nonfiction, select literary and upmarket fiction, and illustrated books with cultural authority by authors whose work combines narrative force, intellectual rigor, and a distinct point of view. He is especially drawn to biography, history, politics and public life, music, architecture, art and design, food and culinary culture, memoir with a larger lens, cultural criticism, counterculture, and place-based writing.
How to submitRepresentation queries are accepted only through the official representation-query form on the William Clark Associates website. They are not accepted by telephone, postal mail, or courier mail.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Trena Keating

Union Literary

Open
RepresentsContemporary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, expert nonfiction, narrative nonfiction
Looking forTrena Keating is co-founder and agent at Union Literary, where she represents both fiction and nonfiction authors. She is most interested in books that draw readers into new perspectives and settings. She loves contemporary fiction with strong narratives, innovative historical fiction, memoirs with compelling voices, groundbreaking expert-based nonfiction, and accounts that broaden the lens on human experience.
How to submitTrena Keating accepts submissions through QueryTracker and by email. The official Union Literary agents page lists tk@unionliterary.com as her contact.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Tamar Rydzinski

Context Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, children's nonfiction, adult commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction
Looking forTamar Rydzinski is President of Context Literary Agency. The official submissions page says she is looking for middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction of all types, adult commercial fiction except political espionage, and adult narrative nonfiction.
How to submitEmail querytamar@contextlit.com with a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. Tamar Rydzinski does not open attachments. Context Literary asks writers to query only one agent at a time, if that agent passes, they may query another.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Susan Ramer

Don Congdon Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, historical fiction, narrative nonfiction, social history, cultural history, pop culture, fashion, food writing, art, music, women's issues, literary memoir
Looking forSusan Ramer has been at Don Congdon Associates since 1986. She looks for literary fiction, upmarket book club fiction, both contemporary and historical and especially American, and narrative nonfiction. She is drawn to authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge, unfamiliar well-crafted stories that are emotional in unpredictable ways, social history, cultural history, smart pop culture such as fashion, food, art, and music, women's issues, and literary memoir with a distinctive theme. She especially likes nonfiction that combines a personal thread with reporting and analysis of a broader social or cultural issue, and appreciates a sense of humor, especially on the dark side.
How to submitSubmit to Susan Ramer through her official Don Congdon linked QueryTracker form. Don Congdon says Susan Ramer accepts queries only via QueryTracker. A query letter should be a one-page description or synopsis including genre, word count, comparable titles, and relevant background, with the first chapter included through the applicable QueryTracker section. Query only one Don Congdon agent at a time.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Rita Rosenkranz

Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, health, history, parenting, music, how-to, self-help, popular science, business, biography, sports, reference, cooking, writing, humor, spirituality, illustrated books, general interest
Looking forRita Rosenkranz represents almost exclusively adult nonfiction. Her list includes health, history, parenting, music, how-to, popular science, business, biography, sports, popular reference, cooking, writing, humor, spirituality, illustrated books, and general interest titles. She represents first-time and seasoned authors and looks for projects that present familiar subjects freshly or lesser-known subjects commercially.
How to submitSend a query letter by email to rrosenkranz@mindspring.com or by regular mail with SASE. If requested, send the proposal as a single Word document attachment labeled with the book project name. The agency does not accept screenplays, poetry, fiction, children's books, or YA books.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

A.J. Van Belle

The Booker Albert Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, literary fiction, general fiction, historical fiction, thriller, women's fiction, science, popular science, self-help, health, wellness
Looking forA.J. is seeking middle grade and YA in all genres, plus adult literary, general, historical, thriller, and women's fiction. They are drawn to books that merge literary sensibility with compelling plot and are also interested in fresh nonfiction ideas in science, popular science, self-help, and health/wellness from authors with platforms.
How to submitA.J. Van Belle is currently closed to queries, with conference pitches noted as an exception. When open, submit through the query route linked from their Booker Albert profile.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Jane Dystel

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, memoir, biography, history, science narratives, medical narratives
Looking forJane is interested in women's commercial fiction and big think non-fiction. She loves to read commercial and literary fiction, memoir, biography and history, with particular interest in current events, politics, legal subjects, science and medical narratives.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body, include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in email body. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art as PDF attachments under 20MB.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Harvey Klinger

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, thriller, mystery, psychology, science, history, biography, diet, health, fitness, how-to, self-help, narrative non-fiction
Looking forHarvey loves great adult commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction books with a strong narrative voice in all disciplines, written by authors who already have an established professional platform in their field of expertise.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email. Do not send attachments.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Gracie Freeman Lifschutz

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsGrounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, narrative non-fiction
Looking forGracie is interested in grounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, and narrative nonfiction examining culture and social issues. Across young adult and adult categories, she's interested in underrepresented voices, inventive storytelling, and delicious prose.
How to submitSubmit via Query Manager only. Include query letter, one sentence pitch, first 20 pages, and comparable books. Do not query via email.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Grace Demyan

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult
Looking forShe is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Dara Kaye

WME Books

Open
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, history, memoir, popular science, parenting, narrative nonfiction
Looking forDara Kaye represents adult nonfiction that tells great stories, from serious history and memoir to pop science and parenting. She is drawn to projects with international potential, books that make the familiar world feel new and surprising, academics, journalists, experts who communicate original research to mainstream audiences, and memoirists with memorable perspectives.
How to submitQuery Dara Kaye through the WME Books profile or submissions flow. For nonfiction projects, send a query letter, attach the full proposal as an MS Word document, and include your bio. WME asks writers to query one agent at a time and says writers may try another WME Books agent if they have not heard back in 6 weeks.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

David Dunton

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMusic history, music journalism, memoir, biography, narrative non-fiction, media, film, TV, essay, literature, pop culture, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction
Looking forDavid specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and middle-grade fiction. He seeks contemporary, adventure, thriller, and mystery in Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Carol Mann

Carol Mann Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, health, medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, narrative nonfiction, fiction
Looking forCarol Mann specializes in nonfiction, including health and medical, religion, spirituality, self-help, parenting, current affairs, history, and narrative nonfiction, while also taking on occasional fiction.
How to submitEmail queries to submissions@carolmannagency.com and include Carol Mann's name in the subject line. For fiction, send a query letter with a brief bio and first 25 pages pasted into the body. For nonfiction, send a query letter with brief bio, synopsis or proposal, and first 25 pages pasted into the body. Attachments are not opened.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

GiannaMarie Dobson

Neighborhood Literary

Open
RepresentsMg and YA fiction, adult SFF
Looking forMG and YA fiction as well as adult SFF. Prioritizing disabled voices
How to submitOnly accepts queries through QueryManager
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026