SlushWire Weekly #3 – January 18, 2026

Sunday – January 18

Bluesky Posts

Do you think Disclosure Day—Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film—will cause a surge in SciFi wishlists? Is it too soon to use it as a comp?

Reddit Posts

[PubQ] Batch or send now?

Comments: 0, Upvotes: 2

I sent out 8 queries about 2 weeks ago. So far, I’ve gotten 1 full request and 1 (I think) personalized rejection (agent said they liked my stuff but it wasn’t a good fit for their list). I haven’t heard from the other 6 agents. My question is, now that I got one bite, should I send out more querie…

Submission Status

esty loveing-downes – Howland Literary

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Childrens, Commercial, Contemporary, Fantasy, General Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Middle Grade, New Adult, Picture Books, Romance, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Cultural Criticism, Humor Nonfiction, Memoir, Relationships and Family, #Dis, #ownvoices, Accessible Literary Fiction, African Diaspora, Asian Diaspora, Chick Lit, Cross-genre, Disability, Fairytale Retellings, Fantasy Romance, High Concept, Immigrant Voices, Intersectional Feminism, LGBTQ+, Marginalized Voices, Own Voices, Rom-com, Underrepresented Voices, Upmarket Fiction, Book Club Fiction, Classic Retellings, Coming of Age, Commercial, Diverse and Own Voices, Friendship…

viola hayden – Curtis Brown Group, Ltd.

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: commercial,general fiction

shannon snow – Creative Media Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Commercial fiction, Romance (all subgenres: contemporary, erotica, paranormal, historical, reverse harem, sports heroes, slow burn, enemies to lovers, forced proximity), Thriller/Psychological thriller/Suspense, Horror (eerie, creepy), Speculative fiction (romance elements, mythological/fairytale reimaginings), Fantasy (low to medium, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy), Science fiction (space operas, space academies), Young Adult (contemporary, dark boarding school, horror, thriller, speculative, mythological, dystopian, apocalyptic, fantasy romance, reverse harem), Women’s fiction (family, sisters, some romance), Diversity and marginalized voices, LGBTQ+ fiction, BIPOC fiction, New Adult, Mystery, Humor, Romcom,…

Agent Activity

michelle jackson – Jackson Literary Agency

Sales: “HER SISTERS RETURN – May 2025”, THE DAYS BETWEEN – Oct 2024, SUMMER ON CAPE MAY – May 2025

Genres: general fiction, romance, suspense/thriller, juvenile fiction

Saturday – January 17

Bluesky Posts

pubtips

📖🦈 Discuss: https://queryshark.blogspot.com/2010/08/ original content not ours but by queryshark.blogspot.com

writingcommunity

1/2 #WritingCommunity, pitch events in 2026 are either on both platforms or have their own (follow the pitch accounts for more info): @unhingedpit.bsky.social announces theirs, @smallpitch.org will be on January 19-25, @questpit.bsky.social on Jan. 30th, @cupitch.bsky.social on Feb. 14th…

MSWL

“I’m interested in thrillers that explore the fallout of a crime. Who does it impact, and how? What is justice? Think A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER, NOTHING CAN HURT YOU, MY FLAWLESS LIFE, and JACKAL.” Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Reddit Posts

[PubQ] How to submit R&R to agent who changed agencies?

Comments: 3, Upvotes: 1

I had an agent reject me nicely on QueryTracker with extensive feedback and an invitation to requery in the future if her notes resonated. She has since started her own agency, and I’m ready to re-submit to her. I was wondering if there was anything special I should do on QueryTracker to make it c…

What is the current “metagame” for finding an agent?

Comments: 4, Upvotes: 0

I’ve been self-publishing for years, but feel I should give trad publishing a second chance. But as I said, I’ve been out of the game for quite a while. Should I just poke through the Manuscript Wishlist, or what? If I’d been good at this whole thing to begin with, I wouldn’t have resorted to self-p…

[QCrit] THE PAINTER AND THE WOLF, YA Fantasy, 130k words, First Attempt

Comments: 40, Upvotes: 1

Hi all, this is my first query critique request. I know some people will be put off from the word count, but for some context, an older version of my novel was about 164k words. I’ve spent the better part of 7 months cutting and rewriting portions more times than I can count, but at this point I fee…

[QCrit] A SOUL LIKE NO OTHER, Adult Fantasy, 92k words, Attempt 1

Comments: 15, Upvotes: 15

Hi! My experience with this query has been confusing. I got a full request from the first agent I contacted within hours…and then 18 rejections in a row. I ended up doing an R&R for that agent, who gave me amazing feedback on the MS, which was all related to plotting and world building. The on…

[QCrit] Adult South Asian Historical Fantasy – TIGER (120k words/first attempt)

Comments: 15, Upvotes: 4

Hi all! Newbie here! So I’ve queried about 15 agents so far and though I did get a full request that was a bit of a happy accident. I know these stats aren’t necessarily bad but I felt something about my initial letter wasn’t pulling people, so I reworked it to hopefully be a bit clearer. Please be …

[QCRIT] Adult Speculative Thriller, SYLVANIA (86K), First Attempt

Comments: 4, Upvotes: 7

Dear Agent: I am seeking representation for SYLVANIA (86k), a late coming of age where a disgraced cryptic hunter returns to his Appalachian hometown to face the monsters within him – particularly the literal one. The novel is a standalone speculative thriller with series potential. It centers a qu…

Submission Status

elizabeth bennett – Transatlantic Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: juvenile nonfiction, graphic novel, childrens fiction, childrens picture books, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, juvenile fiction, board book, novelty, chapter book, middle grade nonfiction, young adult nonfiction, picture book

natanya wheeler – Nancy Yost Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: middle grade fiction, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, crime fiction, family saga, historical fiction, humor fiction, LGBTQ fiction, literary fiction, multicultural fiction, mystery, romance, satire, suspense fiction, thriller, upmarket fiction, women’s fiction, animals, cookbook cooking, cultural social issues, food drink, multicultural nonfiction, nature, psychology, women’s issues, fiction debut, fiction mystery/crime, fiction thriller, fiction women’s/romance, fiction literary, nonfiction humor, nonfiction science

callen martin – The Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Now at: The Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency

Genres: children’s,middle grade,new adult,young adult

caroline walsh – David Higham Associates Ltd

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Historical, LGBTQ+, Literary, Mystery, Romance, Comedy/Humour/Satire, Commercial, Contemporary, Crime/Detective/Police, Reading group fiction, Upmarket, Womens fiction, Graphic novels – adults, Graphic novels – children’s, Middle Grade, Young Reader, Young Adult, Activities/Puzzles, Animals, Art/Crafts/How to, Autobiography/Biography, Concept books, Cookery/Food, Entertainment/IP, Geography (incl. Atlases and maps), Gift/Novelty books, History/Events, Humour, Illustrated, Music, Nature/Environment, Science/Technology, Self-help (PHSE topics), Sports, Childrens fiction, Childrens non-fiction, Writer/illustrators (Childrens), Young adult fiction, Childrens picture books, Childrens & YA non-fiction, Historical fiction, Crime, Thriller, Action, General…

Alice Speilburg – Speilburg Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: ‘action/adventure’, ‘fantasy’, ‘historical’, ‘horror’, ‘mystery’, ‘science fiction’, ‘suspense’, ‘thriller’, ‘upmarket’

morgan hughes – FinePrint Literary Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Adult Rom Com, Adult Romantasy, Book Club, Childrens, Commercial Middle Grade, Commercial Womens Fiction, Commercial Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Young Adult, Family Drama, Fantasy Romance, Magical Realism, Middle Grade Fantasy, Middle Grade Graphic Novels, Picture Book, YA Fantasy, YA RomCom, Campus Novel, Dark Academia, Family Saga

lori galvin – Aevitas Creative Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: memoir, narrative nonfiction, horror, western fiction, LGBTQ fiction, mystery, lifestyle, psychology, fiction: crime, family saga, historical, horror, literary, mystery, thriller, women’s fiction, nonfiction: journalism, psychology, true crime, food and cookery, memoir, autobiography, short stories, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, design, suspense fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, genre romance, action adventure, cultural social issues, fitness, contemporary fiction, speculative fiction, science fiction, multicultural fiction, health wellness, graphic/illustrated, feminist fiction, historical fiction, pop culture, crime fiction, spy/spy-like novels

Friday – January 16

Bluesky Posts

writingcommunity

Cannot believe the Big 5 editor feedback I received: ‘This fills a gap in the market.’ Not ‘there’s a market for it.’ A gap. An absence. A space waiting for exactly this story. Will this improve my rejection rate?

MSWL

#writingcommunity #amquerying Updated #MSWL is available now. I’d absolutely love to see more stories like ⬇️

pubtips

Query Shark 📖🦈 at it again: https://queryshark.blogspot.com/2020/04/ original content not ours but by queryshark.blogspot.com

literaryagent

Summit attendees, get your queries ready. Pitch Ticket codes go out tomorrow. Missed the event? Full summit drops next week as a paid masterclass. Follow for updates.

MSWL

yay!! I see in your #MSWL that you don’t represent poetry. How about rhyming picture books? (if the rhyme is done right with tons of scansion critique, feedback and revisions). thanks!

MSWL

“I am seeking literary fiction that pushes the boundaries of genre and form like LANNY by Max Porter or SUMMERWATER by Sarah Moss.” Marina Green #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

MSWL

📢 I am officially OPEN to queries! Full #MSWL in bio, but here’s a highlight of what I’m looking for in 2026: ✨ Picture books (NEW!) ✨ YA Thriller ✨ Science fiction (NEW!) ✨ MG & YA Contemporary See you in my inbox soon!

writingcommunity

Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of four new Workshops to our programming! Includes two Ask the Agent sessions and a Pitch session, and a workshop on integrating new technologies! See full info at www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026/01/16/f…

pubtips

Heads up writers: Agent Hannah Ferguson opened to queries at https://querytracker.net/agent/9922 Check out https://writequeryhook.com for more

Reddit Posts

[pubq] Agent dropped me, now big 5 interest. What to write in query?

Comments: 24, Upvotes: 63

Hi there. I posted here a few days ago and got roasted for thinking my agent was ghosting me. Turns out I did have an inkling something was off, because she decided she wanted to part ways because she did not think she could sell the manuscript I recently turned in. Anyway, I signed the dissolving…

[pubq] How to tell if an agent is any good?

Comments: 3, Upvotes: 11

I have an agent, but she’s awful. Not going to name names, but I signed with her in 2021 for a fantasy duology and she submitted it with no notes whatsoever and got nothing (and looking back, I can see a few minor tweaks that would have made it so much more marketable). She couldn’t sell my nonficti…

[discussion] PSA – Read your query letter out loud.

Comments: 1, Upvotes: 5

Probably nobody but me needs this reminder, but just in case… Read your query letter TO someone. I stared at mine for hours, nit-picked and went over it again and again. I was talking with my son last night about how I’ve been sending it to agents with no response so far. I pulled it up and starte…

[PubQ] When is it okay to send a revised manuscript, and what do I say?

Comments: 3, Upvotes: 2

Hello! What the title said! How do I decide if it’s appropriate to send revised pages if it didn’t come from agent feedback? Is there a too soon or too late period? I’m sure there’s no need to overthink what to send but would love if someone could help a socially anxious writer out. I have 5 fulls…

[QCrit] Adult Academic Gothic Thriller- BLACKWELL RISING First Attempt (70,000/ Attempt 1)

Comments: 14, Upvotes: 6

Hello everyone!! Longtime lurker, first-time poster here. I’ve just finished my first novel and finally worked up the nerve to share my query. Would mean so much if you would take a look at this and give me the good, the bad, and the ugly. Even if it’s just a “this sucks”- I’ll take it!!! Would espe…

[QCrit] YA Contemporary: DIAL-UP (70k) First Attempt

Comments: 13, Upvotes: 3

Hi, all! I’m getting ready to query, and I’ve been struggling with this QL. Background: previously published a couple books with a small (now-defunct) publisher; had some decent success with self-publishing, but I would like to at least try for a bigger publishing house and need an agent for that. (…

[QCRIT] SANTA AGATINA – adult lit fic, 50k words (Attempt 2)

Comments: 13, Upvotes: 2

Hello! Got some good feedback on my [last query letter attempt](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1pz4t35/comment/nwnkp4d/) (love this sub, thank you so much!) and tried to really change the approach with this one. I’m hoping the title Santa Agatina is better than my previous ideas! Two thin…

[QCrit] COLOURFUL EUPHORIA, Adult Gothic Fantasy M/M Romance, 69k, Third Attempt

Comments: 10, Upvotes: 4

Hey everyone, I am very grateful for all the feedback and support shown by this community! Here’s my third attempt at the query letter. I’ve tried to implement your feedbacks while keeping everything short and direct, but I’m still worried if the character’s motivations are clear and the events ar…

Submission Status

andie smith – Creative Media Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Thriller, Speculative, Issue-Driven, Fantasy, Eco-fiction, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, New Adult, POC, STEM, Cross-genre, #Dis, #ownvoices

amy flynn – Aevitas Creative Management

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: children’s,graphic novel,middle grade,picture book

gordon warnock – Fuse Literary

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Memoir, Women’s Fiction, Art, Middle Grade Fiction, Pop Culture, Narrative Nonfiction, General Fiction, Suspense/Thriller, Juvenile Fiction, Reference, Biography, History, Mind/Body/Spirit, Health, Lifestyle, Sports, African-American, Science, Graphic Novels, Business, Cookbook/Cooking, BIPOC Fiction, Photography, How-To, Upmarket Fiction, Literary Fiction, BIPOC Nonfiction, Multicultural Fiction, Health/Wellness, Young Adult Fiction, Self-Help, Politics/Society/Current Affairs, Cultural Social Issues, Humor Nonfiction, Food/Drink

donya dickerson – Aevitas Creative Management

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: business, current events, dating relationships sex, design, film entertainment, fitness, food drink, gardening, health wellness, how-to, money finance, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, psychology, self-help, women’s issues

sally kim – Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: picture book, chapter book, juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, graphic novel, multicultural fiction, multicultural nonfiction, children’s graphic novel, children’s middle grade fiction, children’s middle grade nonfiction, children’s picture book, children’s general, children’s fantasy

emma shercliff – Laxfield Literary Associates

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Comedy, Humour, Satire, Commercial, Contemporary, Crime, Detective, Police, Cross-over fiction, General fiction, Historical, Intersectional fiction, Inclusive fiction, LGBTQ+, Literary fiction, Mystery, Reading group fiction, Speculative fiction, Thrillers, Suspense, Translation, Upmarket, Womens fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science fiction, Biography, Travel, Short stories, Novellas, Autobiography, Cultural issues, Social issues, Current affairs, Politics, Environment, Essays, General non-fiction, History, Memoir, Narrative, Nature, Ecology, Popular culture

Thursday – January 15

Bluesky Posts

litagents

#LitAgents with open #MSWLs 👀 If you’re craving: 🌊 Last-of-her-kind heroine with amnesia 🔥 Zutara-coded redemption arc ⚔️ Enemies-to-lovers (he hunted her) 🩸 Magic bonds, betrayal, and forbidden desire 👑 Fallen kingdoms + cursed powers ✨ Forced proximity + slow-burn Lmk 👀👀

MSWL

“I want nonfiction that explores niche topics with wide appeal.” @clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

writingcommunity

I am accepting queries this month! Seeking creative non-fiction. Emphasis on #canlit, faith, spirituality, self-help, justice. If you pitch here I’ll leave a comment and ask for details for the ones that fit!

Reddit Posts

[PubQ] What are your thoughts on withdrawing and resubmitting improved query on QueryTracker to same agent?

Comments: 9, Upvotes: 6

Hello guys, I’ve made quite a few changes to my query letter, synopsis, and the manuscript since I’ve submitted some of the queries I have sent via QueryTracker. Now, I know that there is a withdrawal feature and one can use this to then resubmit (this is prior to agents having responded or possibly…

[QCrit] The Beast Beneath, Adult Romantasy, 85k, First Attempt

Comments: 7, Upvotes: 13

Hi all – long time lurker, first time query poster. I entered the query trenches March of last year and ended 2025 with around 65ish queries sent, 7 requests, no offers of rep. Hoping to do things differently this time (new manuscript), including getting feedback on my query letter… so here it g…

[QCrit] Right, Short Literary Novel, 45,000 Words

Comments: 12, Upvotes: 6

Hello, I wrote something before thinking about any of this kind of thing, and have enjoyed reading all of these posts. I’ve learned so much. Anyway, I have written something about the UK switching which side of the road it drives on, which sounded dull from the outset tbf. Here’s a query attempt: H…

[QCrit] IF ONLY THE MULTIVERSE EXISTED, YA Contemporary LGBTQ+ (70k, 1st Attempt)

Comments: 7, Upvotes: 9

Hi everyone! Here’s my first try at a query letter for my new manuscript, IF ONLY THE MULTIVERSE EXISTED. In 2016, seventeen-year-old Afro-Caribbean Julian never asked to be banished to barren, uneventful Mississippi. But after his father discovers Julian’s poetry about boys written in his noteboo…

[QCrit] Black Fire, Adult High Fantasy, 105k, 3rd Attempt

Comments: 8, Upvotes: 3

Hey guys! I think that I am finally getting somewhere good with this and I do feel pretty proud of this attempt. Of course, I am prepared for the good people of Pubtips to wack me on the head and whip me into shape! Thank you as usual for your time. Here is my [1st Attempt](https://www.reddit.com/r/…

Submission Status

saskia leach – Kate Nash Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: young adult fiction, suspense, mystery, commercial, historical fiction, genre romance, crime, thriller, action, general fiction

matthew valdez – Megibow Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Adult, BIPOC, Book Club, Commercial and Literary, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+, Own Voices, Paranormal, Thrillers, Upmarket Commercial Fiction, Young Adult, dark academia, science fiction

elana roth parker – Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Childrens Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Adult Contemporary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction (light), Contemporary Romance, Contemporary YA, Diversity, Fantasy YA, Magical Realism, Multicultural, Psychological Thrillers, Speculative Fiction, YA Romance, Childrens & YA Non-fiction, Childrens Picture Books (author/illustrators only)

grainne fox – United Talent Agency

Submissions OPEN via Online Form

Now at: United Talent Agency

Genres: General fiction, Mystery, Suspense/thriller, Biography, History, Lifestyle, Science, Genre-bending love stories, Grounded sci-fi, Science, Politics, Society & Current Affairs, Mind, Body, Spirit, Food and Cookery, Womens fiction, Literary Fiction

cheyenne faircloth – Handspun Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Magical Realism, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Action/Adventure, BIPOC Literature, East Asian Literature, Erotica, Fantasy, Gothic, Historical, Horror, LGBTQ, New Adult, Romance, South Asian Literature, South East Asian Literature, Speculative, West African Literature, Young Adult

nicole cunningham – Trellis Literary Management

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Nature, Parenting, Environment, Literary Fiction, BIPOC Fiction, General Fiction, Pop Culture, Narrative Nonfiction, Family, Health Wellness, LGBTQ Fiction, Cultural Social Issues, Commercial Fiction, Photography, Women’s Issues, Upmarket Fiction, Health & Lifestyle, Politics, Society & Current Affairs, Memoir and Autobiography, History, Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Family Saga, Art, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Crime Fiction, General Nonfiction, Fiction-Fantasy, Fiction-Historical, Fiction-Literary Fiction, Fiction-Speculative, Fiction-Upmarket, Non-Fiction-Health-Fitness, Non-Fiction-Memoir, Non-Fiction-Nature-Ecology, Non-Fiction-Womens Issues

eddie schneider – JABberwocky Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Juvenile Nonfiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction, BIPOC Fiction, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Science Fiction, Art, Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Cultural Social Issues, Environment, History, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Photography, Science, Travel, General Fiction, Fantasy/Science Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Reference, Childrens Books, African-American, Science, Narrative Non-fiction, Graphic Novels, YA Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction

amandeep singh – Graham Maw Christie Literary Agents

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: book club,fantasy,speculative,upmarket

marisa corvisiero – Corvisiero Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Memoir, Nature, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Horror, Western Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, History, Mystery, Celebrity, Cookbook, Science, Lifestyle, BIPOC Fiction, Women’s Issues, Upmarket Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Medical, Romance, Middle Grade Fiction, Technology, Religious Fiction, Environment, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Picture Books, Childrens Fiction, Childrens & YA Non-fiction, Self-Help, Business and Finance, Mind, Body, Spirit, Food and Cookery, Paranormal, Adventure/Action, Paranormal Romance, Genre Romance, Fantasy, Erotica, Crime, Thriller, Action, Chick Lit, True Crime, Music, Spirituality, Juvenile Nonfiction, Fantasy, Picture Book,…

amy nielsen – The Purcell Agency, LLC

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Bookclub, Commercial, Contemporary, Crime, Domestic Thriller, General, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Speculative, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult

katie grimm – Curtis Brown, Ltd.

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: adult literary fiction, upmarket fiction, women’s fiction, short story collections, graphic novels, YA contemporary, YA speculative, middle grade fiction, children’s & YA nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, history, science, cultural criticism, pop culture, journalism, LGBTQ+ fiction and nonfiction, BIPOC fiction and nonfiction, feminist horror, dark humor, literary crossover, literary fantasy, magical realism, multicultural, own voices, southern fiction, speculative fiction, underrepresented voices, upmarket speculative, book club fiction, women’s issues, satire, technology, environment, family saga, historical fiction, short stories

trena keating – Union Literary

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Celebrity, Journalism, Memoir, Money Finance, Literary Fiction, Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Narrative Non-Fiction, Suspense, Education, Health Wellness, Women’s Fiction, General Nonfiction, Business, Medical Medicine, General Fiction, Memoirs

helen masvikeni – Megibow Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Religious, African-American, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

heather jackson – Heather Jackson Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: general fiction, romance, suspense/thriller, business/investing/finance, history, mind/body/spirit, health, lifestyle, science, popular psychology, social issues, big ideas, politics, intriguing narratives

lee melillo – Dunham Literary, Inc.

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: commercial,contemporary,historical,literary fiction,new adult,romance, romance, comedy,young adult

miriam cortinovis – Ki Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Action Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cultural Social Issues, #ownvoices, AAPI Fantasy, AAPI Sci-Fi, Adult Romantasy, Adult SFF, African Fantasy, African Sci-Fi, Apocalyptic, Asian Fantasy, Asian Horror, Asian Sci-Fi, Character-driven SciFi, Commercial MG, Commercial YA, Concept SF, Contemporary Fantasy, Contemporary YA, Cyberpunk, Disability, Diverse Protagonists, Dystopian, Epic Fantasy, Experimental, Fairytale Retellings, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy YA, Feminist SF/F, Gothic Fantasy, Gothic…

elizabeth guthrie – P.S. Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: crime/police,fantasy, fantasy, magical realism,historical,lgbtq,literary fiction,romance, romance, historical,thrillers/suspense

zabe ellor – Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: chick lit,commercial,contemporary,graphic novel,historical,horror,middle grade,mystery,picture book,thrillers/suspense,upmarket,women’s fiction,young adult

katie gisondi – Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Childrens, Commercial, East Asian Literature, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Humor, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, New Adult, Romance, Romcom, South Asian Literature, South East Asian Literature, West African Literature, Young Adult, Cultural criticism, Health, Pop Culture, Relationships and family, Science, Self-help, Wellness, Nature, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Science Fiction, Cultural Social Issues, Horror, Family, Narrative Nonfiction, Romance, Fantasy/science fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Humor Fiction, New Literary Agents, History, Mystery, Money Finance, Science, Lifestyle, Psychology, Women’s Issues, Medical Medicine, Technology, Sports, Environment, Graphic…

gabrielle demblon – Watson, Little Ltd

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: crime/police,horror,lgbtq,literary fiction,speculative,thrillers/suspense,upmarket

anjanette barr – Dunham Literary, Inc.

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Action/Adventure, BIPOC Literature, Childrens, Commercial, East Asian Literature, Family Saga, Fantasy, General Fiction, Gothic, Graphic Novel, Historical, Literary, Middle Grade, New Adult, Picture Books, Poetry, Religious, Romance, Science Fiction, Upmarket Speculative, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Biography, Cookbooks, Crafts/DIY, Cultural Criticism, Feminism and Women’s Issues, Fitness, Health, History, Humor, Illustrated, Journalism, Memoir, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships and Family, Science, Travel, Wellness, Big Idea/Think, #ownvoices, AAPI Fantasy, AAPI Sci-Fi, Accessible Literary Fiction, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Book Club, Books about books,…

julie gourinchas – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: contemporary,fantasy, fantasy, magical realism,historical,horror,science fiction,western

rhian macgillivray – Birch Literary

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: book club,commercial,contemporary,family saga,fantasy,general fiction,historical,lgbtq,new adult, new adult, fantasy, new adult, historical, new adult, lgbtq, new adult, romance,romance, romance, comedy, romance, contemporary, romance, fantasy, romance, historical, romance, lgbtq, romance, multicultural,upmarket,women’s fiction

stacey donaghy – Donaghy Literary Group

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Adult fiction, Young Adult fiction, Women’s fiction, Psychological thrillers, Suspense, Romantic suspense, Contemporary romance, Diverse fiction, #OwnVoices, LGBTQ+ fiction, Multicultural, Upmarket women’s fiction, YA contemporary, YA thriller, Book club fiction

allison hunter – Trellis Literary Management

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: memoir, womens issues, narrative nonfiction, popular culture, politics, society, family sagas, suspense, commercial fiction, womens fiction, genre romance, crime, thriller, domestic suspense, literary fiction, LGBTQ fiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, satire, humor fiction, film entertainment, gift novelty, history, mystery, celebrity, science, lifestyle, psychology, how-to, upmarket fiction, medical medicine, romance, crime fiction, historical fiction, technology, parenting, cultural social issues, self-help, journalism, business books, young adult fiction, new adult fiction, chick lit, true crime, health wellness, religion, music, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, family saga…

christine goss – FinePrint Literary Management

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, General Nonfiction, Beauty Fashion Style, Cookbook Cooking, Health Wellness, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Parenting, Pop Culture, Self-Help, Adult, Adult Horror, Adult Rom Com, Adult Romantasy, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Action-packed graphic novels

chris combemale – Sterling Lord Literistic

Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form

Genres: commercial fiction, crime fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, multicultural fiction, mystery, upmarket fiction, general nonfiction, cultural social issues, economics, food drink, memoir, multicultural nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, science, technology, upmarket nonfiction

katie reed – Katie Reed Literary

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Genres: book club,fantasy, fantasy, contemporary/urban, fantasy, high/epic, fantasy, magical realism, fantasy, paranormal,historical,romance, romance, contemporary, romance, fantasy, romance, historical, romance, paranormal, romance, thriller/suspense,speculative,thrillers/suspense,women’s fiction,young adult, young adult, fantasy

paige wheeler – Creative Media Agency

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Genres: Fiction: Action/Adventure, Bookclub, Commercial, Contemporary, Crime, Domestic Thriller, East Asian Literature, General, Historical, Humor, Middle Grade, Mystery, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Romcom, South Asian Literature, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Nonfiction: Business, Humor, Parenting, Pop Culture, Psychology, Relationships, Self-help, Memoir, Inspirational Fiction, Economics, Narrative Nonfiction, Christian Nonfiction, Money Finance, Lifestyle, #ownvoices, Adult Rom Com, Asian American Literature, Book Club, Careers, Category Romance, Chick Lit, Commercial MG, Commercial YA, Contemporary Inspirational Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary YA, Cozy Mystery, Crime &…

laura strachan – Strachan Literary Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Commercial Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, General Nonfiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Travel

michelle brower – Trellis Literary Management

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Genres: Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Suspense, Commercial Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Action, Narrative Nonfiction, Multicultural Fiction, Short Story Collection, Memoir, Fantasy, Upmarket Fiction, Family Saga, Magical Realism, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Debut Fiction, Mystery/Crime Fiction

leah pierre – Ladderbird Literary Agency

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Genres: Science Fiction, General Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Debut Fiction, Mystery/Crime, New Adult Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller, Women’s/Romance, Children’s Picture Book, Children’s Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Fantasy, Commercial Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Family Sagas, Adventure/Action, Genre Romance, Crime, Action, Romance

nour sallam – The Caldwell Agency

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Genres: Adult fiction and nonfiction, BIPOC Literature, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, General Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Romcom, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Art, Business, Cultural Criticism, Current Events, Fashion, Health, History, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Psychology, Relationships and Family, Science, Wellness, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, Classic retellings with BIPOC characters, Cozy Mystery, Dark Female Friendships, Diaspora Narratives, Feminist Horror, Own Voices, Self-help, Social Justice, Sustainability, Upmarket Commercial Fiction, Upmarket Fiction,…

trinica sampson-vera – New Leaf Literary & Media

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Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Action Adventure, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, General Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Juvenile fiction, Childrens books

lucy carson – The Friedrich Agency

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Genres: Memoir, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, General Nonfiction, Current Events, Pop Culture, Narrative Non-Fiction, Suspense, Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery/Crime, Thriller, Autobiography, Cultural Social Issues, History, Biography, Magical Realism, Crime Fiction

bethany weaver – Weaver Literary Agency

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Genres: romance, fantasy/science fiction, juvenile fiction, childrens books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, action adventure, chick lit, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, crime fiction, erotic fiction, general fiction, graphic novel, horror, magical realism, mystery, new adult fiction, religious fiction, suspense fiction, humor nonfiction, journalism, LGBTQ nonfiction, pop culture, spirituality, true crime, women’s issues

bonnie nadell – Hill Nadell Literary Agency

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Genres: Action Adventure, Chick Lit, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Espionage Military Fiction, Family Saga, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Short Story Collection, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Art, Biography, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Design, Environment, Film Entertainment, Food Drink, Gardening, History, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Military War Nonfiction, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Photography, Politics, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Sports, Technology, Travel,…

chandler wickers – Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc.

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Genres: family saga, humor fiction, literary fiction, satire, upmarket fiction, cultural social issues, current events, education, history, journalism, memoir, military war nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, nature, pop culture, technology, travel, true adventure, fiction-family-saga, fiction-general-fiction, fiction-humor-satire, fiction-literary-fiction, non-fiction-history, non-fiction-journalism, non-fiction-true-adventure-crime

Juliana McBride – Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency

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Genres: ‘book club’, ‘commercial’, ‘contemporary’, ‘family saga’, ‘literary’, ‘middle grade’, ‘multicultural’, ‘new adult’, ‘romance’, ‘speculative’, ‘thriller’, ‘upmarket’, women’s fiction, ‘young adult’

saffron dodd – ASH Literary

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Genres: middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, crime/thriller, fantasy, LGBTQ+, mystery, romance, science fiction, general fiction, horror, paranormal, childrens fiction

paul moreton – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Historical, LGBTQ+, Literary, Mystery, Romance, Science fiction, Comedy/Humour/Satire, Crime/Detective/Police, Graphic novels – adults, Autobiography/Biography, Music, Narrative, Sports, Graphic novels – children’s, Middle Grade, Picture/board books, Young Adult, Young Reader, Non-fiction, Activities/Puzzles, Animals, Art/Crafts/How to, Concept books, Cookery/Food, Entertainment/IP, Geography (inc. Atlases and maps), Gift/Novelty books, History/Events, Humour, Illustrated, Nature/Environment, Science/Technology, Self-help (PHSE topics), Childrens writers – fiction, Writer/illustrators (Childrens), Childrens writers – non-fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young adult fiction, Childrens picture books, Childrens fiction, Childrens & YA…

julia silk – Greyhound Literary

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: comedy/humour/satire, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, crime/detective/police, cross-over fiction, general fiction, historical fiction, horror, intersectional/inclusive fiction, LGBTQ+, literary fiction, mystery, reading group fiction, romance, speculative fiction, thrillers/suspense, upmarket fiction, womens fiction, parenting, health & lifestyle, narrative non-fiction, memoir/autobiography, animals, biography, cultural/social issues, decorating/design, entertainment, environment, essays, finance/economics, food/lifestyle, general non-fiction, health/fitness/nutrition, history, journalism, lifestyle/fashion, mind, body & spirit, multicultural, nature/ecology, personal development, popular culture, psychology, relationship/dating, science/technology, self-help, true crime, wellbeing, womens issues

jennifer christie – Graham Maw Christie Literary Agents

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Genres: non-fiction, autobiography, biography, business, cultural/social issues, environment, gift/novelty books, health/fitness/nutrition, history, how-to, humour, memoir, narrative, nature/ecology, personal development, philosophy, psychology, science/technology, self-help, wellbeing, parenting, politics, society, mind/body/spirit, food and cookery

john baker – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, New Adult, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Thrillers/Suspense, Young Adult, Childrens fiction

lauren gardner – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Contemporary, General fiction, Romance, Speculative fiction, Non-fiction, Cultural/Social Issues, History, Popular culture, Science/Technology, Autobiography/Biography, Concept books, Self-help (PHSE topics), Childrens fiction, Childrens non-fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult fiction, Childrens & YA non-fiction, Health & Lifestyle, Narrative Non-Fiction, Travel, Memoir and autobiography, Food and Cookery, Juvenile graphic non-fiction, True adventure/crime

jo bell – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: Comedy, Humour, Satire, Commercial, Contemporary, Crime, Detective, Police, Historical, Literary fiction, Romance, Thrillers, Suspense, Womens fiction, Entertainment, Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Womens issues, Parenting, Self-help, Health & lifestyle, Narrative non-fiction, Popular culture, Mind, body, spirit, Memoir, Autobiography, Genre romance, Action, General fiction

laura macdougall – United Agents, Ltd

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Genres: Comedy, Humour, Satire, Commercial fiction, Contemporary fiction, General fiction, Historical fiction, Intersectional/inclusive fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, Literary fiction, Reading group fiction, Romance, Sagas, Upmarket fiction, Womens fiction, Poetry, Short stories, Novellas, Adult graphic novels, Autobiography/Biography, Cultural/Social issues, Current affairs/Politics, Environment, Essays, Gardening/horticulture, General non-fiction, Gift/Novelty books, Humour, Journalism, Lifestyle (including fashion), Memoir, Music, Narrative non-fiction, Nature/Ecology, Parenting, Philosophy, Popular culture, Science/Technology, Crime, Thriller, Action

katie fulford – Bell Lomax Moreton Agency

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Genres: Comedy, Humour, Satire, Commercial fiction, Contemporary fiction, Crime, Detective, Police procedural, General fiction, Historical fiction, Intersectional fiction, Inclusive fiction, LGBTQ+ fiction, Literary fiction, Mystery, Reading group fiction, Romance, Womens fiction, Autobiography, Biography, Cultural issues, Social issues, Current affairs, Politics, Entertainment, Environment, General non-fiction, Health, Fitness, Nutrition, History, Lifestyle, Fashion, Memoir, Mind, body & spirit, Nature, Ecology, Personal development, Popular culture, Self-help, Sports, True crime, Wellbeing, Womens issues, Narrative non-fiction, Genre romance, Thrillers, Suspense

juliet pickering – Blake Friedmann Literary

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: comedy, humour, satire, contemporary, general fiction, literary fiction, reading group fiction, romance, upmarket, womens fiction, cultural/social issues, entertainment, essays, food/lifestyle, cookbooks, general non-fiction, gift/novelty books, journalism, LGBTQ+, lifestyle, memoir, narrative, nature/ecology, parenting, popular culture, relationship/dating, womens issues, travel, science, politics, society/current affairs, religion, history, family sagas, commercial fiction

alice sutherland-hawes – ASH Literary

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Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Authors and Illustrators only, Graphic Novels, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Picture Books, Childrens Fiction

nina richner – Howard Morhaim Literary Agency

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jane graham maw – Graham Maw Christie Literary Agents

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: non-fiction, animals, art / crafts / photography, autobiography / biography, business, cultural / social issues, current affairs / politics, decorating / design, entertainment, environment, food / lifestyle, gardening / horticulture, general non-fiction, gift / novelty books, health / fitness / nutrition, history, how to, humour, journalism, LGBTQ+, lifestyle, memoir, mind, body & spirit, multicultural, music, narrative, nature / ecology, parenting, personal development, philosophy, popular culture, psychology, reference, relationship / dating, religion / spirituality / theology, science / technology, self-help, wellbeing,…

marisa zeppieri-caruana – Strachan Literary Agency

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Genres: mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, biography, religious, mind/body/spirit, health, lifestyle, cookbooks, debut fiction, womens fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, food-related, upper YA, Christian

tricia skinner – Fuse Literary

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Genres: Adult fiction: Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, YA & MG: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Family Sagas, Womens Fiction, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, Crime, Thriller, Action, LGBTQ Fiction

allegra martschenko – BookEnds, LLC

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Genres: Science Fiction, Action Adventure, Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, New Adult Fiction, Adult, BIPOC, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Childrens, Cozy Fantasy, YA, LGBTQ Fiction, General Fiction, Genre Romance, Horror, Adventure/Action, Family Sagas, Young Adult Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Cross-genre, Upmarket SFF

larissa melo pienkowski – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency

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Genres: memoir, women’s fiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, horror, general fiction, mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, fantasy/science fiction, juvenile fiction, biography, mind/body/spirit, travel, lifestyle, cookbooks, childrens books, African-American, autobiography, BIPOC voices, creative nonfiction, cross-genre, experimental, feminist, fiction, historical, journalism/investigative reporting, LGBTQ voices, literary fiction, nature/environmental, poetry, pop culture, prose poetry, translation, young adult, LGBTQ fiction, history, business, action adventure, photography, commercial fiction, music, cultural social issues, magical realism, contemporary fiction, beauty fashion style, investigative, family saga

jennie dunham – Dunham Literary, Inc.

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Genres: picture book, juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction, crime fiction, general fiction, graphic novel, literary fiction, mystery, upmarket fiction, general nonfiction, biography, current events affairs, history, memoir, mind body spirit, narrative nonfiction, parenting, politics, religion, spirituality, upmarket nonfiction, fiction debut, fiction mystery/crime, fiction general/other, nf biography, nf history/politics/current affairs, nf memoir, nf narrative, nf parenting, nf religion/spirituality, nf general/other nonfiction, children’s graphic novel, children’s middle grade fiction, children’s middle grade nonfiction, children’s…

nicola chang – David Higham Associates Ltd

Submissions OPEN via E-Mail

Genres: memoir, narrative non-fiction, revisionist histories, culture, society, politics, psychology, philosophy, criticism, food writing and cookery, academics, experts, critics crossing to mainstream, journalists and passionate non-experts, poetry pamphlets and collections, commercial fiction, historical fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, diaspora writing, global stories

hannah andrade – Bradford Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Caribbean Literature, East Asian Literature, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ, Magical Realism, Middle Grade, Mystery, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Science Fiction, South Asian Literature, South East Asian Literature, Speculative, Thriller, West African Literature, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Journalism, True Crime, #ownvoices, AAPI Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Adult, Adult Romantasy, Adult SFF, African Fantasy, African Sci-Fi, Asian Diaspora, Asian Fantasy, Asian Sci-Fi, Author-Illustrator, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Contemporary Fantasy, Dark Female Friendships, Dark Humor, Disability, Diverse Protagonists,…

courtney donovan – Writers House

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Fantasy, Science fiction, Juvenile fiction, Childrens books

saritza hernandez – Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Childrens Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, Adult Narrative Nonfiction, Cooking (not cookbooks), Parenting, Humor, Queer Narratives, Queer History, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ+, BIPOC Fiction, Multicultural Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Science, Upmarket Fiction, Food & Drink, Family Saga, Historical Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Commercial Fiction

sarah n. fisk – The Tobias Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Nonfiction: Cultural criticism, Fitness, Health, History, Journalism, LGBTQ, Memoir, Pop Culture, Psychology, Relationships, Science, True Crime, Wellness

sera rivers – Speilburg Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Children’s: Graphic Novel, Children’s: Middle Grade Fiction, Children’s: Middle Grade Non-Fiction, Children’s: Picture Book, Children’s: Young Adult Fiction, Children’s: Young Adult Non-Fiction, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens picture books, Childrens fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, author and illustrator submissions only, closed to submissions

morgan wilson – Belcastro Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Adult Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Adult Horror, YA Horror, Adult Romantasy, YA Romantasy, Adult Sci-Fi, YA Sci-Fi, Cli-Fi, Contemporary Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Graphic Novels, MG Fantasy, MG Horror, MG Sci-Fi, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Marginalized Voices, Sapphic Romantasy, Queernorm Fantasy, Accessible Fantasy, Sci Fantasy, Science Fantasy

bridget smith – JABberwocky Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Chick Lit, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Debut Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, General/Other Fiction, Children’s Graphic Novel, Children’s Middle Grade, Children’s Young Adult, Children’s Fantasy

laura rennert – Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Childrens: picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, Literary fiction, Commercial fiction, Fantasy: epic, historical, grounded in reality, dark, mythic, Speculative fiction, Science fiction, Thriller, psychological suspense, horror, Mystery, dark academia, gothic suspense, Romantic fantasy (romantasy), high-concept rom-coms, Multicultural and diverse fiction, LGBTQ fiction, Women’s fiction, Magical realism, Modern retellings of fairy tales and classics, Political thriller, Robots/A.I., Authors and illustrators only

christina miller – Nancy Yost Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: romance, historical fiction, horror, romance subgenres: historical, suspense, paranormal, historical fiction: female-driven, multi-generational, pre-20th century, horror: supernatural, paranormal, ghost stories, lighthearted, Gothic tales, YA romance, YA horror, sports romance, reality TV/game show romance, paranormal investigators in romance or horror

mara hollander – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Political Fantasy, Romantasy, Light Science Fiction, Romance, Thrillers, Mystery, Women’s Fiction, Upmarket, Book Club, Commercial Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, American Health Care, Academic Research, Business, Sports, Gender and Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity, Psychology, Science, True Crime

rachelle gardner – Gardner Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian Nonfiction, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Historical Fiction, Humor Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Mystery, Religious Fiction, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Animals, Art, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Cultural Social Issues, Dating Relationships Sex, Design, Environment, Family, Gardening, Gift Novelty, History, How-To, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Memoir, Military War Nonfiction, Multicultural Nonfiction, Nature, Parenting, Photography, Pop Culture, Psychology, Religion, Self-Help, Spirituality, Travel, True Crime, Women’s Issues, General fiction, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Biography, History, Religious, Mind/body/spirit, Health, Lifestyle, African-American

keir alekseii – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Fantasy, Genre romance, Horror, Science fiction, Adventure/Action, Family Sagas, Young adult fiction, Gay/Lesbian Fiction, Multicultural Fiction

emily keyes – Keyes Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: picture book, juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, fantasy, graphic novel, historical fiction, horror, magical realism, multicultural fiction, science fiction, upmarket fiction, women’s fiction, humor nonfiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, pop culture, women’s issues

maggie cooper – Aevitas Creative Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: literary fiction, speculative fiction, LGBTQ nonfiction, pop culture, narrative nonfiction, short story collection, LGBTQ fiction, cultural social issues, history, gift novelty, commercial fiction, womens issues, food and cookery, family sagas, womens fiction, historical fiction, genre romance, general fiction, cookbook cooking, illustrated, upmarket fiction, art, how-to, humor nonfiction, books about books, cultural criticism, essays, hybrid, illustrated/gift, LGBTQ romance, beach reads, book club fiction, campus novel, epistolary novels, queer, BIPOC voices, creative nonfiction, cross-genre, feminist, graphic/illustrated, LGBTQ voices, magical realism, romance

annie romano – Olswanger Literary

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: closed to submissions, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Satire, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, General Nonfiction, BIPOC Nonfiction, History, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, True Crime, Diversity, Multiple POV, Psychological Thrillers, Relationships, RomCom, Speculative, Contemporary

beth phelan – Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens & YA Nonfiction, Multicultural Fiction, Commercial YA, Contemporary YA, Funny MG, High-concept YA, Humor YA, Literary YA/MG, MG Action Adventure, MG Fantasy, MG Contemporary, Magical Realism YA, YA Crossover, YA Fantasy, YA Mystery, YA Romance, YA Thrillers, YA Rom Com, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction

marcy posner – Folio Literary Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Memoir, Nature, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Narrative Nonfiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Film Entertainment, Gift Novelty, History, Mystery, Cookbook, Cooking, Science, Lifestyle, Psychology, Women’s Issues, General fiction, Suspense/thriller, Juvenile fiction, Biography, Mind/body/spirit, Health, Juvenile Nonfiction, Upmarket Fiction, Design, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Other non-fiction, Food and Cookery, Commercial, Womens fiction, Historical fiction, Crime, Thriller, Action, Literary Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Romance, Crime Fiction, Celebrity, Paranormal Fiction, Technology, Parenting, Environment, Politics, Current Events Affairs, True Crime, Health Wellness, Religion, Commercial Fiction, Cultural…

joanna rasheed – Ultra Literary

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: contemporary,fantasy,science fiction,women’s fiction,young adult

nicole payne – Confluence Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Confluence Literary Agency

Genres: Memoir, Debut Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Mystery/Crime Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction, Thriller Fiction, Women’s/Romance Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cooking Nonfiction, Health Nonfiction, Humor Nonfiction, Science Nonfiction, True Crime Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction, Children’s General, Children’s Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Action Adventure, Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, Contemporary Fiction, Travel, Genre Romance, Historical Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Crime Fiction, Women’s Issues, Black Literary Agents, Humor Nonfiction, Pride and Prejudice, The River of Time series, The Flight and Glory…

danielle marshall – Jane Rotrosen Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: book club,historical,literary fiction,mystery,romance, romance, contemporary,thrillers/suspense,women’s fiction

essie white – Essie White Literary

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Essie White Literary

Genres: juvenile nonfiction, childrens graphic novel, childrens middle grade fiction, childrens middle grade nonfiction, childrens picture book, childrens general, childrens fantasy, childrens & YA nonfiction, childrens fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction

erica bauman – Aevitas Creative Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Adventure/Action, Mystery, Commercial Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, Fantasy, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ Fiction, Humor Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Magical Realism

jim mccarthy – Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Action/Adventure, Childrens, Commercial, Family Saga, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Biography, History, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Memoir, Pop Culture, Narrative Nonfiction, Horror, Satire, Humor Fiction, Film Entertainment, Celebrity, Women’s Issues, Psychology, Juvenile Nonfiction, Fiction: Debut, Fiction: Horror, Fiction: Mystery/Crime, Fiction: Paranormal, Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Fiction: Thriller, Fiction: Women’s/Romance, NF: Memoir, NF: Pop Culture, Children’s: Graphic Novel, Children’s: Middle Grade Fiction, Children’s: Middle Grade Non-Fiction, Children’s: Young…

lindsay guzzardo – Keystone Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Inspirational Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Chick Lit, Action Adventure, Women’s Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Family Sagas, Suspense, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, General Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Book Club Fiction, Beach Reads, Diverse Fiction, Family Saga

elizabeth copps – Confluence Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Confluence Literary Agency

Genres: memoir, literary fiction, general fiction, crime, thriller, action, genre romance, historical fiction, horror, womens fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, suspense, family sagas, autobiography, non-fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, contemporary fiction, magical realism, book club fiction, womens fiction, new adult fiction, upmarket fiction, suspense fiction, romance, crime fiction

cole lanahan – The Seymour Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Magical Realism, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Business, Celebrity, Cookbook, Crafts/DIY, Dating/Relationships/Sex, Family, Fitness, Health/Wellness, How-To, Humor Nonfiction, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Medical/Medicine, Money/Finance, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, True Crime, Women’s Issues, #ownvoices, Adult Horror, Adult Rom Com, Adult Romantasy, Adult SFF, Asian Fantasy, Asian Horror, Asian Sci-Fi, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Business, Career Development,…

sandra bond – Confluence Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Confluence Literary Agency

Genres: adult commercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, crime fiction, YA fiction, narrative nonfiction, science general audience, business, history, womens fiction, upmarket fiction, juvenile nonfiction, young adult nonfiction, commercial fiction, suspense fiction, biography, cookbook, lifestyle, mind body spirit, money finance

annette green – Annette Green Authors’ Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, cross-over fiction, general fiction, historical fiction, LGBTQ+, literary fiction, reading group fiction, romance, sagas, upmarket fiction, womens fiction, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, childrens non-fiction, popular culture, travel, science, politics, society, current affairs, religion, mind body spirit, memoir, autobiography, food and cookery, suspense, horror, genre romance, erotica, crime, thriller, action, novellas, cultural social issues, entertainment, environment, food lifestyle, general non-fiction, history, lifestyle fashion, music, narrative, true crime, womens issues, biography, current affairs politics, memoir, pop…

Lissa Woodson – The Macro Group

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: ‘body, mind & spirit’, ‘cozy mystery’, ‘domestic thriller’, ‘inspirational’, ‘psychological thriller’, ‘romantic comedy’, ‘romantic suspense’

chelsea eberly – Folio Literary Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Folio Literary Management

Genres: middle grade, young adult, graphic novels (childrens & YA), womens fiction, picture book illustrators, childrens picture books, juvenile nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, mystery, crime/thriller, action/adventure, comedy, contemporary, family sagas, narrative nonfiction, new adult fiction, autobiography/biography, history/events

becky lejeune – Confluence Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Now at: Confluence Literary Agency

Genres: closed to submissions, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, action adventure, chick lit, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, crime fiction, fantasy, graphic novel, historical fiction, horror, mystery, science fiction, suspense fiction, thriller, upmarket fiction, women’s fiction, cookbook, food & drink, non-fiction cookbook, non-fiction food lifestyle

allison malecha – Trellis Literary Management

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Family Saga, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Social Science, Pop Science, Pop Psychology, Nature Writing, BIPOC Nonfiction, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Current Events, Politics, Environment, Technology, Sports, Music, Cultural Social Issues, History, Psychology, Women’s Issues, Biography, Medical Medicine, Journalism, True Crime, Multicultural Nonfiction, Art

lucy luck – C+W

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: literary fiction, literary cross-over, contemporary fiction, general fiction, mystery, speculative fiction, upmarket fiction, fiction, non-fiction, short stories, science, politics, society, current affairs, memoir, autobiography, history, historical fiction, cultural/social issues, essays, narrative

Tracy Marchini – Tracy Marchini Literary

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: children’s, ‘graphic novels’, ‘historical’, ‘illustration’, ‘literary’, ‘middle grade’, ‘multicultural’, ‘mystery’, ‘narrative nonfiction’, ‘picture books’, ‘young adult’

sheyla knigge – High Line Literary Collective

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: BIPOC Literature, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ+ Fiction, Middle Grade, New Adult, Thriller, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Erotic Fiction, Magical Realism, Paranormal, Mystery, Commercial Fiction, Romance, Adult Rom Com, Adult Romantasy, Author-Illustrator, Category Romance, Childrens, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Dark Academia, Dark Fantasy, Diverse and Own Voices, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Gothic Fantasy, Gothic Horror, Historical Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Romance, LGBTQ+ Fantasy, MG Fantasy, Middle Grade Graphic Novels, Contemporary Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Commercial MG, Commercial YA, Commercial…

alexandra weiss – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Nature, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Picture Books, Narrative Non-Fiction, Science, Technology, Juvenile Fiction, Environment, Travel, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, History, Gift Novelty, Graphic Novel, Cultural Social Issues, Women’s Issues, Juvenile Nonfiction

kristyn keene benton – Creative Artists Agency

Submissions are CLOSED

Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Commercial Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, Humor Nonfiction, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Pop Culture

Agent Activity

isabel kaufman – Fox Literary

Sales: WHEN THEY BURNED THE BUTTERFLY by Wen-yi Lee (Tor, Fall 2025), THE DARK WE KNOW by Wen-yi Lee (Gillian Flynn Books/Zando Young Readers), GOOD FORTUNE by C.K. Chau (Harper Via), THE STARS UNDYING/THE SEA ETERNAL by Emery Robin (Orbit)

Genres: fantasy, science fiction, adult literary fiction, horror, historical fiction, contemporary commercial fiction, upper-level young adult, general fiction, mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, travel, lifestyle, creative nonfiction, beauty/fashion/style, cultural/social issues, food/drink, women’s fiction, LGBTQ fiction, speculative fiction, gothic fiction, new adult fiction, upmarket fiction

grainne fox – United Talent Agency

Sales: Say Nothing by Patrick Radden-Keefe, Agent Running In The Field by John Le Carré, The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

sara megibow – Megibow Literary Agency

Sales: 2025 debut authors including Christy Climenhage, “International rights: Margaret Rogersons An Enchantment of Ravens to Kossuth (Hungary)”, “Audio rights: Jason Starrs The Next Time I Die, Twisted City, Cold Caller three-book deal to Tantor Media for 2025”, “NYT bestseller Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson”, “NYT bestseller Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”, “NYT bestseller Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse”, “NYT bestseller The Ones Who Got Away by Roni Loren”, “Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks: Bound For Ruin…

Genres: Science Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Chick Lit, LGBTQ Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Thriller, Erotic Fiction, Action Adventure, Fantasy, New Adult Fiction, Paranormal, Commercial, Genre Romance, General Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance, Adult Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror adult market, Picture Books (fiction and nonfiction), All sub-genres of MG and YA

laurie abkemeier – DeFiore and Company

Sales: THE STORY OF CO2 IS THE STORY OF EVERYTHING by Peter Brannen (Ecco), THE ANATOMY OF BOREDOM by Andreas Elpidorou PhD (Oxford University Press), “ITS ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA by Kimberly Potts (Gallery)”, FLASHES OF BRILLIANCE by Anika Burgess (Norton), THE VANISHING TRAIL by Nathalia Holt (One Signal), FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY by Keith Houston (Norton), KILLJOY by Andreas Elpidorou (Oxford University Press), THE SUMMER OF DEATH by Geoff Williams (Pegasus), “MIND TRICKS by Kimberlee DArdenne PhD and Samuel…

Genres: Narrative Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Biography, Business/Investing/Finance, History, Health, Sports, Science, Nature, Pop Culture, Upmarket Nonfiction, Cookbook/Cooking, Lifestyle, Photography, Psychology, Women’s Issues, BIPOC Voices, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, How-To, Art, Politics, Environment, Current Events/Affairs, Reference, True Crime, Self-Help, Memoir/Autobiography, Food/Drink, Multicultural Nonfiction, Humor Nonfiction, Dating/Relationships/Sex, True Adventure

amanda bernardi – Europa Content

Sales: WE NEED YOUR ART by Amie McNee to Penguin Life, Penguin AUS, Ebury (Spring 25), A LITTLE BIT EXTRA by Chef Reilly Meehan to Union Square Co. (Spring 26), MOCKTAIL HOUR by Callie Gullickson to DK (Fall 24), LONG LIVE: THE ULTIMATE SWIFTIE HANDBOOK by Nicole Pomarico to Running Press (Fall 24), YOU KNOW YOU LOVE ME: THE ORAL HISTORY OF GOSSIP GIRL by Lindsay Denninger to Applause Books (Fall 25), MAKING HOME by Jenni Yolo to Artisan Books (Spring…

Genres: Non-fiction, Art, Biography, Cookbooks, Crafts/DIY, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events, Dating Relationships Sex, Design, Environment, Fitness, Food Drink, Health Wellness, History, Humor, Illustrated, Journalism, LGBTQ, Memoir, Parenting, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, Sports, Travel, True Crime, Women’s Issues, Fashion, Business, Celebrity, Film Entertainment, Gardening, Gift Novelty, Lifestyle, Medical Medicine, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Photography, Politics, Technology, True Adventure, Mind/body/spirit, African-American

terrie wolf – AKA Literary Management

Sales: “Joan Donaldson: On Vineys Mountain, Hearts of Mercy (Romance, 2025, Black Rose Writing)”, Ruth Fenisong: Murder Needs a Name, Murder Needs a Face (Mystery/Crime, 2024, Stark House), Lois Eby & John C. Fleming: The Velvet Fleece (Mystery/Crime, Stark House), Margaret Mizushima: Timber Creek K-9 series (Mystery, Crooked Lane, multiple books 2016-2023), “Robert Broder: Reading Together (Childrens Picture Book, Blue Star Press, 2024)”, Byron Graves: Rez Ball (YA Fiction, Heartdrum/HarperCollins, 2023), Edna Sherry: No Questions Asked, The Defense Does Not Rest…

Genres: General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Juvenile fiction, Biography, Mind/body/spirit, Lifestyle, Cookbooks, Childrens books, Picture Book, Juvenile Nonfiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction, Christian Fiction, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Western Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Animals, Art, Biography, Cookbook Cooking, Crafts, Film Entertainment, Food Drink, Gardening, How-To, Inspirational Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Memoir, Mind…

susan hawk – Upstart Crow Literary

Sales: Susan Metallo – REASONS TO HATE ME (YA, Candlewick, 2025), Rachael Allen – HARLEY QUINN: RECKONING (YA, Random House, 2022), Sarah Lariviere – TIME TRAVEL FOR LOVE AND PROFIT (YA, Knopf, 2020), Rachael Allen – THE SUMMER OF IMPOSSIBILITIES (YA, Abrams, 2020), Autumn Krause – A DRESS FOR THE WICKED (YA, Harper Teen, 2019), Rachael Allen – A TAXONOMY OF LOVE (YA, Abrams, 2018), Rachel Elliott – THE REAL RILEY MAYES (Graphic Novel, Balzer & Bray, 2022), Linda Joan Smith…

Genres: childrens books, juvenile fiction, picture books, chapter books, juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction, graphic novels

tricia skinner – Fuse Literary

Sales: “Kemi Ashing-Giwas THE KING MUST DIE to Saga Press (world English)”, “Cathy Yardleys DO ME A FAVOR to Montlake (2024), Ersen (Estonia), Amazon Deutschland (Germany)”, “Nina Crespos THE FORTUNES OF TEXAS 2024: BOOK THREE to Harlequin Special Edition”, “Nina Crespos Bishop Honey Bee Farm series four-book deal to Harlequin Special Edition”, “Karen Baos PANGUS SHADOW to Carolrhoda Lab (spring 2024)”, “Kemi Ashing-Giwas THIS WORLD IS NOT YOURS to Nightfire (2024)”, “Cathy Yardleys ROLE PLAYING to Könyvmolyképz? (Hungary)”, “J.S. Dewess RUBICON…

devra jacobs – Dancing Word Group Agency

Sales: Connecting the Dots in 5D – Maureen St. Germain, Quantum Spirituality – Peter Canova, Angelic Intelligence – Crystal Pomeroy Llewellen, The Empire of Atlantis – Marco Vigato, Your Guide to Self Discovery – Georgina Cannon, A Crisis it a Terrible Thing to Waste – Kelly Sullivan Walden, Exit the Maze – Dr. Donna Marks, The Healing Moment – Dr. Donna Marks, Build Your Village – Florence Ann Ramono

Genres: mind/body/spirit, health, non-fiction

Wednesday – January 14

Bluesky Posts

writingcommunity

Ok folks, give a boy a hand please? Where can I find a decent/central list of literary agents in Australia that I can pitch my memoir to?

MSWL

“Send in your stylish mysteries and thrillers. I want bold, fun, and clever takes on the genre’s common tropes like KNIVES OUT, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, and WHITE COLLAR. I’m looking for the next THE BIG SLEEP by Raymond Chandler.” @mariavicente.com #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

writingcommunity

Critique opportunity! #WritingCommunity Would you continue reading a novel based on this opening line? Good? Bad? Why!!! Arrow after arrow flumped into the twisted, hairless beast chomping on a bone with a mouth of daggers that couldn’t shut.

writingcommunity

Sending queries to agents for a literary science fiction novella I have completed, with the help of a developmental editor. Any advice from fellow writers?

writingcommunity

That harsh rejection? It’s actually a compliment. Agents don’t waste time on detailed feedback unless they see real potential. Often rejections reflect their bandwidth and room on their current list, not your work’s quality. Keep going.

MSWL

High, high, HIGH on my 2026 wish list is YA SFF, a cast of characters with distinct personalities, mayhem, pirates, humor, and protagonists with hearts of gold who are also a little too clever for their own good. You know what I’m seeking? TREASURE PLANET. Please send me anything that comps!

writingcommunity

Nothing like preparing to query again and wondering if I should bug the agents that asked to see my next work or not….

pubtips

📖🦈: https://queryshark.blogspot.com/2022/05/ IYKYK original content not ours but by queryshark.blogspot.com

writingcommunity

AGENT INTERVIEW: Ritu Anand of D4EO Literary Agency! Ritu answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their best advice for authors hoping to make it. Learn more on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

Reddit Posts

[PubQ] Is my agent ghosting me?

Comments: 31 | Upvotes: 42

Dear writing community, My agent went out with my manuscript to 10 editors in late May 2025. Last time I heard from them, they forwarded me two rejections. This was in early August 2025. One editor commented that my concept is too mainstream for them. I knew right from the start that this publishi…

[PubQ] Is it ever too late for an R&R?

Comments: 9 | Upvotes: 1

Hi all, hope I can get a better understanding of the R&R process. I received a full rejection in October noting strong writing and concept, but some pacing issues and a need for more specificity in one area. The agent acknowledged I was still querying and said they’d be happy to offer an R&R…

Is a 6000 word short story considered ‘previously published’ even if only the first 900 words are published?

Comments: 8 | Upvotes: 0

Hello, I recently started writing a short story and the first scene of the story fits as a self contained narrative. I’ve refined that portion and the rest of the story is somewhere between a first and second draft. I was wondering if I can try marketing those two pieces as separate entities? And t…

Can you use a sequel in a series as a QL comp?

Comments: 2 | Upvotes: 0

Is it okay to mention a sequel to a series as a comp for a query letter, or should you generally stick with the first book? For example, the title I’ve been using is the first in a trilogy that started in 2021. However, to stay more recent, would it be okay if I called out the 2nd or 3rd book instea…

[QCrit] CAGE OF OBSESSION – Adult Dark Romantic Thriller, 85k, First Attempt

Comments: 7 | Upvotes: 2

Dear Agent, I am seeking representation for CAGE OF OBSESSION, an adult dark romantic thriller complete at 85,000 words. The novel blends psychological suspense, obsession-driven conflict, and themes of survival and generational trauma. At twenty, Emiley’s life is destroyed when she is kidnapped b…

[QCRIT] Memoir – Gagged (67K Words, 1st Attempt + 300 words)

Comments: 5 | Upvotes: 3

First time poster here. Thanks in advance for your input! All points of feedback are welcome. I do specifically wonder if my comps section is overcomplicated (and if I should leave out Elizabeth Gilbert). I’ve anonymized the bio section to protect my privacy. Dear \[AGENT NAME\] \[SOME SPECIFIC DE…

[QCrit] Sword and Sorcery – VAYAL THE HUNTER (35k words, 1st attempt)

Comments: 4 | Upvotes: 4

Hello PubTips, Before anyone says it, I’m aware that most agents don’t take novella queries, but I wanted to write one anyway on the off-chance I find one. More likely I will be pitching to small presses that may ask for similar query formats. On comps: these are placeholders for now – ideally I w…

[QCrit] Lucid, New Adult/Adult, Fantasy Romance, 109K, 1st attempt

Comments: 5 | Upvotes: 3

Hey everyone, what do you think of my query letter? 🙂 Dear (Agent) (Personalization). I am excited to share LUCID, my 109,000-word new adult/adult fantasy romance, with you. Cassie has spent her life running—from a broken family, chronic pain, and the fear that if she stops, she’ll have to face …

Tuesday – January 13

Bluesky Posts

AskAgent

Quick #AskAgent #AskAnything Q to any #LiteraryAgent who’s listening out there from an #AspiringAuthor who will begin officially #Querying shortly: This #BluePit pitch includes a reference to a controversial writer. To date, that comp is still the best I have found. Would that turn you off?

MSWL

“Send me romantasy with strong fantasy and romance elements – it needs to have solid worldbuilding and plot as well as off-the-charts chemistry.” Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Reddit Posts

Halfway Through My Book — Should I Finish Before Looking for Agents?

Comments: 19 | Upvotes: 0

I’m about 50,000 words into my book and finally starting to see the end. If all goes well, it should be finished by the end of January, then I’ll go back in for a full final draft. Now I’m stuck at a crossroads. Do I keep my head down and focus on finishing and polishing the book first, or do I sta…

[PubQ] Does rewriting the book in a new POV warrant a resubmit?

Comments: 3 | Upvotes: 3

I had an agent tell me that she was taken with my premise, but “didn’t connect with the voice.” She wasn’t the only feedback I got along those lines and I ultimately decided to change the narration from a tight 3rd person with period flair (it’s historical fiction) to a colloquial (albeit semi-perio…

[QCrit] Adult Suspense, NEW TOWN (73,000 words, First Attempt)

Comments: 6 | Upvotes: 4

Hi all! I’m looking for a critique of my query letter. Here are a few things that I’m struggling with in particular: the main character is a cybersecurity consultant; however, the book is not tech-heavy. There are only a few scenes that use tech banter/dialogue to drive the story forward. I wouldn’t…

[QCrit] Adult Urban Romantasy HEALER AND HUNTSMAN (83k/Attempt #3)

Comments: 8 | Upvotes: 2

Hi everyone! Started querying this one a few months ago. Of the agents I’ve heard back from, I have 32 query rejections, 3 fulls, and 1 partial. The request rate is a bit lower than what my previous manuscript (may she rest in peace) received in the trenches, so I was wondering if there’s anything I…

[QCrit] Adult Sci-fi Romance – ONE IN A SEPTILLION (77k/Attempt 4)

Comments: 5 | Upvotes: 4

Prior attempts: [1](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1lod0ng/qcrit_adult_speculative_romance_paradoxical/), [2](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1pe44l6/qcrit_adult_scifi_romance_one_in_a_septillion/), [3](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1pk1ddf/qcrit_adult_scifi_romance_…

[QCRIT] PRINCE FOR HIRE – Adult Fantasy – 108K/3rd

Comments: 5 | Upvotes: 4

Hello, all! Posted here for this novel last year and ended up reworking it. Thanks for all your help! First 300 below as well. Dear (agent), PRINCE FOR HIRE is a 108,000 word adult high fantasy novel loosely inspired by the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus. With its outcast protagonist and heartfelt…

Monday – January 12

Bluesky Posts

MSWL

“Send me characters with unusual jobs.” @clgslr.bsky.social‬ #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

querytips

P.S. If you can’t make it this week, I’ll be back every Wednesday in January, same time (5 – 6pm PT / 8 – 9pm ET), same #Bluesky place. Please bring any and all #questions. I look forward to chatting with you!

pubtips

Today’s 🦈 Shark action: https://queryshark.blogspot.com/2013/05/ original content not ours but by queryshark.blogspot.com

amagenting

Open to queries! We’ve transitioned to Query Manager and are no longer accepting email queries. More info here: www.dunhamlit.com/how-to-submit

writingcommunity

Found a query submission asking for One Page synopsis, cover letter, and FULL manuscript. That doesn’t seem right, does it?

writingcommunity

🔊The Query Letters Of Three Uber Successful Authors Ever read popular books and wondered if the author ever was in your position, querying and even dealing with rejections? Today’s post answers this! ⬇️ #WritingCommunity #querying path2pub.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/t…

Reddit Posts

AMA: I’ve worked in publishing for 10 years

Comments: 68 | Upvotes: 30

I’ve worked in the publishing industry for 10 years and currently own and operate a small independent press. I’m also a published author, so I’ve experienced the industry from both sides of the desk. My background includes: * Editorial (developmental, line, copy, and proof) * Acquisitions and subm…

[PubQ] An agent rejected me but said if I improve my word count I should resubmit, but the agent got my word count wrong. Should I reply?

Comments: 7 | Upvotes: 11

EDIT: Oh, turns out despite the huge “SEND MESSAGE” button, you can’t send messages after being rejected. – Hello, I hope this is okay to ask, but I am very confused this morning. I received a quite lengthy response to my Adult Romance/Adventure query with recommendation for editing down my word c…

[PubQ] First-time critical nonfiction author, UK/US small presses, — how realistic is unsolicited submission?

Comments: 2 | Upvotes: 0

Hi everyone, I’m writing here because I’m currently working on my first book and I’m trying to understand the actual publishing process for a first-time author in the UK/US, especially with independent presses. My project is critical nonfiction. It’s not a memoir and not academic theory, but a fir…

[QCrit] IMPERIAL MACHINES – MG fantasy – 36k – First Attempt

Comments: 21 | Upvotes: 9

Hello! After a year spent unsuccessfully querying my debut project (a couple of fulls but no takers) I’m brushing myself off and trying again with something new. I’d be grateful for any feedback on what works and what doesn’t. Thanks in advance. —————————- Dear [agent], I’m writing to share with…

[QCrit] (Memoir) 86,000 Wonderland: A Psychedelic Childhood v. 3

Comments: 6 | Upvotes: 19

Hi folks, I have refined my query since my previous posts. I appreciate the input I got and hope this is even stronger. I queried an earlier version of this book, got a few full requests, decide to revise…The book is mostly written from the child’s POV, with braided in adult reflections; the earl…

[QCrit] Literary Comedy – THE DECOMPOSER (65K words, Attempt 2)

Comments: 8 | Upvotes: 15

Dear NAME, Mozart and Salieri team up to assassinate Bach, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky in *The Decomposer*, my 65,000-word upmarket comedic novel about artistic integrity, musical taste, and male narcissism, perfect for readers of Jasper Fforde and Christopher Moore. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has fall…

[QCrit] JINNBOUND – Adult Gay Romantasy – 70k (First Attempt)

Comments: 12 | Upvotes: 2

Dear agent, I am seeking representation for JINNBOUND, a standalone gay adult romantasy with series potential, complete at 70k words. It combines the M/M explosive enemies-to-lovers of Rachel Reid’s HEATED RIVALRY with an Arab-inspired fantasy world like Chelsea Abdullah’s THE STARDUST THIEF, and t…

Sunday – January 11

Bluesky Posts

writingcommunity

I’m starting to wonder if there is something really wrong with my pitch. How many rejections did everyone else face before their book was picked up? I’d rather learn from this than get more rejections doing the same thing over again. Any advice?

writingcommunity

Hey #booksky and #writingcommunity I had a question. I have a why choose romantasy that explores CPTSD through a first person lens. Do we think its worth querying for traditional publishing? I feel like agents steer clear of Poly romance.

MSWL

“I’m especially looking for stories from BIPOC and queer authors.” @alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

writingcommunity

Sharing this Writer Resources spreadsheet in case it’s helpful to the #writingcommunity. It includes tabs on various stages of the writing and querying provess. Let me know if I missed a resource that was helpful to you! docs.google.com/spreadsheets…

Reddit Posts

[PubQ] Reply rates on full requests these days?

Comments: 57 | Upvotes: 27

I’m back in the query trenches after having left my previous agent to write in a new genre and I’m dying of anxiety. I know times have changed since I last queried about 8 years ago, and I’m expecting to be ghosted more all around. I’ve already noticed that I’m getting way fewer actual rejections th…

[PubQ] Question about an agent rejection

Comments: 13 | Upvotes: 30

UPDATE: I have decided to go ahead and query the three agents I was referred to. Wish me luck! 🤞🏼 I just received this lovely rejection letter on QueryTracker about my book A DANCE OF FIRE. Is the agent saying she is sending my query along to the other agents she mentioned (I removed their names) …

[QCrit] Cozy Fantasy, GRIM (90k words, first attempt)

Comments: 13 | Upvotes: 18

Hi all! Long time, borderline-compulsive lurker here. This is my first novel, and first time posting a query here. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback! \*\*\* Dear \[Agent\], GRIM is a cozy contemporary fantasy combining the found family comfort of TJ Klune’s *The House in the Cerulean Sea…

[QCrit] – OUR ROTTED SYMPHONY, YA Horror, 70k (Second Attempt)

Comments: 6 | Upvotes: 14

My previous manuscript got five full requests, but unfortunately no offers! I feel better about this new project on a craft level, though I want to make sure my query package is decent while I’m revising the manuscript (hopefully more effectively than I did my first novel, haha!) Any and all feedbac…

[QCrit] Helia – (Adult) 90k Science-Forward Progression Fantasy with LitRPG Roots (FIRST ATTEMPT)

Comments: 6 | Upvotes: 8

Hello All, Long time no talk! In an attempt to practice what I preach and hopefully improve as a writer myself – get your flamethrowers out and let’s tear up my severely genre-challenged query! This is an unfinished manuscript that I am presently devoted to completing. In an effort to begin with t…

[QCRIT] THE LOST HEIR – Romantic Fantasy (110K) – Fourth Attempt

Comments: 6 | Upvotes: 3

I’m hoping this is my final attempt, but I guess we’ll see 🙂 The first \~200 words were posted with my second QCRIT. Do your worst, folks! // Hi X, Because you’re looking for X, I thought you might connect with THE LOST HEIR, a 110,000-word romantic fantasy with series potential. With a…

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👽 Reddit: [Discussion] Signed with an agent!

I finally get to make one of these posts! 🎉 I’m still in shock that I get to type this sentence: I have an agent. 🥹 I’m a 45-year-old mother of four who’s spent the past 21 years pouring my heart in…