SlushWire Weekly #49 – December 07, 2025
Sunday – December 07
Bluesky Posts
MSWL
Reddit Posts
How/when do you know if a manuscript should be put in a drawer? Comments: 17, Upvotes: 12
I’m currently in the middle of draft 2 of my first novel and it’s been a journey for sure. It’s getting to the point where I can see myself handing it off to beta readers soon. I’m excited for that feedback and the subsequent drafts as I try to turn the manuscript into the best book it can be. Afte…
[QCRIT] Adult Women’s Fiction with LGBT Romance- THANK GOD WE BOTH SUCK (70k, 6th attempt) Comments: 5, Upvotes: 5
Dear Agent: THANK GOD WE BOTH SUCK is a 70,000 word work of women’s fiction with LGBT romance. Think sapphic romance (a la Ashley Herring Blake) meets lighthearted cultural critique (Mansi Shah). When her childhood enemy pops up in the cafe downstairs, Maya Sathyaraj fears she’ll lose the man of …
[QCRIT] Lost in the Neon Streets, Science Fiction, Young Adult, 83k words, First Attempt Comments: 5, Upvotes: 2
Hey everyone! Here is a copy of the 1st draft of my query letter. Thank you! Dear \[INSERT AGENT NAME HERE\], Hello! I hope you will consider my 83,000-word science fiction YA novel *Lost in the Neon Streets*. Like many denizens of the moon-sized Redux mall, teenager Morgan Moriarity lived an easy…
Submission Status
miranda paul – Aevitas Creative Management
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: memoir, graphic novel, general nonfiction, juvenile nonfiction, general fiction, young adult fiction, childrens nonfiction, childrens fiction, childrens picture books, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, chapter book, picture book, young adult nonfiction
ashlee maccallum – Howland Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: children’s,middle grade, middle grade, contemporary, middle grade, fantasy, middle grade, horror, middle grade, mystery,picture book, picture book, author, picture book, author/illustrator,young adult, young adult, contemporary, young adult, fantasy, young adult, historical, young adult, horror, young adult, mystery, young adult, paranormal, young adult, paranormal romance, young adult, romance, young adult, thriller/suspense
Saturday – December 06
Reddit Posts
[PubQ] Representation on a book-by-book basis? Is this a normal contract? Comments: 21, Upvotes: 11
I have two offers of rep from two very similar agents, both at legit but small and semi-inexperienced agencies, but one of them has shown me the contract which would just be signing with her for the book that got me the offer, and not necessarily for my whole career. **Does anyone have experience wi…
[PubQ]: Is it okay to query a new agent at the same agency that still employs your former agent? Comments: 2, Upvotes: 23
I parted ways with my old agent about 6 years ago and it was genuinely amicable, certainly on my end and I believe on their end. The project I worked on with the old agent is dead and I’m querying a new book in a new genre (fiction now, where the old project was nonfiction). Is it okay to query ne…
[PubQ] What do you do about losing formatting on Query Manager? Comments: 11, Upvotes: 13
Hi, I’d love your help! When I paste my book proposal or pages into an agent’s Query Manager, the formatting is lost, italics are gone, and giant blanks between sections appear. Do you go through and reformat, leave it as is, prepare a plain-text version and paste that in, or something else? The p…
[PubQ] Did editors notify your agent of their interest before or after second reads and acquisition? Comments: 5, Upvotes: 5
[PubQ] Is it safe to withdraw and resubmit a query on QT after recieving some personalized feedback? Comments: 2, Upvotes: 0
Hi all! The post was removed by the mods, but my question wasn’t answered, and there’s no recent discussion about withdrawing after recieving a persoanlization on pubtips (I scour this sub before posting any question). I know that agents can see we’ve withdrawn, which is kinda why I wanted to ask t…
[QCrit] Middle Grade Contemporary Retelling – MATCHMAKER (48k, second attempt) Comments: 6, Upvotes: 9
Reworked the manuscript after letting this one simmer (and took out a few subplots). Hoping I’m ready to query soon! Currently 350 words total. I’m also considering titles: “MS. MATCHED,” and “TRUST ME, HE’S PERFECT.” [First attempt](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1kmrgb3/qcrit_middle_gr…
[QCrit] PARTY, Literary Fiction, 64k, 2nd Attempt Comments: 7, Upvotes: 7
You guys were SOOO helpful for my last query. I think I’m getting closer, but would love additional feedback. I’m struggling to articulate how it’s modernized without complicating/giving too much away, but the book definitely has a different take on masculinity, queerness, and commentary on the idea…
[QCrit] Upmarket Horror – THE SKY THEY PRAISE (80k/First Attempt) Comments: 5, Upvotes: 6
Dear \[Agents Name\] Through the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, a demon disguised as a sheriff harvests souls, and an Underground Railroad conductor learns she is an angel sent to stop him. I am seeking representation for *THE SKY THEY PRAISE*, an adult historical horror novel complete at 80,000 words…
[QCrit] IF A BULLET Queer Adult Literary Historical (65,000) First Attempt Comments: 7, Upvotes: 2
Dear [Agent], IF A BULLET is a queer literary historical novel complete at 65,000 words and grounded in oral history and eyewitness accounts of San Francisco’s White Night Riots of 1979. It will appeal to readers hungry for the 70s-era sapphic resistance of Carolina De Robertis’ Cantoras and the qu…
Submission Status
tamara kawar – DeFiore and Company
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Commercial, Fantasy, General, Graphic Novel, Historical, Horror, LGBTQ, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Illustrated Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Juvenile Nonfiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Art, Cultural Social Issues, Memoir, Photography, Fiction Debut, Fiction Horror, Fiction Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Fiction Women’s/Romance, NF Illustrated/Art, NF Pop Culture, 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, Children’s Fantasy
Alex Gehringer – The Bright Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: children’s books, ‘juvenile fiction’, ‘picture books’
kristin nelson – Nelson Literary Agency, LLC
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Literary fiction, General fiction, Suspense/thriller, Fantasy/science fiction, Juvenile fiction, Middle grade fiction, Young adult fiction, Commercial fiction, Womens fiction, Historical fiction, Genre romance, Crime, Action, Upmarket fiction, Magical realism, Contemporary fiction
quressa robinson – Folio Literary Management
Submissions are CLOSED
Now at: Folio Literary Management
Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Horror, Psychological Thriller, Speculative Fiction, Gothic, BIPOC Literature, LGBTQ+, Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, Multicultural Fiction, Disability, Neurodiversity, Dark Academia, Dark Fantasy, Found Family, Friendship, High Concept Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Pop Culture, Social-Economic Critique, Juvenile Fiction, Multicultural Nonfiction
erzsi deak – Hen & Ink Literary Studio
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: picture book, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, graphic novel, 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, children’s general, children’s fantasy
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
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
madison potter – Olswanger Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: commercial,contemporary,fantasy, fantasy, contemporary/urban, fantasy, historical, fantasy, magical realism,gothic,historical,horror,lgbtq,literary fiction,romance, romance, contemporary, romance, fantasy
Agent Activity
stonesong press – Stonesong
Sales: Ashley Winstead – FUTURE SAINTS (upmarket fiction debut) to Kaitlin Olson at Atria, two-book deal, by Melissa Edwards, Coco Morante – INSTANT KITCHEN MEAL PREP COOKBOOK to Jacqueline Quirk at Harvest, by Alison Fargis, Monique Volz – THE AMBITIOUS KITCHEN COOKBOOK to Jennifer Sit at Clarkson Potter, major deal, pre-empt, by Judy Linden, Andre Fowles – MY JAMAICAN TABLE to Judy Pray at Artisan, at auction, by Judy Linden, “Michael Buckley – THE WEIRDIES (middle grade fiction) to Andrea Colvin…
Genres: general fiction, mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, fantasy/science fiction, juvenile fiction, reference, business/investing/finance, history, religious, mind/body/spirit, health, travel, lifestyle, cookbooks, childrens books, sports, African-American, science
cameron mcclure – Donald Maass Literary Agency
Sales: “Emily Winslows THE WHOLE WORLD to Bantam Dell (two-book deal)”, “David Sundstrands sequel to SHADOW OF THE RAVEN to Thomas Dunne Books”, “Keith Sterns QUEERS IN HISTORY (BenBella Books)”, “Carolyn Crookes THE DISILLUSIONISTS (Bantam)”, “Robert Bennetts MR. SHIVERS (Orbit Books)”
Genres: Memoir, Nature, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Horror, Western Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, History, Mystery, Science, Lifestyle, Erotic Fiction, Women’s Issues, Upmarket Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Technology, Religious Fiction, Politics, Environment, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Graphic Novel, Chick Lit, True Crime, Short Story Collection, Music, Fantasy, Humor Nonfiction, Dating Relationships Sex, Food Drink, Travel, Inspirational Fiction, Pop Culture, Satire, Humor Fiction, Film Entertainment, Women’s Fiction, Biography, Business Book, Money Finance, Photography, Psychology, Action Adventure, Young Adult Fiction, Historical Fiction, Crime Fiction, Parenting, Current…
quressa robinson – Folio Literary Management
Sales: “Joelle Wellington: GIRLS WHO PLAY DEAD (Simon & Schuster Childrens, 2-book deal, fall 2025)”, Brittney Morris: WHO WANTS TO MARRY A VAMPIRE? (Canary Street, summer 2026, world English), “Georgia K. Boone: ILL BE GONE FOR CHRISTMAS (Avon, Oct 2024)”, J.E. Thomas: THE A.I. INCIDENT (Levine Querido, spring 2025, world), Valerie Valdes: MAGE YOU LOOK (Avon, summer 2025, world), Crystal Seitz: INHERITANCE OF SCARS (Margaret K. McElderry Books, fall 2024, NA), “Roseanne A. Brown: SERWA BOATENGS GUIDE TO SAVING THE WORLD…
Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Horror, Psychological Thriller, Speculative Fiction, Gothic, BIPOC Literature, LGBTQ+, Commercial Fiction, Family Saga, Multicultural Fiction, Disability, Neurodiversity, Dark Academia, Dark Fantasy, Found Family, Friendship, High Concept Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Pop Culture, Social-Economic Critique, Juvenile Fiction, Multicultural Nonfiction
Friday – December 05
Bluesky Posts
Reddit Posts
[Discussion] Is there a specific reason agents are as selective as they are? Comments: 46, Upvotes: 38
I hope this question doesn’t come across the wrong way — I’m not very experienced/familiar with the querying process (and not at all, with the submissions process once one has an agent), and was genuinely curious about the high degree of selectiveness that agents exercise when reviewing incoming qu…
[PubQ] how to /do you nudge ghosted queries after offer of rep? Comments: 8, Upvotes: 5
Hello! Quick question about etiquette after an offer of rep. As I understand it, when you get an agent offer you have about 2 weeks where it’s expected that you’ll nudge all other agents who are reading the full manuscript. Got that. But what about the rest of your queries that remain unanswered aft…
[Discussion] Do agents actually check word counts after requesting? Comments: 13, Upvotes: 0
For example, you query at 95k words, but by the time they request the full it’s grown to 102k (not 150k or anything crazy). Do agents actually check? Should you just send it along and not say anything? Or say it grew? Or do some light groveling? And then will they not even bother because they have a…
[PubQ] Is it considered bad etiquette to send sample chapters out of order for a query? Comments: 12, Upvotes: 0
(Edit – that’s a pretty clear answer. I suppose maybe a dumb question in hindsight, but having very little idea how these things work, I’m glad I know now. Thanks all.) For example: An agent’s query instructions ask for the first chapter of your manuscript. Chapter 3 of your manuscript is probably …
[PubQ] Should I Reference Tiered Rejection in New Submission? Comments: 7, Upvotes: 1
I submitted a short story to a magazine a few months ago and received a tiered rejection (I confirmed this on rejection wiki, it’s not just their form rejection). The email invited me to submit again though it didn’t say anything specific about my piece. I’m planning to send them another story this…
[QCrit] Contemporary Romance – There’s Always Something Everywhere (80K/3rd attempt) Comments: 6, Upvotes: 7
I am seeking representation for my Contemporary Lesbian Romance novel, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING EVERYWHERE, complete at approximately 80,000 words. Cass has always been her own worst enemy: sharp-witted, self-sabotaging, and never satisfied with life. In her late twenties, stuck in a dead-end jo…
[QCRIT] SPARK – Adult, Upmarket Speculative (80k, Second Attempt) Comments: 8, Upvotes: 5
Hello all! Got some great feedback last time and back for round two. I’ve also included an updated first 300. Here’s my [first attempt](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1p8eot7/qcrit_spark_adult_upmarket_speculative_80k_first/). \- Dear \[**AGENT**\], Twenty-four-year-old Eden Jones kno…
[QCrit] THE AWAKENING, New Adult, Fantasy, 98K, first attempt Comments: 10, Upvotes: 2
So after two extremely impulsive queries, one rejection (still a response), later, I finally typed out an actual query letter for my debut novel and have sent it to two different agents on querytracker. Dear \[AGENT\], After observing your MSWL, as well as the books you have represented, such as …
[QCrit] MANE, 117K science fiction with romantic elements, third attempt Comments: 9, Upvotes: 2
Here’s my [second attempt](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1p8pud0/qcrit_mane_117k_a_science_fiction_with_romantic/), which I felt lacked voice when I compared it to my manuscript. No one here said that, though, so I might be barking up the wrong tree with this one. Also, the dreaded ele…
Submission Status
ali lake – O’Connor Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: juvenile nonfiction, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction, action adventure, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, fantasy, general fiction, horror, literary fiction, mystery, new adult fiction, romance, suspense fiction, thriller, upmarket fiction, general nonfiction, art, cookbook, cultural social issues, fitness, health wellness, history, journalism, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, science, self-help, technology, adventure, contemporary YA, fantasy YA, magical realism YA, psychological thrillers, rom-com, social issues, speculative fiction, campus novel, mystery
kelly van sant – KT Literary
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Middle Grade Upper, Young Adult: fantasy, sci-fi, speculative, historical, contemporary, romance (undercurrent), Adult: contemporary romance (rom-com, queer), SFF (high fantasy, romantasy, sci-fi), Nonfiction: witchcraft, magick, tarot, occult, esoteric, #ownvoices, Inclusive narratives, LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, Black, POC creators, Character-driven, intricate world-building, Magical realism, Cozy fantasy, High fantasy, Historical fantasy, Intersectional feminism, Urban fantasy, Speculative fiction, Supernatural elements, Occult nonfiction, Mind Body Spirit, New Age, Commercial fiction, Juvenile nonfiction, LGBTQ fiction
jessica lee – A.M. Heath & Co. Ltd
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: family saga,general fiction,historical,literary fiction
sarah phair – Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Nature, Technology, Politics, Environment, Literary Fiction, Current Events, General Fiction, Pop Culture, LGBTQ+, Womens Issues, Self-Help, Health & Lifestyle, Narrative Non-Fiction, Popular Culture, Travel, Science, Society & Current Affairs, Memoir & Autobiography, Food & Cookery, Short Stories, Family Sagas, Suspense, Commercial Fiction, Womens Fiction, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, Crime, Thriller, Action, Chick Lit, Cookbook, Gardening, Psychology, New Adult Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Dating, Relationships, Sex, Food & Drink, Suspense Fiction, General Nonfiction
nour sallam – The Caldwell Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
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,…
jenni ferrari-adler – Aevitas Creative Management
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Memoir, Cookbooks, Food Writing, Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Graphic Novel, Short Story Collection, Women’s Fiction, General Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Autobiography, Food and Cookery
Agent Activity
saritza hernandez – Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Sales: Cold Blows the Wind by Louangie Bou-Montes (Godwin Books, 2026), “My Abuela is a Bruja by Mayra Cuevas (Knopf Childrens, 2025)”, “Were Going on a Parranda by Mayra Cuevas (Beach Lane, 2025)”, Snap! Crunch! Munch? by Diana Castillo (Holiday House, 2025), When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley (Erewhon, 2025), Manu Faces the Music by Venessa Vida Kelley (Oni Press, 2026), How to Fake a Southern Gentleman by Mayra Cuevas & Marie Marquardt (Primero Sueño Press, 2026),…
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
Thursday – December 04
Bluesky Posts
Reddit Posts
[PubQ] Agent moving agencies while a query is out? Comments: 1, Upvotes: 5
I sent a query to an agent at Agency A through QueryTracker a couple months ago, but never received a response. Agency A’s website says that all of their agents *will* get back to every query and that if there’s no response, it means the query is still being considered, so I didn’t think much about …
[QCrit] Adult Thriller – OPEN CASKET (65k/First attempt) + 300 Comments: 4, Upvotes: 16
Hi all— Prepping for an upcoming conference pitch opportunity! I see so much great feedback on this subreddit, so wanted to make sure I run my query letter by the experts. Using a throwaway account because I’m a teacher and very paranoid about linking personal socials to my writing. Thank you for re…
[QCrit] ROOM FOR ONE, Contemporary Romance 85k (First query attempt) Comments: 11, Upvotes: 6
Hi everyone! I’ve been a long time lurker and have finally completed my manuscript so I’m ready to get stuck into the query trenches! This is my first attempt and I’d really welcome views to help cut it down (if necessary), and if I can make it punchier. For ease, this is for a UK based book. ————…
[QCrit] Adult Romance, HOW YOU HEAR ME, 8th Attempt Comments: 9, Upvotes: 7
Hi again. In case you’re wondering, I am in fact embarrassed to post here again. Is there a record for most attempts on a single query? Anyway, here we go again. I listened to the advice from last time and included more info on Rowan’s motivations and Adria’s background. I’m hoping I evened the play…
[QCRIT] My Long Sickness – Literary Fiction (87k,third attempt, first 300 words) Comments: 9, Upvotes: 5
Hi again writer friends. With your help, I think I’ve finally put together a decent query letter draft. Perhaps I’m wrong. I am grateful for any and all feedback. Dear Agent, I have a literary noir project that might interest you. Complete at 87,000 words, MY LONG SICKNESS combines the environment…
Submission Status
barry goldblatt – Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency, Inc.
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Childrens books, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fiction, Chapter Book, Picture Book, Juvenile fiction, Childrens & YA non-fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Animal fantasy
jennifer chen tran – Glass Literary Management
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: BIPOC Literature, Bookclub, Childrens, Commercial, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ, Literary, Magical Realism, Middle Grade, Picture Books, South Asian Literature, South East Asian Literature, Speculative, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, Art, Business, Cookbooks, Feminism, History, Illustrated, Journalism, Memoir, Psychology, Relationships, Science, Self-help, Sports, Travel, True Crime, Wellness, Witches/Witchcraft, Accessible Literary Fiction, Activism, Adult, Adventure, Asian American Literature, Asian Diaspora, Biography & Memoir, California, Chick Lit, Childrens Nonfiction, Childrens and Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction, Classic retellings with BIPOC characters, Commercial MG, Commercial Womens…
allison hellegers – Stimola Literary Studio
Submissions OPEN via E-Mail
Genres: Memoir, General fiction, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Mind/body/spirit, Health, Lifestyle, Childrens books, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Horror, Family, Mystery, Cookbook, BIPOC Fiction, Psychology, Women’s Issues, Upmarket Fiction, Historical Fiction, Crime Fiction, Parenting, Literary Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Graphic Novel, Multicultural Fiction, Health Wellness, Commercial Fiction, Cultural Social Issues, Poetry, Self-Help, Journalism, Juvenile Nonfiction, Illustrated, Humor Nonfiction, Dating Relationships Sex, Biography, Family Saga, Magical Realism, Contemporary Fiction, Food Drink
jessica saint jean – Root Literary
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: childrens books, picture book, chapter book, juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction, graphic novel
allegra martschenko – BookEnds, LLC
Submissions are CLOSED
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
marisa corvisiero – Corvisiero Literary Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
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,…
donya dickerson – Aevitas Creative Management
Submissions are CLOSED
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
Agent Activity
ernie chiara – Fuse Literary
Sales: The Legend Liminal by Ren Hutchings (Stars and Sabers Publishing), Climate of Chaos by Cassandra Newbould (Peachtree Teen), Witches of Halstett trilogy by Katharine J. Adams (Orbit US/UK, Moa Press NZ, Hachette Australia), Redsight by Meredith Mooring (Solaris), Ghosts of Ethuran series by Aman J. Bedi (Gollancz), “Things Ill Never Say by Cassandra Newbould (Peachtree Teen)”, An Unbreakable World by Ren Hutchings (Solaris), “R.R. Virdis The First Binding and The Doors of Midnight to Fabula (Ukraine)”, “Katharine J. Adamss Tonight…
Genres: BIPOC Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Horror, Multicultural Fiction, AAPI Fantasy, AAPI Horror, AAPI Sci-Fi, Adult Horror, African Fantasy, African Sci-Fi, Africanfuturism, Asian Fantasy, Asian Horror, Asian Sci-Fi, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Sci-Fi, Cli-Fi, Climate Fiction, Contemporary Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Fantasy Grounded In Reality, LGBTQ+ Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi, Latinx Fantasy, Latinx Horror, Latinx Sci-Fi, Low Fantasy, Magical Realism, SWANA Fantasy, SWANA Horror, SWANA Sci-Fi, Space Opera, Speculative Fiction,…
Wednesday – December 03
Bluesky Posts
Reddit Posts
[PubQ] Agent wants to meet with me (probably not for rep) — What should I prepare? Comments: 2, Upvotes: 5
I’ve been in the querying community for a while, but for the life of me I can’t think of what the right way about this might be! (I’m just nervous) I queried my first query-ready book on and off between Oct. 2023 and Jan. 2025, which included some revisions along the way. This agent very kindly re…
[PubQ] When and if to revise & resubmit? Comments: 5, Upvotes: 1
Kind of long but I immensely appreciate your advice! I have a question about whether it’s appropriate for me to submit the SAME manuscript to an agent after fixing the pacing (premise stays the same). So – I queried an agent who said the premise intrigued her and she requested the first 3 chapter…
[QCrit] – Adult Contemporary Romance – PINE FOR YOU (80k, 1st Attempt) Comments: 15, Upvotes: 5
Hello all! Long time lurker under an alternate account and first time poster. I can’t believe I’m finally at this stage, but I’m glad to be here and would be so grateful for any feedback. This sub has taught me more about the publishing process than any other resource, and I’ve packed plenty of snac…
[QCrit] Adult Literary Fiction, FOR THE SOUTHERN DEAD, 150k, First Attempt Comments: 15, Upvotes: 4
Thank you all in advance. A couple quick notes: 1) The most accurate comps–“the absurdist humor of Catch-22 set in the epic death-scape of Blood Meridian”–are wildly outdated and egotistical. But the ones I have don’t quite work. Very much open to other suggestions. 2) The language (“slavery,” n…
[Qcrit] GODDAMN! The Mythos Wrestling Federation – Urban Fantasy – 118K – First Attempt Comments: 13, Upvotes: 2
Dear \[AGENT NAME\], *GODDAMN!* *The Mythos Wrestling Federation* is an urban-fantasy at \~118,000 words. The Mythos Wrestling Federation \[MWF\] pits gods against gods, filling arenas with bloodthirsty fans all across the globe. Through their superstardom, the Greek gods have recaptured the w…
[QCrit] Adult Contemporary Romance – Ezra King Is Over Party (87k words, 2nd attempt) Comments: 6, Upvotes: 8
thanks for the feedback and help expanding on my first attempt! i left a couple notes under this one. Dear \[Agent\], I am excited to share *Ezra King Is Over Party*, a contemporary rom-com and tribute to fan culture that explores the question, what if parasocial relationships were a two-way stree…
Submission Status
jemiscoe chambers-black – Starling Literary + Media
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Graphic Novel, General Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Black Literary Agents, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy/Science Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Picture Book, Middle Grade Fiction, Childrens Fiction, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Genre Romance, Crime, Action, Literary Fiction, Family Saga
elianna kan – Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents
Submissions OPEN via E-Mail
Now at: Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents
Genres: Memoir, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, General Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Middle Grade Fiction, History, Young Adult Fiction, Thriller, Science, Fantasy, Biography, Suspense Fiction, General Fiction, Non-fiction
paige terlip – Starling Literary + Media
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: LGBTQ Nonfiction, Horror, General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Fantasy/science fiction, Juvenile fiction, Mind/body/spirit, Health, Lifestyle, Childrens books, Graphic Novels, Young Adult/Teen Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Humor Fiction, New Literary Agents, Action Adventure, Crime, Genre romance, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Fitness, Picture Book, Historical Fiction, Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Thriller, True Crime, Health Wellness, Spirituality, Contemporary Fiction, Illustrated, True Adventure
jennifer march soloway – Starling Literary + Media
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Contemporary YA, Fantasy Grounded in Reality, Gothic Horror, Middle Grade Humor, Middle Grade Mystery, Psychological Horror, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Crime, Thriller, Commercial Fiction, Childrens Picture Books, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ Fiction, Satire, Women’s Fiction, Action Adventure, Family Saga
hana el niwairi – Cooke McDermid Literary Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, Gothic Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Cultural Social Issues, History, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Politics, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science
katie gisondi – Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
Submissions are CLOSED
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…
katie reed – Katie Reed Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
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
Tuesday – December 02
Bluesky Posts
Reddit Posts
[QCrit] Literary Fiction – WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE YOUNG (69k, first attempt) + first 300 words Comments: 42, Upvotes: 26
Hi everyone! Any feedback is much appreciated. If you have any comp suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let me know! **Query** Dear [AGENT] I am delighted to send you my 69,000-word literary fiction novel, WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE YOUNG. It will appeal to readers of Eliza Clark’s…
[QCrit] A BOYFRIEND, IF YOU CAN KEEP HIM – Adult Contemporary Romance, 81k (First Attempt) Comments: 19, Upvotes: 30
Hi friends, thanks in advance for any and all feedback! I’m excited to share A BOYFRIEND, IF YOU CAN KEEP HIM, an 81,000 word contemporary romance about feuding researchers hunting the same rare book collection in a romp through Washington, D.C.’s museums and monuments. It will appeal to readers wh…
[QCRIT] Adult Science Fiction – What Keeps the Stars Apart (75k/First Attempt) Comments: 13, Upvotes: 6
Hello! This is my first query draft of my first novel. Dear \[Agent\], I am seeking representation for my 75,000 word science fiction novel *What Keeps the Stars Apart*. *What Keeps the Stars Apart* combines galactic scale with emotionally intimate prose and characters in a similar style to *The V…
[QCrit] Adult. Literary suspense. PIG PRINCE. 85k words (1st attempt) Comments: 9, Upvotes: 8
Kyle Nelson is shaken when he spots a squatter inside a vacant house near the lot he’s surveying. The man is mute, strong enough to crush coconuts — and he wears a pig mask. But Kyle has no reason to fear him. The pig man obeys. And according to Dylan, Kyle’s former friend and the home’s owner, he a…
Submission Status
Kaylyn Aldridge – Metamorphosis Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: ‘coming of age’, ‘lgbtq+’, ‘romance’, ‘young adult’
cate hart – Harvey Klinger, Inc.
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: LGBTQ Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Fiction, LGBTQ+, Travel, History, Mystery, Womens Fiction, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller, Action, Narrative Nonfiction, Biography, Celebrity, Gardening, Action Adventure, Upmarket Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Literary Fiction, Graphic Novel, Multicultural Fiction, Chick Lit, Music, Feminism, Historical Fantasy, Magical Realism, Multiple POV, Juvenile Nonfiction, Cultural Social Issues
beth phelan – Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
melissa jeglinski – The Knight Agency, Inc.
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction, Historical Fiction, Genre Romance, Contemporary Romance, Category Romance, Inspirational Romance, Young Adult
kim lionetti – BookEnds, LLC
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Now at: BookEnds, LLC
Genres: Romance, New Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Womens Fiction, Horror, Suspense Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Genre Romance, Accepting Submissions
holly mcghee – Pippin Properties, Inc.
Submissions OPEN via E-Mail
Genres: Graphic Novel, Juvenile fiction, Childrens books, Picture books, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, General Nonfiction, General Fiction, Humor Nonfiction
molly ker hawn – David Higham Associates Ltd
Submissions OPEN via E-Mail
Now at: David Higham Associates Ltd
Genres: Young Adult, Middle Grade, Childrens fiction, Childrens & YA non-fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Historical, LGBTQ+, Literary, Mystery, Romance, Graphic Novels, Juvenile Nonfiction, Magical Realism, Adult SFF, Action/Adventure, Comedy, Narrative Non-fiction, Social Histories, Biographies, Feminist non-fiction, Popular Culture, Politics, Society & Current Affairs, History, Autobiography/Biography, Self-help (PHSE topics)
isobel dixon – Blake Friedmann Literary
Submissions OPEN via E-Mail
Genres: fluid genre sense, borderline hybrid books, contemporary, crime detective police, historical, literary fiction, thrillers suspense, autobiography biography, history, memoir, narrative, young adult fiction, travel, politics society current affairs, non-fiction, mind body spirit, womens fiction, action, general fiction
kemi ogunsanwo – The Seventh Agency
Submissions OPEN via Online Form
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy/Humour/Satire, Commercial, Contemporary, Cross-over fiction, Fantasy, General fiction, Literary fiction, Reading group fiction, Religious/Inspirational, Romance, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Thrillers/Suspense, Upmarket, Womens fiction, Autobiography/Biography, Business, Cultural/Social Issues, Current Affairs/Politics, Food/Lifestyle, Gift/Novelty books, Humour, Lifestyle (inc. fashion), Memoir, Relationship/Dating, Religion/Spirituality/Theology, Self-Help, True crime, Wellbeing, Womens issues, Young Adult, Childrens fiction, Popular Culture, Crime, Thriller
alexandra weiss – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
jes trudel – The Rights Factory
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: juvenile nonfiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade nonfiction, young adult fiction, young adult nonfiction, general nonfiction, art, business, environment, family, parenting, juvenile fiction, childrens books
nephele tempest – The Knight Agency, Inc.
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: literary fiction, science fiction, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, family sagas, commercial fiction, womens fiction, historical fiction, genre romance, fantasy, paranormal fiction, magical realism, BIPOC fiction, contemporary fiction
jessica mileo – InkWell Management
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Middle Grade, Young Adult, Action/Adventure, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, New Adult, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction, BIPOC Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Crafts/DIY, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Memoir, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Travel, Diversity, Feminism, Multicultural, Upmarket Womens Fiction
lori steel – SteelWorks Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Childrens fiction, Childrens nonfiction, Young Adult fiction, Middle Grade fiction, Picture books, Graphic novels (all ages), Cross-genre, Fabulism, Fantasy grounded in reality, YA fantasy, YA historical fantasy, YA romcom, YA romantasy, Magical realism, Historical fiction YA, Literary YA/MG, MG action adventure, MG fantasy, Multiple POV, Novels in verse, Picture book nonfiction, Clever picture books, Found families, Feminist, Childrens and YA diversity, Childrens graphic novels, Coming of age, Cookbooks, Narrative nonfiction YA/MG, Groundbreaking structures, High-concept YA/MG, Illustrators and author/illustrators, Accepting submissions,…
alex adsett – Alex Adsett Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Childrens fiction, Childrens & YA non-fiction, Narrative Non-Fiction, Commercial, Science fiction, Genre romance, Fantasy, Crime, Thriller, Action, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade Fiction, Young adult fiction, Childrens picture books
suzanne brandreth – Cooke McDermid Literary Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: womens issues, psychology, philosophy, self-help, business and finance, narrative nonfiction, popular culture, science, politics, society & current affairs, mind body spirit, memoir and autobiography, food and cookery, commercial fiction, general fiction, literary fiction, fiction-contemporary, fiction-literary-fiction, fiction-mystery, fiction-romance, fiction-thriller-suspense, fiction-upmarket, fiction-womens-fiction, non-fiction-business-finance, non-fiction-current-affairs-politics, non-fiction-health-fitness, non-fiction-nature-ecology, non-fiction-psychology, non-fiction-religion-spirituality, non-fiction-science-technology, non-fiction-self-help
jessica alvarez – BookEnds, LLC
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: womens fiction, romance (all heat levels, including inspirational, category, erotica), historical romance, romantic suspense, single-title romance, commercial fiction, general fiction, upmarket fiction, mystery, cozy mysteries, suspense/thriller, memoir, true crime, nonfiction: biography, cookbooks, crafts/DIY, history, humor, illustrated, journalism, LGBTQ+, pop culture, psychology, science, travel, LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction, womens issues, psychology, science, food and cookery, humor nonfiction, literary fiction, Christian fiction, self-help, narrative nonfiction
juliet pickering – Blake Friedmann Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
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
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Authors and Illustrators only, Graphic Novels, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Childrens Picture Books, Childrens Fiction
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
laurie mclean – Fuse Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, adult genre fiction, fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, suspense, thriller, romance, crime fiction, action adventure, BIPOC fiction, multicultural fiction, historical fiction, juvenile nonfiction, religious fiction, business, economics, science, cookbook, lifestyle, mind body spirit, health wellness, general fiction, multicultural nonfiction
meagan burgad – SBR Media
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: erotic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, humor fiction, LGBTQ fiction, new adult fiction, romance, satire, science fiction, general nonfiction, biography, celebrity, LGBTQ nonfiction, memoir, military war nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, travel, true crime, debut fiction, horror fiction, paranormal fiction, women’s/romance fiction, humor nonfiction
jared johnson – Olswanger Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: action/adventure,commercial,contemporary,family saga,fantasy, fantasy, contemporary/urban, fantasy, magical realism,horror,humor/satire,lgbtq,multicultural,mystery,offbeat/quirky,religious/inspirational,science fiction,thrillers/suspense,upmarket,women’s fiction
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,…
gabriella melendez – Great Dog Literary
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: young adult fiction, new adult fiction, adult fiction, action adventure, BIPOC fiction, chick lit, commercial fiction, contemporary fiction, family saga, fantasy, humor fiction, LGBTQ fiction, magical realism, romance, speculative fiction
amy flynn – Aevitas Creative Management
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: children’s,graphic novel,middle grade,picture book
Agent Activity
kim lionetti – BookEnds, LLC
Sales: B. K. Borison BUSINESS CASUAL and GOOD SPIRITS (paranormal rom-com), 3-book deal Avon, “Laura Resau THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS (womens fiction, magical realism), 2-book deal Harper Muse, summer 2025”, B. K. Borison AND NOW BACK TO YOU (romance), 2-book deal Berkley, Allison Ashley IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES (romantic fantasy), 2-book deal Montlake, Amy Lea SOMETHING LIKE FATE (romantic comedy), Skyscape, early 2025, G. F. Miller WHAT IF YOU FALL FOR ME FIRST (middle school rom-com), Aladdin, summer 2025, Vicki Delany…
Genres: Romance, New Adult Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Womens Fiction, Horror, Suspense Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Genre Romance, Accepting Submissions
Monday – December 01
Bluesky Posts
Reddit Posts
[Discussion] Asking agent to meet in person for coffee? Comments: 20, Upvotes: 23
Hi All! I got my agent a few months ago, and so far, things have been going great! I’m going to be in NYC in a few months, where she’s based – would it be weird to ask if she wants to meet for lunch or coffee or something? Is that done? I’m not quite sure if we’ll have something specific to actually…
[PubQ] The Bent Agency UK acquired by David Higham Associate– what to do about outstanding queries with agents at both? Comments: 2, Upvotes: 4
Hi all! So I sent out my queries about 2 weeks ago (hooray! ahhh!), and just saw on social media that David Higham Associates acquired the UK branch of the Bent Agency. I have an outstanding query with a UK agent at TBA and an outstanding query with an agent at DHA. Should I leave it be, since I q…
[QCrit] Adult Science Fiction/Cyberpunk – SPECIES 41 (90k words, 1st attempt) Comments: 13, Upvotes: 3
(re-submitting after original was deleted for being too vague. Hopefully this revised version addresses those fundamental problems and is ready for a full critique. Thanks in advance for any feedback!) \———— Dear (Agent), Altridius Kaianoa has died a hundred sixty-three thousand times try…
[QCrit] SNAPSHOT – YA Speculative (96k, 1st Attempt) Comments: 6, Upvotes: 10
Hi everyone, still very new to the publishing world so any help/feedback would be much appreciated, thank you! Dear \[Agent\], \[Personalization\] Kelsey Parker’s 16th birthday was supposed to be a highlight: a day spent with her friends and family. Until her dad is in a fatal car accident …
[QCrit] The Cuckoo’s Nest, Gothic Horror, Adult,70,000, First Attempt Comments: 10, Upvotes: 4
THE CUCKOO’S NEST is an Adult Horror at 70,000 words. This book has a traditional Gothic setting like *My Darling Dreadful things* by Johanna Von Veen, but from a child’s perspective similar to *The Lamb* by Lucy Rose. Molly is the sole child on a sprawling estate where her eccentricities go largel…
[QCrit] Bloodstone, Adult Crossover Contemporary Romantasy, 118K, attempt 2 Comments: 9, Upvotes: 2
Hi! I posted my first attempt [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/comments/1p5scch/qcrit_bloodstone_adult_crossover_contemporary/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) last week and received a lot of helpful feedback. I want to …
Submission Status
erica bauman – Aevitas Creative Management
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
lindsay guzzardo – Martin Literary Management
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
mara hollander – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
haley warrington – The Booker Albert Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: contemporary,crime/police,family saga,fantasy, fantasy, contemporary/urban, fantasy, magical realism,horror,humor/satire,lgbtq,new adult,romance, romance, category, romance, contemporary, romance, historical, romance, paranormal, romance, thriller/suspense,thrillers/suspense,women’s fiction
amy giuffrida – Belcastro Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: general fiction, romance (limited to baseball, skiing, farmer/cowboy/lumberjack, dog rescue romances), suspense/thriller, pop culture, narrative nonfiction, self-help (women and teens), young adult, adult, upmarket & commercial fiction, horror (adult, feminist, gothic, dark fantasy), science fiction (SFF, dystopian, grounded sci-fi, feminist SF/F), fantasy (including romantasy), BIPOC fiction, diverse and own voices, women’s fiction, family sagas, lifestyle, crafts/DIY, psychology, true crime, cultural social issues, commercial fiction, thriller, juvenile nonfiction, multicultural nonfiction
sally kim – Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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
cole lanahan – The Seymour Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
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,…
keir alekseii – Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency
Submissions OPEN via QueryManager Form
Genres: Fantasy, Genre romance, Horror, Science fiction, Adventure/Action, Family Sagas, Young adult fiction, Gay/Lesbian Fiction, Multicultural Fiction
amanda wooden – SBR Media
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Romance, Thrillers, Cozy Mystery, Young Adult, Mystery, General Fiction, Suspense Fiction
helen lane – Ki Agency
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Adult Fantasy, YA Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Paranormal Romance, LGBTQ+ Romance, Action & Adventure, Thrillers, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery, Paranormal Fiction, Crime, Young Adult Fiction
lily dolin – Sterling Lord Literistic
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: Bookclub, Commercial, Family Saga, General Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult, History, Memoir, Pop Culture, True Crime, Narrative Nonfiction, Climate Fiction, Commercial YA, Contemporary YA, Diverse Protagonists, Domestic Suspense/Thriller, Female Friendships, Food Writing, Gothic, LGBT YA, Layered Family Stories, Literary Crossover, Literary Horror, Literary Noir, Literary Thriller, Magic Realism, Mothers and Daughters, Multigenerational, Nature Writing, Smart Beach Reads, Upmarket Fiction, Upmarket YA, YA Contemporary, YA Crossover, YA Thrillers, Dark Academia
gabrielle demblon – Watson, Little Ltd
Submissions are CLOSED
Genres: crime/police,horror,lgbtq,literary fiction,speculative,thrillers/suspense,upmarket
Sunday – November 30
Reddit Posts
Would posting my novel on substack disqualifying it from a future publishing deal?
Comments: 9 | Upvotes: 0
Originally I had always hoped to query my work for publishing, but recently I have become more interested in posting weekly chapters on substack. Would this affect my ability to have the work published in the future?
[PubQ] Endnotes in a sample chapter for a non-fiction book?
Comments: 0 | Upvotes: 1
If an agent’s submission guidelines don’t specify, is there standard practice re whether or not to include endnotes in sample chapters (for a non-fiction book) requested by an agent? I’ve seen random online comments that say yes (to show the quality of your research, etc.) and no (it breaks up the f…
[QCrit] Contemporary Literary Fiction, SIMP, 90,000 (First attempt)
Comments: 14 | Upvotes: 10
**(Reposting as it got deleted yesterday due to my formatting!)** Hi all, I’m very new to the world of query letters/writing to agents but I have been browsing the posts here and it seems this is the place to go for honest feedback from knowledgeable people! I’ll share my query letter below and wo…
[QCrit] ADULT Noir Thriller – WHILE YOU WERE GONE (75k/First attempt)
Comments: 9 | Upvotes: 9
I’m seeking representation for my 75k-word, upmarket neo-noir thriller WHILE YOU WERE GONE [placeholder title—open to suggestion]. Former actress Ever Lightley could parse through the myriad of reasons she answered the strange text asking “Rose” to pick up jewelry from a Beverly Hills diamond deale…
[QCrit] THE HOUND IN THE OAKWOOD (112,000 words) – Adult, Romantic Epic Fantasy – Attempt #2
Comments: 9 | Upvotes: 5
Hey guys, here I am again. Really appreciate all the precious feedback you guys gave my first attempt! So much so that I’ve completely remodeled my query and actually like it more this time round 😀 \- since my ms has two main characters, i included both in the query in a way I feel is balanced; …
[QCrit] SUGAR BOY (85,000 words) – Adult literary fiction – Attempt #1
Comments: 9 | Upvotes: 3
Hello, really excited to get feedback on this work. I have really used all the tips here and I hope the plot comes through clearly despite it being a character driven story. I am seeking representation for SUGAR BOY, a work of literary fiction complete at 85,000 words. With the sharp tone …
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