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56 agencies

  • A.M. Heath ↗

    Open to queries

    London, UK · fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Says it has found talent through unsolicited submissions; follow up by email after six weeks if no reply. Runs the Hilary Mantel Prize.

    How to query: Online form linked from the How to Submit page: cover letter (max 500 words), synopsis (max 1,500 words) and first 10,000 words. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, poetry, children's/YA, arts and culture · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Full-service agency formed when the Kuhn Project and Zachary Shuster Harmsworth merged (Publishers Weekly). Agent Sarah Bowlin, a former literary editor, seeks 'stories of strong or difficult women and unexpected narratives of place, of identity'.

    How to query: Online only: pick an open agent from the drop-down on the Contact and Submissions page, then complete that agent's QueryManager form (bio, pitch, comps, first 50 pages). Agents not in the drop-down are closed. One agent at a time. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · fiction, narrative nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Only accepts submissions from writers based in the UK. No reply within three months means a pass.

    How to query: Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk: cover letter, short synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages. UK-based writers only. Submission page ↗

  • Aragi Inc. ↗

    Closed to queries

    US · literary fiction, narrative nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Nicole Aragi was not accepting queries and Kelsey Day was referral-only at check time; status for other agents not stated. States no one at Aragi will ever ask for a reading fee.

    How to query: Queries go to queries@aragi.net (cover letter, short bio, title, brief synopsis). Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · literary fiction, nonfiction, children's, graphic novels, poetry · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    As of the check date Ayesha Pande was closed to general submissions (referrals and conference meetings only) and several agents were closed; Paloma Hernando listed as accepting prose. Replies within 6-8 weeks if interested.

    How to query: Electronic query form only (no mail). Query one agent; a no from one agent is a no from the agency. Submission page ↗

  • Blake Friedmann ↗

    Open to queries

    London, UK · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Welcomes debut authors; no reply after 8 weeks generally means a pass. Does not represent children's books or accept AI-assisted submissions.

    How to query: Email one agent directly (title and name in subject): cover letter in body; 250-300 word synopsis and first three chapters or 10,000 words as Word attachments. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Cannot guarantee a response to queries.

    How to query: Email one specific agent (addresses on the Agents page): query letter of no more than two pages with an overview and your writing credits. Submission page ↗

  • CAA (books) ↗

    Closed to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, fiction, nonfiction · Not yet checked

    Poets & Writers lists CAA agents (e.g., Amelia Atlas) for literary fiction. QueryTracker's 2021 listing for Mollie Glick notes the online form may be disabled. Verify directly before querying.

    How to query: No agency-wide public submission page found. Some individual agents have listed email queries on third-party databases, but those listings were stale.

  • Carol Mann Agency ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · fiction, memoir, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Allow 60 days; a pass from one agent is a pass from the agency.

    How to query: Email submissions@carolmannagency.com with the agent's name in the subject: query letter, brief bio and first 25 pages in the body (attachments not opened). Submission page ↗

  • Chalberg & Sussman ↗

    Open to queries

    US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Tries to request materials within four weeks if interested; no reply otherwise.

    How to query: Email only; query one agent at the company. Submission page ↗

  • Curtis Brown (UK) ↗

    Closed to queries

    London, UK · literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction · Not yet checked

    Agency-level openness not confirmed. Jonny Geller listed as closed to queries (QueryTracker update 26 Sep 2026). Part of UTA since June 2022 (Publishers Weekly).

    How to query: QueryTracker lists an online form at submissions.curtisbrown.co.uk; the agency's own page could not be read during this check.

  • New York, US · adult fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Represents adult and children's authors of all genres; states it does not charge reading or editorial fees. Separate company from Curtis Brown in London.

    How to query: Submit to an individual agent using the requirements and email on the Agents page (some take QueryManager, e.g. Katie Grimm; some accept mail with SASE). Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Welcomes new writers, including bold literary debuts; aims to respond to adult submissions within twelve weeks.

    How to query: Email one agent (from the Agents page) or submissions@davidhigham.co.uk with subject 'Adult Submissions Department': covering letter, first three chapters, 1-2 page synopsis. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · literary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, middle grade, YA · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Aims to answer all queries within four weeks. Unusually, allows querying multiple DeFiore agents at once if you tell them. Agent Reiko Davis seeks literary and upmarket fiction including family sagas.

    How to query: Email the individual agent at the address on their agent page; fiction queries include a summary, bio, completion status and the first five pages (some agents ask for more, e.g. 15). No attachments. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, book club fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, graphic novels · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Aims to respond to every query within 8 weeks; after that you may resend noting the original date. Queries must include genre, word count and comps.

    How to query: Most agents: email the address on the Meet Our Agents page with the query and first 25 pages pasted in the body. Seven agents (including Michael Bourret, Jim McCarthy, Lauren Abramo, Sharon Pelletier) take QueryManager only. One agent and one project at a time. Submission page ↗

  • Oxford, UK · literary fiction, middle grade, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Actively seeks literary fiction; does not take SFF, romantasy, YA or AI-generated work. No reply within twelve weeks means no.

    How to query: Online submissions portal only: cover letter in the text box; fiction = full first draft complete, first three chapters (max 10,000 words) and a one-page synopsis. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Asks novelists to query only when the novel is complete and polished. Notes that some agents are closed, so check the individual agent page.

    How to query: Choose one agent on the Team page and follow the instructions on that agent's page. Electronic submissions only; one project at a time; one-page query letter. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, memoir, essays, narrative nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Aims to respond within 4-6 weeks; no reply after 6 weeks means a pass. Some agents (e.g., Sam Stoloff, Ellen Geiger) do not take unsolicited queries.

    How to query: Email one open agent at the listed address: query letter plus first 10-15 pages in the body (fiction). Lucy Cleland takes queries via QueryTracker. Submission page ↗

  • Greene & Heaton ↗

    Open to queries

    London, UK · literary fiction, upmarket fiction, crime, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Agents 'actively seeking submissions from new writers'; Laura Williams lists literary and upmarket fiction, Imogen lists unsettling literary fiction. Aims to respond within eight weeks if interested.

    How to query: Email submissions@greeneheaton.co.uk (preferred agent in subject): covering letter in the body; first three chapters or ~50 pages plus 1-2 page synopsis. Submission page ↗

  • HG Literary ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Generally responds within 2-3 months. Several agents (including Soumeya Bendimerad Roberts and Josh Getzler) were listed closed at check time. Does not accept AI-generated query materials.

    How to query: Use the open agent's QueryManager / QueryMe / QueryTracker link on the Submissions page: query letter plus first five pages. One agent at a time. Submission page ↗

  • Los Angeles, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Tries to respond within eight weeks. Dara Hyde's form was closed at check time. No AI-generated work considered.

    How to query: Agent-specific QueryMe.Online forms linked on the Submissions page, or by mail (query, first 10 pages, SASE). Not both; one agent at a time. Submission page ↗

  • InkWell Management ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · all genres except screenplays · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Accepts submissions in all genres except screenplays; if interested, responds within two months.

    How to query: Email submissions@inkwellmanagement.com: query letter plus one to two chapters in the body of the email. Large attachments are discarded. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · fiction, nonfiction, poetry · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Responds within 8 weeks if it wants to read more. Asks you to tell them by reply if another agent requests the full manuscript.

    How to query: Email submissions@janklow.co.uk (subject: your name, title, agent): covering letter in the body; synopsis and first three chapters or 50 pages attached. One agent only. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Accepts unsolicited email submissions but replies only if interested. States it does not accept submissions written with AI.

    How to query: Email only, to submissions@janklow.com, addressed to one individual agent. Fiction: descriptive cover note, brief synopsis and the first 10 pages pasted in the body. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · adult fiction, nonfiction, YA, middle grade · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Typically responds only to queries it wants to see more of. Does not accept AI-generated queries or manuscripts.

    How to query: Email one agent using the instructions linked from the Submissions page: query with a brief description and short bio. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction, young readers · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Site lists selected fiction, nonfiction and young readers titles. Submissions page directs writers to its form; materials are specified in the form.

    How to query: Online submission form (Formstack) on the Submissions page. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · literary fiction, commercial fiction, SFF, romance, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Liza Dawson represents adult literary and commercial fiction; Tom Miller lists literary and LGBTQ+ fiction; Anna Ange lists literary, speculative and historical fiction.

    How to query: Email the individual agent at the address on their profile page. One agent at a time; if one passes you may query another. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Confirms receipt by email; no feedback on rejected material.

    How to query: Email: covering letter, short synopsis and up to 5,000 words or the first three chapters. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · literary fiction, upmarket fiction, crime, fantasy, nonfiction, YA · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Lists literary and upmarket fiction; says it represents authors based all over the world. Up to 12 weeks to consider.

    How to query: Online Adult Fiction form only: cover letter pasted in; one Word file with one-page synopsis and first three chapters or 10,000 words. Manuscript must be complete. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · literary fiction, upmarket fiction, story collections, memoir, narrative nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Most agents list literary fiction (Maria Massie: literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction; no commercial fiction or YA). No reply within 4-6 weeks generally means not a fit. Stephanie Abou closed to unsolicited submissions as of the check date.

    How to query: Email one agent at the address on the Contact page with 'Query' in the subject: query letter plus first 5-10 pages pasted in the body (some agents ask for more; check the per-agent notes). Electronic only; one agent at a time. Submission page ↗

  • McIntosh & Otis ↗

    Open to queries

    White Plains, NY, US · adult fiction, adult nonfiction, children's, YA · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Usually responds in 8-12 weeks, only if interested.

    How to query: Email one agent with everything pasted in the body (attachments deleted): adult fiction = query, synopsis, bio, first three chapters (30 pages max). Two agents use QueryManager. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · adult fiction, adult nonfiction, YA, middle grade, picture books · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Responds only if interested; welcomes international submissions.

    How to query: QueryManager, via the individual agent's page. Fiction must be complete. One agent at the firm. Submission page ↗

  • Canada · literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Responds within 4-6 weeks if interested; states there are no reading fees.

    How to query: Email query@psliterary.com addressed to one agent, text in the body: three-paragraph query (title, category, word count; overview; bio) plus first ten pages. Submission page ↗

  • Paper Literary ↗

    Open to queries

    London, UK · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Accepts queries year-round and welcomes simultaneous submissions; no reply after two months means not a fit.

    How to query: Email submissions@paperliterary.com to a named agent (agent, title, name in subject): query in body; one-page synopsis and first three chapters (~10,000 words) as Word attachments. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Not yet checked

    Manuscript Wish List lists a broad range of fiction and nonfiction tags for the agency. Check the agency site before querying.

    How to query: Not verified. No submission page found on parkfine.com during this check.

  • London, UK · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Says it reads every submission; no reply after twelve weeks means a pass.

    How to query: Email one agent or their assistant: covering letter, first three chapters (~50 pages), full synopsis, brief writing CV if appropriate. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Aims to reply within six to eight weeks. Poets & Writers lists RCW agent Eleanor Birne for literary fiction.

    How to query: Email one agent (or their assistant) directly: covering letter, first three chapters or ~50 pages, brief synopsis. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Invites first-time authors; replies within 4-6 weeks if interested, otherwise no reply after six weeks means a pass. Does not represent screenplays.

    How to query: Email only: brief letter plus the first few chapters in the body of the email. Submission page ↗

  • US · crime fiction, thrillers, literary fiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Nat Sobel and Judith Weber closed to unsolicited queries at check time; the open agent seeks crime, mystery, light speculative and horror, so not a fit for most literary fiction.

    How to query: Only Keith Stillman is open: email pitch, first ten pages and bio to the address on the Guidelines page. Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · literary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Describes itself as 'highly selective'; responds only if interested in seeing more. Does not represent screenplays.

    How to query: Complete the submission form on the agency's Submissions page (submitted by email). Submission page ↗

  • Stonesong ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    No reply within 12 weeks means a pass. Alison Fargis, Judy Linden and Alyssa Jennette were closed at check time.

    How to query: Email submissions@stonesong.com addressed to one agent, 'query' in the subject: first chapter or first 10 pages in the body, no attachments. Submission page ↗

  • The Bent Agency ↗

    Open to queries

    US/UK · fiction, nonfiction, children's, graphic novels · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    No reply within a month counts as a pass; you may then query another agent there.

    How to query: Email the chosen agent at the address on their page, or use their QueryManager link: query with first 10 pages in the body, title in the subject line. One agent at a time. Submission page ↗

  • The Book Group ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, commercial fiction, historical, nonfiction, children's · Not yet checked

    Full-service agency founded in 2015 (Publishers Marketplace). Julie Barer and Faye Bender are listed by Poets & Writers for literary and commercial fiction. Agency page could not be loaded during this check, so method is from a secondary source.

    How to query: Email submissions@thebookgroup.com with the agent's name in the subject line: query letter plus 10 sample pages (per the Poets & Writers listing for Julie Barer). Confirm on the agency's own guidelines page. Submission page ↗

  • The Cheney Agency ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Cannot reply to every query due to volume.

    How to query: Email submissions@cheneyagency.com: query letter describing the project and your background, plus up to three sample chapters. Query only one agent. Submission page ↗

  • New York / Culver City, US · literary fiction, commercial fiction, graphic/illustrated, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Responds only if interested, usually within 4-6 weeks. As of the check date Seth Fishman, Ellen Coughtrey, Rebecca Gardner and Courtney Gatewood were listed as closed to queries. Does not accept AI-generated text.

    How to query: Email info@thegernertco.com (not agents directly): query letter, information about yourself and a sample chapter if appropriate. Name the agent you are querying. Submission page ↗

  • The Soho Agency ↗

    Open to queries

    London, UK · fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Responds personally only to work it wants to pursue.

    How to query: Email the general submissions address on the Literary Submissions page: covering letter (one-sentence pitch, summary, audience and comps, bio), synopsis with spoilers, first three chapters or 30 pages. Submission page ↗

  • The Wylie Agency ↗

    Closed to queries

    New York / London, US/UK · literary fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    'The Wylie Agency does not currently accept unsolicited submissions.'

    How to query: None. The agency states it does not currently accept unsolicited submissions. Submission page ↗

  • US · literary fiction, fiction, nonfiction, YA · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Replies within 8-12 weeks if interested; wait 12 weeks before querying another Trellis agent. Agent Amy Bishop-Wycisk is listed by Poets & Writers for literary fiction.

    How to query: QueryManager only, via the individual agent's QM page (closed agents say so on their page). Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Says it is 'actively seeking new and/or established authors' in fiction and nonfiction. Multiple submissions within 30 days are automatically blocked.

    How to query: Online form on the Submissions page: query letter only (up to 5,000 characters) to one agent. No manuscript until requested. You may query a different Trident agent only after 30 days. Submission page ↗

  • Union Literary ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, popular fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Describes itself as a boutique agency 'specializing in literary fiction, popular fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir'; does not represent romance, poetry, science fiction or illustrated books. Replies only to projects that match an agent.

    How to query: Email the agent best suited to the project (addresses on the Contact page); fiction: query letter, synopsis and sample pages attached as .doc/.docx. Submission page ↗

  • London, UK · fiction, nonfiction, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Books department says it is 'always keen to receive new submissions'. The separate guidelines page could not be loaded during this check.

    How to query: Follow the individual agent's wishlist and guidelines on their agent page (the Books page links to the agency's submission guidelines). Submission page ↗

  • New York, US · fiction, nonfiction · Not yet checked

    UTA acquired Fletcher & Company; founder Christy Fletcher co-leads UTA's publishing division (Publishers Weekly). UTA also acquired Curtis Brown (UK) in June 2022.

    How to query: No public query page found; fletcherandco.com now redirects to UTA's publishing page.

  • Toronto, Canada · literary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Represents 'literary, upmarket, and quality commercial fiction'. Replies only to successful queries; allow up to six months.

    How to query: Email submissions@wcaltd.com (agent name in subject): bio, brief synopsis and a 10-20 page sample pasted in the body. One agent, one work at a time. Submission page ↗

  • WME (books) ↗

    Closed to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, fiction, nonfiction · Not yet checked

    WME acquired the Washington, DC nonfiction agency Ross Yoon in June 2023 (Variety via firstwriter.com). Poets & Writers lists WME agents Claudia Ballard and Ethan Bassoff for fiction.

    How to query: No agency-wide public submission page found. Duotrope lists email queries for at least one WME Books agent (Ethan Bassoff), updated 27 Sep 2026.

  • US · fiction, nonfiction · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Will be in touch only if interested; one agent at a time.

    How to query: Email queries@wolflit.com addressed to Leigh Eisenman or Kate Johnson: query letter plus sample pages (fiction). Rach Crawford takes queries only via QueryManager. Submission page ↗

  • Writers House ↗

    Open to queries

    New York, US · literary fiction, commercial fiction, women's fiction, SFF, narrative nonfiction, memoir, YA, children's · Checked Oct 7, 2026

    Lists literary and commercial fiction among its areas; says it tries to answer all queries, generally within 6-8 weeks. Warns that agents are being impersonated by email: real messages come from @writershouse.com and no reputable agent charges you.

    How to query: Email one individual agent: query letter (credentials, what makes the book unique, synopsis) plus 10 pages in the email body. Do not query two Writers House agents at once; if one passes you may try another. Submission page ↗