Handspun Literary Agency

How to query Handspun Literary Agency— every agent here in one place, with what each is looking for, whether they’re open to queries, and how to submit. Always confirm an agent’s live submission page before you send.

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Latest updateIt’s been a week of despair so you might have missed it but I’m hanging out my shingle as a literary agent with Handspun Literary. Looking for speculative… — Justina Ireland, 5mo ago

How to submit to Handspun Literary Agency

Each agent here keeps their own list and rules — pick an agent below, confirm they're open, and use their query link. 4 of 4 are open to queries right now.

For the agency’s full submission rules, see each agent’s page below or search for the agency’s official site.

General querying etiquette
  • Query one agent at this agency at a time — most ask you not to submit to several of their agents at once.
  • Personalize each query and confirm the agent is open before you send.
  • Have a one-page synopsis and the opening pages ready; many forms ask for them inline.
  • Responses typically take several weeks; no reply after the agent's stated window usually means a pass.

Agents at Handspun Literary Agency

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Ben Miller-CallihanIn-depth
Open to queries

Ben Miller-Callihan (he/him/his) joined Handspun Literary Agency as an agent in 2019, after working behind the scenes since the agency’s founding…

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Cheyenne FairclothIn-depth
Open to queries

Hello! My name is Cheyenne (she/her). I’m most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI,…

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Courtney Miller-CallihanIn-depth
Open to queries

Hi! I’m Courtney. I founded Handspun Literary Agency in 2016 and have been working in publishing for over 20 years, somehow. My list tends really…

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Justina IrelandIn-depth
Open to queries
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