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Literary Agent Directory
Important: Visit each agent’s website (links in their listings below) to see if they’re open to submissions before querying.
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Biography
Richard Abate is a literary agent with 3 Arts Entertainment. Mr. Abate oversaw a number of seven-figure book deals during his brief tenure at Endeavor and built up a staff of several literary agents while cementing his reputation in publishing circles as a brash and sometimes sly businessman. Mr. Abate had indeed been working in the literary department of ICM for a decade when he decided that it was time to run his own shop. Abate’s sterling client list includes such Hollywood figures as James Franco, Tina Fey, Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, Mindy Kaling and Homeland producer Howard Gordon.
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Accepting Submissions |Picture Book | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Commercial Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Horror | Literary Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Short Story Collection | Thriller |General Nonfiction | Art | Biography | Business Book | Celebrity | Cookbook Cooking | Current Events Affairs | Dating Relationships Sex | Diet Nutrition | Film Entertainment | Health Wellness | History | How-To | Humor Nonfiction | Lifestyle | Memoir | Military War Nonfiction | Money Finance | Multicultural Nonfiction | Music | Narrative Nonfiction | Parenting | Photography | Politics | Pop Culture | Religion | Science | Self-Help | Spirituality | Sports | Women’s Issues |
Biography
Lisa Abellera is a literary agent with Kimberley Cameron & Associates. She joined Kimberley Cameron and Associates in 2013 with a background in management, marketing, and finance. She has studied creative writing, design, and business, earning her BA in Strategic Management from Dominican University of CA and her MFA in Creative Writing from University of San Francisco. In 2015, she was promoted to literary agent, and in 2020, she became an associate member of AALA, formerly known as AAR.
With adult and children’s fiction, Lisa responds to well-crafted prose with strong hooks and high personal stakes, complex and sympathetic characters, a tangible sense of place and lush world-building, multicultural aspects, and emotionally-immersive fiction that explores the human condition, especially within family and close relationships. Please take a look at her Manuscript Wish List (#MSWL) for a better idea of the stories she is looking for.
Lisa is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and infusing more diversity and inclusion in books, so she is actively looking for strong female characters, diverse characters, and stories by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other authors who identify with marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Lisa is also looking to build her client list with limited nonfiction. With children’s nonfiction, she is primarily looking for middle-grade, prescriptive projects that are entertaining, informative, and inspire life-long-learning and curiosity in kids. With adult nonfiction, Lisa is only looking for prescriptive business books for women or by women.
Lisa does not represent memoir or nonfiction other than what is mentioned above, translations, poetry collections, picture books, early readers, screenplays or other works of drama, nor does she represent self-published or previously published books.
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Accepting Submissions | Member of the AALA |Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Middle Grade Nonfiction | Young Adult Fiction | BIPOC Fiction | Crime Fiction | Family Saga | Fantasy | General Fiction | Historical Fiction | Horror | LGBTQ Fiction | Literary Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Mystery | New Adult Fiction | Romance | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Upmarket Fiction | Women’s Fiction |Business Book | Money Finance |
Biography
Jordy Albert is a Literary Agent and co-founder of The Booker Albert Literary Agency. She has a B.A. in English from Pennsylvania State University, and a M.A. from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
_Jordy is looking for young adult across genres, and sci-fi, and fantasy. She’s also looking for contemporary romance (please no cheating or abuse). SheÕs drawn to strong, funny, intelligent characters, and well-developed friendships. Please note that while it isnÕt necessarily a deal breaker, she tends to shy away from novels with trigger topics, such as suicide and any type of abuse. Jordy is NOT accepting picture books, non-fiction or screenplays at this time.
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Accepting Submissions |Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Action Adventure | Fantasy | Romance | Science Fiction |
Biography
Keir Alekseii is a literary agent with the Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency. She is an educator and anti-GBV activist born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island country in the West Indies. Keir is a writer, gamer, lover of folklore, and former research scientist. As a neurodivergent, queer woman of color, Keir is invested in discovering engaging work with similar representation, and is passionate about creating space for voices not often recognized. She is especially interested in stories from BIPOC who are born and raised in the Global South.
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This literary agent represents:
FICTION: Fantasy * Gay/Lesbian Fiction * Multicultural Fiction * Science Fiction * Young Adult Fiction *
NONFICTION:
Biography
Keir Alekseii is a literary agent with the Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency. She is an educator and anti-GBV activist born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, a twin island country in the West Indies. Keir is a writer, gamer, lover of folklore, and former research scientist. As a neurodivergent, queer woman of color, Keir is invested in discovering engaging work with similar representation, and is passionate about creating space for voices not often recognized. She is especially interested in stories from BIPOC who are born and raised in the Global South.
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CLOSED to Submissions | New Literary Agents |Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | LGBTQ Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Science Fiction |
Biography
Ty Anania is a literary agent with WME Books. Ty Anania (ann-uh-nye-uh), a New York native with a dark (born in Boston) secret, joined WME in 2019. He is looking for adult fiction and nonfiction, with some occasional crossover into YA fantasy and science fiction.
In the adult fiction space, Ty is a broad reader. He’s looking for fun, inventive page-turners. Propulsive, fast-paced reading. But if your manuscript makes him cry, also good. He’d love to read your genre fiction, from science fiction and fantasy to hard-boiled detective and cozy mystery. In the thriller/suspense space, anything with a great hook and good pacing. In the sci-fi/fantasy space, frankly, he’ll read anything. And he’d love to read your literary fiction.
On the nonfiction side, he’s looking for work by experts on subjects that touch on broader cultural issues, whether that’s investigative journalism or something more surprising.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |Young Adult Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | Literary Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller |General Nonfiction | Cultural Social Issues | Journalism |
Biography
Ty Anania is a literary agent with WME Books. Ty Anania (ann-uh-nye-uh), a New York native with a dark (born in Boston) secret, joined WME in 2019. He is looking for adult fiction and nonfiction, with some occasional crossover into YA fantasy and science fiction.
In the adult fiction space, Ty is a broad reader. HeÕs looking for fun, inventive page-turners. Propulsive, fast-paced reading. But if your manuscript makes him cry, also good. HeÕd love to read your genre fiction, from science fiction and fantasy to hard-boiled detective and cozy mystery. In the thriller/suspense space, anything with a great hook and good pacing. In the sci-fi/fantasy space, frankly, heÕll read anything. And heÕd love to read your literary fiction.
On the nonfiction side, heÕs looking for work by experts on subjects that touch on broader cultural issues, whether thatÕs investigative journalism or something more surprising.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |Young Adult Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | Literary Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller |General Nonfiction | Cultural Social Issues | Journalism |
Biography
Hannah Andrade is a literary agent with Bradford Literary Agency. She started as an agency assistant before moving on to acquire her own clients. SheÕs been with Bradford Literary Agency since 2017 and has had the privilege to work with a number of bestselling authors across a variety of genres. She likes to think of herself as an editorial-focused agent and is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices. She is prioritizing stories of joy where identity isnÕt the focus and is especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing.
Hannah is very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities. She loves stories of immigration (not relegated to America) and of first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing the values of their country with the culture and heritage of their parents (as in the tv shows Ramy or Gentefied). As a Mexican-American, she would particularly love to see the stories that she grew up with showcased in new and creative ways.
Hannah loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres. SheÕs a huge fan of expansive world building and atmospheric settings, dark and transporting fantasy in YAs, and MGs with macabre elements and dark humor. One of her favorite tropes is the Òfound familyÓÑespecially if the family is found through crime. She has a soft spot for any kind of retelling or spin off of Òclassic litÓ or fairy tales (like Lauren BlackwoodÕs WITHIN THESE WICKED WALLS or Lilliam RiveraÕs NEVER LOOK BACK). SheÕs looking for stories with quirky characters/voices and love ones that feature dysfunctional families (like SAFFYÕS ANGEL by Hilary McKay). If your story involves ghosts, riddles/puzzles, and/or whimsy, Hannah would love to see it! She loves mysteries for readers of all ages, and is particularly looking for an Only Murders in the Building-esque story.
In nonfiction, she is looking for something that takes the mystery out of everyday life/occurrences (a l‡ Malcolm Gladwell or Atul Gawande) and investigative journalism-esque stories with a strong narrative hook.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | BIPOC Fiction | Chick Lit | Commercial Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Crime Fiction | Family Saga | Fantasy | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | LGBTQ Fiction | Magical Realism | Mystery | New Adult Fiction | Romance | Science Fiction | Speculative Fiction | Thriller | Women’s Fiction |History | Journalism | Narrative Nonfiction | True Adventure | True Crime |
Biography
Amelia Appel is a literary agent with the Triada U.S. Literary Agency. She joined Triada after previously assisting at McIntosh & Otis, Inc., and Writers House. She is actively seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and YA and is particularly interested in stories by diverse and marginalized voices. Fantastic settings and savvy characters are her favorite things!
For adult fiction, she is most interested in the following:
Literary fiction (particularly if it has a great voice and explores complex relationships).
Mystery (especially proper whodunits; bonus points for fun, close-quarter settings).
Thriller (twisty, suspenseful, but no cop protagonists).
Upmarket women’s fiction (preferably without a marriage- or children-related focus).
Science fiction (no space operas).
Fantasy (and magical realism).
Horror (the scarier the better).
Graphic novels (especially where the form adds further layers to the story).
For adult non-fiction, she’s most drawn to projects that relay new information in an engaging way, primarily in the areas of creative non-fiction, humor, sports, how-to, pop culture, and true crime.
Lastly, for YA, she’s most looking for a combination of light and dark elements and stories where the protagonist is compelled to change.
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CLOSED to Submissions |Young Adult Fiction | Action Adventure | Commercial Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Horror | Humor Fiction | LGBTQ Fiction | Literary Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Sports Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Upmarket Fiction | Women’s Fiction |General Nonfiction | Cookbook Cooking | How-To | Humor Nonfiction | Illustrated | Pop Culture | Sports | Travel | True Crime |
Biography
Kurestin Armada is a literary agent with Root Literary. She says: ÒI love working with creators to form a roadmap for the rest of their career. Talking to people with projects that are ambitious, strange, personal, and just outrageously fun is the spark that keeps me going. I’m here to be their advocate and make sure they can keep writing for years and years to come.Ó
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Accepting Submissions | Member of the AALA |Picture Book | Chapter Book | Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Fantasy | Graphic Novel | Horror | Romance | Science Fiction |Cookbook Cooking | Lifestyle |
Biography
Wayne Arthurson is a literary agent with The Rights Factory. Wayne is an award-winning writer of Cree and French Canadian descent. He is the author of eight novels, five books of non-fiction and over 200 articles in magazines and newspapers. For the past 30 years, Wayne has worked in journalism, communications, advertising and as a musician and independent literary agent. He spent three and half years as a member of the Edmonton Arts Council and was a founding board member of Edmonton Litfest. Wayne is now building his list of talent, looking specifically for YA or adult literary, crime and SFF and narrative nonfiction and memoir. He’s actively seeking works by Indigenous writers
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CLOSED to Submissions | New Literary Agents |Young Adult Fiction | BIPOC Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | Literary Fiction | Science Fiction |BIPOC Nonfiction | Memoir | Narrative Nonfiction |
Biography
Faye Atchison is an associate agent with the Margret McBride Literary Agency. Faye handles correspondence between publishers, authors and the agency, and provides liaison, continuity and logistics for Ms. McBride. She handles the flow of manuscripts inside the office and with the publisher. She has a BA in Fine Arts from San Diego State University. If you have a question, from submissions within the office to working with the publisher after the sale, Faye will find your answer.
Faye is interested in in both commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction. Fiction interests include YA, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, womenÕs fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, paranormal, unconventional westerns, and anything with unique, well-drawn characters and a dark or offbeat sense of humor.
Her nonfiction interests include pop-culture, music, history, health, inspirational (but not spiritual), and extremely well-written narrative nonfiction.
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Accepting Submissions | Member of the AALA |Young Adult Fiction | Action Adventure | Chick Lit | Commercial Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Crime Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Horror | Humor Fiction | Inspirational Fiction | LGBTQ Fiction | Literary Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Mystery | New Adult Fiction | Paranormal Fiction | Satire | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Upmarket Fiction | Western Fiction | Women’s Fiction |Animals | Art | Biography | Business Book | Celebrity | Cookbook Cooking | Cultural Social Issues | Current Events Affairs | Environment | Film Entertainment | Fitness | Food Drink | Gardening | Gift Novelty | Health Wellness | History | How-To | Humor Nonfiction | Inspirational Nonfiction | Journalism | LGBTQ Nonfiction | Lifestyle | Medical Medicine | Money Finance | Multicultural Nonfiction | Music | Narrative Nonfiction | Nature | Politics | Pop Culture | Psychology | Science | Self-Help | Technology | Travel | True Adventure | True Crime | Women’s Issues |
Biography
Lindsay Davis Auld is a literary agent with Writers House. She says: “I started at Writers House in the West Coast office, and have worked with a wide range of New York Times bestsellers, award-winners, and debut authors and illustrators. After studying literature at Bowdoin College, I joined Teach for America before beginning my publishing career at Harcourt ChildrenÕs Books and then Writers House.
I’m particularly drawn to fantasy, mysteries, historical fiction, friendship stories, romance, magical realism, adventure, and books with humor–light or dark or both. I would also love to see manuscripts from diverse and underrepresented authors and artists. I’ve always been passionate about books, and, as an agent, I’m eager to help bring fresh voices, characters and stories to readers.
If you have a manuscript that you feel would be a good fit for me, please see my submission guidelines below–I’d love to hear from you.”
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Accepting Submissions | Authors and Illustrators Only |Picture Book | Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Middle Grade Nonfiction | Young Adult Fiction | Young Adult Nonfiction | Action Adventure | BIPOC Fiction | Commercial Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Humor Fiction | Literary Fiction | Magical Realism | Multicultural Fiction | Mystery | Romance | Satire | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Upmarket Fiction |
Biography
Steven Axelrod is a literary agent with The Axelrod Agency. Steven has been an agent for over 30 years and president of his own agency for more than 25 years. Prior to agenting, he was an editor at The Literary Guild, managing editor at Harcourt Brace and a reader for a number of paperback houses. His present clients include two-time Edgar Award-winning mystery author S.J. Rozan, as well as many top women’s fiction authors, including #1 New York Times bestsellers Christine Feehan, J.R. Ward and Julia Quinn, as well as multi-New York Times Bestsellers Jayne Ann Krentz, Susan Elizabeth Phillips , Suzanne Brockmann and Catherine Anderson.
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Accepting Submissions | Member of the AALA |Young Adult Fiction | Crime Fiction | Erotic Fiction | Fantasy | Mystery | New Adult Fiction | Paranormal Fiction | Romance | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Women’s Fiction |
Biography
Jennifer Azantian is a literary agent with the Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency. Jennifer established Azantian Literary in 2014 and focuses primarily on fiction across genres for mg, YA, and adult readers. She represents bestselling and award-winning writers, and is always on the lookout for new talent. Prior to ALA, Jennifer was at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency followed by a stint with the Paul Levine Literary Agency. Before publishing, she earned her B.S. in clinical and developmental psychology from UCSD where she was an executive editor for the Triton Psychology Report. She brings to her clients a passion for literature born of a writer’s heart, an editorial eye honed from reviewing thousands of projects, and the connections to help bring wonderful books to life.
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Accepting Submissions | Member of the AALA |Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Action Adventure | Commercial Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Fantasy | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Horror | Humor Fiction | Literary Fiction | Magical Realism | Satire | Science Fiction | Upmarket Fiction | Women’s Fiction |
Biography
Lauren Bajek is a literary agent with Liza Dawson Associates. She joined Liza Dawson Associates as an assistant in 2021. Previously, she was a bookseller and the science fiction and fantasy buyer for the Elliott Bay Book Company, where she championed books in translation and books by women, queer people, and people of color.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents | Member of the AALA |BIPOC Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Historical Fiction | Horror | LGBTQ Fiction | Literary Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Mystery | Romance | Science Fiction | Speculative Fiction | Upmarket Fiction | Women’s Fiction |General Nonfiction | Animals | BIPOC Nonfiction | Crafts | Cultural Social Issues | Dating Relationships Sex | History | How-To | LGBTQ Nonfiction | Lifestyle | Multicultural Nonfiction | Nature | Parenting | Science |
Biography
Bernadette Baker-Baughman is a literary agent with Victoria Sanders & Associates. She says: “After completing a MasterÕs Degree in Writing at Portland State University, and spending several years in-house (first editorial, then marketing) I began agenting in 2005. I have worked with VSA since 2010. I am drawn to strong storytelling in all genres, though I have a special interest in thrillers, contemporary novels, magical realism, young adult, and books for kids. I am also open to pop-culture, gift books, and memoir. I love smart writing, high concept books, work with great emotional resonance, and humor. I am always looking for authors with a distinctive voice. IÕve represented a number of New York Times bestselling and award winning writers and illustrators, including Leslye Walton, Faith Erin Hicks, Tony Cliff, Maris Wicks, Liv Constantine, and Carson Morton, to name a few.”
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CLOSED to Submissions |Picture Book | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Humor Fiction | Magical Realism | Mystery | Romance | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Upmarket Fiction |General Nonfiction | Art | Biography | Cultural Social Issues | Gift Novelty | History | Humor Nonfiction | Memoir | Narrative Nonfiction | Pop Culture | Reference | Upmarket Nonfiction |
Biography
Noah Ballard is a literary agent with the Verve Talent & Literary Agency. He studied creative writing at the University of NebraskaÐLincoln and began his career in publishing at Emma Sweeney Agency. Noah has appeared at graduate writing programs and writersÕ conferences across the country speaking about query letters, building non-fiction platforms and submission etiquette. A New Jersey native, Noah currently lives in Brooklyn.
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Accepting Submissions |Contemporary Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Horror | Humor Fiction | Literary Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Thriller |General Nonfiction | Business Book | Humor Nonfiction | Money Finance | Narrative Nonfiction |
Biography
Stephen Barbara is a literary agent with InkWell Management. He was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, and graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in English language and literature, winning awards for writing and student leadership while at the college. He began his publishing career in 2005 as an editorial assistant at HarperCollins, and then worked for three years as the Contracts Director of the Donald Maass Agency. Following six years as a literary agent at Foundry Media, he joined InkWell Management at the start of 2015.
Stephen works with writers, storytellers, thinkers, and entertainers of talent and ambition. A sampling of his clients includes New York Times and international bestseller Lauren Oliver, USA Today bestseller and British Fantasy Award winner Paul Tremblay, Newbery Medal winner and New York Times bestseller Laura Amy Schlitz, National Book Award nominee Lisa Graff, Printz Honor awardee Susann Cokal, bestselling fantasy graphic novelist Ethan Aldridge, and childrenÕs author Minh L , whose picture book Drawn Together appeared on more than 20 ÒBest OfÓ Lists at the end of 2018; he also represents nonfiction authors Meghan Cox Gurdon, Eleanor Herman, and Tom Venuto. In his capacity as agent for media and content company Glasstown Entertainment, Stephen has worked with actress Krysten Ritter, activist Dylan Farrow, novelist Alma Katsu, and bestselling fantasy author Sara Holland, among others.
Film/TV is a stated area of interest for Stephen. In the spring of 2019, Amazon Studios announced their first-ever YA series, Panic, based on Lauren OliverÕs novel; two other novels
based on books represented by Stephen have been adapted into films, and many other projects based on books of his are in active development. While selective in taking on new clients, Stephen is always drawn to compelling stories that marry quality writing to bold, imaginative concepts.
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Accepting Submissions |Picture Book | Juvenile Nonfiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Mystery | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller |General Nonfiction | Health Wellness | History | Science | Sports |
Biography
Denise Barone is a literary agent with the Barone Literary Agency. Denise says: “I opened my literary agency on June 1, 2010. A lawyer licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, I am also a published writer. After writing for many years, I have acquired a knowledge of books, book contracts and the publishing world. I have been a member of RWA since 2000.”
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Accepting Submissions |Fantasy | General Fiction | Mystery | Romance | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller | Women’s Fiction |
Biography
Anjanette Barr is a literary agent with Dunham Literary. She has been working in various branches of the writing and publishing world for over a decade, and being an agent is the perfect way to synthesize her interests and talents.
She spent the pandemic earning a certificate in Literary Representation from UCLA Extension. She also holds a B.A. in Japanese Studies from William Jewell College.
Anjanette lives with her family of six in Juneau, Alaska.
Member:
Association of American Literary Agents
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Alaska Writers Guild
Catholic Writers Guild
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CLOSED to Submissions | New Literary Agents | Member of the AALA |Picture Book | Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Middle Grade Nonfiction | Young Adult Fiction | Young Adult Nonfiction | Action Adventure | BIPOC Fiction | Commercial Fiction | Family Saga | Fantasy | General Fiction | Gothic Fiction | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Humor Fiction | Inspirational Fiction | Literary Fiction | Magical Realism | New Adult Fiction | Religious Fiction | Romance | Science Fiction | Women’s Fiction |General Nonfiction | Art | Biography | Cookbook Cooking | Crafts | Cultural Social Issues | Dating Relationships Sex | Family | Fitness | Health Wellness | History | Humor Nonfiction | Illustrated | Journalism | Lifestyle | Memoir | Narrative Nonfiction | Nature | Parenting | Psychology | Religion | Science | Spirituality | Travel | Upmarket Nonfiction | Women’s Issues |
Biography
Stephen Barr is a literary agent with Writers House Literary Agency. Writers House has been around for over forty years, and in addition to being an actual house (it’s true! Check our website!), it’s one of the largest literary agencies in the industry, representing fiction and non-fiction of every stripe.
He says “I’ve been with Writers House for a little over fifteen years now, and while I’m not an actual house (couldn’t get the permits), I’m a pretty omnivorous agent. At the moment, I’ve got a particular hankering for…
– intricate, heart-on-its-sleeve, voice-abundant YA like King Dork or Baby & Solo (bonus points for unrequited love stories!)
– audacious, experimental YA mysteries or fantasies that handcuff humor and tragedy to the same radiator
– middle grade that takes on heavy themes with a light, optimistic, eccentric touch
– sweet and/or silly and/or heartbreaking picture books from adventurous author/illustrators
– unexpected memoirs with itchy voices
– narrative non-fiction that tackles hard-to-tackle issues, like Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma
– and any fiction that rewards the reader line-by-line and gets to know at least one character really, really well (recent favorites include The Night Watchman, The Searcher, The Five Wounds, and I am Homeless if This is Not My Home).
I’m also willing to be a sucker for…
– detective stories that bend reality
– ghost stories that blow reality to hell
– Secret Book X (I don’t know what Secret Book X is, but suffice it to say, I’m open to the occasional curveball).
I have almost zero emotional baggage, so I’m ready to fall in love (with your book)!
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Accepting Submissions |Picture Book | Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Middle Grade Nonfiction | Young Adult Fiction | Young Adult Nonfiction | Contemporary Fiction | Crime Fiction | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Humor Fiction | LGBTQ Fiction | Literary Fiction | Paranormal Fiction | Science Fiction |General Nonfiction | Food Drink | Humor Nonfiction | Journalism | Memoir | Narrative Nonfiction | Pop Culture | Psychology | Science | Sports |
Biography
Erica Bauman is a literary agent with Aevitas Creative Management. She represents a wide variety of authors across middle grade, young adult, and commercial adult fiction, including acclaimed YA author Andrew Auseon and Broadway performer Tiffany Haas.
Erica is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and has worked in the publishing industry since 2012. Prior to Aevitas, she worked at Spectrum Literary Agency.
Based in New York, Erica is most interested in commercial novels that feature an exciting premise and lyrical, atmospheric writing; imaginative, genre-blending tales; speculative worlds filled with haunting, quietly wondrous magic; fresh retellings of mythology, ballet, opera, and classic literature; sharply funny rom-coms; graphic novels for all ages; fearless storytellers that tackle big ideas and contemporary issues; and working with and supporting marginalized authors and stories that represent the wide range of humanity.
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CLOSED to Submissions |Juvenile Nonfiction | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Action Adventure | Commercial Fiction | Fantasy | Graphic Novel | Historical Fiction | Horror | Humor Fiction | LGBTQ Fiction | Magical Realism | Romance | Science Fiction | Upmarket Fiction | Women’s Fiction |
Biography
Gwen Beal is a liteary agent with the United Talent Agency (UTA). She began her career as a floating assistant in WMEÕs mailroom in 2016. She is now an agent in the UTA publishing group with a specialty in childrenÕs literature, and represents a growing list of talent. She has omnivorous tastes and cherishes honest, collaborative working relationships with each of her clients. Gwen is actively signing authors and artists of books for young readers from preschool to young adult with an eye towards unforgettable voice and perspective. Gwen graduated from Trinity College in Hartford and lives in Manhattan.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |Picture Book | Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | General Fiction | Graphic Novel | Romance | Science Fiction | Thriller |
Biography
Arifa Begom is a literary agent with Crescent Literary. She is a geologist and environmental scientist by day and a literary agent, by day, too. With a stint at a small press as an acquiring editor, she now brings her publishing experience and background in law and policy to her role as an agent.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |Middle Grade Fiction | Young Adult Fiction | BIPOC Fiction | Fantasy | Historical Fiction | Multicultural Fiction | Science Fiction |
Matt Belford
New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc.Accepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email > Online Form >Biography
Matt Belford is a literary agent with New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. He is primarily looking for nonfiction projects with unique takes and fresh ideas to be explored. In the adult science fiction and fantasy realm, as well as the adult graphic novel space, he is looking for character-driven works that get to the heart of emotionality; he wants to laugh and cry with your characters. No matter the genre, Matt is looking for under-represented voices.
Matt received his MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, back when he thought he wanted to be a writer. HeÕs since learned the error of his ways and is thrilled to instead be working with authors to help bring their ideas to life. Prior to joining the team at New Leaf, Matt has worked at several literary agencies and publishers and joins the team with a decade of experience across formats and genres.
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Accepting Submissions | New Literary Agents |BIPOC Fiction | Contemporary Fiction | Fantasy | Graphic Novel | Science Fiction |
Biography
Justin Bell is a literary agent with the Spectrum Literary Agency. Justin (B.A. from SUNY Purchase) is accepting submissions in science fiction, mysteries, and a select amount of nonfiction.
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Accepting Submissions |Commercial Fiction | Crime Fiction | Fantasy | Mystery | Science Fiction | Suspense Fiction | Thriller |General Nonfiction |