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36 agents

Sharon Belcastro

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, young adult, fantasy, science fiction, action adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery, thriller, horror
Looking forSharon is seeking nonfiction and young adult, including YA fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery/thriller, and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Sharon'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 8 Oct 2026

Laurie Dennison

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsSuspense, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, women's issues, practical nonfiction, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, young adult
Looking forLaurie is looking for adult suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, practical nonfiction, women's issues, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, and young adult with a strong commercial hook.
How to submitSubmit through Laurie Dennison'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 8 Oct 2026

Courtney Donovan

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 8 Oct 2026

Haley Casey

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, horror, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural issues, LGBTQ+, young adult, middle grade
Looking forHaley is building a list in adult women's fiction, book club fiction, grounded genre fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural, LGBTQ+ and women's issues, plus young adult and middle grade across contemporary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Haley Casey'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 8 Oct 2026

Ellen Moore

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, LGBTQ+, bipoc
Looking forEllen is seeking young adult and adult fiction, especially women-led and own-voices stories that subvert genre expectations. Her wishlist includes horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories.
How to submitSubmit through Ellen Moore's QueryManager link from her Corvisiero profile. Corvisiero says email submissions are not accepted and writers should submit only one project to one Corvisiero agent at a time.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Emily Sylvan Kim

Prospect Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, authors, picture books
Looking forAuthors, illustrators, and picture book creators. Illustrators should provide a website URL with their submission.
How to submitUse the official online submission form and select Emily Sylvan Kim. Include a query letter, three chapters, and a brief synopsis in one document. Picture book writers should include the full manuscript, and illustrators should provide a website URL. Do not submit to more than one Prospect agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Tyler Monson

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, nonfiction, literary criticism, essay collections, idea-driven nonfiction, technology, data, tennis
Looking forTyler is actively building a list of distinctive, voice-driven writers. He is drawn to literary and upmarket fiction with emotional depth and narrative momentum, and nonfiction centering marginalized voices, literary criticism, essay collections, ambitious idea-driven projects, data and its cultural implications, and tennis.
How to submitSubmit through the Sterling Lord Literistic submissions form. The agency asks writers to complete the form by email and says it only responds if interested.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Carter Hasegawa

Tugeau 2

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, author-illustrators, children's illustration, picture books, board books, young adult, graphic novels, educational publishing
Looking forIllustrators and author-illustrators for children's publishing, including picture books, board books, educational work, Young Adult jackets, fantasy, graphic novels, and related children's illustration.
How to submitSubmit through Carter Hasegawa's QueryTracker form linked from the official contact page. Follow the form instructions for illustrator or author-illustrator queries.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

V. Ruiz

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, horror, thriller, women's fiction, romance, nonfiction, cookbooks, memoir
Looking forV. is primarily interested in adult and teen fiction, especially fantasy, horror, thrillers, women's fiction, and romance, and is open to spiritual or esoteric nonfiction, cookbook proposals, and very select memoir.
How to submitSubmit through V.'s official QueryTracker route. Fiction queries include a query letter and first twenty pages, nonfiction queries include the full proposal.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Gabriella Melendez

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsYoung adult fiction, adult fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, romance
Looking forGabriella represents YA fiction and adult fiction, with interest in stories by Latinx/Hispanic authors, commercial or upmarket fiction, stories that present real issues in a digestible format, and YA/new adult fantasy or romance.
How to submitSubmit through Gabriella's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Julie Flanagan

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsBooks, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forJulie Flanagan is a CAA literary agent and her official CAA profile currently shows Accepting Submissions. The profile is agent-specific but did not expose a detailed public wishlist in static text during this run.
How to submitUse Julie Flanagan's official CAA agent profile submission button or form. CAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Lindsay Auld

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 8 Oct 2026

Rachel Estep

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, historical fiction, romantic comedy, dark romance, true crime, psychological thriller, gothic fiction, romantasy
Looking forRachel is looking for YA centering Jewish and/or queer voices, historical fiction about powerful women and hidden history, quirky rom-coms, dark romance without non-consent, respectful true crime, psychological thrillers, gothic fiction, and fresh romantasy.
How to submitRachel accepts queries in the first and last week of each month through her official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Bonnie Nadell

Hill Nadell Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoir, food, culture, american west, literary fiction, thriller
Looking forBonnie represents writers of fiction and narrative nonfiction. She is looking for narrative nonfiction covering the natural world, current events, memoir, food and culture, and stories focused on the American West; in fiction her taste runs to literary, voice-driven and genre-bending fiction and smart thrillers.
How to submitSubmit through Bonnie Nadell's official online query form. Do not query two Hill Nadell agents simultaneously. Hard-copy queries are also accepted with a query letter, first 10 pages, and SASE.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Ben Miller-Callihan

Handspun Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, crossover fiction, macabre, folklore
Looking forBen is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction; crossover fiction; the macabre for all ages; off-the-beaten-path folklore; Deaf culture and community; and food-related work.
How to submitSubmit through the Handspun QueryManager form. Query each project once with the agency.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Paige Wheeler

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, business, parenting, young adult, middle grade
Looking forPaige is looking for unique stories, fresh voices, snappy dialogue, unexpected twists, commercial and upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, and narrative or prescriptive nonfiction from authors with a platform and new ideas.
How to submitSubmit through Paige Wheeler's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time, if querying Paige, send to her first because she does not accept pitches previously submitted to another CMA agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Tara Kimberly

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, young adult, fantasy, romance, dark academia, science fiction
Looking forTara is primarily interested in romantasy with strong female characters, lush worlds and messy interpersonal relationships. She is open to YA and adult fantasy, romance, fairytale or legend retellings, dark academia, accessible fantasy, and science fiction with romantic elements.
How to submitSubmit through Tara's official QueryTracker route. Include word count, series information, author bio, comp titles, what sets the book apart, and character-led query material.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Cindy Uh

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, mainstream fiction, children's, young adult, middle grade, picture books, memoir, wellness, self-help, lifestyle
Looking forCindy creates publishing opportunities for clients across a wide array of fiction and nonfiction. CAA client/title pages show representation across adult nonfiction, fiction, young adult, middle grade, and picture books.
How to submitSubmit through CAA Books Submittable from Cindy Uh's official CAA profile. The CAA profile is marked Accepting Submissions and links directly to the Books Submission form.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsRomance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller, mystery, suspense, horror, women's fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forJeanne is interested in romance, romantasy, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, horror, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, plus selective character-driven memoir and expert-led nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Jeanne De Vita's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Ismita Hussain

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, health nonfiction, young adult, short stories
Looking forIsmita is seeking literary fiction, health-related nonfiction, YA, and short story collections. She is drawn to Southern settings, gritty realist writing, health or disability themes, and writing with a sense of humor.
How to submitSubmit through Ismita's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Richard Pine

InkWell Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, memoir, health, wellness, business, psychology, self-help
Looking forPine works with leaders and writers who inspire, extend horizons, coin new terms, invent new worlds, and reach millions of people. He represents authors, creators, and memoirists of particularly high originality. He has a commitment to books that evolve our popular understanding of health and wellness.
How to submitIn the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line of your query.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Michael V. Carlisle

InkWell Management

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Writing Sample
How to submitEmail queries to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com with query letter and short writing sample (1-2 chapters) in the body of the email. May specify agent name in subject line. Large attachments will be discarded.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Kait Lee Feldmann

KT Literary

Open
RepresentsPicture books, graphic novels
Looking forKait specializes in picture books and graphic novels and is only accepting queries from illustrators.
How to submitQuery Kait through the route linked from KT Literary and Kait Feldmann's website. She is only accepting queries from illustrators.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Chad Luibl

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, horror, thriller, speculative fiction, historical fiction, graphic novels
Looking forChad is interested in narrative nonfiction with a strong emotional pull from journalists and writers who challenge the status quo. For fiction, he is particularly drawn to novels that are more character or plot-driven, horror and thrillers that are as inventive as they are suspenseful, speculative and historical fiction that offer a nuanced perspective on place, and graphic novels that push the boundaries of the genre.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. For graphic novel submissions, send 10 illustrated pages with text (attached as a PDF) and a synopsis in the body of the email below your query. Please include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query and direct your submission to an individual agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Chris Clemans

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, cultural criticism, memoir
Looking forChris represents literary and upmarket fiction, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, and memoir.
How to submitDirect your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com. For fiction: send an informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in the body of the email. For non-fiction: send an informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in the body of the email.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Ian Bonaparte

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsPopular history, science, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, memoir, literary fiction, horror, genre fiction
Looking forHe is actively acquiring popular history and science, narrative-driven nonfiction, smart pop culture, and outward-looking memoir. He seeks books that will shift paradigms, understanding of the world, and ourselves. In fiction he seeks select plot-driven literary and literary-crossover novels, particularly elevated horror or genre-inflected narratives.
How to submitFor fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Anne Sibbald

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forAnne's interests are broad, but quintessentially encompass the classic "good read" and anything, be it fiction or nonfiction, that illuminates the world in a fresh way. She believes that we tell stories to understand ourselves and the world we live in, and that those stories can transport us to different worlds, times and places, as well as revealing the mysteries of nature and the truths and complexities of the human heart and mind.
How to submitDirect your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com. For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Paige Terlip

Starling Literary + Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, First 10 Pages
How to submitQuery via agent's query form only
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Kimberly Witherspoon

InkWell Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forQuery Letter, Writing Sample
How to submitIn the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line of your query or address your query to the agency at large.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Michele Mortimer

Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, historical fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, horror, women's fiction, romance, young adult fiction, memoirs, essays, narrative nonfiction
Looking forLiterary fiction; historical fiction; sophisticated genre (crime, mystery, thrillers, horror); upmarket character-rich women's fiction and smart romance; realism-based young adult fiction; memoirs, essays, and narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction interests include: music, sports, wellness, the natural world, animal welfare, feminism, true crime, sociology, and culture both pop and serious.
How to submitSubmissions strictly via dedicated email address: submissions@dvagency.com
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Laura Wood

FinePrint Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNon-fiction
Looking forLaura specializes in serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of science and nature, along with substantial titles in history and other areas by academics, experienced professionals, and journalists.
How to submitSend a query letter and bio via email, outlining the general idea of your book proposal and why you are the best person to write this book. Do not send attachments without a request to do so.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein

McIntosh & Otis

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, current affairs
Looking forElizabeth is interested in literary fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, and current affairs.
How to submitSubmit electronically to the appropriate agent at the address listed on the official submissions page. For adult fiction, send query letter, synopsis, author bio, and first three consecutive chapters up to 30 pages pasted in the email. Only query one agent at a time.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Allison Devereux

Trellis Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, cultural history, social history, popular science, philosophy, narrative nonfiction, memoir, investigative journalism, essays, cultural criticism, literary fiction
Looking forAllison Devereux leads Trellis Literary Management's nonfiction program. She is interested in cultural and social history, popular science, philosophy, deeply reported narrative, outward-facing memoir, investigative journalism, big idea books, essays and criticism, select illustrated projects, and select literary fiction by referral.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Devereux'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

Charlotte Wenger

Prospect Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, authors, picture books
Looking forAuthors, illustrators, and picture book creators. Illustrators should provide a website URL with their submission.
How to submitUse the official online submission form and select Charlotte Wenger. Include a query letter, three chapters, and a brief synopsis in one document. Picture book writers should include the full manuscript, and illustrators should provide a website URL. Do not submit to more than one Prospect agent.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Anne Tibbets

Donald Maass Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, romance, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forAnne represents adult fiction, with public listings and author-facing materials emphasizing genre and commercial fiction including science fiction, fantasy, horror, thriller, mystery, historical, romance, commercial, and literary fiction.
How to submitSubmit through Anne Tibbets' QueryTracker or QueryManager form. Do not query Anne at the same time as another Donald Maass Literary Agency agent.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Amaryah Orenstein

GO Literary LLC

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, memoir, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forAmaryah Orenstein is particularly drawn to narrative nonfiction and memoir, but enjoys any book that connects the reader to its characters and evokes thought and feeling.
How to submitGO Literary is open to queries via QueryManager only. Submit through the official QueryManager link on the submissions page. GO Literary does not accept submissions by snail mail or social media.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026