PairPi

Smart Search

Describe your book and PairPi compares it with verified agent profiles. You can also browse the full directory below.

Browse directory
Browse agencies
Country

Broad match includes agents who represent related or overlapping genres, not just exact matches.

Try Smart Search- describe what you're writing

36 agents

Amanda Annis

Trident Media Group

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, wellness, literary fiction
Looking forAmanda represents narrative nonfiction, wellness authors, and select literary fiction. Her favorite subjects include history, art, science, religion, nature, culinary arts, current affairs, gender studies, and cultural criticism. In literary fiction, she gravitates toward novels that address form, language, and larger themes of contemporary life. In wellness, she represents both prescriptive and narrative titles, including spiritual memoirs, creativity handbooks, health guides, and meditation companions.
How to submitSend a query letter using the online form to one literary agent only. Query should include only a paragraph about yourself, a brief plot synopsis and contact information. Do not include a manuscript, proposal, or writing samples until requested.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Martha Wydysh

Trident Media Group

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, psychological thrillers, domestic thrillers, social thrillers, narrative non-fiction, cultural criticism, literary memoir
Looking forShe primarily seeks literary fiction and upmarket fiction that is contemporary, emotionally and psychologically acute, and not necessarily plot-centric. She is drawn to slightly speculative and satirical works that question the status quo, and gravitates toward anything that verges on the absurd, obsessive, or humorous. She has a particular love of short fiction, especially linked collections or novels-in-stories. She also looks for dark and propulsive psychological, domestic, and social thrillers. In nonfiction, she represents very select projects in narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, and literary memoir.
How to submitSend a query letter using the online form to one literary agent only. Query should include only a paragraph about yourself, a brief plot synopsis and contact information. Do not include a manuscript, proposal, or writing samples unless requested.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Robert Gottlieb

Trident Media Group

Open
RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter
How to submitSend a query letter using the online form to one literary agent only. Query should include only a paragraph about yourself, a brief plot synopsis and contact information, should not include a manuscript, proposal, or any writing samples.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Meg Thompson

Thompson Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, young adult, children's books, biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, popular culture
Looking forThompson Literary is always on the lookout for both commercial and literary fiction, as well as young adult and children's books. Nonfiction is their specialty, with interests including biography, memoir, music, popular science, politics, social justice, adult illustrated, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, fashion, art, design, and popular culture.
How to submitAll agents at Thompson Literary Agency are now accepting queries through Query Manager. Please click to view agent bios, which have specific query instructions for each.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Molly Friedrich

The Friedrich Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, non-fiction
Looking forShe is looking for the debut novel that is irresistible and non-fiction proposals which alter the way she sees the world. She describes herself as a fairly catholic, straight-ahead reader who doesn't flourish without well-rounded, declarative sentences.
How to submitSend query letter and 5 sample pages to only one agent, with the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Do not include attachments - include all materials in the body of the email.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Katherine Boyle

Veritas Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, memoir, historical fiction, literary fiction, history, pop culture, cultural studies, women's studies, natural history, children's
Looking forKatherine loves books that explore the lesser-known territories of human experience.
How to submitFor fiction, include a cover letter listing previously published work, a one-page summary and the first five pages in the body of the email (not as an attachment). For non-fiction, query first. 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Marin Takikawa

The Friedrich Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, young adult, narrative non-fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism
Looking forFor adult fiction, she seeks innovative literary fiction that is sharp, subversive, evocative, and genre-bending works including speculative concepts, ghost stories, and magical realism. For Young Adult, she wants high concept and voice-driven novels that are atmospheric and haunting. In nonfiction, she gravitates toward community-oriented narrative nonfiction with engaging research, social/cultural histories, and intersectional work that questions existing institutions and systems.
How to submitStarting January 15, 2025, she no longer accepts unsolicited email queries. Submit queries via Query Manager form with query letter and first 5 pages in the body.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Heather Carr

The Friedrich Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial, contemporary, family saga, genre-bending, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, multicultural, mystery, offbeat, quirky, short stories, suspense, thriller, upmarket, women's fiction, cultural, social issues, current affairs, history, journalism, lifestyle, narrative, nature & ecology, politics, pop culture, psychology, relationship & dating, science & technology, women's issues
Looking forShe seeks writers driven by curiosity and discovery, whether through formal inventiveness in fiction or rigorous investigative journalism. She is drawn to poets who have turned to prose and writers whose dexterity with language allows them to articulate emotions or sensibilities. She loves moody atmosphere, setting-as-character, and fantastical elements in literary and upmarket fiction, particularly when genre elements explore where language fails us.
How to submitSend query letter and 5 sample pages to only one agent with the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line, or submit through Query Manager. Do not send attachments, include all materials in the body of the email.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Jessica Rios

Susanna Lea Associates

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, YA
Looking forJessica Rios is based in the New York office of Susanna Lea Associates, which represents a range of fiction and non-fiction. The agency seeks literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, crime, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, memoir, current affairs, personal development, humor, and select young adult with crossover appeal. They focus on projects with strong potential across all rights including translation, film, television, and audio.
How to submitCheck agent's submission page
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Tia Ikemoto

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, young adult
Looking forTia Ikemoto is a CAA literary agent based in New York. She represents a diverse range of nonfiction and fiction across the commercial to literary spectrum. She is seeking fiction and nonfiction projects that resonate with a wide audience, and is drawn to compelling and propulsive storytelling, emotionally resonant narratives, and high-concept projects with unique hooks or fresh perspectives.
How to submitUse Tia Ikemoto'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.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Nicole Tugeau

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 submitEmail an introduction, five samples of children's-specific illustration work, or a direct link to a children's-specific website. Author-illustrators should include at least one and no more than three full-length picture book scripts. Put Nicole Tugeau's name in the subject line.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Ella Marie Shupe

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsMystery, thriller, suspense, historical fiction, young adult
Looking forElla Marie is looking for adult mysteries, thrillers, suspense, historical fiction, and YA thriller, suspense, mystery, detective fiction, and historical fiction. She is looking for diverse authors and fast-paced stories.
How to submitSubmit through Ella Marie'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.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Jennifer Wills

The Seymour Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, cookbooks, middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, contemporary fiction, upmarket women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forJennifer Wills is a literary agent at The Seymour Agency. She is interested in a wide range of picture books and cookbooks, especially author-illustrators of sweet and wacky picture books and cookbooks with health-conscious, budget-friendly, or celebrity-chef recipes. In fiction she is interested in middle grade and YA with a sci-fi/fantasy, horror/suspense, or contemporary bent, and upmarket women's fiction with a sense of humor. In nonfiction she welcomes narrative nonfiction and memoir. She wants a great hook, a distinct voice, and work that can make her laugh out loud or ugly cry.
How to submitQuery Jennifer Wills through her official Seymour QueryManager link: https://querymanager.com or query or JenniferWills. The current Seymour profile also lists jennifer@theseymouragency.com as a contact email, but the public query route is QueryManager.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Charlie Serabian

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, thriller, crime, romantasy, young adult, nonfiction, technology, politics, education, true crime, cookbooks, food writing
Looking forCharlie is building a genre-fiction and selective nonfiction list, especially fantasy, science fiction, horror, adult thrillers, crime fiction, YA horror, romantasy with a twist, and nonfiction on hard truths, new technology, political intrigue, restaurants, lesser-known people or situations, education and true crime.
How to submitSubmit through Charlie Serabian's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Lily Dolin

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, young adult, commercial fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, food, true crime, pop culture, history
Looking forLily represents fiction and nonfiction, including YA, from commercial to literary. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book club appeal, nuanced female perspectives, high-concept thrillers, speculative fiction, atmospheric settings, strange women in strange circumstances, and nonfiction on food, true crime, pop culture, and untold history with a feminist angle.
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.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Elizabeth Kaplan

Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, young adult, middle grade, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, biography, history, memoir, pop culture, upmarket women's fiction, food writing, cookbooks
Looking forElizabeth focuses on literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, issue-based nonfiction, history, biography, food writing, cookbooks, memoir, and upmarket women's fiction.
How to submitEmail a query letter to query@elizabethkaplanlit.com. Do not send attachments, fiction writers may paste the first ten pages into the body of the email. The agency replies only if interested.
View source ↗
Last checked 4 Sept 2026

Allegra Martschenko

BookEnds Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsAdult romance, adult romantic comedy, adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative, crossover romance, crossover romantic comedy, crossover science fiction and fantasy, crossover speculative, young adult science fiction and fantasy, young adult speculative
Looking forAllegra is only accepting queries from marginalized writers and represents romance, romcom, Science Fiction and Fantasy and speculative fiction across adult, crossover, and young adult categories.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager form with query letter, first 5 pages, and confirmation of marginalized writer status. Address query to Allegra without titles that could misgender.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Andrea Nichols

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery, gothic, romance, upmarket fiction
Looking forAndrea is open to YA, new adult and adult romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery and gothic; for adult and new adult she is also open to romance and upmarket fiction.
How to submitSubmit through Andrea's official QueryTracker route.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Laura Crockett

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, horror, gothic, dark academia
Looking forCrockett seeks upmarket, character-driven adult and Young Adult fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. She represents fantasy including epic, historical, folklore/fairytale, horror, gothic, and dark academia, plus contemporary realistic fiction perfect for book clubs. In adult fiction only, she also seeks historical fiction that brings a new perspective.
How to submitSubmit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, first 10 pages, word count, genre, target audience, and comparable books.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Andie Smith

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, magical realism, thriller, science fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books
Looking forAndie is building a list in adult fantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, thriller, grounded near-future science fiction, young adult fantasy, contemporary, mystery/thriller, eco-fiction, middle grade, and picture books with nature, science, STEM, humor or hopeful themes.
How to submitSubmit through Andie Smith'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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Robert G. Diforio

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forBob seeks any fiction or nonfiction work that absolutely compels him to keep turning pages.
How to submitEmail Bob at bob@d4eo.com. Include an introduction, short elevator pitch, and platform information for nonfiction. For nonfiction, attach proposal or table of contents plus sample chapters, for fiction, send the complete work if it is complete.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Brianne Johnson

HG Literary

Open
RepresentsChildren's books, middle grade, young adult, picture books, adult fiction
Looking forBrianne Johnson is a literary agent at HG Literary. She represents children's books of all stripes, especially character-driven middle grade and young adult fiction, and selectively represents picture books and adult fiction. She is interested in social justice stories, under-represented voices and perspectives, sex positivity, alternative lifestyles, quirky romances, well-researched historical fiction, witchy or mythy genre benders, humor, whimsy, darker settings, and stories that illuminate humanity in fresh and quirky ways.
How to submitSubmit to Brianne Johnson through her official QueryManager link. Her HG profile asks for a query letter, synopsis, and first fifty pages through QueryManager. HG Literary accepts electronic submissions only and asks writers to query only one HG Literary agent at a time.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026

Maggie Cooper

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, historical fiction, romance, nonfiction, graphic memoir, journalism
Looking forImaginative, genre-bending literary fiction and capacious historical novels that push boundaries, beautifully told queer stories, and smart, feminist romance. In nonfiction, projects that probe assumptions and invite nuance, with special attention to queer, trans, and underrepresented experiences, as well as narratives exploring culture, technology, food, and the environment.
How to submitSubmit your query via Query Manager at the link provided. Include a cover letter, synopsis, and sample pages as appropriate for your project.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 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.
View source ↗
Last checked 3 Sept 2026