Literary Agency Links

I have tried to list only credible agencies and agents who are either members of the AAR or if not, who abide by the AAR code of ethics.  Where I've found any other websites or social media associated with the agencies or employed agents, I've linked to them.  Always research the agents' and agencies' websites and guidelines, as statuses and situations always change, and the information I provide here may not be the most current.

There are a number of sites I recommend authors research in their quest for a literary agent:

 1000 Literary Agents is an online database for literary agencies and agents.
Absolute Write forums contain a huge cache of information on agents and agencies, as well as other aspects of publishing.
Agent Hunter is an extensive online database for agents and agencies in the United Kingdom.
Agent Query is a comprehensive searchable database of literary agencies and publishing resources.
Literary Rambles spotlights children's and young adult agents with interview-style articles.
Literary Rejections contains a large literary agency database, as well as numerous agent interviews and insight on queries and submissions.
Preditors & Editors is a guide to publishers and publishing services, and includes both recommendations and bewares.
Publishers Marketplace provides information, sales, deals, reviews, and more on publishing professionals.
Query Tracker provides a literary agency and publisher database and online query letter tracking system.
SFWA's Writer Beware is a source of information for writers that focuses on cautionary elements of the publishing industry.
Ultimate Freelance Writing Career Guide is a compilation of useful links for writers, especially freelancers.
Writer's Digest posts informational articles on new agents and highlights what they're currently looking for or representing.
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  • Agents: Michelle Grajkowski, Cori Deyoe
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency); Twitter (Michelle Graykowski)
  • Genres: Romance, women's fiction, multi-cultural, erotica, chick-lit, paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, young adult, middle grade fiction, select nonfiction titles.  Does not represent poetry, screenplays, novellas or short stories.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.  Query with synopsis and first chapter of manuscript.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Madison, WI.  Members RWA and AAR.
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  • Agents: Charlie Brotherstone, Jennifer Custer, Vickie Dillon, Hélène Ferey, Bill Hamilton, Victoria Hobbs, Pippa McCarthy, Sarah Molloy, Euan Thorneycroft, Robert Dinsdale, Ben Illis
  • Other sites: Twitter (Charlie Brotherstone); Twitter (Jennifer Custer); Twitter (Hélène Ferey); Twitter (Sarah Molloy); Twitter (Euan Thorneycroft)
  • Genres: Commercial, genre, and literary fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for specific areas of representation and needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept submissions via email.  Send first three chapters (approximately first fifty pages) with cover letter and brief synopsis and SASE via regular mail.  Use no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman on A4 paper.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency in London, England, established in 1919.  Tries to respond to all submissions within four weeks.  Does not accept International Reply Coupons.
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The Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency
  • Agents: Aaron Priest, Lisa Erbach Vance, Lucy Childs Baker, Nicole James
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Aaron Priest represents thrillers, commercial fiction, and biographies; Lisa Erbach Vance represents literary & commercial fiction, memoir, and edgy women's fiction; Lucy Childs Baker represents general fiction, international fiction, thrillers, upmarket women's fiction, historical fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir; Nicole James represents young adult fiction, non-fiction (narrative, how-to, political, and pop-culture), and literary and commercial fiction (specifically dealing with social and cultural issues). Nicole is also on the look-out for a female driven thriller and a smart and thoughtfully written young adult series. For all four agents: no poetry, no screenplays, no science fiction and with the exception of Nicole James, no horror.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit one-page query letter via email only. The query letter should describe your work as well as your background. No attachments, but first chapter of manuscript pasted into body of email query is acceptable. Do not submit to more than one agent at this agency.
  • Notes: NYC literary agency established in 1974. Responds with in four weeks, but only if interested.
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  • Agents: Tracey Adams, Josh Adams, Quinlan Lee
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Children's and young adult titles.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via their web form.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency exclusively representing children's and young adult authors and artists.
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  • Agents: Juliet Mushens, Sasha Raskin
  • Other sites: Twitter (Juliet Mushens)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction. See individual agents' profiles for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query individual agents per their individual submission guidelines.
  • Notes: Literary agency with offices in London and New York City.
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  • Agents: Gillon Aitken, Claire Alexander, Andrew Kidd, Matthew Hamilton, Ayesha Karim, Gillie Russell, Anna Stein, Shruti Debi, Imogen Pelham, Mary Pachnos, Anthony Sheil, Lucy Luck
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Matthew Hamilton); Twitter (Ayesha Karim); Twitter (Gillie Russell); Twitter (Imogen Pelham); Twitter (Mary Pachnos); Twitter (Lucy Luck)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, children's, film, and television.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with covering letter, short synopsis, and the first 30 pages (as a Word Document).
  • Notes: Large UK literary agency founded in 1976.  Offices in London, New York City, and New Delhi, India.
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  • Agents: Terrie Wolf
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (Agency); Twitter (Terrie Wolf)
  • Genres: Fiction: Romance, graphic novel, western, young adult, children's, women's, multi-cultural, empowerment, and inspirational.  Nonfiction: cookbooks, humor, memoir, religion, music, and nature.
  • Submission guidelines:  Query via email only. Include title and date of submission in subject line.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in Colorado.  Response time is approximately 12 weeks.
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  • Agents: Marilyn Allen, Coleen O'Shea
  • Other sites: Twitter (Coleen O'Shea)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Marilyn Allen represents mostly nonfiction including health, parenting, sports and business; Coleen O'Shea represents mostly nonfiction, including self-improvement, health, nutrition, diet, cooking, narrative, memoir and select fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Prefers recommendations from clients, publisher contacts. Query with proposal, table of contents and sample chapters pasted in email body.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency based in Connecticut.
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  • Agents: Peter Buckman, Anne-Marie Doulton, Peter Janson-Smith
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency).
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction.  Contemporary and historical novels, crime, thrillers, women's fiction, memoirs, history, biography, current affairs.  Does not consider poetry, illustrated children's books, fantasy, horror, or science fiction.  Play, film and television scripts by their established clients only.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query and first couple of chapters, a brief outline and bio via regular mail or email.
  • Notes: Agency located in Oxfordshire, England.  Member of the Association of Authors' Agents.  Noted clients include Vikas Swarup, author of Q&A, which was reissued as Slumdog Millionaire.  Does not consider unpublished authors based in the United States.
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  • Agents: Giles Anderson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Giles Anderson)
  • Genres: Nonfiction; psychology, business, history and religion.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts brief email queries only.
  • Notes: Small NYC literary agency founded in 2000.  Giles Anderson was a founding member of the Scott Waxman Agency.
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  • Agents: Kathleen Anderson, Adam Friedstein, 
  • Other sites: Twitter (Kathleen Anderson).
  • Genres: Fiction: contemporary, multi-cultural, and international literary fiction, general women’s fiction, historical fiction, fiction that is smartly humorous, psychological suspense, stylish thrillers, and novels with ghostly elements.  Nonfiction:  literary journalism, narrative nonfiction, psychology, history, science, anthropology, autobiography, cultural studies, social science, current affairs, politics, biography, nature, travel narratives, environmental issues, spirituality, religion, music, African-American studies, and women’s studies.  Does not represent plays, screenplays, science fiction, cookbooks, gardening, craft books or children's picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept email queries.  Submit query letter, brief 1-3 page synopsis, up to the first 50 pages, and an SASE via regular mail.  See their submissions page for more details.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York, founded in 2006.  Response time ranges between five minutes and six weeks.
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  • Agents: Andrea Brown, Laura Rennert, Caryn Wiseman, Jennifer Rofé, Kelly Sonnack, Jennifer Laughran, Jamie Weiss Chilton, Jennifer Mattson, Lara Perkins
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency); Author site (Laura Rennert); Author site (Jennifer Rofe); Twitter (Kelly Sonnack); Twitter, blog (Jennifer Laughran); Twitter (Jamie Weiss Chilton); Twitter (Jennifer Mattson; Twitter (Lara Perkins)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels.   At this time, only considering juvenile books.  See individual agents' bios for specific interests.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only to individual agent.  The word "QUERY" should appear in your subject line.  Include publisher submission history, previous publishing credits if applicable and a short writing sample.  See specific guidelines before submitting.
  • Notes: California based literary agency since 1981.  Member of AAR.  Agency partners exclusively with The Taryn Fagerness Agency for foreign rights.
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  • Agents: Andrea Hurst, Amberly Finarelli, Margaret Bail
  • Other sites: Blog (Agency); Twitter (Andrea Hurst); Twitter (Margaret Bail)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agent bios for what each agent represents.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries only.
  • Notes: Literary management agency offering author representation, as well as a number of other author services.
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  • Agents: Andrew Lownie
  • Other sites: Twitter (Andrew Lownie)
  • Genres: Nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions, regular mail and also has a web form on the website.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency founded in 1988.
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  • Agents: Andy Ross
  • Other sites: Blog (Andy Ross)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, commercial, young adult, and children's books; nonfiction: narrative, science, journalism, history, current affairs, contemporary culture, and religion.  Agency does not represent poetry, short stories, adult romance, science fiction, fantasy, adult/teen paranormal, or film scripts.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Include the word "query" in email title header. State in the first sentence the category of the project. Give a short description of the book and your qualifications for writing.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in Oakland, established in 2008.  Member, Association of Author Representatives (AAR).
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  • Agents: Ann Rittenberg, Penn Whaling, Peri Halpren
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency); Twitter (Ann Rittenberg)
  • Genres: Literary fiction; nonfiction.  Does not represent screenplays, genre fiction, poetry, or self-help.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email and regular mail.  Query with first three chapters of manuscript pasted into email body.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York City, founded in 1992.
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  • Agents: Anne McDermid, Martha Webb, Chris Bucci, Monica Pacheco
  • Other sites: Facebook, blog (agency); Twitter (Martha Webb); Twitter (Chris Bucci); Twitter (Monica Pacheco)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and commercial, including science fiction, fantasy, children's, and young adult; nonfiction: memoir, biography, history, literary travel, narrative science, investigative journalism, popular culture, and lifestyle.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email or regular mail.  Submit query with first five pages of manuscript.
  • Notes: Toronto-based literary agency founded in 1996.
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  • Agents: Annie Bomke
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (Annie Bomke)
  • Genres: Fiction:  mainstream, literary, historical fiction, thrillers, and young adult.  Nonfiction: self-help, business, health/diet, cookbooks, memoir, family & relationships, current events, spirituality, psychology, history, and humor.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Include synopsis and first two chapters of manuscript with query.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in San Diego, CA.  Works with the Taryn Fagerness Agency for foreign rights.
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  • Agents: Annette Green, David Smith
  • Other sites: Twitter (Annette Green); Twitter (David Smith)
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, general, and mass market.  Nonfiction: Current affairs, history, science, politics, popular culture, film, TV, sport, music, memoir, biography, older children's and young adult.  Does not usually handle science fiction or fantasy.  Does not consider poetry or dramatic scripts.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Query with brief synopsis, and between 5,000 and 10,000 words from manuscript.  Address submissions to the agency, not to individuals.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency founded in 1998.  Tries to respond to queries within four weeks.  Member AAA.
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  • Agents:  Caradoc King, Derek Johns, Natasha Fairweather, Linda Shaughnessy, Jon Elek, Juliet Pickering, Elinor Cooper, Louise Lamont, Donald Winchester, Amy Mitchell, Christine Glover, Yasmin McDonald, Mildred Yuan
  • Other sites: Twitter (John Elek); Twitter (Juliet Pickering); Twitter (Louise Lamont); Twitter (Donald Winchester); Twitter (Yasmin McDonald); Twitter (Mildred Yuan)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, and children's titles.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Include query letter and synopsis.
  • Notes: Large London-based literary agency established in 1875.
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  • Agents: Ashley Grayson, Carolyn Grayson, Lois Winston
  • Other sites: Blog (agency)
  • Genres: Ashley Grayson: Fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, young adult; Carolyn Grayson: Women's fiction, romance, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, mysteries, thrillers, children's books, non-fiction; Lois Winston: women's fiction, romance, chick-lit, mysteries.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.
  • Notes: Ashley Grayson and Carolyn Grayson are members of the AAR.  Ashley Grayson is a member of SFWA and SCBWI.  Carolyn Grayson and Lois Winston are members of RWA.  Temporarily closed to unpublished authors, writers who are not published at book length (self published or print-on-demand do not count).
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  • Agents: Stephen Axelrod
  • Other sites: Twitter, AAR page (Stephen Axelrod)
  • Genres: Chick Lit, Fantasy (paranormal only), Mystery, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense, Women's Fiction, Young Adult.  Does not represent picture books, screenplays, or high fantasy.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email and regular mail submissions.  Send query letter only; include SASE if querying via regular mail.
  • Notes: Small literary agency founded in 1983.  Member of AAR.
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  • Agents: Ayesha Pande
  • Other sites: Blog (Agency); Twitter (Ayesha Pande)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and popular fiction, including young adult, women’s, African-American, and international fiction.  Nonfiction: biography, history, economics, popular culture, cultural commentary, memoir, graphic novels, and humor.
  • Submission guidelines: Query with five sample pages, brief bio and publishing history, if any.  Prefers email submissions but also accepts submissions via regular mail.  No attachments to emails.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City.  Response time is generally 8-12 weeks.  Does not represent fantasy, science fiction, romance, poetry, screenplays or children’s books including middle grade fiction.
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  • Agents: Malaga Baldi
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: General fiction, literary, memoir, cultural history, biography, computers/technology, business & finance, history, mind/body/spirit, travel, cookbooks, science, gay/lesbian fiction and creative nonfiction.  Does not represent women's romance, graphic novels, science fiction, westerns, thrillers.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email or regular mail.
  • Notes: Independent literary agent since 1986.
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  • Agents: Julie Barer, Leah Heifferon, Anna Wiener
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Leah Heifferon); Twitter, blog (Anna Wiener)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  They do not represent health/fitness, business/investing/finance, sports, mind/body/spirit, reference, thrillers/suspense, military, romance, cookbooks, children’s books/picture books, or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York City, founded in 2004.  Julie Barer previously worked at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.
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  • Agents: Barry Goldblatt
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter (Barry Goldblatt)
  • Genres:  Young adult, middle grade and children's projects exclusively, including picture books and chapter books.  Does not represent adult fiction or nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email to central admissions address.  Include query letter, synopsis, and first five pages of the manuscript in body of email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Brooklyn, NY.  Member AAR.  Response time is four weeks on queries, six to eight weeks on fulls.
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  • Agents: Jenny Bent, Louise Fury, Susan Hawk, Molly Ker Hawn, Victoria Lowes, Gemma Cooper, Beth Phelan, Brooks Sherman, Heather Flaherty
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter (Jenny Bent), Twitter (Susan Hawk), Twitter (Molly Ker Hawn), Twitter (Gemma Cooper); Twitter (Brooks Sherman); Twitter (Heather Flaherty)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agents' bios for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Contact each agent at separate submissions email addresses.
  • Notes: The Bent Agency was founded in 2009.  It is their stated goal to respond to each query.  Jenny Bent has previously worked for Trident Media Group.  Molly Ker Hawn and Gemma Cooper are the agency's London representatives.
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  • Agents: Betsy Amster, Mary Cummings
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, upscale commercial women’s fiction, voice-driven mysteries, and thrillers; nonfiction: narrative (especially by journalists), travelogues, memoirs (including graphic memoirs), social issues and trends, psychology, self-help, popular culture, women’s issues, history & biography, lifestyle, careers, health and medicine, parenting, cooking and nutrition, gardening, and quirky gift books.  Agency does not represent romances, screenplays, poetry, westerns, fantasy, horror, science fiction, techno thrillers, spy capers, apocalyptic scenarios, or political or religious arguments.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with first three pages or nonfiction proposal embedded in the body of e-mail.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency located in Los Angeles and Portland.
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  • Agents: Beverley Slopen
  • Other sites: Twitter (Beverley Slopen)
  • Genres: Select literary and commercial fiction, and nonfiction including history, narrative non-fiction, anthropology, biography, true crime, and self-help.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with short query letter and a few sample pages.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in Toronto, Canada.  Does not take on many new authors.
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  • Agents: B.J. Robbins, Angeline Dinh
  • Other sites: Twitter (Angeline Dinh)
  • Genres: General fiction, mystery, suspense/thriller, biography, history, health, travel, sports, African-American, science, pop culture, memoir.  Does not represent science fiction, horror, romance, westerns, techno-thrillers, screenplays, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email and regular mail submissions.  Query with first fifty pages of manuscript.
  • Notes: Los Angeles-based literary agency established in 1992.
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  • Agents: Neil Blair, Zoe King, Rick Senat, various rights and managing personnel
  • Other sites: Twitter (Neil Blair); Twitter (Zoe King)
  • Genres: All genres.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with first ten pages, one page synopsis, and short bio to central queries address.
  • Notes: Full service London-based literary agency.  Notable clients include J.K. Rowling and Maajid Nawaz.
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  • Agents: Carole Blake, Isobel Dixon, Oliver Munson, Julian Friedmann (TV and film), Conrad Williams (TV and film), Tom Witcomb, Edward Wilson-Lee
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Carole Blake); Twitter, website (Isobel Dixon); Twitter (Oliver Munson); Twitter (Julian Friedman); Twitter (Tom Witcomb); Twitter (Edward Wilson-Lee)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, and television and film screenplays.  Does not handle poetry, straight genre science fiction and fantasy, or children's picture books. Only accepts film and television submissions from writers who have an established track record in film, television, stage or radio. Only considers established directors.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email, but strongly prefers email.  Include the word "SUBMISSION" in the subject line.  Send query with 1-3 page synopsis and first three chapters of manuscript to relevant agent.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency founded in 1982.  Replies within eight weeks only if interested.
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  • Agents: Blanche Gregory
  • Other sites: None found, but has a list of international affiliations on her home page.
  • Genres: Fiction.  See her list of clients to get a better idea of the type of manuscripts that interest her.
  • Submission guidelines: Contact each agent at separate submissions email addresses.
  • Notes: Has been in the business for decades and has a well established client list, including Lilian Jackson Braun and Joyce Carol Oates.
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  • Agents: Dawn Dowdle
  • Other sites: Facebook (agency); Twitter (Dawn Dowdle)
  • Genres: Romance, mystery, cozy mystery, thriller, women's fiction, paranormal romance, Christian fiction, time travel, Henlit, young adult, and middle grade.  Does not represent horror, literary fiction, historicals (other than historical romance or mysteries), poetry, scripts, short stories, children's picture books, children's young readers, memoirs, nonfiction, vampire novels, or screenplays at this time. Does not represent much science fiction or fantasy.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with synopsis and first three chapters attached as a single .doc or .rtf file.  See submission guidelines for further information.
  • Notes: Small literary agency founded in 2009 in Lynchburg, VA.
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  • Agents: Christine Witthohn
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Fiction: Romance including contemporary, paranormal, romantic comedy, and mystery/suspense; children's including young adult and middle grade; women's literature; mainstream mystery/suspense; medical or legal fiction; and literary.  Nonfiction: Women's issues/experiences; fun/quirky; cookbooks; health; gardening; entertainment; reference; how-to, and "Save the Planet" themed.  Does not represent erotica, inspirational, historical, science fiction, fantasy, horror, dark thriller, memoir, short stories/novellas, poetry, screenplays, or anything previously published.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  See submissions page for further clarification.
  • Notes: Small literary agency established in 2006.  Member AAR, RWA, MWA, and Sisters in Crime.  Agency currently accepts queries and submissions by referral only.
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  • Agents: Jessica Faust (owner), Kim Lionetti, Jessica Alvarez, Elizabeth Campbell
  • Other sites: Blog (Agency); twitter (Jessica Faust); Twitter (Kim Lionetti); Twitter (Jessica Alvarez); Twitter (Elizabeth Campbell)
  • Genres: Romance (all sub-genres), young adult, steampunk, urban fantasy, mystery and women's fiction.  Nonfiction: current affairs, reference, business, health, women's issues, pop science, psychology, sex, parenting, pop culture, true crime and general nonfiction.  See their website for specific agent's needs.  They do not represent children's books, science fiction, short fiction, poetry, screenplays, techno-thrillers, or military fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Contact each agent at separate submissions email addresses.
  • Notes: Has been a literary agency since 2001.  They do try to respond to each query.
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  • Agents: Jordy Albert, Brittany Booker
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jordy Albert); Twitter, blog (Brittany Booker)
  • Genres:  Brittany Booker represents contemporary romance, historical fiction, fantasy, young adult, and new adult.  Jordy Albert seeks romance (contemporary or historical), women's fiction, young adult and new adult contemporary/historical or dystopian, science fiction, or fantasy with elements of romance. Agency does not represent screenplays, short story collections or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with 1-2 page synopsis and first ten pages of manuscript pasted into the email.  Specifies sample pages be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman black 12-pitch font.
  • Notes: Agents formerly with the Corvisiero Literary Agency.
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  • Agents: Janet Kobobel Grant, Wendy Lawton, Mary Keeley, Rachel Kent (nee Zurakowski), Rachelle Gardner
  • Other sites: Blog, Facebook (Agency); Twitter (Janet Grant); Twitter (Wendy Lawton); Twitter (Mary Keeley); Twitter (Rachel Kent); Blog, Twitter (Rachelle Gardner),
  • Genres: Adult, teen, and middle grade fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit one-page query via email only.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency in Santa Rosa, CA, founded in 1996.
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  • Agents: Laura Bradford, Natalie Lakosil, Sarah LaPolla
  • Other sites: Twitter (Laura Bradford); Twitter, blog (Natalie Lakosil); Twitter, Blog (Sara LaPolla); Foreign rights agency's website.
  • Genres: Fiction: romance (historical, romantic suspense, paranormal, category, contemporary, erotic), urban fantasy, women's fiction, mystery, thrillers, and young adult.  Nonfiction: business, relationships, biography/memoir, self-help, parenting, narrative humor.  More guidelines on the website.
  • Submission guidelines: They accept email queries only to a central submissions address.  No email attachments.  Include "QUERY: " and the title of your manuscript or message in the subject line.  Further guidelines on the website.
  • Notes: Laura Bradford is a member of AAR and RWA.  Natalie Lakosil is a member of SCBWI.
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  • Agents: Lauren Holowaty
  • Other sites: Blog (Agency)
  • Genres: Children's and young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency located in the UK, a part of the Bright Group International.
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  • Agents: Danielle Egan-Miller, Joanna MacKenzie
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: most commercial adult fiction, especially women's fiction, historicals, teen/chick/mom/lady lit, historical mysteries and literary young adult.  Non-fiction: prescriptive how-to, self-help, sports, humor and pop culture.  They do not represent children's picture books, horror or science fiction, short stories, poetry, original screenplays, articles or software. 
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries to either mail address or central submissions email address.  Provide query and first 3-5 chapters of the manuscript.
  • Notes: Member of the AAR.
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  • Agents: Denise Bukowski
  • Other sites: Twitter (Denise Bukowski)
  • Genres: Literary fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent genre fiction, poetry, children's literature, picture books, or film or television scripts.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail only.  Query with proposal, chapter outline, author bio, proposed market and competition, one or two sample chapters, and SASE.
  • Notes: Toronto-based literary agency established in 1986.  Only considers submissions from Canadian authors.  Asks for exclusivity for six weeks after receipt of submission.
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  • Agents: Georgina Capel, Anita Land, Joscelyn Henton, Philippa Brewster, Romily Must, Rachel Conway
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail.  Send submission marked "Submissions Department", and include a cover letter, outline of writing history, synopsis, the first three chapters of manuscript and contact information.  Include your qualifications for writing the book for nonfiction submissions.
  • Notes: Large literary agency located in London, UK; established in 2000.  Agency has represented numerous award-winning authors.  Member AAA.
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  • Agents: Genevieve Carden, Philippe Carden, Rachel Wright
  • Other sites: None found
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including young adult and play scripts.  Does not represent poetry, screenplays, or children’s books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with author bio, one-page synopsis, and first fifty pages.
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency established in 2009.
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  • Agents: Caren Estesen, Colleen Martin
  • Other sites: Blog (Agency)
  • Genres: All types of books, but specializes in romance, women's fiction, high-quality middle grade and young adult fiction and narrative nonfiction.  See submissions page, as each agent has particular tastes.
  • Submission guidelines: Only accepts email submissions to individual agents.  Include query letter and the first 3-5 pages of manuscript in email body.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency based in New York City. Closed indefinitely to queries.
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  • Agents: Matthew Carnicelli
  • Other sites: Twitter (Matthew Carnicelli).
  • Genres: Fiction: Commercial and literary; Nonfiction: Narrative, current events, history, biography, memoir, science, business, health, psychology, and popular culture.  Does not represent poetry, plays, screenplays, or books for children or young adults.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email or regular mail, but prefers email.  Send one-page query only with no attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Rhinebeck, NY.
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  • Agents:  Carol Mann, Laura Yorke, Gareth Esersky, Myrsini Stephanides, Joanne Wyckoff, Eliza Dreier
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Myrsini Stephanides); Twitter (Joanne Wyckoff); Twitter (Eliza Dreier)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' profiles for their interests and representation.
  • Submission guidelines: For fiction and memoir, query with synopsis, brief bio, and first 25 pages of manuscript pasted into body of email. For all other nonfiction, query with synopsis and brief bio.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique New York literary agency founded in 1977.  Generally responds to queries within 3-4 weeks.
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  • Agents: Caroline Sheldon, Penny Holroyde
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, especially human interest stories and memoirs.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only. Use the subject line “SUBMISSION/[TITLE OF WORK]/[NAME OF AUTHOR]”, and address email to only one agent.  Attach first three chapters of manuscript, double-spaced and in either Word or PDF format, and a brief, one- to two-page synopsis.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency.  Agency is a member of Association of Authors’ Agents. Tries to reply to all submissions within six weeks.
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  • Agents: Carolyn Swayze, Barry Jones, Kris Rothstein
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, commercial, and young adult; nonfiction: history (especially Canadian and military), narrative, science, nature, history, travel, politics, humor, pop culture, food and cookbooks, lifestyle, parenting, and memoir.   Considers some fantasy for children but not for adults.  Rarely interested in self-help, religion or self-improvement books.  Does not represent romance, science fiction, poetry, screenplays or children's picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail.  Query with one-page synopsis and first 10 pages of manuscript pasted in email body.  No images or attachments.
  • Notes: Surrey, British Columbia-based literary agency established in 1994.  Does not respond unless interested.
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  • Agents: Julie Castiglia, Winifred Golden
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: Commercial, literary, thrillers, suspense, crime, science fiction, multicultural, young adult; Nonfiction: Narrative, current events, science, biography, pop culture, health, lifestyle, business/investing/finance, investigative journalism, food/wine, cookbooks, architecture, interior design.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Del Mar, CA, founded in 1993.
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  • Agents: Terra Chalberg, Rachel Sussman, Natasha Alexis, Nicole James, Lana Popovic
  • Other sites: Twitter (Natasha Alexis); Twitter (Lana Popovic)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction: literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, lifestyle, humor, and pop culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email and regular mail, but most agents accept emailed queries only.  See individual bios for further information.
  • Notes: NYC-based literary agency.  Responds to queries only when interested.
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  • Agents: Charlotte Gusay
  • Other sites: Twitter (Charlotte Gusay)
  • Genres: Fiction: adventure, contemporary, feminist, historical, humor, literary, mainstream, military/war, multicultural, mystery, regional, suspense; nonfiction: agriculture/horticulture, alternative lifestyles, anthropology/archaelogy, art/architecture, biography, communications, cooking/foods/nutrition, ethnic, feminism, film/cinema/stage, gardening, gay/lesbian, General Nonfiction, gift book, government/politics, health/medicine, history, house and home, humanities, humor, language and literature, literary criticism, multicultural, music and dance, nature and environment, philosophy, popular science, psychology, reference, regional, religion, sports, travel, script, and general nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Send query letter only.
  • Notes: Literary agency based in Los Angeles, established in 1988.
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  • Agents: Charlotte Sheedy, Joan Rosen, Mackenzie Brady
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Mackenzie Brady)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with 1-2 sample chapters, preferably in a word document.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency.
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  • Agents: Farley Chase
  • Other sites: Twitter (Farley Chase)
  • Genres:  Fiction: general fiction; Nonfiction: reference, biography, business/investing/finance, history, health, travel, lifestyle, cookbooks, sports, African-American, science, humor, pop culture, popular science, natural history, military history, memoir.
  • Submission guidelines:  Include the first few pages of a fiction manuscript with query. Does not represent young adult, romance, or science fiction.
  • Notes:  Recently founded Chase Literary Agency.  Formerly with The Waxman Literary Agency. Tries to respond to all queries addressed correctly.
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  • Agents: Mickey Choate
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction, particularly history, military history, politics, current events, natural science, and food and wine. Does not represent genre fiction, romance, self-help, confessional memoirs, spirituality, pop psychology, religion, how-to, New Age titles, children’s books poetry, self-published works or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with brief synopsis or outline and a short biography.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in Pelham Manor, NY, established in 2004.  Tries to respond to all queries.
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  • Agents: Christopher Little
  • Other sites: None found
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent poetry, short stories, illustrated books, or young children’s books.  Handles plays, television pilots, screenplays and film scripts only for existing clients.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email, but prefers email.  Query with covering letter, first three chapters, synopsis, and SAE.
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency established in 1979.  Christopher Little was J.K. Rowling's original literary agent.
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  • Agents: Steven Chudney
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Mostly children's and picture books; some adult books.  Does not represent picture book texts, illustrations only, board books, leveled or early readers, novelty or lift-the flap books, fables, folklore, or traditional fairy tales, poetry, 'mood pieces,' or stories for 'all ages', message-driven stories, fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, plays, screenplays, or film scripts.
    Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with query letter only.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Briarcliff Manor, NY; founded in 2002.  Responds only if interested.
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  • Agents: Carlie Webber
  • Other sites: Twitter, blog (Carlie Webber)
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary and general, women's, mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, science fiction, fantasy, memoir, middle grade, and young adult.  Does not represent picture books, easy readers, poetry, scripts, curriculum nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with synopsis, and the first 30 pages or three chapters of your work, whichever is more.  Include the word "query" in email subject line.  Include writing sample either in email body or as a Word or PDF attachment.
  • Notes: Small NYC literary agency.
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  • Agents: Beth Fleisher
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, adult science fiction, fantasy and horror.  Nonfiction: select children's books, especially history, science and nature.  Does not represent picture books, romance, memoir, general adult fiction, how-to.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email only with short cover letter, synopsis, any professional credits or relevant experience, and first 10 pages or first chapter, whichever is shorter.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Independent literary agent.  Generally responds within two weeks.
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  • Agents: Claire Conville, Patrick Walsh, Jake Smith-Bosanquet, Alan Oliver, Jo Unwin, Susan Armstrong, Carrie Kania, Alexandra McNicoll, Alex Cristofi, Alexander Cochran, David Llewelyn, Carrie Plitt
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Claire Conville); Twitter (Jo Unwin); Twitter ( Alexander Cochran); Twitter (Carrie Kania); Twitter (Alexandra McNicoll); Twitter (Alex Christofi); Twitter (Carrie Plitt)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, generally up-market to mass-market, including children's and young adult.  Does not represent poetry, short stories or dramatic works (film, television, radio or theater).
  • Submission guidelines: Agency accepts regular mail submissions only; no email submissions.  Submit hard copy of the first three chapters (or about 50 pages) and a synopsis.
  • Notes:  International literary agency in London, founded in 2000.  Represents mostly UK writers, but open to foreign writers too.  Tries to respond to queries in 2-3 months.
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  • Agents: Dean Cooke, Sally Harding, Suzanne Brandreth, Mary Hu
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Dean Cooke); Twitter (Sally Harding); Twitter (Suzanne Brandreth); Twitter (Mary Hu)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction: specifically science fiction, fantasy, and romance; nonfiction: specifically narrative-driven works in the areas of popular culture, science, history, politics, and natural history, and middle-grade and young adult books. Does not represent illustrated, photographic or children's picture books, US political thrillers, poetry, or original screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only, with no attachments. Include "Author Query", your name, and manuscript title in the subject line.  See Submissions page for further guidance.
  • Notes: Toronto, Ontario-based literary agency established in 1992.  Attempts to reply to queries within eight weeks.
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  • Agents: Helen Breitwieser
  • Other sites: Twitter (Helen Breitweiser)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. Does not consider business, how-to, photography books, poetry, screenplays, self-help or Westerns.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via standard mail or email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Los Angeles, CA.
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  • Agents: Marisa Corvisiero, Saritza Hernandez, Brittany Howard, Doreen MacDonald, Sarah Negovetich, Rebecca Simas, Kate Hart
  • Other sites: Facebook, consulting website (Agency); blog, Twitter, Facebook (Marisa Corvisiero); Twitter, blog (Saritza Hernandez); Twitter, Tumblr, blog (Brittany Howard); Twitter (Doreen MacDonald); Twitter, Tumblr (Sarah Negovetich); Twitter (Rebecca Simas)
  • Genres:  Fiction: romance, thrillers, adventure, paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, young adult, and middle grade; Nonfiction: out of box and high concept spiritual, self improvement, parenting, science, and pop-culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries only.  Submit query with first five pages of manuscript as an attachment.  Include 1-2 page synopsis.
  • Notes: Boutique NYC literary agency.  Marisa Corvisiero is formerly of the L. Perkins Agency.
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  • Agents: Isabel Atherton
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Literary, general, women's, crime, and children's fiction with strong commercial potential. Nonfiction, including arts and crafts, biography, autobiography, health, business, cooking, history, natural history, humor, and popular culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.
  • Notes: Boutique UK literary agency established in 2008.  Currently not taking any new fiction clients.
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  • Agents: Kathryn Helmers
  • Other sites: Twitter (Kathryn Helmers)
  • Genres: Primarily nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or proposals from unpublished authors. Does accept unsolicited inquiries from previously published authors: email inquiries only; no attachments.  Include “Literary Submission” in email subject line.
  • Notes: Literary arm of a larger entertainment management company founded in 1989.
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  • Agents: Dave Barbor, Ginger Clark, Katherine Fausset, Holly Frederick, Peter Ginsberg, Elizabeth Harding, Ginger Knowlton, Timothy Knowlton, Laura Blake Peterson, Maureen Walters, Michell Waters, Anna Webman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ginger Clark); Twitter (Katharine Fausset); Twitter (Holly Frederick); Twitter (Elizabeth Harding); Twitter (Ginger Knowlton); Twitter (Anna Webman)
  • Genres: All adult and children's genres, including illustrators.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter, synopsis, sample chapter and brief resume via snail mail to the address in the submission guidelines page.  Some agents accept email queries.
  • Notes: Large literary agency founded in 1914.  Currently employs around 32 people in New York and San Francisco offices.
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  • Agents: Fiona Inglis, Fran Moore, Tara Wynne, Pippa Masson, Clare Forster, Grace Heifetz
  • Other sites: Twitter (Fiona Inglis); Twitter (Pippa Masson)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including children's.  Does not represent stage/screenplays, poetry, self-help books, children’s picture books, comic books, short stories or translations.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail only.  Send cover letter with short synopsis, first three chapters of manuscript and SASE.  Does not accept submissions from outside Australia and New Zealand.
  • Notes: Large literary agency located in Australia, established in 1967 as an independent office of the Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency.  Member, Australian Literary Agents’ Association.
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  • Agents: Felicity Blunt, Sheila Crowley, Jonathan Lloyd, Alice Lutyens, Lauren Pearson, Karolina Sutton, Stephanie Thwaites, Gordon Wise
  • Other sites: Twitter (Felicity Blunt); Twitter (Sheila Crowley); Twitter (Alice Lutyens); Twitter (Karolina Sutton); Twitter (Stephanie Thwaites); Twitter (Gordon Wise)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent poetry, practical guides, textbooks or academic works unsuitable for a mainstream audience.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via web GUI.  Submit cover letter with synopsis (up to 3,000 words) and sample material (up to 10,000 words) via GUI on the Curtis Brown Creative website.
  • Notes: Large London-based literary and talent agency, established in 1899.  Partners with International Creative Management, Gelfman Schneider, Curtis Brown Australia and PQ Blackwell.
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  • Agents: Bob Diforio, Mandy Hubbard, Kristin Miller-Vincent, Bree Ogden, Joyce Holland, Pam van Hylckama, Samantha Dighton
  • Other sites: Twitter (Bob Diforio); Twitter, website, blog (Mandy Hubbard); Twitter (Kristin Miller-Vincent); Blog, Twitter (Bree Ogden); blog (Joyce Holland); Twitter, Facebook, blog, e-paper (Pam van Hylckama); Twitter (Samantha Dighton)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agent bios page for further information on what each agent represents.
  • Submission guidelines: Most agents accept email queries only.   See agent bios for further information on individual guidelines.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency established in 1989.
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  • Agents: Greg Daniel
  • Other sites: Twitter (Greg Daniel)
  • Genres: Adult nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts proposals via email only.  Include brief overview of manuscript, key selling points, author bio (including qualifications), description of your platform, and publishing history.
  • Notes: Small literary agency founded in 2007.  Member of AAR.  Responds to queries in two to three weeks.  Agency is no longer accepting new fiction clients.
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  • Agents: Liz Darhansoff, Chuck Verrill, Michele Mortimer
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres:  Fiction and nonfiction.  Agency is most interested in literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, sophisticated suspense, and both fiction and nonfiction for younger readers.  Does not represent theatrical plays or film scripts.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.
  • Notes: Small, full-service literary agency in New York, established in 1975.  Only responds to queries if interested.
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  • Agents: Darley Anderson, Clare Wallace, Camilla Wray; additional rights personnel and readers
  • Other sites: Children's Book Agency site (agency); Twitter (Camilla Wray); Twitter (Clare Wallace); Twitter (Jill Bentley); Twitter (Vicki Le Feuvre); Twitter (Keshini Naidoo)
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and nonfiction, including thrillers, mysteries, crime, horror, fantasy, literary, romantic comedy, chick-lit, women in jeopardy, sagas, historical, and children's.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with one page synopsis and the first three chapters.  Enclose material as Microsoft Word documents.  See their submissions page for further clarification.
  • Notes: Literary agency based in London, and founded in 1988.  Also has a regional office in Hay-on-Wye on the English/Welsh borders.  Member AAA.
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  • Agents: David Black, Antonella Iannarino, David Larabell, Linda Loewenthal, Gary Morris, Susan Raihofer, Sarah Smith, Luke Thomas, Joy Tutela
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (David Larabell); Twitter (Linda Loewenthal); Twitter (Gary Morris); Twitter (Susan Raihofer)
  • Genres: Commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail.  Send 1-2 page query with SASE and contact information.  Advises not to email queries unless an agent specifies this preference.  See individual agents' bios for further information.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency in Brooklyn, NY, and founded in 1990.  Member AAR.  Generally responds within eight weeks.
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  • Agents: David Godwin, Heather Godwin
  • Other sites: Twitter, Tumblr (agency)
  • Genres: Nonfiction and literary fiction.  Does not represent reference, science fiction, self-help, picture books, poetry, or short story collections.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts adult queries via regular mail; accepts children's and young adult queries via email.  See submissions page for further details.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency founded in 1995.
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  • Agents: Veronique Baxter, Anthony Goff, Nicky Lund, Caroline Walsh, Ania Corless, Andrew Gordon, Tine Nielsen, Alice Williams, Georgia Grover, Lizzy Kremer, Georgina Ruffhead
  • Other sites: Twitter (Caroline Walsh); Twitter (Lizzy Kremer)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and scripts.  See submission guidelines and author bios for more detailed information on needs and representation.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts adult submissions via regular mail only.  Include cover letter, synopsis, first two or three chapters, a CV, and an SASE.  Accepts children's submissions via email.   Include cover letter in the body of the email, and synopsis, first two or three chapters, and a CV as Word attachments.
  • Notes: Large literary agency based in London, England; founded in 1935.  Managing Director is the current President of the Association of Authors' Agents.
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  • Agents: Ines Austern Gander, George Eltman, Rena Rossner, Hadar Makov-Hasson, Sharon Katz, 
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ines Austern Gander); Twitter (George Eltman); Twitter, website (Rena Rossner); Twitter (Hadar Makov-Hasson)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, science fiction, and fantasy; Nonfiction current affairs, science, business, history, personal narrative, children’s books, young adult literature, cookbooks and culinary writing.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries by email or regular mail.  Query with short synopsis, first two chapters/first 50 pages, and author bio and contact info.
  • Notes: A Jerusalem, Israel-based literary agency, founded in 1991.
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  • Agents: Dee Mura, Kimiko Nakamura, Kaylee Davis
  • Other sites: Facebook, Talent agency website (agency); Twitter (Kaylee Davis)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction: Action/adventure, animals, anthropology, archeology, arts & photography, biography, business, chick lit, comedy/humor, contemporary fiction, cooking, conservation & environmental issues, current affairs, entertainment, erotica, ethnic & Jewish, finance, fantasy, gay & lesbian, literary, government, health, historical, home & garden, inspirational, medical, memoirs, middle grade, military, mind & body, mystery, narrative nonfiction, new adult, New Age, outdoors & nature, paranormal, parenting & families, popular culture, psychology, religion/spirituality, romance, satire, science, science fiction, self-help & motivational, sports, thrillers & espionage, travel, women’s lit, and young adult.  Does not represent screenplays, children's picture books, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail, but prefers email.  Query with author’s name and project title in  subject heading. Embed short description of the project, author bio, synopsis, and first 25 pages of manuscript in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency.
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  • Agents: Brian DeFiore, Laurie Abkemeier, Kate Garrick, Adam Schear, Debra Goldstein, Matthew Elblonk, Caryn Karmatz Rudy, Meredith Kaffel
  • Other sites: Twitter (Brian DeFiore); Twitter, blog, website (Laurie Abkemeier); Twitter (Kate Garrick); Twitter (Adam Schear); Twitter, blog (Debra Goldstein); Twitter (Matthew Elblonk); Twitter (Caryn Karmatz Rudy); Twitter (Meredith Kaffel)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Agency is not considering children's picture books, poetry, adult science fiction and fantasy, romance, or dramatic projects at this time.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with query letter, brief summary, a short description why you're writing the project, any specific credentials you have for writing the book in question, and the first five pages of the manuscript (fiction only).
  • Notes: New York literary management agency established in 1999.  Accepts queries to multiple agents at the agency as long as you let them know you're doing so.
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  • Agents: Denise Marcil
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres:  Fiction: Thrillers, suspense novels, and women's contemporary; Nonfiction: self-help, popular reference, psychology, business/career, health, diet and fitness, and spirituality.  Does not represent science fiction, children's books, or political nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Send one-page query letter only.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in New York City.  Member AAR.
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  • Agents: Denise Shannon
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, particularly literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, journalism, politics, social history, health and business.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Include brief bio with details of any prior publications.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency founded in 2002.  Denise Shannon has also worked for Georges Borchardt, Inc. and International Creative Management (ICM).
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  • Agents: Ella Diamond Kahn, Bryony Woods
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Ella Diamond Kahn); Twitter (Bryony Woods)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agents' bios for what they're most interested in representing.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with short author bio, synopsis, and first three chapters (preferably as a Word or PDF document).
  • Notes: Small North London literary agency established in 2012.  Adheres to the code of practice of the Association of Authors’ Agents.  Tries to respond to all queries within six weeks.
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  • Agents: Diane Banks
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres:  Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent poetry, plays, scripts, academic books, short stories or children's books, with the exception of young adult fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with author bio, synopsis and the first three chapters of manuscript as Word or Open Document attachments.
  • Notes: UK-based literary agency founded in 2006.  Diane Banks has also worked trade publishing houses including Penguin and Hodder & Stoughton.  She currently sits on the committee of the Association of Authors' Agents (2012-2015). Tries to respond to queries within two weeks.
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  • Agents: Robert Dinsdale, Kirstie Imber
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Fiction, especially historical and fantasy; nonfiction, especially narrative, memoir, natural history, and nature.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Query with first three chapters and one-page synopsis.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency working in association with AM Heath & Company.  Founded in 2012.  Currently signs only three to four new clients per year.
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  • Agents: Doe Coover, Colleen Mohyde, Amanda Lewis, Frances Kennedy
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Primarily nonfiction, literary and children's titles.  Does not represent poetry or screenplays.  See agent bios page for further information on what each agent represents.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email and regular mail submissions, but prefers email.   For non-fiction projects send detailed proposal, including overview, table of contents or detailed outline, author biography, and pertinent marketing information.  For fiction send query with detailed synopsis, first 50 pages of manuscript, and author biography.  For picture books, send the entire manuscript.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Winchester, MA.  Response time is 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Dominick Abel
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction, especially mysteries and suspense novels; narrative nonfiction and business books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with synopsis.  May also include a sample chapter or two embedded in the body of the email.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency established in 1975.  Member AAR.  Co-agents in all major territories and in Hollywood.
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  • Agents: Christina Concepcion, Michael Congdon, Katie Grimm, Katie Kotchman, Maura Kye-Casella, Susan Ramer
  • Other sites: Twitter (Katie Grimm); Twitter (Katie Kotchman); Twitter (Maura Kye-Casella)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; see agent bios for what each agent represents.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  May include first chapter with query.  For digital queries, include the word “Query” and the agent’s full name in your subject heading; no attachments.
  • Notes: New York literary agency founded in 1983.  All agents are AAR members.  Agency founder Don Congdon was Ray Bradbury's literary agent.
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  • Agents: Neil Olson, Edward Hibbert, Carrie Howland
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Edward Hibbert); Twitter (Carrie Howland)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email. send query letter, full synopsis, and the first three chapters or first 25 pages of manuscript to central queries address.
  • Notes: New York literary agency founded in 1969.  Notable clients include or have included Joseph Heller, Peter Matthiessen, Mario Puzo, Thomas Pynchon, Philip Roth, and Robert Stone, and Chuck Palahniuk.
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  • Agents: Stacey Donaghy
  • Other sites: Twitter (Stacey Donaghy)
  • Genres: Fiction: romance (not historic romance), new adult, and young adult; nonfiction: authorized biographies, compelling stories, written by celebrities, music industry professionals, pop culture,
    film/television.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.  Query with one- to two-page synopsis and first 10 pages of manuscript pasted into email body.  Email subject line should read: "Query" followed by story title, and genre.  See agency's submission guidelines page for more information.
  • Notes: Toronto-based literary agency.  Submissions with Canadian and international content is highly desired.
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  • Agents:Donald Maass, Jennifer Jackson, Cameron McClure, Stacia Decker, Katie Shea Boutillier, Amy Boggs, Jennifer Udden; also has overseas representation.
  • Other sites: Twitter (Donald Maass); website, Twitter (Jennifer Jackson); blog, Twitter (Cameron McClure); Twitter (Stacia Decker); Twitter (Katie Shea); Twitter (Amy Boggs); Twitter (Jennifer Udden)
  • Genres: All genres of fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Email queries can be sent to the main submissions address.  Individual agents have separate submissions email addresses as well.
  • Notes: New York City literary agency.  Donald Mass, Jennifer Jackson, and Cameron McClure are all AAR members.  The agency is a member of the Author's Guild, MWA, SFWA, RWA and other organizations.
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  • Agents: Doris S. Michaels, Delia Barrian Fakis; numerous foreign sub-agents and agencies.
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary fiction with strong commercial or screen potential.  Non-fiction: current affairs, narrative, biography and memoir, lifestyle, social sciences, gender, history, health, classical music, sports, and women's issues.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit queries via email only to submissions address.
  • Notes: Agency has been active since 1994.
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  • Agents: Doug Grad, George Bick
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Doug Grad: Narrative non-fiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, young adult fiction, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science and theater.  George Bick: Narrative non-fiction, memoir, business, thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, military, graphic novels, science, diet/self-help, pets/animals, romance, humor, pop culture, and travel.
  • Submission guidelines: Prefers queries via email.  Send query only.  Include "query" in the subject line.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency established in 2008.
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  • Agents: Verna Dreisbach
  • Other sites:  None found.
  • Genres: Nonfiction: Biography/memoir, true crime, business/economics, social history/culture, Native American Indian, parenting, women's issues, health, travel, science.  Not currently accepting fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in El Dorado Hills, CA.  Verna Dreisbach has worked in the publishing field since early 2007. Member AAR.  Accepting new non-fiction clients only through a writers conference or a personal referral. Not accepting fiction.
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  • Agents: Jennie Dunham, Bridget Smith
  • Other sites: Twitter (Bridget Smith)
  • Genres: See agents' bios for specific needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Send fiction query letters with a one-page synopsis by regular mail (with SASE) or email to a central submissions address.
  • Notes: The agency is a member of AAR and SCBWI and offers industry standard terms.  Dunham Literary, Denise Marcil Literary Agency, and Don Congdon Associates share office spaces but continue to make separate representation decisions.  The Rhonda Weyr Agency is a division of Dunham Literary.
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  • Agents: Henry Dunow, Jennifer Carlson, Betsy Lerner, Erin Hosier, Amy Hughes, Yishai Seidman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Betsy Lerner); Twitter (Yishai Seidman)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular culture and young adult fiction.  See agents' bios for further information.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email via central submissions address.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York, NY.  Does not respond to all queries.
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  • Agents: Jan Miller, Shannon Marven
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent juvenile, science fiction, horror, poetry, occult, romance, fantasy, or erotica.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with summary, author bio, marketing strategy, and SASE.
  • Notes: Literary agency in Dallas, TX.  Clients include Joan Rivers, Stephen R. Covey, Maria Shriver, Deborah Norville, and Dr. Phil McGraw.
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Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
  • Agents: Jane Dystel, Miriam Goderich, Michael Bourret, Stacey Kendall Glick, Jim McCarthy, Lauren E. Abramo, Jessica Papin, John Rudolph, Rachel Stout, Brenna Barr, Abby Reilly
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook.
  • Genres: See individual agents' bios for specific needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail and email submissions.  Enclose cover letter, outline or synopsis, sample chapter and a SASE (for regular mail submissions).
  • Notes: Dystel Literary Mangement has been a literary agency since 2003, and Jane Dystel has been an agent since 1986.  They try to respond to all queries.
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  • Agents: Ed Victor, Linda Van, Sophie Hicks, Edina Imrik, Maggie Phillips, Sarah Williams, Charlie Campbell
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ed Victor); Twitter (Sarah Williams); Twitter (Charlie Campbell)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction, children's books, and non-fiction including biography, memoir, politics, travel, food and history.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not consider unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Large UK literary agency based in London, and established in 1976.  Clients include Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, U2, and Roman Polanski.
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  • Agents: Clare Pearson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Clare Pearson)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, mainly children's and young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send brief email to inquiries address to receive an auto-responder message containing their submission guidelines.
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency established in 1997.  Member Association of Authors Agents.
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  • Agents: Edward Cecil, Phyllis Coady, Daisy Frost
  • Other sites: Twitter (Daisy Frost)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries.  Send query to individual literary agent.
  • Notes: Boutique London-based literary agency.
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  • Agents: Meg Thompson, Susanna Einstein, Molly Reese, Sandy Hodgman.
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Sandy Hodgman)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, commercial, women’s, crime, historical, children's and young adult. Nonfiction: popular science, politics, blog-to-book projects, memoir, cookbooks, sports, health and wellness, and popular culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with attached sample (approximately 25 consecutive pages) of manuscript in Word, RTF or PDF format.  Include bio, publication history, contact information, and manuscript word count, summary and title.
  • Notes: Literary Agency in New York City, founded in 2011.  Responds within six weeks only to projects of interest.
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  • Agents: Elaine English
  • Other sites: Blog (Elaine English)
  • Genres: Fiction: commercial, women’s, mysteries, romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.  Send query only.  Agency is currently not accepting queries from new authors.
  • Notes: Member, Association of Authors' Representatives.
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  • Agents: Elise Dillsworth
  • Other sites: Twitter (Elise Dillsworth)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on writing that is international.  Does not represent science fiction, fantasy or children’s books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Query with covering letter, the first three chapters (or approximately 50 pages), and synopsis.
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency founded in 2012.
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  • Agents: Elizabeth Kaplan
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres:  Fiction: literary, historical, commercial women's, young adult, and middle grade.  Nonfiction: narrative and practical nonfiction, biography, history, memoir, and pop culture.  Does not represent screenplays, poetry, science fiction, or fantasy.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send query letter only.  May include the first ten manuscript pages pasted into email body.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City, established in 2002.  Elizabeth Kaplan was previously an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, and the Ellen Levine Agency.
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  • Agents: Elyse Cheney, Adam Eaglin
  • Other sites: Twitter (Adam Eaglin)
  • Genres: Fiction: Commercial, upmarket, family saga, historical, literary, short story, suspense, thrillers, women's.  Nonfiction: Biography, business, current events, economics, journalism, memoir, narrative, politics, science, social science.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Send query letter only; no attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique New York City literary agency.
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  • Agents: Emilie Stewart
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with summary, first 25 pages of novel, and SASE.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency.
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  • Agents: Emma Sweeney, Noah Ballard
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Noah Ballard)
  • Genres: Fiction: general and historical fiction; nonfiction: narrative, including memoir, history, science and religion.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query to submissions email address with succinct description of plot or proposal, short author bio, and first ten pages of manuscript pasted into body of email.  Include previous writing credits and brief statement describing how you heard about the agency.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency based in New York City and founded in 2006.  Emma Sweeney is a member of the Association of Authors' Representatives and the Women's Media Group.
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  • Agents: Erin Murphy, Ammi-Joan Paquette, Tricia Lawrence
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); blog, Twitter (Tricia Lawrence); blog (Ammi-Joan Paquette)
  • Genres: Young adult, middle grade and children's fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail, but prefers email.  Currently closed to unsolicited queries.
  • Notes: Children's book agency in Flagstaff, AZ, founded in 1999.  Currently closed to unsolicited queries or submissions; only accepts queries and submissions by referral or personal contact.
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  • Agents: Ethan Ellenberg, Denise Little, Evan Gregory
  • Other sites: Twitter (Evan Gregory).
  • Genres: Fiction: commercial fiction including thrillers, mysteries, children's, romance, women's fiction, ethnic, science fiction, fantasy and general fiction.  Nonfiction: current affairs, history, health, science, psychology, cookbooks, new age, spirituality, pop-culture, adventure, true crime, biography and memoir.  They do not represent poetry, short stories or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail and email submissions.  For fiction submissions, send query with a synopsis, the first 50 pages of the manuscript and an SASE (for regular mail submissions).
  • Notes: New York agency.  Does accept international submissions on a limited basis.  See website for specifics.
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  • Agents: Eve White
  • Other sites: Twitter.
  • Genres: Currently reading literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction for adults, and children's fiction for 7+.
  • Submission guidelines: Query by email to separate addresses for fiction and nonfiction.  For fiction submissions, include three opening chapters and brief synopsis in one attached word document.
  • Notes: UK-based agency since 2003.  She represents internationally published authors of fiction, nonfiction, children's and picture books.  Not looking at work by authors from the U.S., Canada, or Australia.  Member of AAR.  Tries to reply to all queries.
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  • Agents: Faye Bender
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, women’s, commercial, young adult, and middle grade.  Non-fiction: popular culture, women’s issues, narrative, health, memoir, biography, and popular science.  Does not represent picture books, genre fiction for adults (western, romance, horror, science fiction, fantasy), business books, spirituality or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Brooklyn, NY.  Member AAR.  Average response time appears to be one to two weeks.
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  • Agents: Felicity Bryan, Catherine Clarke, Caroline Wood, Sally Holloway, Michele Topham
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, primarily adult commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, and children's fiction for ages eight and up, including young adult.  Does not represent adult science fiction, horror, fantasy, light romance, self- help, memoir, film and TV scripts, plays, poetry or picture/illustrated books. 
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail.  Send covering letter with synopsis and the first three or four consecutive chapters, on loose A4 paper, one side only, with double or 1.5 line spacing, and numbered pages.
  • Notes: Literary agency in Oxford, UK.  Agency represents writers living outside the UK only in exceptional circumstances.  Tries to respond to submissions within eight weeks.
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  • Agents: Whitney Lee
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Books of all genres, both fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via standard mail or email.
  • Notes: Small agency out of Beverly Hills, CA.
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  • Agents: Susan Finesman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Susan Finesman)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent children's picture books or works composed for the stage or screen.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email or regular mail.  Query with synopsis and first twenty pages of manuscript pasted into email body.  Include "QUERY" and title of manuscript in email subject line.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Los Angeles, CA.
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FinePrint Literary Mangement
  • Agents: Peter Rubie, Stephany Evans, Ward Calhoun, June Clark, Diane Freed, Meredith Hays, Janet Reid, Rachel Coyne, Marissa Walsh, Laura Wood, Becky Vinter
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter (Stephany Evans); Website (June Clark); Website, Blog, Query Shark, Twitter (Janet Reid); Twitter (Marissa Walsh); Twitter (Becky Vinter).
  • Genres: A wide range of fiction including thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, women's, romance, chick lit, young adult and middle grade.  They do not represent poetry, plays, screenplays or children's picture books.  See individual agents' profiles for more information.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query, synopsis and first two chapters via regular mail or email.  Not all agents accept regular mail queries.
  • Notes: Large NY literary management house.  Some agents are members of AAR, WNBA, RWA, and other organizations.
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  • Agents: Christy Fletcher, Melissa Chinchillo, Gráinne Fox, Rebecca Gradinger, Donald Lamm, Alyssa Wolff, Lisa Grubka, Todd Sattersten
  • Other sites: Twitter (Christy Fletcher); Twitter (Melissa Chinchillo), Twitter (Lisa Grubka), Twitter (Todd Sattersten)
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios and the agency's submissions tab for further clarification.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query, brief synopsis and SASE by regular mail or query via email to general submissions address.  Send queries to one agent at a time.
  • Notes: New York literary agency.  Average response time is 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Scott Hoffman, Jeff Kleinman, Paige Wheeler, Michelle Brower, Michael Harriot, Molly Jaffa, Shawna Morey, Erin Niumata, Marcy Posner, Sarah S. McLellan, Steve Troha, Emily van Beek
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Paige Wheeler); Twitter (Michael Harriot); Twitter (Molly Jaffa); Twitter (Shawna Morey); Twitter (Erin Niumata); Twitter (Steve Troha)
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for further clarification.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries only.  Send queries to one individual agent at their specific address.
  • Notes: Also has the division Folio Jr., to cover children's book authors and artists.
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  • Agents: Peter H. McGuigan, Yfat Reiss Gendell, Stephanie Abou, Hannah Brown Gordon, Chris Park, Mollie Glick, Stephen Barbara, David R. Patterson, Brandi Bowles, Kirsten Neuhaus, Anthony Mattero, Jess Regel
  • Other sites: Twitter (Yfat Reiss Gendell); Twitter (Hannah Brown Gordon); Twitter (Anthony Mattero); Twitter (Mollie Glick); Twitter (Stephen Barbara); Twitter (David R. Patterson); Twitter (Brandi Bowles); Twitter (Kirsten Neuhaus), Twitter (Jess Regel)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' profiles for genre needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via regular mail or email.  Provide query letter, synopsis, first three chapters of manuscript and author bio with submission.  Some agents accept only email submissions.
  • Notes: Full service agency in New York City.
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Fox Literary (PM Site)
  • Agents: Diana Fox
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter
  • Genres: Fiction: commercial and select literary, including young adult fiction (all genres), science fiction/fantasy, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, and graphic novels.  Nonfiction: memoirs, biography, and smart narrative nonfiction, especially nonfiction about sex work, addiction and recovery, and pop culture.  Does not represent screenplays, poetry, category Westerns, horror, Christian/inspirational, or children's picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query and first five pages via email.  Accepts regular mail submissions but prefers email.  See Publishers Marketplace site for further information.
  • Notes: Independent New York literary agency established 2007.
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  • Agents: Frances Collin
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, science fiction, mystery, commercial, fantasy, women's.  Nonfiction: History, biography, science, self-help, travel, narrative, health and fitness, nature/ecology, home/design.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email (no attachments), or regular mail with SASE or IRC.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Wayne, PA.  Successor to Marie Rodell Frances Collin Literary Agency, established in 1948.  Member AAR.
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  • Agents: Frances Goldin, Ellen Geiger, Sam Stoloff, Matt McGowan, Sarah Bridgins
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Literary fiction and nonfiction.  Agency does not represent screenplays, children’s books, art books, cookbooks, business books, diet books, self-help, or genre fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Some agents accept queries via online form only. If querying by email, send query with and brief author bio, including publishing credits if any.  No attachments.  Include "Query" in the subject line.  Include SASE if querying by regular mail.
  • Notes: Agents are AAR members.
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  • Agents: Matt Wagner
  • Other sites: Twitter (Matt Wagner)
  • Genres: Nonfiction, lifestyle and reference, including: popular science, technology, health, fitness, photography, design, computing, gadgets, social media, career development, education, business, leadership, personal finance, how-to, and humor.  Does not represent fiction, children’s books, poetry, or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send plain text query with no attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency located in Placerville, CA, and founded in 2005.  Adheres to AAR guidelines.
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  • Agents: Molly Friedrich, Lucy Carson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Lucy Carson)
  • Genres:  Literary and commercial adult fiction, narrative non-fiction and memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Submit query to individual agent of choice.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York, founded in 2007.
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  • Agents: Adriana Domínguez, Stefanie von Borstel, Taylor Martindale
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter, blog (Adriana Domínguez); Twitter (Taylor Martindale)
  • Genres: Adult fiction and nonfiction, young adult, middle grade and children's books.  See submission guidelines for further information.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts electronic submissions only.  For fiction, one-page query letter in email body, including book description, writing credentials and author highlights. Include the first ten pages or complete picture book manuscript text within the body of the email. For nonfiction, include a proposal with one sample chapter.
  • Notes: Boutique San Diego-based literary agency.  Response time is 6-8 weeks.
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  • Agents: Laurie McLean, Gordon Warnock, Emily Keyes, Connor Goldsmith, Jennifer Karsbaek, Sara Sciuto, Michelle Richter
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter, blog (Laurie McLean); Twitter (Gordon Warnock); Twitter, Tumblr (Emily Keyes); Twitter (Connor Goldsmith); Twitter, blog (Jennifer Karsbaek); Twitter (Sara Sciuto); Twitter (Michelle Richter)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, children's through adult.  Each agent represents different genres and categories.  Individual guidelines and areas of representation are listed under their profiles, found under the website's "Team FUSE" tab.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email.  See individual agents' profiles for their submission guidelines.
  • Notes: Full service, hybrid literary agency based in the Silicon Valley.  Launched 2013 by tenured agents from established literary agencies.  Formerly Foreword Literary.
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The G Agency (PM Site)
  • Agents: Jeff Gerecke
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jeff Gerecke)
  • Genres: General fiction, mystery, biography, computers/technology, business/investing/finance, history, sports, military history, pop culture.  Does not represent screenplays, sci-fi/fantasy or romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email, although much prefers email.  Send queries or proposal with attached sample chapters to Gmail address listed.  Include "QUERY" and title of manuscript in subject line.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency established in 2010.  Active with the AAR.  Tries to respond to every query.
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  • Agents: Lisa Adams, David Miller
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook
  • Genres: Nonfiction, including history, science, social science, politics, business, and narrative non-fiction. Do not send proposals for children’s or young adult books, fiction, poetry, or memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail or email.  Email or send a letter containing a description of your project before forwarding your proposal.  Include SASE with regular mail query.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency founded in 1998.  Member of the Authors Guild.
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  • Agents: Deborah Schneider, Jane Gelfman, Victoria Marini, Heather Mitchell, Cathy Gleason
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter (Victoria Marini), Twitter (Jane Gelfman), Twitter (Deborah Schneider)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for specific needs and representation.  Does not represent screenplays or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: See submission guidelines page for individual needs and preferences as each agent's guidelines are different.
  • Notes: Literary agency in New York City, established in 1992.
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  • Agents: David Gernert, Sarah Burnes, Stephanie Cabot, Seth Fishman, Rebecca Gardner, Logan Garrison, Courtney Gatewood, Andy Kifer, Chris Parris-Lamb, Will Roberts, Erika Storella, Anna Worrall
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Sarah Burnes); Twitter (Seth Fishman); Twitter (Chris Parris-Lamb); Twitter (Anna Worrall)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for genres they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via standard mail or email to central submissions address.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency located in Manhattan, NY; founded in 1996.  Only responds if interested in the material.
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  • Agents: Joseph Veltre
  • Other sites: Twitter (Joseph Veltre)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
  • Notes: Literary agency with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.
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Gina Maccoby Literary Agency (PM site)
  • Agents: Gina Maccoby
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: general, mystery, suspense/thriller, juvenile, children's, and literary.  Nonfiction: biography, history, health, narrative, pop culture, memoir, natural history.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.
  • Notes: Gina Maccoby has been in the publishing business for over 31 years. She is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Authors' Representatives, member Contracts and Ethics subcommittees and Board liaison to the Royalties subcommittee, member AAR, Authors Guild; previously Board liaison to the Foreign Rights subcommittee.
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  • Agents: Heide Lange, Nicholas Ellison, Faith Hamlin, Daniel Mandel, Matt Bialer, Courtney Miller-Callihan, Brenda Bowen, Lisa Gallagher, Chelsea Lindman, Lindsay Ribar, Rachael Dillon Fried
  • Other sites: Twitter (Brenda Bowen), Twitter (Courtney Miller-Callihan), Twitter (Lindsay Ribar), Twitter (Chelsea Lindman), Twitter (Rachael Dillon Fried)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; see individual agents' bios for a more detailed list of needs and representation.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit query letter, the first three chapters of the manuscript (or book proposal for nonfiction), synopsis, brief author bio and an SASE to New York address.  Agents also accept email queries at individual addresses.  Generally responds within 6-8 weeks.
  • Notes: Full service New York literary agency founded in 1932.  Clients include Dan Brown, Tad Williams, Stephen R. Lawhead, Eric Idle, Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weiss, and C.J. Cherryh.
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The Greenhouse Literary Agency
  • Agents: Sarah Davies, Julia Churchill, John Cusick
  • Other sites: Blog (Sarah Davies);  Twitter (John Cusick)
  • Genres: Children's fiction from 5+ to young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via email.  Address Sarah Davies if you live in the US or Canada; Julia Churchill if you live elsewhere in the world.  Include query, synopsis, short author bio and writing credentials.  John Cusick is particularly interested in middle grade fiction.
  • Notes: Sarah Davies represents North American authors; Julia Churchill represents authors other than those from North America.  Members of AAR, SCBWI, AAA, SCBWI UK and other organizations.
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  • Agents: Carol Heaton, Judith Murray, Antony Topping, Nicola Barr, Chris Wellbelove
    Claudia Young
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Nicola Barr); Twitter (Claudia Young)
  • Genres: All genres of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail.  Include synopsis and three chapters (or about fifty pages) with cover letter.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency founded in 1963.  Usually only represents authors based in the UK.  Does not represent children’s picture books, or original scripts for theater, film, or television.  Tries to respond within six weeks on submissions, but does not respond to email queries unless interested.
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  • Agents: Scott Eagan
  • Other sites: Twitter.
  • Genres: Contemporary romance, women's fiction, romantic suspense.  See submission info for further clarification.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via standard mail or via the online submission form on the website.  Include cover letter, SASE, the first three pages of the manuscript and a 3-5 page synopsis if sending via standard mail.
  • Notes: Small agency out of the Puget Sound region of Washington State.  Established in 2003.  Member RWA.  Adheres to the AAR code of ethics.
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  • Agents: Deborah Grosvenor, Berta Treitl, Teresa Esquerra
  • Other sites: Twitter (Deborah Grosvenor)
  • Genres: Select fiction including history, mystery, and books with travel and foreign locales.  Nonfiction including history, biography, law and politics, business and marketing, current and foreign affairs, memoir, art, design, food and cooking, lifestyle, medicine, psychology, health, science and technology, travel, and the environment.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  No attachments.  Query with first three pages of manuscript pasted into email body.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency reopened in 2011.  Deborah Grosvenor has over 25 years experience in book publishing as an editor and agent.  Response time is within two weeks.
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  • Agents: Margaret Hanbury, Henry de Rougemont, Harriet Poland
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Henry de Rougemont); Twitter (Harriet Poland)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent film scripts, plays, poetry, children's books, or self-help.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail only.  Query with letter of introduction including e-mail address and phone number, brief synopsis, and the first 30 pages of manuscript.
  • Notes: Literary agency founded in 1983.  Members of the Association of Authors' Agents.  Responds within eight weeks only if interested in submission.  Works with the Intercontinental Literary Agency on foreign rights.
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  • Agents: Carrie Hannigan, Jesseca Salky, Josh Getzler
  • Other sites: Tumblr (agency); Blog (Josh Getzler and other literary agents); Twitter (Jesseca Salky); Twitter (Josh Getzler)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; primarily mystery, thrillers and crime related fiction.  Does not represent screenplays, romance fiction, science fiction, or religious fiction.
  • Submission guidelines:  Agency prefers electronic submissions but will accept hard copy queries sent by mail with an SASE. Send a query letter and the first five pages of your manuscript in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Agency founded 2011 with agents previously from Russel & Volkening.  Generally responds to queries within 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Caroline Hardman, Joanna Swainson
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency); Twitter (Caroline Hardman); Twitter (Joanna Swainson)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, women's, historical, crime and thriller, YA, middle grade, children's 7+, and memoir.  Nonfiction: narrative including popular science and history.  Agency does not represent adult science fiction & fantasy, adult adventure, action novels, poetry, plays, screenplays, scripts, very young children's, or picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.  Query to submissions email address with brief covering letter, the first three chapters or about 5,000 words, and a one page synopsis, either as an attachment or in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency, founded in 2012.
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  • Agents: Phyllis Westberg, Craig Tenney, Pamela Malpas, Jake Elwell, Don Laventhall, Karen Gormandy, Michelle Montalbano, Kathleen Zakhar
  • Other sites: Twitter (Pamela Malpas); Twitter (Kathleen Zakhar)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail only.  Address query to a specific agent for consideration.  Include cover letter, first five pages of manuscript or proposal, and self-addressed, stamped envelope.
  • Notes: Well-established NYC literary agency; founded in 1907.  Has represented Dane Coolidge, Jack London, H.G. Wells, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Agatha Christie and Walter D. Edmonds.
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  • Agents: Joyce A. Hart, Terry W. Burns, Diana Flegal
  • Other sites: Blog, Website (Terry W. Burns)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction for adults.  Most genres in inspirational or commercial fiction except science fiction and fantasy.
  • Submission guidelines: See their submissions page for a detailed list of what to include when submitting a manuscript.  Send queries via email, however may request a follow-up submission via regular mail.
  • Notes: Tries to respond to all queries.  Does not represent books with extraordinary violence, unnecessary profanity or gratuitous sexuality.  Represents authors writing primarily from a christian world view.
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  • Agents: Harvey Klinger, David Dunton, Sara Crowe, Andrea Somberg
  • Other sites: Twitter (Harvey Klinger); Blog, Website, Twitter (Sara Crowe); Website, Facebook, Twitter (Andrea Somberg); Twitter (David Dunton)
  • Genres: Fiction, including literary, commercial, womens fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, young adult, middle grade. Nonfiction including memoir, narrative, popular science, pop-culture, humor, how-to, parenting, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, cookbooks, food, health & fitness, business, and sports.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail, email queries or via submissions GUI on the website.  Some agents do not accept regular mail, so read guidelines before submitting.
  • Notes: New York City literary agency with over 30 years in the business.  Long list of established clients.
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  • Agents: Helen Heller, Daphne Hart, Sarah Heller
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Sarah Heller)
  • Genres: Fiction, especially front list/commercial adult and young adult, crime fiction, and high concept historical; nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions or submissions via their online form only.  No email attachments.  See agency's FAQ page for further information.
  • Notes: Full-service, boutique literary agency in Toronto, Ontario, established in 1988.  Does not respond to unsolicited queries that aren't right for them.
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  • Agents: Helen Zimmermann
  • Other sites: Twitter (Helen Zimmermann)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, mostly in health and wellness, relationships, popular culture, women's issues, lifestyle, sports, music and memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  For non-fiction, send pitch letter only. For fiction, query with summary, bio, and first chapter pasted into the email.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique New York literary agency founded in 2003.  Member of AAR.  Generally responds within two weeks if interested.
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  • Agents: Bonnie Nadell, Rebecca Friedman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Rebecca Friedman)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, current affairs, memoirs, popular culture, and young adult fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Does not respond to emailed queries unless interested.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Los Angeles, CA; founded in 1979.
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  • Agents: Kristina Holmes
  • Other sites: Twitter (Kristina Holmes)
  • Genres: Practical and literary nonfiction, including health and wellness, spirituality, psychology, relationships, sex, science, nature, environmental issues, business, women’s issues, literary nonfiction, memoir, cookbooks and gift books.  Does not represent fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send query with full book proposal. include description of your project: content, themes, purpose, and audience, author background, notable platform highlights, blog or website, speaking career, etc.  Attach proposal as a separate document.
  • Notes: Small, nonfiction literary agency in Boulder, CO, and founded in 2012.
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  • Agents: Howard Morhaim, Kate McKean, Beth Phelan
  • Other sites: Twitter (Kate McKean); Twitter (Beth Phelan)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, specifically literary, contemporary women's fiction, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, mystery, graphic novels, fantasy, young adult and middle grade fiction.  Nonfiction needs include narrative, sports related, food writing, pop culture, and craft.
  • Submission guidelines: Email is preferred, but also accepts regular mail submissions.
  • Notes: Howard Morhaim established a literary agency in 1979 and has a background in editing.
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  • Agents: Michelle Johnson, Jamie Bodnar Drowley, Margaret Bail, Naomi Davis, Alex Barba, Whitley Abell
  • Other sites: Twitter, blog (Michelle Johnson); Twitter, blog (Jamie Bodnar Drowley); Twitter (Margaret Bail); Twitter (Naomi Davis); Twitter (Alex Barba); Twitter (Whitley Abell)
  • Genres:  Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent nonfiction, short stories, poetry, screenplays, or children's picture books.  See individual agents' bios for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts queries via email only.  Query brief synopsis and first 10 pages pasted into email body.  No attachments.  Subject line of email should read: “Query (Agent Name)” plus the title of novel.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency.  Adheres to the Association of Authors Representatives' code of ethics.
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  • Agents:  Kimberly Witherspoon, Michael V. Carlisle, Richard Pine, Lyndsey Blessing, William Callahan, Catherine Drayton, David Forrer, Allison Hunter, Alexis Hurley, Nathaniel Jacks, George Lucas, Jacqueline Murphy, Charlie Olsen, Kristan Palmer, Hannah Schwartz, David Hale Smith, Lauren Smythe, Jenny Witherell
  • Other sites:  Twitter (agency); Twitter (Kimberly Witherspoon); Twitter (Catherine Drayton); Twitter (David Forrer); Twitter (Allison Hunter); Twitter (Charlie Olsen); Twitter (Kristan Palmer); Twitter (David Hale Smith); Twitter (Lauren Smythe)
  • Genres:  Fiction and nonfiction; represents all genres except screenplays.  See agent profiles for individual tastes and representation.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions.  Query with 1-2 chapter writing sample in body of email to central queries address.
  • Notes:  Full service NYC literary agency; founded in 2004 through the merger of Carlisle & Company, Arthur Pine Associates and Witherspoon Associates.  Response time is up to two months.
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  • Agents: Tina Wexler, Alexandra Machinist, Meg White, Liz Farrell, Kristyn Keene, Lisa Bankoff, Kari Stuart, Tricia Davey
  • Other sites: Facebook (agency) Twitter (Tina Wexler); Twitter (Alexandra Machinist); Twitter (Meg White); Twitter (Liz Farrell); Twitter (Kristyn Keene), Twitter (Kari Stuart)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail and/or email.  Individual agents have different submission guidelines.
  • Notes: Literary, talent, and entertainment agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and London.  Represents motion picture, television, books, music, live performance, branded entertainment, and new media.  Formed in 1975 through the merger of Creative Management Associates and International Famous Agency.  UK and translation rights handled by the Curtis Brown Literary and Talent Agency.
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  • Agents: Irene Goodman, Miriam Kriss, Barbara Poelle, Rachel Ekstrom; Foreign rights agents: Danny Baror, Heather Baror; Film and TV: Steven Fisher
  • Other sites: Twitter (Irene Goodman); Twitter (Miriam Kriss); Twitter (Barbara Poelle); Twitter (Rachel Ekstrom)
  • Genres: See individual agents' bios and submission guidelines for genres they represent.
  • Submission guidelines:  Send query via email only to agent of your choice.  Include author bio, contact information, synopsis (3-5 paragraphs) and first ten pages of the manuscript pasted into the email.
  • Notes: Literary agency located in New York City.
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  • Agents: Irene Skolnick, Erin Harris, Miriam Miller
  • Other sites: Tumblr (agency)
  • Genres: Irene Skolnick: literary and up-market fiction, history, memoir, biography, YA, and middle grade. Erin Harris: literary fiction, up-market women's fiction, noir, thrillers, middle grade, YA, and narrative non-fiction. Miriam Miller: literary fiction, YA, narrative non-fiction (particularly on topics of music and food), and short stories.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via standard mail or email to central submissions address.  Include author bio, contact information, and first ten pages of the manuscript pasted into the email.
  • Notes: New York literary agency.
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  • Agents: Joshua Bilmes, Eddie Schneider, Jessie Cammack
  • Other sites: Blog (Joshua Bilmes).
  • Genres: Represents both fiction and nonfiction.  Especially looking for literary fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and young adult science fiction.  Nonfiction needs include science, history and narrative nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries only through regular mail with SASE or IRC.  A synopsis may be included but is not required.
  • Notes: JABberwocky was founded in 1994, and president Joshua Bilmes has been a literary agent for over 25 years.
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  • Agents: James Fitzgerald
  • Other sites: Twitter (James Fitzgerald)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, graphic, and packaged books.  See "titles" page on the website for a better snapshot of what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email and regular mail.  Query with cover letter, overview, author bio, genre and word count, table of contents or outline, and sample chapter.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency established in 2003.
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  • Agents: Jane Chelius, Mark Chelius
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent children's books, poetry, screenplays, stage plays, science fiction, fantasy or category romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions or regular mail submissions with SASE.  Include a one-page synopsis, the first ten pages of the manuscript and any relevant background and biographical information.
  • Notes: Member of AAR.  Only responds to queries if interested.
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  • Agents: Jane Rotrosen Berkey, Andrea Cirillo, Meg Ruley, Annelise Robey, Christina Hogrebe, Amy Tannenbaum
  • Other sites: Twitter (Christina Hobrebe); Twitter (Amy Tannenbaum)
  • Genres:  Fiction: thrillers, mystery, suspense, women’s fiction, romance, historical, mainstream, and young adult.  Nonfiction: memoirs, narrative, and prescriptive nonfiction,
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with brief synopsis, and up to three chapters of novel or nonfiction proposal.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency in New York City, founded in 1974.
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  • Agents: Morton Janklow, Luke Janklow, Lynn Nesbit, Cullen Stanley, Anne Sibbald, Alexandra Machinist, PJ Mark, Julie Just, Paul Lucas, Richard Morris, Hellie Ogden
  • Other sites:  Twitter (Alexandra Machinist); Twitter (PJ Mark); Twitter (Paul Lucas); Twitter (Hellie Ogden)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; see agent bios under the "People" tab for further information.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email. Query with cover letter, brief synopsis and the first ten manuscript pages. Paste sample pages in body of email.
  • Notes: Large literary agency based in New York City, London, and Los Angeles; founded in 1977.  Agency has represented numerous New York Times Bestsellers.
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  • Agents: Claire Conrad, Will Francis, Rebecca Carter, 
  • Other sites:  Twitter (Will Francis); Twitter (Rebecca Carter)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; see agent bios under the "People" tab for further information.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with cover letter, brief author bio,  the first three chapters (~50 pages), and brief synopsis for fiction/full outline for non-fiction.
  • Notes: Large literary agency based in New York City, London, and Los Angeles; founded in 1977.  Agency has represented numerous New York Times Bestsellers.  The London office opened in 2000.
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  • Agents: Jean V. Naggar, Jennifer Weltz, Alice Tasman, Jessiva Regel, Elizabeth Evans
  • Other sites: Blog (JVNLA), Twitter (Jennifer Weltz), Twitter (Alice Tasman), Twitter (Jessica Regel), Twitter (Elizabeth Evans).
  • Genres: See each agent's bio page for what they're interested in.
  • Submission guidelines: JVNLA only accepts email queries sent to the agent you feel is best fitted for your work.
  • Notes: Established in 2004 from Jean Naggar's previous agency which was established in 1978.
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  • Agents: Jeff Herman, Deborah Levine Herman
  • Other sites: Store.
  • Genres: Mostly nonfiction; how-to/self help, true crime, parenting, business, health, history, narrative nonfiction, memoir, psychology, practical spirituality, multi-cultural subjects, and reference.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts either email or regular mail queries.
  • Notes: Founded in 1987.  Also publishes Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents.
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  • Agents: Jennifer Azantian
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jennifer Azantian)
  • Genres: Science fiction and fantasy, including all sub-genres; horror for middle grade, young adult, and new adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with 1- to 2-page synopsis, and first 10-15 pages of manuscript pasted into email body.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency specializing in speculative fiction; established in 2014.  Jennifer Azantian is formerly of the Sandra Dykstra Literary Agency.  Responds to all queries, usually within six weeks.
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Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
  • Agents: Jennifer DeChiara, Stephen Fraser, Dorothy Spencer, Michelle Bartow, Marie Lamba, Linda Epstein
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jennifer DeChiara); Twitter (Marie Lamba); Twitter (Linda Epstein)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Most enthusiastic about literary and commercial fiction; mysteries, thrillers, celebrity biographies; humor; psychology and self-help; parenting; health and fitness; women’s issues; men’s issues; pop culture; film and television; social issues and contemporary affairs.  See individual agents' submission guidelines for what they represent and need.
  • Submission guidelines: Email queries only.  Submit query to individual agent.  See submission guidelines for details.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency in New York, founded in 2001.  Also represents illustrators and screenwriters for both television and film.
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  • Agents: Jill Corcoran
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jill Corcoran)
  • Genres: Picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young adult; select adult nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Agency only takes on clients based on referrals; no unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Foreign rights handled by the Taryn Fagerness Agency.
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  • Agents: Jill Grinberg
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, commercial, fantasy, science fiction, women's, romance, historical, young adult, children's, multi-cultural, offbeat/quirky, middle grade.  Nonfiction: History, biography, politics, science, multi-cultural, cookbooks, travel, adventure/true story, spirituality, current affairs, business, women's issues, narrative, finance, psychology, health and fitness.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept email queries.  Send query, synopsis, and first 50 pages by regular mail only.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency.
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  • Agents: Moses Cardona, Anne Hawkins, Warren Frazier, William Reiss
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Trade fiction and nonfiction (contemporary journalism, history, biography, etc.); juvenile fiction, primarily young adult and middle grade.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries.  Include genre, summary and/or synopsis, word count, etc., brief author bio, and the first three chapters as single Word attachment.  Include the word "Query" in the subject line.  If querying a particular agent, email them directly.
  • Notes: New York literary agency established in 1893.  Response time is generally 2-4 weeks.
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  • Agents: John Wright
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Nonfiction, including all sub-categories.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.  Send 3–5 page summary of work, including author information and how many manuscript pages are complete.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency specializing in nonfiction.
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  • Agents: Michael Alcock, Andrew Hewson, Anna Power, Ed Wilson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Anna Power); Twitter (Ed Wilson)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Include synopsis and first 50 pages or first three chapters with query.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency based in London, England.  Replies only if interested.
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  • Agents: Jonathan Pegg
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, thrillers, quality commercial fiction.  Nonfiction: Current affairs, memoir, biography, history, popular science, nature, arts and culture, lifestyle, and popular psychology.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions.  Include brief cover letter, CV including published work, mini-synopsis, list of three to five comparable books in the marketplace, first three chapters (approx. 50 pages) of the manuscript, and summary of plot and characters.
  • Notes: Member of AAA (UK).
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  • Agents: Joy Harris, Adam Reed
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, particularly literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, science and technology, and pop culture.  Agency is not accepting poetry, screenplays, or self-help at this time.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Send query with outline or sample chapter, and self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York City.  Replies only if interested.
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  • Agents: Barney Karpfinger
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not accept poetry, drama, romance, horror, science fiction, fantasy, or children’s picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with brief synopsis, first ten pages of manuscript, and SASE.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency founded in 1985.
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  • Agents: Kathryn Green
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: General, mystery, romance, young adult/juvenile.  Nonfiction: Reference, biography, business/investing/finance, history, mind/body/spirit, health, travel, lifestyle, popular culture, parenting, and prescriptive how-to.  Does not represent fantasy or science fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send query only.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency.
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  • Agents: Kimberly Cameron, Amy Burkhardt
  • Other sites: Blog.
  • Genres: Most genres of fiction and nonfiction; specifically mystery.
  • Submission guidelines: Email queries only to submissions address.  Include query letter, one-page synopsis and the first fifty pages of manuscript as separate Word or PDF documents.  Include "Author Submission" in the subject line.
  • Notes: Also worked with Dorris Halsey of the Reece Halsey agency for over a decade.
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  • Agents: Brettne Bloom, Steve Wasserman, Kathryn Beaumont, Hope Denekamp, Katherine Flynn, Jill Kneerim, Ike Williams, Caroline Zimmerman, Rasheed McWilliams, Carol Franco, Greald Gross
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (Agency)
  • Genres: Commercial and literary fiction; nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for a list of what genres they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Send queries to submissions email address.
  • Notes: Full-service literary and dramatic rights agency with offices in Boston and New York. They handle American and foreign publication, film, television, audio, digital media, and merchandising rights.
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  • Agents: Deidre Knight, Judson Knight, Pamela Harty, Lucienne Diver, Elaine Spencer, Nephele Tempest, Melissa Jeglinski
  • Other sites: Blog, (Knight Agency), Newsletter (Knight Agency), Blog (Deidre Knight), Blog, (Nephele Tempest), Blog (Lucienne Diver),
  • Genres: Most genres.  Does not accept screen plays, short story collections, essays, photography, film treatments, picture books, children's books, biographies and nonfiction historical treatments.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts only email submissions.  Address queries to either Melissa Jeglinski or the specific agent you feel is best suited for your work.
  • Notes: Submission review takes four to twelve weeks from time of receipt.
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  • Agents: Kate Testerman
  • Other sites: Twitter 
  • Genres: All genres of middle grade and young adult fiction, both literary and commercial.  Some select adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Only accepts queries via email.  Submit query letter and first three pages of manuscript in the body of the email. Include the word “Query” and title of your manuscript in subject line.  No attachments.
  • Notes: A small, full-service literary agency in the suburbs of Denver, CO, founded in 2008.  Attempts to reply to all queries within two weeks of receipt.
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  • Agents: Kae Tienstra, Jon Tienstra
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter (Kae Tienstra)
  • Genres: Kae Tienstra represents fiction, including women's, romance, mysteries (especially cozies) and general fiction; nonfiction including parenting, history, cooking, foods, nutrition, crafts, how-to, gardening, health, medicine, psychology.  Jon Tienstra represents mysteries, science fiction, thrillers, action adventure, war, contemporary fantasy, and apocalyptical novels.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email or regular mail queries.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in Fogelsville, PA.  Founded in 1993.
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L. Perkins Agency
  • Agents: Lori Perkins, Louise Fury, Sandy Lu, Saritza Hernandez, Jill Noble, Julia Bannon
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter (Lori Perkins); blog, Twitter (Louise Fury); Twitter (Sandy Lu); blog, Twitter (Saritza Hernandez); Twitter (Emily Keyes), Twitter (Jill Noble)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agents' bios on the agency website for what each agent represents.
  • Submission guidelines: Email query with brief synopsis, author bio and the first five pages in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City founded in 1987.  Agency does not represent screenplays, short story collections, or poetry.
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  • Agents: Michael Larsen, Elizabeth Pomada
  • Other sites: Blog (Michael Larsen)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including commercial, literary, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, westerns, mystery, thrillers, suspense, women's, romance, mysteries, narrative, children's, middle grade, and young adult.  See each agent's bio for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Each agent accepts electronic submissions.  See their website for the particulars.  The agency also accepts nonfiction book proposals and full manuscripts via regular mail.
  • Notes: San Francisco-based agency since 1972.  The website also has a number of author resources.
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  • Agents: Laura Dail, Tamar Rydzinski
  • Other sites: Twitter (Tamar Rydzinski)
  • Genres: Laura Dail: historical and high-concept fiction, humor, funny YA, serious non-fiction.  Tamar Rydzinski: not interested in prescriptive/practical non-fiction, humor, coffee table books or children’s books (meaning anything younger than YA). She is interested in everything else that is well-written and has great characters, including graphic novels.  Agency does not handle children’s picture books or chapter books, new age, screenplays, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail queries, but prefers email.  Send query to central email address.  May include synopsis and first ten pages of the manuscript in the body of the email.  Include "QUERY" in the subject line.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency founded in 1996.  Laura Dail is a board member of the AAR.
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  • Agents: Laura Gross, Amaryah Orenstein
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via online submissions GUI.  Input query only.
  • Notes: Small Boston-based literary agency established in 1988.
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Lennart Sane Agency AB
  • Agents: Lennart Sane, Philip Sane, Lina Hammarling
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, and film.
  • Submission guidelines:  Agency does not accept unsolicited submissions at this time; new material by referral only.
  • Notes: Literary agency founded in 1969, with offices in Karlshamn, Sweden and Madrid, Spain.  Sells international rights for books in many countries.
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  • Agents: Jim Levine, Stephanie Rostan, Melissa Rowland, Daniel Greenberg, Victoria Skurnick, Danielle Svetcov, Elizabeth Fisher, Lindsay Edgecombe, Monika Verma, Kerry Sparks, Julie Villar, Miek Coccia, Arielle Eckstut, Kirsten Wolf
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Danielle Svetcov); Twitter (Monika Verma); Twitter (Kerry Sparks); Twitter, website (Arielle Ekstut).
  • Genres: Every category of fiction and nonfiction represented in a variety of media and formats.  See individual agents for specific representation.
  • Submission guidelines: Email query to central submissions address or use the online form on the website.  Do not query agents directly.
  • Notes: Founded in 1989 by James Levine.  Offices in New York and San Francisco.  Large company representing titles mostly published by major publishing houses.  Employs co-agents in Hollywood for movie and television rights with major studios and production companies.  Strong global presence.
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  • Agents: Linda Konner
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Adult nonfiction.  Does not represent fiction, children's, Christian, spirituality, or memoir.  See submission guidelines for a more detailed description.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email. Send one- or two-page query with subject of proposed book, and what makes it different/special.  Include brief author biography.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency founded in 1996.  Linda Konner has been in the publishing business for over 30 years. Member AAR, the Authors Guild, and ASJA. Normally responds to queries within one or two weeks.
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  • Agents: Becky Bagnell
  • Other sites: Twitter (Becky Bagnell)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Query with short author bio and first three chapters and one-page synopsis attached as separate word documents.
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency established in 2008.
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Lindstrom Literary Management
  • Agents: Kristin Lindstrom
  • Other sites: Flying Pig Management.
  • Genres: Commercial fiction, thrillers, mysteries, women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, current events.  They do not handle young adult or children's books or short stories and poetry. 
  • Submission guidelines: Email query to central submissions address.
  • Notes: Boutique agency in Arlington, VA.  Established in 1993.  Is now Flying Pig Management, focusing on helping authors self-publish.
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  • Agents: Linn Prentis; several foreign sub-agents
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: General fiction, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, women's fiction, middle readers, young adult, memoir/family saga. 
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts Email and regular mail queries.  Address queries to Amy Hayden, Acquisitions Director.  Include query, synopsis and first ten pages.  Include SASE for regular mail queries.
  • Notes: Linn Prentis has over 15 years of experience as a literary agent.  Client base consists largely of science fiction and fantasy authors.
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  • Agents: Will Lippincott, Maria Massie, Rob McQuilkin, Jason Anthony
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency)
  • Genres: Will Lippincott: politics, journalism, narrative nonfiction, history, science, foreign affairs, biography.  Maria Massie: fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction.  Rob McQuilkin: fiction, history, sociology, memoir, graphic novels.  Jason Anthony: young adult, commercial fiction, pop culture, memoir, true crime, general psychology.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts electronic submissions only.
  • Notes: Full-service NYC-based literary agency.
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  • Agents: Lisa Ekus
  • Other sites: Twitter (Lisa Ekus)
  • Genres: Culinary nonfiction, specifically cookbooks; sometimes other culinary topics, like nutrition-related health and wellness, and wine and cocktail books.  They do not handle fiction, poetry, or children’s books.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts proposals via regular mail or email.  Submit proposal with "Proposal Submission" in subject line.
  • Notes: Specialty literary agency as part of a culinary talent and public relations company.  Lisa Ekus has been promoting and representing authors, chefs, restaurants, food, and product manufacturers for more than 30 years.  Located in Hatfield, MA.
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  • Agents: Frances Black, Jennifer Mishler
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency)
  • Genres: Frances Black: Literary fiction, romance/chick lit, cozy mysteries, general fiction; Jennifer Mishler:  Young Adult fiction in the genres of fantasy, contemporary, literary, and historical.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions only.   Query with synopsis, bio, and first three chapters of manuscript attached as a Word document.  See their submissions page for more information.
  • Notes: Boutique New York literary agency.
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  • Agents: Frank Weimann, Jeff Silberman, Katherine Latshaw
  • Other sites: Twitter.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Include cover letter, credentials, synopsis, and the first 50 pages.
  • Notes: Founded by Frank Weimann in 1986.  Offices in New York and Los Angeles.   Agency asks for a 30-day exclusivity period, beginning from the date the material is received.  Only responds if interested.
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  • Agents: Liza Dawson, Caitlin Blasdell, Anna Olswanger, Havis Dawson, Hannah Bowman, Judith Engracia, Chandler Crawford, 
  • Other sites: Twitter (Agency); Twitter, blog (Hannah Bowman); website, Twitter (Anna Olswanger).
  • Genres: Each agent represents specific genres.  See website for particular genres represented by each.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts either regular mail or email queries.  Send only query letter.  Email queries to individual agents' addresses.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency based in New York City.
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  • Agents: Kristen Svenson, Casey Woodworth
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Kristen Svenson), Twitter (Casey Woodworth)
  • Genres: Kristen Svenson: Middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, genre fiction, biographies, memoir, and poetry;  Casey Woodworth: Literary and commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, short stories, and essays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts only digital submissions. Query with three consecutive sample chapters pasted into body of email.  Include "QUERY" in email subject line.  No attachments.  See submission guidelines for further information.
  • Notes: Small Portland Oregon-based literary agency, founded in 2012.  Tries to respond to every query.  Response time is 6-8 weeks if interested.
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  • Agents: Loretta Barrett, Nick Mullendore
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: commercial thrillers, mysteries, romantic suspense, mainstream women’s and men’s fiction, and literary; nonfiction: history, biography, popular science, psychology, spirituality and religion, health and nutrition, women’s issues, narrative nonfiction, memoir, humor, sports, politics and current affairs, and true crime.  Agency does not represent cookbooks, gardening books, children’s books, science fiction and fantasy, or historical romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail or email.  Query with synopsis or chapter outline embedded into body of email.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Full-service New York City literary agency founded in 1990.  Responds within 3-6 weeks if interested.
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  • Agents: Barbara Lowenstein, Emily Gref
  • Other sites: Twitter (Emily Gref)
  • Genres: Barbara Lowenstein represents writers who have a strong platform and are leading experts in their field, including business, women’s issues, psychology, health, science and social issues, particularly interested in strong new voices in fiction and narrative nonfiction; Emily Gref represents all genres of young adult and middle grade, especially fairy tale, folklore, and mythology retelling;  fantasy; science fiction; literary and commercial women’s fiction; narratives about linguistics, anthropology and history; biographies; memoirs.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries by email and regular mail.  Send one-page query letter, along with the first ten pages pasted in the body of the message by email. If nonfiction, please send a one-page query letter, a table of contents, and proposal, pasted into the body of the email.
  • Notes: New York City literary agency established in 1976.  Responds within 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Mark Lucas, Julian Alexander, Araminta Whitley, Phillipa Milnes-Smith, Alice Saunders, Peta Nightingale, Benjamin Clark, Jennifer Hunt, Elizabeth Briggs
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Araminta Whitley); Twitter (Alice Saunders); Twitter (Peta Nightingale); Twitter (Benjamin Clark)
  • Genres: Autobiography, biography, characters and brands, children's, crime, current affairs, fantasy, food and cookery, general nonfiction, general fiction, health and beauty, history, memoirs, military, music, politics, pop culture, reference, science fiction, sports, thrillers, young adult, women's fiction.  Does not represent plays, poetry, or textbooks.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail or email.  Separate submissions email addresses for children's and adult.  Query with cover letter, short synopsis, and first three chapters/30 pages of manuscript.  Unlikely to accept submissions from overseas.  Responds only if interested.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency in London, founded in 1996.  Member, Association of Authors' Agents.
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  • Agents: Lucinda Blumenfeld
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (agency); Twitter (Lucinda Blumenfeld)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including: business, pop culture, narrative, upmarket fiction, and selective young adult.  Does not represent science fiction, paranormal, or children’s books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send query letter only.
  • Notes: Small hybrid literary agency and marketing/publicity firm in New York City.
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  • Agents: Lucy Luck
  • Other sites: Twitter (Lucy Luck)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via regular mail, email, or online form.  Query with covering letter and 30-50 manuscript pages.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency, founded in 2006.  Joined with Aitken Alexander Associates as an associate agency in 2008. Foreign rights and Film and TV rights are handled by Aitken Alexander Associates.  Tries to respond to submissions within three months.
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  • Agents: Lynn C. Franklin, Weronika Janczuk
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter (Weronika Janczuk)
  • Genres: Nonfiction, including memoir, biography, current affairs, spirituality, psychology/self-help, alternative medicine, as well as selective literary and commercial fiction, and children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries only.  See individual agents' submission guidelines for format and contents desired.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in New York City.  Recently expanded selectively into the field of children's books.
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  • Agents: Jonathan Lyons
  • Other sites: Blog (No longer current; ended Dec 2010)
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, science fiction, chick lit, crime, mystery, commercial, fantasy, women's, humor/satire, thriller/suspense, multicultural, adventure, gay and lesbian, military/espionage, offbeat/quirky, graphic novels.  Nonfiction: History, sports, celebrity, biography, food and lifestyle, politics, science, drama/music, multicultural, cookbooks, memoirs, travel, adventure/true story, current affairs, business, women's issues, pop culture, narrative, health and fitness, pets, gay and lesbian, military, film and entertainment, true crime, cultural/social issues, humor, journalism.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts only queries sent via their online submission form.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency based in New York City.  Provides representation to both foreign and domestic markets as well as film and television licenses, marketing and publicity strategies.Member of AAR, Authors Guild, American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and New York State Intellectual Property Law Section.
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  • Agents: Chip MacGregor, Sandra Bishop, Amanda Luedeke, Erin Buterbaugh, Shannon Potelichki, Marie Prys
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); blog (Chip MacGregor); Twitter, blog (Amanda Luedeke); Twitter (Erin Buterbaugh)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: At this time, the agency is not looking to add unpublished authors except through conferences and referrals from current clients.  They cannot respond to unsolicited queries or proposals.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency in Hillsboro, OR.  Member AAR.
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  • Agents: Madeleine Milburn, Cara Lee Simpson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Madeleine Milburn)
  • Genres: literary, crime and thrillers, psychological suspense, women’s fiction, comedy, romance, high-concept, children’s, Young Adult, crossover fiction, and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.  Query with author name and manuscript title in subject line.  Include one- or two-page synopsis and  first three chapters of manuscript as separate Word or PDF attachments.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency.  Handles UK, US, and international markets.  Member of The Association of Authors’ Agents.  Does not offer feedback unless considering representation.  Film & TV scripts are handled for established clients only.
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  • Agents: Jean Sagendorph, Michelle Witte
  • Other sites: Twitter, Google+, Facebook (agency); Twitter, blog (Jean Sagendorph); Twitter (Michelle Witte)
  • Genres: Jean Sagendorph: Children’s picture books, pop culture, cookbooks, gift books, general nonfiction, brand extensions.  Michelle Witte: Young adult, middle grade, children’s nonfiction
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email to individual agents' accounts.  Send query letter and the first ten pages of manuscript in the body of an email; no attachments.  Include "QUERY", your name, and the title of book in subject line.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency established in 2010.  Response time for queries is up to six weeks.
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  • Agents: Jillian Manus, Janet Wilkens Manus, Jandy Nelson, Stephanie Lee, Penny Nelson, Dena Fischer
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jillian Manus)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent science fiction, fantasy, romance, poetry, children's books, screenplays, academic works, or magazine articles.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail, email or fax.  Requirements vary according to transmission method; check Submission Guidelines for specifics.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency based in New York City and Palo Alto, CA.  AAR member.
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Margret McBride Literary Agency
  • Agents: Margret McBride, Faye Atchison
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and nonfiction, business, health and self-help.  Does not represent poetry or romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept email queries.  Mail query letter with SASE via regular mail to the La Jolla office.  Include credentials, previous publications and press, reviews or publicity you've received from your work.  Include no more than the first five pages of a novel with your submission.
  • Notes:  Boutique agency out of La Jolla, California, in business since late 1980.  Usually takes on about ten new clients a year, but only accepting new clients by referral at this time.
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  • Agents: Maria Carvainis, Donna Bagdasarian, Elizabeth Copps
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, mainstream, mystery and suspense, thrillers, historicals, contemporary women’s, young adult and middle grade, memoir; nonfiction: biography, history, business, psychology, pop culture and popular science.  Does not represent screenplays, children’s picture books, science fiction, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  All files attached must be either Word or PDF format.
  • Notes: New York City literary agency established in 1977.
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  • Agents: Elane Markson, Geri Thoma, Gary Johnson, Julia Kenny, Eleanor Jackson, Laney Katz Becker
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agent bios for areas of representation and needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Put the word query in the subject line.  Include synopsis, author bio and first few pages or first chapter of manuscript as Word attachment.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in New York, established in 1972.
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  • Agents: Marly Rusoff
  • Other sites: Twitter (Maiden Lane Press -- publishing imprint of agency)
  • Genres: Select fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Include the word "query" in subject line.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Bronxville, NY.  Marly Rusoff held Vice Presidential positions at Houghton Mifflin, Doubleday, and William Morrow before opening the agency.  Also runs Maiden Lane Press, a selective, full service publishing imprint that will "publish books in all formats when a special opportunity arises."
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  • Agents: Kevan Lyon, Jill Marsal, Kathleen Rushall, Deborah Ritchken
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency); Twitter (Kevan Lyon); Twitter (Jill Marshal); Twitter (Kathleen Rushall)
  • Genres: Fiction: commercial, mainstream, multicultural, mystery, suspense, thriller, women’s fiction & chick lit, romance (all genres), paranormal, young adult; Nonfiction: biography, business/economics/investing/finance, diet, fitness & health, history/politics/current events, investigative journalism, lifestyle, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pets/animals, pop culture & music, psychology, relationships/advice, science & nature, self-help, sports, women’s issues.  See individual agents' bios for further information on what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions to individual agents.  Include query letter and the first word "QUERY" in the email title.  Accepts regular mail queries.  Include cover letter, 1-page synopsis, and the first 10 pages of your manuscript.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in Solano Beach, CA.  Agency partners with The Taryn Fagerness Agency for all subsidiary rights.
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  • Agents: Stephanie Ebdon, Jessica Woollard, Charlotte Bruton, Hannah Ferguson, Jemma McDonagh
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter, blog (Hannah Ferguson)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction; see each agent's profile for particular needs and interests.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via online form.  Include cover letter, short synopsis, and the first three chapters (no more than 100 pages) of the manuscript.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency founded in 1994 as an international rights specialist agency.
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  • Agents: Martha Millard
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Science Fiction, fantasy, mystery, thrillers/suspense, romance; select nonfiction including self-help and business.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept email submissions.
  • Notes: Small, full-service New York literary agency.  Known especially for science fiction and fantasy.  Does not accept unsolicited queries at this time.   Referrals through professional associates only.
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  • Agents: Sharlene Martin, Andrew Wetzel
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency) Twitter (Sharlene Martin)
  • Genres: See specific agents' guidelines for individual tastes and representation.  The agency does not represent poetry, short stories or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Email queries only sent to the appropriate agent.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Mercer Island, WA, founded in 2003.
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  • Agents: Anne G. Devlin, Will Devlin
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Anne Devlin: Current events, environment, biography, women's issues, health, lifestyle, literary fiction, romance, and narrative nonfiction.  Will Devlin: Sports, popular culture, and politics.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query via regular mail.  Include author bio and SASE.
  • Notes: Literary agency in Yardley, Pennsylvania.  Established in New York City in 1954.  Works with multiple international sub-agents.
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  • Agents: Diana Tyler, Laura Longrigg, David Riding, Susan Smith, Sophie Gorell Barnes, Stella Kane, Jean Kitson, Tim Web, Fiona Barrows, Harriet Davis, Dagmar Wolfinden
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Jean Kitson); Twitter (Fiona Barrows)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for specific needs and areas of representation.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts queries via regular mail or email, although email is preferable.  For books, send first three chapters and synopsis with query. For scripts, send sample script, synopsis, and CV with cover letter. Send only one manuscript or script.
  • Notes: Large literary agency based in London, England; founded in 1971.  Responds to queries within six to eight weeks.
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  • Agents: David McCormick, Amy Williams, Pilar Queen, Alia Hanna Habib, Edward Orloff
  • Other sites: Twitter (Alia Hanna Habib); Twitter (Edward Orloff)
  • Genres:  Literary and commercial fiction; nonfiction including memoir, history, narrative, biography, lifestyle, sports, self-help, and pop culture.  See "Staff" tab for further clarification on agents' tastes and representation.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Queries should be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope or return email address.
  • Notes:  Literary agency in New York City.
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  • Agents: James McGinniss, Barry Zucker
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction; nonfiction, including narrative, self-help, science, pop culture, humor and prescriptive.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email submissions to central submissions address only.
  • Notes: Small New York City-based literary agency.
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  • Agents: Eugene H. Winick, esq., Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein, Edward Necarsulmer IV, Rebecca Strauss, Ina Winick, Ph.D., Shira Hoffman, Christa Heschke
  • Other sites: Twitter (Rebecca Strauss)
  • Genres: Agency represents a broad range of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries by regular mail only.  Include query letter, synopsis, author bio, first two chapters, and SASE.  Allow 6-8 weeks turnaround on submissions.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency located in New York and established in 1928. Also represents the sale of subsidiary rights for Louisiana State University Press and University of Nebraska Press.
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  • Agents: Maggie McKernan
  • Other sites: Twitter (Maggie McKernan)
  • Genres: Literary fiction, including historical and crime; nonfiction, including memoir, biography, history, current affairs, etc.  Also considers older children's fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via web form only.  Include very short author bio and synopsis.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in Edinburgh; founded in 2006.  Agency works with the Capel & Land agency in London to handle translation, US, film and TV sales. Member of the Association of Scottish Literary Agents.
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  • Agents: Meredith Bernstein
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: Commercial and literary, young adult, mystery, thriller, and romance.  Nonfiction: Memoir, women's issues, health and medicine, parenting, psychology, business, spirituality and inspirational, science, and travel.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and online form.  Send query letter only.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency located in New York.  Meredith Bernstein has been a literary agent for over 30 years. Response time is typically two to three weeks.  Member AAR, Sisters in Crime, Author’s Guild, and Women’s Media Group.
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  • Agents: Michael Meller, Cristina Bernardi, Regina Seitz, Leonie Schoebel
  • Other sites: German language website.
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction and children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query to agency email.  Include synopsis, sample chapter, short bio, contact information and information regarding previous publications.
  • Notes: Agency founded in 1988 and located in Munich, Germany.  English-language authors represented include David Baldacci, Nancy Farmer, Sue Grafton and R.L. Stine.
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  • Agents: Miriam Altshuler
  • Other sites: Twitter (Miriam Altshuler)
  • Genres: Literary and commercial fiction; nonfiction, including general nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, memoirs, psychology, travel, nature, and biography.  Does not represent mystery, romance, poetry, fantasy, science fiction, techno thriller, screenplays, horror, or western.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email. Query with brief author bio, synopsis of the work, and first chapter pasted in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Literary agency with offices in Red Hook, New York and Manhattan, NY; established in 1994.  Member AAR.
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  • Agents: Jason Allen Ashlock, Jamie Brenner, Michele Matrisciani, Mary Cole, Adam Chromy
  • Other sites: Blog, Vimeo (agency); Twitter (Jason Allen Ashlock); Twitter, blog (Jamie Brenner); blog ( Michele Matrisciani)
  • Genres: Agency represents general fiction, juvenile fiction, reference, biography, computers/technology, business/investing/finance, history, religious, mind/body/spirit, travel, lifestyle, cookbooks, sports, science, pop culture, politics, art/illustrated, graphic novels.  See individual agents' profiles for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Include a short synopsis and bio, and the first ten pages of the manuscript with query.
  • Notes: Full service New York-based literary agency.  Merged with Artists and Artisans in October 2011.
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  • Agents: Nancy Yost, Natanya Wheeler, Adrienne Rosado, Zoe F. Shacham
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Adrienne Rosado)
  • Genres: Nancy Yost: Commercial fiction, crime novels, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, historical fiction, historical suspense and women's fiction; nonfiction needs include social history and natural science.  Natanya Wheeler: Literary fiction, multicultural fiction, current events, family sagas, psychological thrillers, and mysteries; nonfiction includes nature, women's issues, psychology, animals, anything unusual or quirky.  Zoe Shacham: literary fiction, young adult, narrative nonfiction and pop culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Send query with brief overview of project, previous publications, relevant bio information and the first chapter of the manuscript.  Send SASE with regular mail queries.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York City.
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  • Agents: Natasha Kern, Jack Lauer, Athena Kern
  • Other sites: Twitter (Athena Kern)
  • Genres: Fiction: Women's fiction, inspirational, romantic suspense, contemporary and historical romances, multicultural fiction, young adult, suspense, mystery, romance, and contemporary novels.  Nonfiction: narrative, memoirs, health and medicine, inspirational and religious, psychology, relationship and self-help, parenting and trade nonfiction by prominent authorities in their fields.  They do not represent technical, photography, art/craft, cookbooks, travel or sports books.
  • Submission guidelines: Email query to general submissions address.  Include "QUERY" in the subject line.  No unsolicited attachments.
  • Notes: Small, full service literary agency in White Salmon, Washington.
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  • Agents: Kristin Nelson, Lindsay Mergens, Sara Megibow
  • Other sites: Blog (Kristin Nelson); Twitter (Sara Megibow)
  • Genres: Literary, commercial mainstream, women's fiction, romance, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Send one-page query via email.  Does not accept queries via regular mail.  Include "QUERY" and the title of your project in the subject field.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency located in Denver, Colorado.  Member AAR, RWA, SFWA and SCBWI.
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  • Agents: Elizabeth Frost-Knappman, Edward W. Knappman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Managing Director Roger S. Williams)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Currently closed to submissions.  Follow their Twitter account for notice of renewed consideration.
  • Notes: Small agency with offices in Chester, Connecticut and Lawrenceville, New Jersey.  Managing Director Roger Williams is a member of AAR.
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  • Agents:  Joanna Volpe, Kathleen Ortiz, Suzie Townsend, Pouya Shahbazian
  • Other sites:  Tumblr (agency); Twitter (Joanna Volpe); Blog, Twitter (Kathleen Ortiz); Blog, Twitter (Suzie Townsend); Twitter ( Pouya Shahbazian)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Include "query" and name of agent querying in subject line.  Attach up to five manuscript pages into body of email.
  • Notes: A full-service boutique literary agency started in 2012 by agents from Nancy Coffey Literary and Media Representation.
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  • Agents: Nieves Daggett
  • Other sites: Twitter (Nieves Daggett)
  • Genres: Fiction: General fiction, mystery/thriller/suspense, romance, fantasy, and science fiction.  Nonfiction: Humor, creative nonfiction/memoir, cookbooks, religious, true crime, mind/body/spirit, health, and biography.  Also represents young adult, middle grade, children's, and picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with synopsis, first 10 pages of manuscript, brief bio and contact info, author credentials, and marketing strategy if any.  Include the word "query" in email subject line.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Golden, CO.
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  • Agents: Curtis Russell, Carly Watters, Irene Merritt
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency) Twitter (Curtis Russell); Twitter (Carly Watters); Twitter (Irene Merritt)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction including literary, commercial, mainstream, romance, chick lit, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, mystery, thrillers, sagas, memoir, business, history, politics, current affairs, gambling and health and fitness.  They do not represent poetry and screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries only.  See submissions page for more details.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada established in 2005.  Foreign rights subbed out to the Taryn Fagerness Agency.
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  • Agents: Pam Strickler
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres:  Historical fiction, women's fiction, and romance.  Does not handle nonfiction, young adult, children's, picture books or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only. Send query with the first ten pages of manuscript pasted into the body of the email.  No unsolicited manuscripts or hard copy queries.
  • Notes:  Small agency in upstate New York founded in 2001.  Member AAR, Historical Novel Society, and Romance Writers of America.  Pam Strickler has worked previously with Scovil Chichak Galen Agency, Ballantine Books, Avon Books, and as an independent editor.
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  • Agents: Theresa Park, Abigail Koons, Peter Knapp
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter, blog (Peter Knapp)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query central address with query letter, short synopsis, and first three chapters of manuscript.
  • Notes: Full service New York literary agency founded in 2005.  Also employs a full-time foreign rights director, a director of business and client affairs, and maintains relationships with film and television co-agents in Los Angeles.
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  • Agents: Jeff Kellogg
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Presently accepting fiction submissions only from previously published authors or client referral.  Does accept nonfiction from experts in their respective fields.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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  • Agents: Anne Bohner
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency)
  • Genres: Commercial women's fiction, romance, young adult, and popular nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.
  • Notes:  Boutique literary agency.  Foreign rights handled by the Taryn Fagerness Agency.  Responds only if interested.
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  • Agents: Robert Caskie, Rowan Lawton, Annabel Merullo, Caroline Michel, Jonathan Sissons, Rachel Mills, Camilla Shestopal, Michael Sissons, Fiona Pethream
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent scripts, plays, children's books, illustrations, fantasy or science fiction.  Check individual agents' profiles, as their interests may vary from stated genres.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter, synopsis, brief CV and first three chapters via regular mail.  Some agents also accept electronic queries.
  • Notes: Literary, film and television rights agency located in London, England.
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  • Agents: Philip Spitzer, Lukas Ortiz, Lucas Hunt
  • Other sites: Twitter (Lukas Ortiz); Twitter, website (Lucas Hunt)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; Philip Spitzer: general fiction, literary crime fiction, mystery, thrillers, memoir, politics, sports, and works of sociological interest. Lukas Ortiz: sports, social history, narrative non-fiction, well written literary and crime fiction. Lucas Hunt: biographies of artists and writers, literary fiction, travel, and non-fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only. Mail physical query containing synopsis of work, a brief biography, and sample chapter.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency located in East Hampton, NY; established in 1969.  Only responds to queries if interested.
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  • Agents: Holly McGhee,  Elena Giovinazzo, Heather Alexander, Courtney Stevenson, Regina Marler
  • Other sites: Twitter (Elena Giovinazzo); Twitter (Heather Alexander); Twitter (Regina Marler)
  • Genres: Picture books, middle-grade, young adult novels, and illustrations; occasional adult projects.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Query with short synopsis and first ten pages pasted into body of email.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Literary Agency based in New York City, established in 1998.  Responds within three weeks only if interested.
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  • Agents: Peter Miller
  • Other sites: Twitter (Peter Miller)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, screenplays and television proposals.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via mail, fax or email.  See submission guidelines for more details.
  • Notes: New York agency.  Peter Miller has represented more than 1,000 books, including several global and New York Times bestsellers.  Restructured as a management company to expand its relationship with Hollywood.  Also represents film and television projects via sister corporation Millennium Lion, Inc.  Employs sub-agents for worldwide markets.  May take up to six months to respond to a paper query.
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  • Agents: None found.
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Manuscripts previously translated into Italian.  Does not accept poetry manuscripts.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter via email.  Include synopsis and three chapters of Italian-translated manuscript.
  • Notes: Literary agency located in Rome, Italy.  Focuses on finding suitable Italian publishers for previously non-published authors or authors who haven't yet published abroad.
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  • Agents: Emily Sylvan Kim, Rachel Orr, Becca Stumpf, Teresa Keitlinski, Emily Tarr, Amy Sun
  • Other sites: Delicious site (Agency)
  • Genres: Fiction: romance, women's, literary, urban fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thrillers, young adult, children's, picture books, illustrations.  Nonfiction: narrative, memoir, selective works from authors with strong established areas of expertise.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit query letter, three chapters and a brief synopsis via the website GUI.
  • Notes: Founder Emily Sylvan Kim is a member of AAR, and all agents adhere to the AAR Canon of Ethics.
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  • Agents: Liz Puttick, Robin Puttick
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: General nonfiction.  They do not handle fiction, poetry, drama, screenplays or children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Currently not taking on new clients.  See website for details on submitting a nonfiction proposal.
  • Notes: Founded in 1995 and based in London, England.
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  • Agents: Lisa Queen
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, in particular: business, culinary, science, popular psychology, historical, mystery, and thriller.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City.
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  • Agents: Ayanna Coleman
  • Other sites: Twitter, Google+, Linked-in (agency)
  • Genres: Children's and young adult fiction of all genres, especially multicultural.  Does not consider illustrations, textbooks, pop-up/novelty books, board books or adult books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via online form only.  Query with complete manuscript input into GUI as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency founded in 2013.  Responds within 4-6 weeks only if interested.  Appears to crowdfund manuscripts as projects to generate interest before submitting them to editors.
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  • Agents: Abigail Samoun, Karen Grencik, Danielle Smith
  • Other sites: Twitter (Abigail Samoun); Twitter (Karen Grencik); Twitter, website (Danielle Smith)
  • Genres: Young adult, middle grade, and picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query with one- to two-page synopsis and first five pages of manuscript embedded in email body.  Abigail Samoun and Karen Grencik no longer accept unsolicited queries.
  • Notes: Children's literary agency in Pismo Beach, CA, established in 2011.  Partnered with Hen & Ink for foreign rights sales.
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  • Agents: Dawn Frederick, Jennie Goloboy
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency/Dawn Frederick); Twitter (Jennie Goloboy)
  • Genres: See Representative Categories page on website for genres they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail, email, or web form.  No attachments if querying via email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in St. Paul, MN.
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  • Agents: Elana Roth
  • Other sites: Twitter, blog (Elana Roth)
  • Genres: Young adult and children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via web form.  Currently accepting submissions via referrals or conference requests only.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City.
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  • Agents: Peter Cox
  • Other sites: Litopia Writers' Colony, Radio Litopia (supported sites); Twitter (Peter Cox); Twitter (Litopia)
  • Genres: Not stated.
  • Submission guidelines: Currently published authors can submit via their online submission GUI.  Non-published authors are requested to join the Litopia Writers' Colony and submit via their submission system when ready.
  • Notes: Small literary agency focused on representing sccessful mid-list authors.
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Rees Literary Agency
  • Agents: Lorin Rees, Ann Collette, Nicole LaBombard, Rebecca Podos
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ann Collette).
  • Genres: Fiction including commercial, literary, historical, young adult, mystery, thrillers, suspense, vampires, women's fiction.  Nonfiction including true crime, narrative, memoirs, business, self-help, science, history, psychology, travel, military and war, and books that have a focus on SE Asia.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email to individual agent of choice; agents have varied submission preferences.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Boston, MA.  Founded in 1983.
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  • Agents: Michelle Andelman, Bess Reed Currence, Markus Hoffmann, Lauren Pearson, Joseph Regal, Michael Strong
  • Other sites: Twitter; Tumblr (agency); Twitter (Michelle Andelman); Twitter (Markus Hoffmann)
  • Genres: Literary, thrillers, crime fiction, narrative nonfiction and photography.  Does not consider romance, science fiction, poetry, or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Writers in North America send query letter and first ten pages of the novel to their New York address via regular mail only.  UK and European writers send submissions via regular mail to their London address or email the UK submissions address.
  • Notes: Founded in 2002 with offices in London and New York City.  Member of AAR.
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  • Agents: Richard Curtis
  • Other sites: Ereads (Online publisher)
  • Genres: Science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, general fiction, biography, business, history, health, sports, African-American, and science.  Does not represent stage plays or screenplays, short fiction/non-fiction, or poetry .
  • Submission guidelines: Send query and SASE to their New York address.  No email or fax queries.
  • Notes: Small New York agency specializing in science fiction and fantasy, romance and commercial fiction and nonfiction.  As of 2008, the agency no longer accepts submissions by authors who have not been previously published by a major publisher.  More about the agency can be found here.
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  • Agents: Richard Henshaw, Susannah Taylor
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Commercial fiction and nonfiction, especially crime fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query, short synopsis and the first fifty pages, or nonfiction proposal to their New York address.  Always include SASE.  Email queries of up to 250 words accepted at their submissions address.
  • Notes: Small agency founded in 1995.  Member of the AAR.  Specializes in all areas of crime fiction.
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  • Agents: Rick Broadhead
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres:  Nonfiction: history, politics, business, natural history/environment, national security/intelligence, current affairs, biography, science, pop culture, pop science, relationships, self-help, health, medicine, military history, and humor.  Does not represent screenplays, poetry, children’s books, or fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Include brief description of your project, your credentials, and your contact information.
  • Notes: Small literary agency based in Toronto, ON, Canada.  Established in 2002.
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  • Agents: Sam Hiyate, Ali McDonald, Haskell Nussbaum, Drea Cohane, Olga Filina, Harry Endrulat, Devon LaBerge, Lydia Moëd
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Sam Hiyate); Twitter (Ali McDonald); Twitter (Drea Cohane); Twitter (Olga Filina); Twitter (Harry Endrulat); Twitter (Devon LaBerge); Twitter (Lydia Moëd)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agent profiles for individual needs.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via online submissions form or regular mail.
  • Notes: A boutique literary agency based in Toronto, ON, Canada.  Founded in 2004.
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Robert Astle & Associates Literary Management
  • Agents: Robert Astle
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and commercial fiction, including mysteries and suspense, thrillers, mainstream literary, historical fiction, women's, humor and satire, graphic novels, middle grade, and teen.  Nonfiction: narrative, popular culture, arts and culture, theater and performance, sports, travel, celebrity, biography, politics, memoir, history, new media and multi-ethnic.
  • Submission guidelines: Write succinct, one page description of your proposed work, including a one-paragraph description, a one-paragraph synopsis, and one-paragraph author biography. Include any publishing history, literary prizes, teachers and/or writing mentors.  No attachments.  Include the words "Fiction Query" or Non-fiction Query" in the subject as appropriate.  Submit via online submissions page.
  • Notes: Small NYC-based literary agency.
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  • Agents: Robert Shepard
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Nonfiction, including current affairs, politics, narrative, sports, popular culture, business, Judaica, sexuality, science and literary nonfiction.  Does not represent fiction, autobiography, poetry, screenplays, stage plays, children's, young adult, or most collected works.
  • Submission guidelines: Query by email or letter before sending a proposal.  If querying via regular mail, use the Valley Village, California address.
  • Notes: Los Angeles-based agency.  Effective September 1, 2010 they are taking a temporary break from accepting new clients.  Associate member of the Authors Guild.
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  • Agents: Robin Straus, Annie Harris
  • Other sites: Twitter (Robin Straus)
  • Genres: Adult fiction and non-fiction including literary and commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, women's fiction, memoirs, history, biographies, books on psychology, popular culture and current affairs, science, parenting, and cookbooks. Does not represent juvenile, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, westerns, poetry or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with contact information, author bio, brief synopsis, submission history, and SASE.  May include first chapter of manuscript.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency, established in 1983.  Responds within six weeks if interested.
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  • Agents: Rochelle Stevens, Frances Arnold, Elinor Cooper
  • Other sites: Twitter (Rochelle Stevens); Twitter (Elinor Cooper)
  • Genres: Fiction, nonfiction, and children's.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts book submissions via regular mail or email.  Query with one-page synopsis and first three chapters of manuscript.
  • Notes: Small London-based literary agency established in 1984.  Also represents film, television, theater and radio talent.
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  • Agents: Deborah Rogers, Gill Coleridge, Pat White, Peter Straus, Peter Robinson, David Miller, Zoë Waldie, Georgia Garrett, Sam Copeland, Jenny Hewson, Claire Wilson, Margaret Halton, Laurence Laluyaux
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (David Miller); Twitter (Sam Copeland); Twitter (Claire Wilson)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including young adult and children's.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts adult manuscript submissions via regular mail. Include cover letter,  brief author bio, first three chapters or approximately first fifty pages of the work to a natural break, and a brief synopsis.  Accepts young adult and children's via email only.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency based in London, founded in 1967. Tries to respond to submissions within six to eight weeks.  Does not represent scripts for theater, film or television.  Does not accept young adult or children's submissions from the US.
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  • Agents: Gail Ross, Howard Yoon, Anna Sproul-Latimer
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Gail Ross); Twitter (Anna Sproul-Latimer)
  • Genres: Nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Currently not accepting unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Washington, D.C.
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  • Agents: Eric Ruben
  • Other sites: Twitter (Eric Ruben)
  • Genres: Young adult, romance, erotica, LGBT, paranormal, science fiction, and mystery; nonfiction.  Does not represent screenplays, picture books, children’s books, cookbooks, literary fiction, non-celebrity memoir, short stories, novellas, graphic novels, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Query with first chapter of manuscript pasted into email body.  Subject line of email should begin: QUERY: (The title of the manuscript or short message should follow).
    Fiction: Please email a query letter along with the first chapter of your manuscript. Please be sure to include the genre and word count in your cover letter.
  • Notes: Literary agent and lawyer based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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  • Agents: Timothy Seldes, William Critzman
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Adult fiction, nonfiction and children's books.
  • Submission guidelines: Direct inquiries for Timothy Seldes to assistant Joy Azmitia; inquiries for William Critzman to assistant Keely Latcham.
  • Notes: New York agency.
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  • Agents: Raphael Sagalyn, Shannon O'Neill, Lauren Clark
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Quality nonfiction and mainstream fiction.  Does not represent romance, westerns, science fiction, poetry, children's books, or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit queries via email to central submissions address.  Include query and cover letter in the text of the email.
  • Notes: Washington, D.C. based literary agency, representing journalists, academics, thinkers, business writers, and novelists.  Does not respond to every query.  Member of the AAR.
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  • Agents: Neil Salkind, Lynn Haller, Greg Aunapu
  • Other sites: Blog (Greg Aunapu)
  • Genres: Nonfiction: biography, history, narrative, memoir, true crime, adventure/true story, business/finance, current affairs, technology, pop culture, psychology, how-to, self-help, science, health, photography, design, cooking, art, craft, politics, travel, pets/animals, relationships, parenting, essays, and textbooks.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Send query letter to individual agent of choice, with outline of chapters in body of email.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Lawrence, KS.
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  • Agents: Sandra Dijkstra, Elise Capron, Jill Marr, Roz Foster, Andrea Cavallaro, Thao Le, Jessica Watterson
  • Other sites: Twitter (Elise Capron); Twitter (Jill Marr); Twitter (Thao Le); Twitter (Roz Foster); Twitter (Jessica Watterson)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for genres they represent.  They do not represent screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts electronic submissions.  Send query letter, one-page synopsis, brief bio including a description of your publishing history, and the first 10-15 pages of your manuscript as part of the email body.
  • Notes: Literary agency in Del Mar, California.  Responds to queries within three weeks.
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  • Agents: Sarah Jane Freyman, Steven Schwartz, Katharine Sands, Jessica Sinsheimer
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jessica Sinsheimer).
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, commercial, and young adult; Nonfiction: narrative, memoir, lifestyle, illustration and design.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email to general submissions address.
  • Notes:  Sarah Jane Freymann has been a literary agent since the 1970s .
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  • Agents: Peter Tallack
  • Other sites: Twitter (Peter Tallack)
  • Genres:  Nonfiction; seeks "original, important or influential ideas; topical or provocative arguments; and good stories – all backed up with solid analysis and research."  Rarely considers fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email, although prefers email.  Include the word 'query' and the name of your project or your name in the subject line.  See submissions page for more information.
  • Notes: Literary agency based in the UK, founded in 2008.  Member of the Association of Authors’ Agents.
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  • Agents: Scott Treimel
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter (Scott Treimel)
  • Genres: Children's, middle grade, teen, and young adult
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via their submission form on website only.
  • Notes: New York literary agency established in 1995.  Upholds the AAR Canon of Ethics.
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  • Agents: Russel Galen, Jack Scovil, Danny Baror, Anna Ghosh, Ann Behar
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ann Behar)
  • Genres: Open to all genres.
  • Submission guidelines: Agency strongly prefers email queries with no attachments.  Submit query only to individual agent best suited for your work or general address if unsure.
  • Notes: Formerly the Scovil Chichak Galen Literary Agency.  Full service New York literary agency founded in 1992.
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  • Agents: Kristopher O'Higgins, Jesse Vogel
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Open to most fiction genres and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Only accepts submissions via email.  Submission should include a cover letter (this should be the email, not an attachment), synopsis, and the first three chapters.  Work should be formatted thus: 1-inch margins all around, double spaced, pages numbered, 12 pt. Courier or Times New Roman.  Attachments should be saved as Microsoft Word documents or PDF.
  • Notes: Small literary agency located in Madison, WI.
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  • Agents: Regina Brooks, Karen Thomas, Dawn Michelle Hardy, Foladé Bell
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); blog (Regina Brooks); Twitter (Dawn Michelle Hardy)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for information on needs and representation.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via online form.  Include title, premise, word count, author bio, one page synopsis, and the first fifty pages or first three chapters of manuscript.
  • Notes: A boutique literary agency in Brooklyn, NY, founded in 2000.  Represents authors and illustrators.  Tries to respond in 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Stephanie Steel, esq.
  • Other sites: Facebook
  • Genres: Children's educational fiction, fantasy, science fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Currently closed to submissions.
  • Notes: Literary agency out of South Bend, Indiana.
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  • Agents: Mary Sue Seymour, Nicole Resciniti, Marisa Cleveland
  • Other sites: Twitter (Mary Sue Seymour); Twitter (Nicole Resciniti); Twitter (Marisa Cleveland)
  • Genres: Mary Sue Seymore represents christian, inspirational, romance (including category), and nonfiction.  Nicole Resciniti represents action/suspense/thriller, christian, inspirational, mystery, romance (including category), science fiction, fantasy, young adult, children's, and nonfiction.  Marisa Cleveland represents middle grade projects.  Agency does not represent poetry or erotica.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail.  Query with first five pages pasted into body, sent to individual email addresses.  If querying via regular mail, include synopsis, first three chapters, and SASE.  Nicole Resciniti accepts queries via email only.
  • Notes: Small agency founded in 1992.  Mary Sue Seymour is a member of the Author's Guild, AAR, ACFW, WGA, and RWA.  Nicole Resciniti is a member of AAR, ACFW, and RWA.
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  • Agents: Sheila Ableman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Sheila Ableman)
  • Genres: Nonfiction: history, science, biography and autobiography, with a particular interest in ghost-writing and TV tie-ins.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with one-page synopsis, two sample chapters, brief bio, and SASE.
  • Notes: London-based, single-proprietor literary agency founded in 1999.
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  • Agents: Sheldon Fogelman, Sean McCarthy, Amy Stern
  • Other sites: Twitter (Sean McCarthy); Twitter (Amy Stern)
  • Genres: Children's books, from picture books to young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Include synopsis, publication history, and how you were referred, if at all.  May include the first three chapters of manuscript.  For electronic queries, paste cover letter into email and ensure all text attachments are accessible via Microsoft Word (.rtf and .doc preferred).  They wish to know if you are querying several other agencies simultaneously.
  • Notes: Small literary children's literary agency in New York.
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  • Agents: Sheree Bykofsky, Janet Rosen
  • Other sites: Twitter (Sheree Bykofsky)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and commercial; Nonfiction: popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women’s issues, decorating and crafts, and music.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send one-page query, one-page synopsis, and first page of manuscript in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency.  Member AAR, ASJA, NATJA, IFWTWA, and Authors’ Guild.  Usually responds within one week, but only if interested.
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  • Agents: Ellen Pepus, Gary Heidt, Amy Tipton
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction, including general, literary, historical, mystery, women's, romance, erotica, thrillers, graphic novels, young adult, and middle grade.  Nonfiction, including narrative, history, current events, science, biography and memoir, self-help, health and diet, food and cooking, travel, entertainment, popular culture, how-to, and humor.  Does not handle science fiction, fantasy, picture books, short stories, poetry, or screenplays.  See agents' bios for what they are currently looking for.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send queries to individual agents' addresses.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Literary agency located in Washington, D.C., and New York City.  Responds within 2-3 weeks if interested.
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  • Agents: Nat Sobel, Judith Weber, Adia Wright, Julie Stevenson, Kirsten Carleton
  • Other sites: Twitter (Nat Sobel); Twitter (Judith Weber); Twitter (Julie Stevenson); Twitter (Kirsten Carleton)
  • Genres: Fiction: Adult and young adult trade books, particularly thrillers, crime, and literary.  Nonfiction: General nonfiction and cookbooks.  Does not represent picture books, westerns, or romances.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail. Query with opening 50 pages of manuscript or four sample stories, with 1- to 2-page synopsis.  Include SASE if you would like material returned.  Considers only exclusive queries.
  • Notes: Literary agency in New York City, established in 1970. Nat Sobel and Judith Weber are both founders of the New York Literary Writers Conference.  Responds within 4-6 weeks.
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  • Agents: Bonnie Solow, Sarah Vollmer
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency), Twitter (Sarah Vollmer)
  • Genres: Nonfiction: health and wellness, business, science, nature, education, finance, psychology, history, cultural studies, narrative nonfiction, and memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email or regular mail.  Send query letter only.  See submissions page for further details.
  • Notes: San Francisco-based literary agency, established in 1997.  Foreign rights handled by the Taryn Fagerness Agency.
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  • Agents: Eleanor Wood, Justin Bell
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction; the majority of representation is commercial fiction such as science fiction, fantasy, mystery/suspense, and romantic suspense.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts queries with SASE via regular mail only.
  • Notes: New York literary agency founded in 1976.  Response time is generally 1-3 months.  President Eleanor Wood is the agent for Science Fiction Writers of America.
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  • Agents: Alice Speilburg
  • Other sites: Facebook (agency); Twitter (Alice Speilburg)
  • Genres: Fiction: historical, mystery, fantasy, and literary in middle grade, young adult, or adult.  Nonfiction: relationships, women’s issues, music and the arts, health, cooking, travel, and history.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send query with three sample chapters for fiction, or with a TOC and proposal for non-fiction.  Include attachments either within the email body or as a Word document attachment.
  • Notes:  Small literary agency located in Bath, MI.
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  • Agents: Karen Solem, Jennifer Schober, Nalini Akolekar
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter (Jennifer Schober).
  • Genres: Fiction: Commercial, general-interest fiction, romance including historical romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, erotic fiction, category romance, literary fiction, thrillers and mysteries.  Jennifer Schober also represents young adult and select non-fiction.  Agency does not represent children’s books.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via email only at central queries address.
  • Notes: Responds within 8 weeks only if interested.  Member AAR.
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  • Agents: Joe Spieler, Eric Meyers
  • Other sites: None Found
  • Genres: General fiction, mystery, juvenile fiction, reference, biography, business/investing/finance, history, religious, mind/body/spirit, health, travel, cookbooks, children's books, sports, African-American, science, psychology, current events, environment/ecology, middle grade, and young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.
  • Notes: Independent literary agency founded more than twenty-five years ago.
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  • Agents: Sterling Lord, Peter Matson, Philippa Brophy, Robert Guinsler, Laurie Liss, Celeste Fine, Judy Heiblum, Neeti Madan, George Nicholson, Jim Rutman, Erica Rand Silverman, Douglas Stewart
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Celeste Fine); Twitter (Neeti Madan); Twitter (Erica Silverman); Twitter (Douglas Stewart)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Submit query letter, synopsis, brief proposal or the first three chapters of the manuscript, author bio, and SASE.
    Notes: Full-service literary agency in New York.  Does not respond to unsolicited email queries.
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  • Agents: Steve Laube, Tamela Hancock Murray, Karen Ball
  • Other sites: Twitter (Steve Laube); Twitter, Website (Tamela Hancock Murray); Twitter (Karen Ball)
  • Genres: Christian fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email and regular mail, but individual agents prefer different methods.  See the Guidelines tab on agency website for submission and query details.
  • Notes: Boutique Christian literary agency founded in 2004.  Responds within two months only if interested.
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  • Agents: Rosemary Stimola, Allison Remcheck
  • Other sites: Twitter (Rosemary Stimola)
  • Genres: Preschool through young adult fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send one-page query with synopsis, credentials, and statement of what makes book distinctive or unique.
  • Notes: A full-service children's and young adult literary agency in Edgewater, NJ.
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  • Agents: Alison Fargis, Judy Linden, Emmanuelle Morgen, Sarah Passick
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Alison Fargis); Twitter (Judy Linden); Twitter (Emmanuel Morgen); Twitter (Sarah Passick)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agents' bios on the "About Us" page for specific interests.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Query to single agent at central submissions email.  Include first chapter or first ten pages of manuscript.
  • Notes: Agency was founded in 1979 to produce and package nonfiction books.  Also offers custom publishing division and book production/packaging division. Agency does not represent plays, screenplays, or poetry.
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  • Agents: Laura Strachan
  • Other sites: Twitter (Laura Strachan)
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary only, with few exceptions.  Nonfiction: Narrative.  Does not represent most genre fiction (romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers) unless highly literary, children's picture books, poetry, or screenplays.  Children's:  High quality young adult or middle grade fiction.  No picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Query via online form.  Include brief description of manuscript and author bio/writing credits/professional experience. Do not attach writing samples or manuscripts unless requested.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Annapolis, MD; established in 1998.  Currently not accepting new submissions.
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  • Agents: Marlene Stringer, Sari Wilson
  • Other sites: Facebook (agency); Twitter (Marlene Stringer)
  • Genres: Fiction: Mystery, thriller, contemporary & urban fantasy, romance, historical fiction, science fiction, young adult/teen, and women’s; Nonfiction: Parenting, history, music, sports, and popular science.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts queries via web form only, on their website.  Include first five manuscript pages with query, included in email body.
  • Notes: Full-service literary agency based in Naples, Florida; founded in 2008. Professional affiliations include AAR, The Authors Guild, RWA, MWA, ITW, and SCBWI.  Average response time is up to two weeks on queries, and approximately two months on full manuscripts.
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  • Agents: Wendy Strothman, Lauren MacLeod
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Lauren MacLeod)
  • Genres:  Fiction: adult, young adult and middle grade.  Nonfiction: history, science, nature and the environment, current affairs, narrative non-fiction, memoir, arts and culture, travel, and business.  Does not represent romance, science fiction, picture books, or poetry.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Send query with synopsis, genre, word count and two to ten pages of manuscript.
  • Notes: Literary agency out of Boston, MA.  Member AAR and Authors Guild.
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  • Agents: Stuart Krichevsky, Shana Cohen, Ross Harris
  • Other sites:  Twitter (Stuart Krichevsky); Twitter (Shana Cohen); Twitter (Ross Harris)
  • Genres: Fiction, including commercial fiction, science fiction and fantasy, and young adult fiction.  Nonfiction including history, adventure, politics and current affairs, biography, science & natural history, technology & culture, business and memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: For Stuart Krichevsky: Send query letter and a synopsis.  For Shana Cohen: Send a query letter, synopsis, and first two pages of manuscript in the body of an email.  Agency much prefers email queries.  No attachments.
  • Notes: Independent New York City literary agency founded in 1995.  Agents are members of AAR.
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  • Agents: Susan Rabiner, Sydelle Kramer, Helena Schwarz, Holly Bemiss
  • Other sites: Twitter (Susan Rabiner); Twitter (Holly Bemiss)
  • Genres: Primarily nonfiction.  See individual agents' bios for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries only via email.
  • Notes: Boutique NYC literary agency.
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  • Agents: Susan Schulman
  • Other sites: Twitter (Susan Schulman)
  • Genres: Commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, specifically narrative memoir, politics, economics, social issues, history, urban planning, finance, law, health, psychology, body/mind/sprit, and creativity and writing.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Query with outline and three sample chapters, resume and SASE.  No attachments for email queries.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency founded in 1980.
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  • Agents: Gina Panettieri, Rachael Dugas, Paula Munier, Sara D'Emic
  • Other sites: Twitter (Gina Panettieri); Twitter (Rachael Dugas); Twitter (Paula Munier); Twitter (Sara D'Emic)
  • Genres: Adult Fiction: mystery, thriller and suspense, women's, historical, mainstream, urban fantasy, paranormal and supernatural; Nonfiction: business, career and investing, cooking, crafts, gardening, ecology and the environment, history, memoir and narrative, outdoor living and nature, pets, animals and wildlife, science and technology, self-help and relationships, true crime; Juvenile Fiction and Nonfiction: middle-grade and young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Milford, CT, founded in 2003.  Response time is generally within 4 weeks.
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  • Agents: Taryn Fagerness
  • Other sites: Twitter
  • Genres: Represents nearly all genres and categories including literary fiction, thriller/suspense, commercial fiction, romance, history, self-help, business, and children's.
  • Submission guidelines: Currently does not accept unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Based in San Diego, California.  Previously with the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency.  Represents foreign rights on behalf of North American literary agents and publishers.  Also represents a select number of authors domestically.
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  • Agents: Ted Weinstein
  • Other sites: Twitter (Ted Weinstein).
  • Genres: Nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions from prospective clients by referral only.
  • Notes: Agency founded in 2001.  Member of AAR, the Authors Guild, the Northern California Science Writers Association, and the Organization of American Historians.
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  • Agents: Michelle Tessler; numerous foreign co-agents
  • Other sites: Twitter (Michelle Tessler)
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, women's, and commercial; Nonfiction: narrative, popular science, memoir, history, psychology, business, biography, food, and travel.  Does not represent genre fiction or children's books.
  • Submission guidelines:  Submit query via online form.
  • Notes:  Small New York literary agency founded in 2004.  Michelle Tessler is an AAR member.
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  • Agents: Tracy Brown
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: General fiction, biography, business/investing/finance, history, health, travel, current events, memoir, and psychology
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency established in 2007.  Tracy Brown began his career as an agent in 2003 with Wendy Sherman Associates.  He has held senior editorial and executive positions in book publishing for close to 30 years, including Book-of-the-Month Club, Back Bay/Little Brown, Quality Paperback Book Club, Holt, Viking Penguin, and Ballantine Books.
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  • Agents: David Bennett, Lynn Bennett, Shaun Bradley, Marie Campbell, Jesse Finkelstein, Samantha Haywood, Fiona Kenshole, Barb Miller, Patricia Ocampo, Stephanie Sinclair, Jennifer Starkman, Amy Tompkins, Trena White
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter, website (Jesse Finkelstein); Twitter (Samantha Haywood); Twitter (Fiona Kenshole); Twitter (Patricia Ocampo); Twitter (Stephanie Sinclair); Twitter, website (Trena White)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including adult, young adult, and children’s authors of all genres, including illustrators.  Does not handle stage plays, musicals or screenplays.  See Submissions page for further information.
  • Submission guidelines: Submission guidelines vary by agent, usually via email only.  See Submissions page and specific agents' pages for guidelines.
  • Notes: Large literary agency operating in the United States and Canada, established in 1993.
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TriadaUS Literary Agency
  • Agents: Uwe Stender Laura Crockett, Brent Taylor
  • Other sites: Twitter (Uwe Stender); Twitter (Laura Crockett); Twitter (Brent Taylor)
  • Genres: Commercial fiction including thrillers, mysteries, YA, romance, ethnic, and paranormal romance; Literary fiction with a strong narrative; nonfiction including how-to, self-help, education, current affairs, health, psychology, cookbooks, travel books, pop culture, sports, adventure, true crime, biography and memoir.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email, but prefers email.  Query with no attachments.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in Pennsylvania, founded in 2004.  Full member of the AAR.  Responds promptly (within two weeks) to queries.
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  • Agents: Robert Gottleib, Daniel Strone, Ellen Levine, Eileen Cope, Don Fehr, Melissa Flashman, Alex Glass, Olga Gottleib, Alyssa Eisner Henkin, Lewis Korman, Adrienne Lombardo, Scott Miller, Jessica Olivo, Alanna Ramirez, Claire Roberts, Sylvie Rosokoff, John Silbersack, Erica Spellman-Silverman, Kimberly Whalen
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency) Twitter (Don Fehr); Twitter (Melissa Flashman); Twitter (Adrienne Lombardo); Twitter (Scott Miller); Twitter (Claire Roberts); Twitter (John Silbersack)
  • Genres: A variety of genres and categories both fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter by mail or email to one agent.
  • Notes: Large New York literary agency representing the global market.  Founded in 2000 by Robert Gottleib and Dan Strone after leaving the William Morris Agency.  The Ellen Levine Literary Agency merged with Trident in 2002.  Mandates an acknowledgement of terms and conditions (on website under 'Submissions') before agents will evaluate any material submitted.
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  • Agents: Trena Keating, Sally Wofford-Girand, Jenni Ferrari-Adler, Kezia Toth, Shaun Dolan
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Sally Wofford-Girand); Twitter (Jenni Ferrari-Adler)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary, popular, memoir, young adult, middle grade; nonfiction: narrative, social history, business and general big idea books, popular science, cookbooks, and food writing.  Does not represent romance, poetry, science fiction, or illustrated books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email or regular mail; prefers email.  Query with synopsis and either sample pages or a full manuscript attached in .doc or .docx format.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency located in New York City.  Responds only if interested.
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  • Agents: Sarah Ballard, Jessica Craig, Caroline Dawnay, Ariella Feiner, James Gill, Robert Kirby, Carol MacArthur, Jodie Marsh, Wendy Millyard, Zoe Ross, Rosemary Scoular, Simon Trewin, Charles Walker, Anna Webber, Jane Willis
  • Other sites:  Twitter (agency); Twitter (Jodie Marsh); Twitter (Simon Trewin); Twitter (Charles Walker); Twitter (Anna Webber); Twitter (Jane Willis)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See select individual agents' bios for further information on what they represent and need.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts email queries to individual agents.  Include full outline for non-fiction projects, or synopsis and first three chapters of manuscript.
  • Notes: Large company in London representing actors, authors and more.  Founded in 2007.
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  • Agents: Michael Stearns, Danielle Chiotti, Ted Malawer
  • Other sites: Twitter, Facebook (agency); Twitter (Danielle Chiotti); Twitter (Michael Stearns)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Please see submission guidelines for more indication.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.
  • Notes: Small literary agency founded in 2009.
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  • Agents: Vicky Bijur, Claire Dunnington
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (agency), Twitter (Claire Dunnington)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Agency does not represent children’s books, poetry, science fiction, fantasy, horror, or romance.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Query with synopsis and first chapter pasted into body of email.
  • Notes: Vicky has served as president of the AAR, and is a member of its Royalties Committee and Chair of its Ethics Committee.
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  • Agents: Victoria Sanders, Tanya McKinnon, Chris Kepner, Bernadette Baker-Baughman
  • Other sites: Blog (Chris Kepner).
  • Genres: Literary Fiction, chick lit, mystery, commercial, women's, historical, thrillers/suspense, multi-cultural, graphic novels; Nonfiction: history, biography, parenting, multi-cultural, memoirs, dating/relationships, spirituality, photography, humor.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email only.  Query with first three chapters (or about 25 pages) pasted into message body.
  • Notes: New York literary agency established in 1992.  Response time is generally within 1-4 weeks.
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  • Agents: David Vigliano, Thomas Flannery Jr.
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency), Twitter (Thomas Flannery Jr.)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: No unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in New York City, established in 1986.
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The Vines Agency
  • Agents: James C. Vines
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: A broad range of fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: No longer accepting new clients.  Requests not to send query letters.
  • Notes: Small New York literary agency.  Agent since 1989.
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  • Agents: Christine Cohen
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fantasy and science fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail queries only.  At this time, agency is not accepting queries from unpublished authors.
  • Notes: One of the longest established science fiction specialized literary agencies in the world.  Clients include Ursula Le Guin, Gene Wolfe, Anne McCaffrey, Ted Chiang, Alan Dean Foster and other award-winning authors.  Based in Milford, PA.
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  • Agents: Robin Wade, Broo Doherty
  • Other sites: Twitter (Broo Doherty)
  • Genres: General and genre fiction and non-fiction.  Does not represent children's literature, poetry, plays, screenplays or short stories.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email, but prefers email.  Query with short author bio, synopsis, and the first 10,000 words or so (ideally as word.doc or PDF attachments).
  • Notes: Small UK literary agency.  Tries to respond to queries within a week, and full manuscripts within a month.
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  • Agents: Elizabeth Wales, Neal Swain
  • Other sites: Twitter (Elizabeth Wales)
  • Genres:  Fiction and narrative nonfiction, especially story-driven narratives, new voices, and progressive cultural and political points of view.  Does not represent genre fiction, self-help, how-to, children’s, romance, or screenplays.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email.  Send one-page query only; no attachments.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency in Seattle, WA.  Founded in 1990 (as Levant & Wales).  Tries to respond to queries within three weeks, full manuscripts within two months.
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  • Agents: Richard Balkin, Christina Ward
  • Other sites:  Twitter (Christina Ward)
  • Genres: Literary fiction: contemporary, historical, mysteries, thrillers. Nonfiction : Literary memoirs; creative nonfiction; narrative history; art and culture; biography; psychology; natural history and animal-related narratives; “green” subject areas (alternative lifestyle, shelter, sustainability, local living, permaculture, food systems); nutrition, health and medicine; gardening; social thought and commentary.  Does not represent science fiction/fantasy, romance, or paranormal, children's books, young adult, cookbooks or diet books.
  • Submission guidelines:  Accepts submissions via regular mail or email.  Query with 25-30 pages of manuscript and author bio.  No synopsis necessary.  Richard Balkin is currently not taking on any new clients.
  • Notes:  Founded in 2011 when Ward and Balkin agencies merged.  More than 35 years experience.  Agency is an AAR member.  Foreign rights handled by the Taryn Fagerness Agency, LLC.
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  • Agents: Bill Gladstone, Margot Maley Hutchison, Carole Jelen, Lawrence Jackel, Neil Gudovitz, David Nelson, Zach Romano, Kimberly Brabec
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Submit credentials, proposal, target market, competition, outline, sample chapters, and publishing details.
  • Notes: Founded by Bill Gladstone in 1982.
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  • Agents: Gloria Loomis, Julia Masnik
  • Other sites: Twitter (Julia Masnik)
  • Genres: Literary fiction, biography, memoir, and political journalism.
  • Submission guidelines: Not currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
  • Notes: New York literary agency founded in 1908.
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  • Agents: Mandy Little, James Wills, Sallyanne Sweeney
  • Other sites: Facebook, Twitter (agency); Twitter (James Wills); Twitter (Sallyanne Sweeney)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, including adult, young adult, and children's.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email.  Query with synopsis and sample chapters.
  • Notes: Full service literary agency in London.
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  • Agents: Scott Waxman, Byrd Leavell, Holly Root, William Callahan
  • Other sites: Blog (agency); Twitter (Byrd Leavell); Twitter (Holly Root); Twitter (Scott Waxman); Twitter (William Callahan)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See individual agents' profiles for what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter only via email to one of the agents' addresses. No attachments, but for fiction you can include 5-10 pages of your manuscript in the email body.
  • Notes: Full-service boutique literary agency in New York City.
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Weed Literary
  • Agents: Elisabeth Weed, Stephanie Sun
  • Other sites: Twitter, blog (Elisabeth Weed); Twitter, blog (Stephanie Sun)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not handle picture books, mysteries, thrillers, romance, or military fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts regular mail and email queries.  Send one-page query only.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency based in New York, and founded in 2007.  Responds generally within a month to queries, but only if interested.
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  • Agents: Wendy Sherman, Kimberly Perel, Jenny Meyer, Kim Naples
  • Other sites: Twitter (Wendy Sherman); Twitter (Kim Naples)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  Does not represent poetry; screenplays; cozy mysteries; genre romance, westerns, science fiction,  or fantasy; children's picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send to central queries address.  Query with author bio and first ten manuscript pages pasted into body of email.
  • Notes: Full service NYC literary agency founded in 1999.  Wendy Sherman is an AAR board member.
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The Wendy Weil Agency
  • Agents: Emily Forland
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Emily Forland)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction, to include literary and commercial fiction, mystery/thriller, memoir, narrative non-fiction, journalism, history, current affairs, books on health, science, popular culture, lifestyle, and art history. They do not handle screenplays or textbooks.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or email, no more than two pages, author bio, and an overview of the manuscript. Can include a separate synopsis with query.
  • Notes:  Full-service literary agency in New York, established in 1987.  Does not guarantee a response to electronic queries; replies to regular mail may take four to six weeks.
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  • Agents: Carolyn Forde, Jackie Kaiser, Hilary McMahon, John Pearce, Chris Casuccio
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Carolyn Forde)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and commercial including mysteries and thrillers; nonfiction: memoir, history, biography, science, journalism and current events, and a limited range of practical nonfiction.  Very selectively represents children’s and young adult.  Does not represent screenwriters, and not currently seeking poetry or children’s picture book submissions.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email only.  Query with credentials, synopsis, and a short sample of no more than ten pages pasted into email body. No attachments.
  • Notes: Large literary agency based in Toronto.
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  • Agents: Jonathan Clements
  • Other sites: Twitter (Jonathan Clements)
  • Genres: Fiction: historical, contemporary, inspirational, military.  Nonfiction: biography/memoir, sports, current effents/pop culture.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email or online form.  Include cover letter with title, synopsis, three sample chapters, and bio/writing history.  Also state key selling points of the work and how you heard about the agency.
  • Notes: Boutique literary agency based in Nashville, TN; founded in 2010.  Responds within eight weeks only if interested.
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  • Agents: William Clark
  • Other sites: Blog, Twitter
  • Genres: Fiction: Literary, mystery, commercial, humor/satire, historical, multi-cultural, offbeat/quirky, and graphic novels.  Nonfiction: History, celebrity, politics, cookbooks, memoirs, travel, current affairs, pop culture, narrative, cultural/social issues, humor, and home design.  Online query form lists all categories and genres represented.
  • Submission guidelines: Queries accepted via online query form only.
  • Notes: Small agency founded in 1997.  Member AAR.  William Clark as also worked with Virginia Barber Literary Agency and William Morris Agency.  Has been accepting digital queries since 1993.
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  • Agents: Simon Trewin, Elizabeth Sheinkman, Cathryn Summerhayes
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Simon Trewin); Twitter (Elizabeth Sheinkman); Twitter (Cathryn Summerhayes)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts submissions via email.  Query synopsis and three sample chapters (50 pages or fewer), with brief statement acknowledging that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions on website.
  • Notes: London-based talent and literary agency.  Offices in London, New York, Beverly Hills, Nashville, and Miami.
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  • Agents: Kirsten Wolf, Adriann Ranta, Allison Devereux 
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (Adriann Ranta); Twitter (Allison Devereux)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See agents' bios for further indication of what they represent.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail and email, but strongly prefers email.  Query with a 50-page writing sample (for fiction) or a detailed proposal (for nonfiction) to central queries address.  Samples may be submitted as an attachment or embedded in the body of the email.
  • Notes: Small literary agency in New York City.  Does not respond to all queries.
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  • Agents: Michelle Wolfson
  • Other sites: Twitter, blog (Michelle Wolfson)
  • Genres:  Fiction: mainstream, mysteries, thrillers, suspense, chick-lit, romance, women’s fiction, and young adult.  Nonfiction: practical and narrative, particularly those of interest to women.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email. Query with "Query" and title of manuscript in title, and first five pages pasted into body of email.
  • Notes: Small, full-service literary agency in New York, founded in 2007.
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  • Agents: Greg Johnson, Barbara J. Scott, Sarah Joy Freese
  • Other sites: Facebook (Agency)
  • Genres: A broad range of fiction including suspense, romance, women's, legal, literary, mainstream, supernatural, and Christian; Nonfiction including business, military, biography, health, self-help, history, family, current affairs, money, popular culture, psychology, memoir, and Christian.  Does not represent gift books, poetry, short stories, screenplays, graphic novels, children's picture books, science fiction or fantasy.
  • Submission guidelines: Only accepts e-queries addressed to central email address.  Include pitch for the book, short author bio and the first five pages of the manuscript pasted into the email.  For nonfiction, include information about you and your platform.
  • Notes: Colorado-based agency founded in 2003.
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  • Agents: Amy Berkower, Albert Zuckerman, Susan Cohen, Dan Conaway, Susan Ginsburg, Leigh Feldman, Merrilee Heifetz, Daniel Lazar, Simon Lipskar, Steven Malk, Jodi Reamer, Esq., Michele Rubin, Robin Rue, Rebecca Sherman, Kenneth Wright, Stephen Barr
  • Other sites: Twitter (Rebecca Sherman)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction for both adult and juvenile books, including literary and commercial fiction, women's, science fiction, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction/nonfiction, picture books.
  • Submission guidelines: Send query letter with credentials, synopsis, and SASE by regular mail.  Send to only one agent at the agency at a time.  Some agents also accept queries via email.
  • Notes: New York literary agency founded in 1973 by Albert Zuckerman.
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  • Agents: Lynn Chu, Glen Hartley
  • Other sites: Twitter (Lynn Chu); Twitter (Glen Hartley)
  • Genres: Serious or literary nonfiction and fiction: books, articles, major poetry, history, literature, politics, economics and business or personal finance, law, science, criticism, philosophy, memoir, biography and current affairs. Open to some non-literary or non-"serious" genres like self-help, humor, reference, mysteries, thrillers, and cookbooks.  Does not generally consider science fiction, children’s or young adult fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not accept queries. Send manuscript, full CV or professional resume, complete list of citations of all previously published works, and full Table of Contents.  See their FAQ page for further clarification.
  • Notes: Small New York City literary agency founded in 1985.
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  • Agents: Andrew Wylie, Sarah Chalfont, Jeff Posternak, Rebecca Nagel
  • Other sites: None found.
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Does not currently accept unsolicited submissions.
  • Notes: Agency has offices in New York City and London; founded in 1980.
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Zachary Shuster Harmsworth
  • Agents: Lane Zachary, Todd Schuster, Esmond Harmsworth, Jennifer Gates, Mary Beth Chappell, Eve Bridburg, Janet Silver, Bridget Wagner, Andrew Paulson, Natasha Alexis
  • Other sites: Twitter, website (Eve Bridburg); Twitter (Bridget Wagner)
  • Genres: Literary, commercial, and inspirational fiction; nonfiction including memoirs, biography, history, science, narrative nonfiction, prescriptive books in the areas of business, health, relationships, religion/spirituality, food and wine, fitness, parenting, and general psychology.
  • Submission guidelines: Use the email form on their website to contact prospective agent.  They are no longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
  • Notes: Literary agency with offices in New York and Boston.
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  • Agents: Andrew Zack
  • Other sites: Blog (Andrew Zack)
  • Genres: Fiction and nonfiction.  See their areas of representation to find out what the agency is specifically interested in.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail or via their online form.
  • Notes: Small literary agency with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
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  • Agents: John Berlyne, John Wordsworth
  • Other sites: Twitter (agency); Twitter (John Wordsworth)
  • Genres:  Fiction: science fiction, fantasy, horror, urban fantasy, crime, thrillers, historical, and young adult.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via email.  Send covering letter with synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages.
  • Notes: London-based literary agency specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, founded in 2008.  Member of the Association of Author's Agents and affiliate member of SFWA.
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The Zoë Pagnamenta Agency
  • Agents: Zoë Pagnamenta
  • Other sites: Twitter (Zoë Pagnamenta)
  • Genres: Fiction: literary and commercial.  Nonfiction including biography, history, memoir, narrative, business, and popular science.  Does not represent genre fiction including mystery, romance, and science fiction.
  • Submission guidelines: Accepts queries via regular mail only.  Query with no more than 25 pages of manuscript and SASE enclosed.
  • Notes: Full service independent literary agency in New York City.
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