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36 agents

Sara Megibow

Megibow Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, adult romance, science fiction, fantasy, children's fiction, children's nonfiction
Looking forSara Megibow is President and Senior Literary Agent of Megibow Literary Agency. She represents authors who write picture books, fiction and nonfiction across subgenres, middle grade in all subgenres, young adult in all subgenres, adult romance in all subgenres, and science fiction/fantasy for the adult market in all subgenres.
How to submitEmail a query letter and the first 10 pages of the manuscript to saraquery@megibowliterary.com, along with an author website if available. Megibow Literary does not accept pitches by social media, phone, mail, or platforms other than email, and a pass from one agency agent is a pass from the agency.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Leah Pierre

Ladderbird Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsSpeculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, horror, gothic fiction, mystery, thriller, contemporary fiction, romance, new adult, young adult
Looking forLeah is exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander and other underrepresented or marginalized voices. She is acquiring YA, New Adult, and adult projects, especially speculative fiction, dark academia, gothic or horror, fantasy with myth, legend, history or fairytale elements, accessible science fiction, YA mystery/thriller, and select contemporary or romance.
How to submitSubmit through Leah Pierre's QueryManager route. Ladderbird asks writers to use each agent's own query page and not query more than one Ladderbird agent at a time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Georgana (Nina) Grinstead

The Seymour Agency

Open
RepresentsRomance, contemporary romance, dark romance, new adult, mature young adult
Looking forGeorgana (Nina) Grinstead is particularly interested in romance, especially contemporary, dark, New Adult, and mature YA romance. She is not looking for historical romance or paranormal/fantasy romance.
How to submitThe Seymour Agency says it is currently open to submissions and lists Georgana (Nina) Grinstead as an agent contact at georgana@theseymouragency.com. Query by email unless a more specific future form is posted on her official profile or submissions page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Sorche Elizabeth Fairbank

Fairbank Literary Representation

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, international fiction, voice-driven fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, topical nonfiction, women's voices, global perspectives, class issues, race issues, picture books, middle grade, lifestyle, food writing, wine writing, design, pop culture, craft, gift books, humor
Looking forSorche Elizabeth Fairbank founded Fairbank Literary Representation. The agency tastes tend toward literary and international fiction, voice-driven novels with a strong sense of place, big memoir that goes beyond the me-moir, topical or narrative nonfiction with women's voices, global perspectives, class and race issues, children's picture books and middle grade from illustrator/artists only, quality lifestyle books such as food, wine, and design, pop culture, craft, gift books, and humor. The agency is most likely to pick up works of social or cultural significance, newsworthy work, or work that gives delight in the words, images, or ideas on the page.
How to submitEmail queries to queries@fairbankliterary.com or use the official Fairbank Literary contact form. Paste the first 10 pages of the work below the query. Do not attach files unless you are a children's illustrator. Mail queries may include up to the first 20 pages, but phone queries are not accepted.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Steven Axelrod

The Axelrod Agency

Open
RepresentsBook writers
Looking forThe official Axelrod Agency site identifies Steven Axelrod and describes The Axelrod Agency as a full-service literary agency representing book writers. The official site does not publish detailed genre wishlist categories.
How to submitFor representation inquiries, the official Axelrod Agency site says to contact Steven Axelrod and lists 518-392-2100 and 55 Main Street, PO Box 357, Chatham, NY 12037. No email, online form, or detailed materials list was published on the official site in this run.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Dani Segelbaum

Arc Literary Management

Open
RepresentsWomen's issues, pop culture, illustrated nonfiction, photography, history, politics, self-help, current events, narrative nonfiction, biography, business, lifestyle, cookbooks, contemporary fiction, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy, women's fiction
Looking forDani represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. In nonfiction she is drawn to women's issues, pop culture, illustrated and photography projects, history, politics, self-help, current events, narrative nonfiction, biography, business, lifestyle, and cookbooks. In fiction she seeks contemporary and upmarket adult fiction, historical fiction, rom-coms, and women's fiction with compelling narrators and voice-driven writing.
How to submitSubmit to Dani Segelbaum via QueryManager. Her form asks for a query letter and the first 20 pages of fiction or a full nonfiction proposal. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Victoria Skurnick

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, young readers
Looking forVictoria Skurnick is a Senior Agent at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. Her official profile emphasizes a broad reading background across literary fiction, commercial fiction, and nonfiction, but it did not expose a detailed current public wishlist in this run.
How to submitUse the official Levine Greenberg Rostan submissions page and online submission form. The official profile lists vskurnick@lgrliterary.com for identification and legitimate-contact verification, but the public query route exposed by the site is the submissions form.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Sarah Bedingfield

Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, speculative fiction, psychological suspense, environmental fiction, feminist fiction
Looking forSarah Bedingfield is Senior Agent at Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. She reads most types of literary and upmarket commercial fiction, especially works with powerful imagination, revelatory character arcs, compulsive plotting, unpredictable points of view, timeless themes, motherhood, human connection, feminist issues, light speculative elements, darker can't-look-away tension, wild and unexpected settings, nature or environment, and voices that need to be heard. She does not typically represent fantasy or science fiction but is interested in grounded approaches to what might be off about our world.
How to submitSubmit through Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency's official online submission form linked from the official submissions page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Katie Kotchman

Don Congdon Associates

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular science, pop culture, social issues, cultural issues, business, self-help, success, motivation, psychology
Looking forKatie Kotchman specializes in nonfiction, especially narrative nonfiction including memoir, popular science, pop culture, and social and cultural issues, business in all areas, and self-help focused on success, motivation, and psychology. She is actively seeking new nonfiction clients with built-in platforms from whom she can learn something new. She accepts fiction by referral only. Her official QueryManager also emphasizes characters who struggle with dualities of nature or culture, cognitive dissonance, people who straddle different worlds, the Midwest, family secrets, and underdog stories.
How to submitSubmit to Katie Kotchman through her QueryManager link from Don Congdon's official agents and submissions pages. Don Congdon asks writers to query only one agent at a time. Katie's QueryManager asks for a query letter, synopsis, one-paragraph pitch, target audience, comparable books, and the first 10 pages or, for nonfiction, the full book proposal.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Stephanie Steiker

Regal Hoffmann & Associates LLC

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, graphic novels, serious nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, history, philosophy, current affairs, literary studies, cultural studies, biography, memoir, music, photography, racial justice, economic justice, international writing
Looking forStephanie Steiker is an agent at Regal Hoffmann & Associates. She is open to submissions in serious and narrative nonfiction as well as literary fiction, including graphic novels. In nonfiction, her interests are history, philosophy, current affairs, literary and cultural studies, biography and memoir, music, photography, and issues of racial and economic justice. She is enthusiastic about international writing, reads in French, Spanish, and Polish, and likes prose written by poets.
How to submitEmail Stephanie Steiker at stephanie@rhaliterary.com. Regal Hoffmann asks for electronic submissions with a query letter describing the book, qualifications, and why the writer is querying that agent. For fiction, include a synopsis and the first 10 pages of a novel or one short story from a collection in the body of the email. For nonfiction, include a synopsis in the body of the email and, if available, attach a clearly labeled full proposal.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kimberly Brower

Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, thriller, domestic suspense, speculative fiction, contemporary young adult, new adult, romantasy, subsidiary rights
Looking forKimberly works with commercial fiction authors from debuts to bestselling writers. She is interested in adult commercial fiction, especially women's fiction, romance, thrillers and domestic suspense, speculative fiction, contemporary YA/New Adult crossover, and grounded romantasy.
How to submitEmail queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Kimberly Brower plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages in the body of the email. YA fiction should include a query letter and first chapter or about the first 10 pages.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Tom Miller

Liza Dawson Associates

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, mind body spirit, social and political science, health and wellness, current affairs, biography, psychology, self-help, business, spirituality, popular culture, LGBTQ+, history, cooking, sports, memoir, literary fiction, suspense
Looking forTom Miller is a senior literary agent at Liza Dawson Associates. He develops and sells commercial and serious narrative nonfiction and select literary fiction. In nonfiction, he wants highly credentialed experts with strong networks and platforms in mind-body-spirit, narrative nonfiction, social and political science, health and wellness, current affairs, biography, psychology and self-help, business, spirituality, popular culture, LGBTQ+ topics, history, cultural and social history, science, cooking, and sports. He is open to exceptional memoirs by well-connected authors. In fiction, he is highly selective and wants beautifully written literary novels with compelling characters and story lines, LGBTQ+ fiction, and literary-quality suspense. He is not interested in thrillers, science fiction, romance, children's books, or fantasy.
How to submitEmail querytom@lizadawson.com with a query letter including a detailed overview of the nonfiction or fiction project, no more than 25 pages of sample writing, a concise author bio, and network or platform details pasted into the email body. Do not send attachments or snail mail.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Stuti Telidevara

Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, adult fiction, young adult, middle grade, fantasy, speculative fiction, diverse voices
Looking forStuti works on sharp commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is looking for diverse storytellers, vivid worldbuilding across genre, strong high-concept hooks, fantasy, and speculative fiction, and is actively building her list.
How to submitEmail queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Stuti Telidevara plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages. YA and children's fiction should include a query letter and first chapter or about the first 10 pages.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Iris Blasi

Arc Literary Management

Open
RepresentsBiography, memoir, history, science, nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller
Looking forIris is seeking nonfiction in biography, memoir, history, science and nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction, with special interest in intersectional feminism, nature, climate change, conservation, social and racial justice, and books sparked by a quirky obsession. In fiction she is seeking literary and commercial fiction with strong voice, plus upmarket mysteries and thrillers.
How to submitEmail Iris Blasi at iris@arcliterary.com. Follow Arc Literary's guidelines: query letter, author bio, publishing history if applicable, first 25 pages for fiction, or nonfiction proposal with sample material. Do not query multiple Arc agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Dani Leshgold

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, literary horror, grounded fantasy, romance, queer romance, body horror, essay collections, new adult, young adult, LGBTQ+, pop culture, fashion
Looking forDani is building her list and is looking for literary fiction that keeps her up at night, literary horror, grounded fantasy and romance with real emotion, atmospheric work, girlhood, nostalgia, queer romance, body horror, Los Angeles stories, and essay collections about home, the body, and family.
How to submitSterling Lord Literistic asks writers to submit through the agency submissions route and choose only one SLL agent. Dani's Manuscript Wish List says submissions should be emailed to submissions@sll.com with a query letter and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Morgan Strehlow

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, faith, culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, children's books
Looking forMorgan Strehlow is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery. Her agenting is associated with nonfiction, faith and culture, memoir, practical nonfiction, and selected children's projects.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Morgan Strehlow's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Sonali Chanchani

Folio Literary Management

Open
RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, idea-driven nonfiction, investigative journalism, cultural criticism, sociology, psychology, history, politics, science, technology, social justice, memoir, essays, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, fabulism
Looking forSonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspectives. She represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, especially investigative journalism, cultural criticism, deeply researched paradigm-shifting work in sociology, psychology, history, politics, science, technology, and social justice, plus memoirs and essay collections that speak to larger social concerns. She also represents select literary and upmarket fiction, especially novels engaging contemporary social and cultural issues, atmospheric stories with speculative or fabulist twists, emotional insight with humor, and themes of identity, belonging, community, and inheritance.
How to submitEmail Sonali Chanchani at sonali@foliolit.com with a query letter and the first 10 pages of the proposal for nonfiction or manuscript for fiction pasted in the body of the email. Include QUERY and the title of the project in the subject line.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Patricia Nelson

Looking Glass Literary & Media

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RepresentsYoung adult, middle grade, adult book club fiction, upmarket fiction, speculative fiction, horror, women's fiction, romance, mystery, suspense
Looking forPatricia represents YA and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction, including speculative and horror elements, and commercial women's fiction from beach reads and romcoms to darker stories with mystery or suspense.
How to submitPatricia Nelson is open to queries during the first week of every month via the QueryTracker route linked from her Looking Glass profile.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Tori Sharp

Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsChildren's graphic novels, early readers, middle grade, young adult, fantasy, heist, spy fiction
Looking forTori Sharp is a literary agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency and represents children's literature. She is open to children's graphic novels for kids of all ages, including early readers, and wants funny or transportive fantasies, contemporaries, animal stories, romcoms, graphic memoirs, and more. She is very selectively considering middle-grade and lower-YA fantasy, heist, and spy manuscripts, especially stories that transport readers, make them think about the world in a new way, and include queer or neurodivergent protagonists. She is not the right agent for unsolicited picture book or adult-market queries, horror or grimdark, stories about sexual assault, medical dramas, religious fiction, bullying-centered conflicts, or issue books.
How to submitEmail a one-page query letter to querytori.jdlit@gmail.com with Query and the project title in the subject line. Prose authors should paste the first five pages below the query and, if available, a one- to two-page synopsis in the body of the email, prose queries with attachments will be deleted. Graphic novelists should paste a one- to two-page synopsis and five to ten finished sample comic pages in the email body, include a full portfolio link, and avoid link shorteners. She accepts only digital email queries and does not accept hard copies or original artwork.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Susan Schulman

Susan Schulman Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, women's issues, children's books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, history, science, pop culture, memoir, big ideas, graphic novels, subsidiary rights, film rights, television rights, stage rights
Looking forSusan Schulman is Founder and Literary Agent at Susan Schulman Literary Agency. The agency represents its own clients domestically and internationally and specializes in subsidiary rights. It has particular interest in fiction and nonfiction books for, by, and about women and women's issues, all levels of children's books including picture books, middle grade, and young adult, history, science, pop culture, memoir, and authors/projects that explore big ideas about the world and being human. Susan is currently looking with particular interest for projects in the vein of The War That Ended Peace, Caste, Quiet, and 1599.
How to submitSend submissions to the individual agent best positioned to represent the work, using the official Susan Schulman Literary Agency submissions guidance. For fiction, send a description, brief synopsis, and first 10 pages pasted below the query. For nonfiction, send an informative description, full outline, and first 10 pages pasted below the query. For picture books, send a project description, complete outline, dummy, and at least one full-color sample. For graphic novels, send 10 illustrated pages with text as a PDF and a synopsis in the email body.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Ingrid Beck

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, faith, culture, memoir, practical nonfiction
Looking forIngrid Beck is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery. Her list is associated with adult fiction and nonfiction with faith, culture, memoir, and practical nonfiction elements.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from Ingrid Beck's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Sarah Gerton

New Leaf Literary and Media

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitQuery via QueryManager or email query@newleafliterary.com with word 'Query' in subject line plus agent's name
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Iwalani Kim

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

Open
RepresentsUpmarket fiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, cultural history, cultural criticism, sociology, anthropology
Looking forIwalani Kim is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, stories that challenge systems of power, strong voice or place, realism with speculative elements, lush prose, wry humor, irreverent characters, and yearning. In nonfiction she is looking for memoir, cultural histories, cultural criticism, history, design and architecture, sociology, anthropology, and work from a leftist angle. She especially wants to work with underrepresented authors and Pacific Islander writers.
How to submitEmail Iwalani Kim at ikim@sjga.com with the subject line Query: [book title] by [your name]. Include a brief pitch letter and the first few chapters in the body of the email. Greenburger says not to query more than one Greenburger agent at a time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Leigh Feldman

Leigh Feldman Literary

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, adult fiction, young adult, middle grade, short stories, narrative nonfiction, memoir, historical fiction
Looking forLeigh Feldman Literary is particularly interested in historical fiction, contemporary YA, literary fiction, memoir and narrative nonfiction. The agency is not interested in adult or YA paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, romance, thrillers, mysteries or picture books.
How to submitEmail a query letter and the first ten pages of the manuscript or proposal to query@lfliterary.com.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Charlotte Cohen Sunderland

Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Open
RepresentsFiction, thriller, book club fiction, cinematic fiction, film and television adaptation
Looking forCharlotte works with Celeste Fine on bestselling fiction. She is seeking surprising thrillers, book club novels with staying power, and atmospheric, cinematic stories that can expand into film and television.
How to submitEmail queries@parkfinebrower.com and specify Charlotte Cohen Sunderland plus the category and genre in the subject line. Adult fiction submissions should include a query letter and roughly the first 25 pages in the body of the email.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

John Meils

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, how-to, health, wellness, science, technology, nature, outdoors, true crime, history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, brand books
Looking forJohn is building a wide-ranging nonfiction list including how-to, health and wellness, science, technology, nature and outdoors, true crime, quirky history, investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, business, illustrated books, and brand-led book programs.
How to submitEmail john@defliterary.com with QUERY: at the beginning of the subject line, followed by the book title. Include a brief description of yourself and the project. Attachments are not opened unless requested.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Lisa Gallagher

DeFiore and Company

Open
RepresentsNovelists, memoir, narrative nonfiction, celebrity books, academic nonfiction, journalism, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forLisa represents novelists and memoirists with narrative urgency, dramatic tension, multi-faceted characters, and a transporting sense of place, as well as experts, celebrities, academics, and journalists writing across nonfiction categories.
How to submitEmail the first ten pages of the manuscript or proposal to lgsubmissions@defliterary.com in the body of the message. No hard-copy submissions and no attachments.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Ramona Pina

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, adult fiction, speculative fiction, genre fiction, fantasy, mystery, romantasy
Looking forRamona is looking for YA, New Adult, and adult stories, especially fiction with speculative elements, genre mashups such as horror/romance or fantasy/mystery, found family, heists, magic, enemies-to-lovers romantasy, strong lore, and world-building.
How to submitSubmit through Ramona Pina's QueryManager form linked from her BookEnds profile. BookEnds asks writers to submit to one BookEnds agent at a time and follow the form instructions.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Jenissa Graham

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, new adult, adult fiction, fantasy, dystopian, mystery, horror, contemporary fiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, science fiction
Looking forJenissa is looking for middle grade, YA, New Adult and adult projects, especially high-concept fantasy, near-future dystopia, mysteries in fresh settings, genre-blending horror and coming-of-age contemporary work centered on strong emotional journeys.
How to submitSubmit through Jenissa Graham's QueryManager form from her official BookEnds profile.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Sheree Bykofsky

Sheree Bykofsky Associates

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RepresentsNonfiction, popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music
Looking forSheree is currently only considering nonfiction, including popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women's issues, decorating, crafts, music, and related adult nonfiction.
How to submitEmail a one-page nonfiction query in the body of the email to shereebee@aol.com. Put Query and your name in the subject line. Do not send attachments unless requested.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Ann Rose

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction
Looking forShe is looking for characters who aren't afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs. She's open to all genres of middle grade and especially loves stories that push the Middle Grade boundary. She represents all genres in Young Adult and in adult fiction adores swoony romances, light science fiction or fantasy, commercial fiction, and heartwarming or heart wrenching contemporaries. She enjoys feminist stories that highlight women's experiences, strong female friendship narratives, unique voices, diverse perspectives, vivid settings, and stories that explore tough topics.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample pages of either 3 chapters or first 30 pages. Format submissions with double spacing, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and indent each new paragraph.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Suzy Evans

Suzy Evans Literary Agency

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RepresentsSerious nonfiction, history, journalism, parenting, food writing, health, wellness, sports, self-help, memoir, science, nature, pop culture, big ideas, legal thriller, middle grade, young adult, picture books, graphic novels, children's nonfiction
Looking forSuzy Evans is a literary agent, attorney, author, and founder of Suzy Evans Literary Agency. In adult books she is looking for serious nonfiction, especially historians moving from academic to trade audiences and journalists with unique and significant things to say; smart parenting books with useful original hooks; food, health, wellness, sports with crossover appeal, self-help by experts with established platforms, riveting memoir, science and nature, pop culture, big idea books about controversial issues, small quirky books that surprise her, legal thrillers, and timely important books by and about smart, strong women. In children's books she loves middle grade and seeks lively engaging nonfiction, wacky or hilarious commercial MG fiction with series potential, graphic novels that bring history, literature, and historical figures to life, coming-of-age MG, YA fiction tackling difficult issues boldly, sweet lyrical picture books, contemporary MG/YA exploring diversity, and high-concept thrillers with film potential.
How to submitEmail Suzy Evans at suzy@evansliterary.com. For fiction, send a query and the first 15 pages of the manuscript. For nonfiction, send a query with a concise author bio. Suzy Evans says she reads all queries personally.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Rob McQuilkin

Massie McQuilkin & Altman

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, history, biography, art history, cultural criticism, poetry
Looking forRob McQuilkin is a partner at Massie McQuilkin & Altman. He specializes in fiction, memoir, history, cultural criticism, and poetry; MMQA's contact page says he focuses on literary fiction as well as narrative nonfiction and nonfiction in memoir, history, biography, art history, and cultural criticism.
How to submitEmail a query to the attention of Rob McQuilkin 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 29 Aug 2026

John Blase

The Bindery Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, faith, culture, poetry, children's books
Looking forJohn Blase is listed as a literary agent at The Bindery and is associated with nonfiction, memoir, faith and culture, poetry-adjacent writing, and selected children's work.
How to submitUse the agent-specific submission link from John Blase's profile on The Bindery about page. The agency states every project submitted is considered.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Sharlene Martin

Martin-Newens Literary Management

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RepresentsAdult nonfiction, true crime, pop culture, breaking news, issue-oriented nonfiction, celebrity-driven nonfiction, book to film, film and television adaptation
Looking forSharlene Martin is founder of Martin-Newens Literary Management and Senior Literary Manager/Producer. She primarily represents adult nonfiction and is known for true crime, with a policy that crime-related books must benefit the victim rather than the perpetrator. Her official submission page says she accepts adult nonfiction queries only and is interested in highly commercial nonfiction including true crime and pop culture, breaking news, issue-oriented and celebrity-driven books, and work adaptable to the screen.
How to submitEmail Sharlene Martin at Sharlene@MartinLit.com. In the subject line write QUERY followed by the title of the work. In the email, provide the query letter text, including pitch or synopsis and short bio, plus publisher submission history and previous publishing credits if applicable. Query one MLM representative only. Do not include the manuscript or proposal in the initial nonfiction query, Sharlene will request those if interested.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Margret McBride

The Margret McBride Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers, women protagonists, biography, memoir, history, psychology, health, self-improvement, business, entrepreneurship, management, finance, business parables
Looking forMargret McBride is interested in a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, historical fiction, medical suspense, legal thrillers, and stories featuring strong female protagonists. Her nonfiction interests include biography, memoir, history, psychology, health, self-improvement, and business, especially entrepreneurship, management, and finance, with a particular weakness for perfectly executed business parables.
How to submitSubmit to Margret McBride through her official QueryTracker or QueryManager link. The agency asks writers to query only one agent at a time. For nonfiction, send a complete polished proposal with overview, author platform, promotion or marketing plan, comparative works, chapter summaries, and at least 2 sample chapters.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026