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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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Mark Sweeney & AssociatesAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email Work 28540 Altessa Way Suite 201 Bonita Springs Florida 34135 USAworkWork Email: sweeney2@comcast.netINTERNETBiography
Mark Sweeney is the owner of Mark Sweeney & Associates, Publishing Consultant and Literary Agency.
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FICTION: Fiction, Religious Fiction NONFICTION: Humor Nonfiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, Religion, Spirituality NONFICTION: Christian Books, Christian Fiction, Christian Nonfiction
Aevitas Creative ManagementCLOSED to SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form Work 12 W 21st Street Suite 501 New York New York 10010 USAworkWebsite: http://aevitascreative.com/Biography
Becky Sweren is a literary agent with Aevitas Creative Management. She has represented projects such as the New York Times bestseller From the Corner of the Oval by Beck Dorey-Stein, the LA Times bestseller Barons of the Sea by Steven Ujifusa, the New York Times bestseller The Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack Viertel, the National Book Award Longlist A Cure for Suicide by Jesse Ball, and acclaimed narrative nonfiction such as The Fox Hunt by Mohammed Al Samawi. Becky graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a BA in English and in Theater Studies. Prior to joining Aevitas, she worked at Janklow & Nesbit Associates. She is most interested in investigative journalism, unexplored history, big ideas that challenge conventional wisdom, and voice-driven memoirs that shed light on cultures, places, or industries.
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NONFICTION: Art, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, History, Humor Nonfiction, Journalism, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Science
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Pieter Swinkels is a literary agent at the Transatlantic Agency. He started his literary publishing career at the premiere Dutch publishing houses De Bezige Bij and Meulenhoff Publishers in Amsterdam, where he published bestselling and critically-acclaimed authors such as Elizabeth Gilbert, Ann Patchett, Aravind Adiga, Damon Galgut, Sebastian Barry, Jhumpa Lahiri, Mohsin Hamid, Rachel Cusk, Paolo Giordano, Robert Harris and Karin Slaughter. Before joining Transatlantic Agency, Pieter worked as Chief Content Officer at Rakuten Kobo, leading KoboÕs global publisher relations, the self-publishing platform Kobo Writing Life, the Kobo Originals publishing program, and the launch of Audiobooks and Kobo Plus subscriptions. Pieter holds a Cum Laude MA degree in English Language & Literature from the University of Amsterdam, and a MPhil in Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin. He lives and works in Toronto.
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FICTION: Fiction, Literary Fiction
Prospect AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form Work 551 Valley Road PMB 377 Upper Montclair New Jersey 07043 USAworkWebsite: http://www.prospectagency.com/Biography
Emily Sylvan Kim is a literary agent with the Prospect Agency. She says: “Reading has always been my addiction so I feel very fortunate that it is my career as well. After a childhood spent devouring books in Denver, Colorado I majored in English at Carleton College where I once electively took and enjoyed a class titled “Dickens and Scott, the Longer Novels.” I gave law school a try for a year after graduation but the lure of fiction was just too strong so I moved to New York City, the hub of the publishing industry. This was one of the best decisions in my life. I worked at Writers House literary agency for five years while also writing reviews for Publisher’s Weekly as well as my own fiction and poetry. I even met my husband in a poetry class! In 2005, I was thrilled to take the next step in my career by opening the doors to Prospect Agency. My inspiration in naming the agency came from Brooklyn’s beloved Prospect Park. With winding trails, woods and meadows, there is a place for everyone to find a bit of peace in the middle of a crowded city and I strive to provide just such a haven for our clients. I am proud to have built an agency composed of so many talented agents who represent a wide array of authors and illustrators. Even though a love of reading brought me to agenting, as my career has advanced, I found myself equally drawn to the business aspect of creating books. Publishing is the nexus of art and commerce. How we navigate that intersection is endlessly fascinating and of critical importance to the future of literature. By working and listening closely to both publishers and writers, I always strive to foster dialogue and create innovative opportunities. I understand that we are in a time of great change and that decisions we make now will have a lasting impact on our future. As an agent, I have taken a leadership role in helping to shape the digital landscape. By embracing and understanding technology, we can make sure we stay relevant and fresh for both long time readers and also attract new audiences.”
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s Fiction NONFICTION: Biography, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, History, Memoir, Nonfiction, Science, Travel CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Chapter Book Fiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
KT LiteraryAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Online Form Work 9249 S. Broadway #200-543 Highlands Ranch Colorado 80129 USAworkWebsite: http://ktliterary.com/Biography
Laurel Symonds is a literary agent with KT Literary. She began her publishing career in the editorial department of HarperCollins ChildrenÕs Books. She also worked in the marketing department at a small publishing house, in a library, and as a bookseller at one of the nationÕs best independent bookstores. She began agenting in 2018 and joined KT Literary in 2022, representing picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, graphic novels, and select nonfiction for children and teens. When Laurel is not reading, she enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Sherlock. Raised in rural New England and having spent a decade in New York City, London, and Chicago, sheÕs thrilled to have settled in the Pacific Northwest. Laurel is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction, picture books and graphic novels from author-illustrators, and select nonfiction for kids and teens.
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FICTION: Fiction, Graphic Novel NONFICTION: Biography, History, Illustrated, Nonfiction CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
