InkWell Management

How to query InkWell Management— 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.

20 agents20 open to queries9 in-depth profiles
Based inNew York, NY, US

How to submit to InkWell Management

How to submitBy email
ResponseIf interested, responds within ~2 months; may not respond to all.
Open now20 of 20 agents
What to send
  • query letter
  • short writing sample (1–2 chapters)
  • contact info in the query
  • Email submissions@inkwellmanagement.com; paste material in the body — large attachments are discarded.
  • All genres except screenplays.
Full guidelines on InkWell Management’s site →

Submission rules change — confirm on the agency’s page (linked) and the individual agent’s page below before you send.

Agents at InkWell Management

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Catherine DraytonIn-depth
Open to queries

"C atherine Drayton graduated from the University of Sydney with a BA in English Literature and a Bachelor of Laws. After graduating from the…

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Charlie OlsenIn-depth
Open to queries

“Charlie Olsen started his publishing career at InkWell in 2007 and has been building his client list since. He is interested in fiction,…

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Claire FriedmanIn-depth
Open to queries

I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and History. Originally from Salt Lake City, I began…

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Gideon PineIn-depth
Open to queries

Submission Wishlist I am looking to represent authors who show a serious dedication to the craft. To be more specific, I want to work with people…

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Jessica MileoIn-depth
Open to queries

I have a BA in English Creative Writing from Binghamton University and a MS in Publishing degree from Pace University. I began my career interning…

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Naomi EisenbeissIn-depth
Open to queries

I’m from Houston, Texas and am half Japanese/half German. I joined Inkwell in 2018 after graduating with a double-bachelor in Political Science…

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Nathaniel JacksIn-depth
Open to queries

" Nathaniel Jacks joined InkWell Management after graduating from Columbia University with a BA in literature. Among the books he represents are…

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Sidney BokerIn-depth
Open to queries

I joined InkWell in 2022, after freelance work with Kirkus Reviews and Pegasus Books. Before that, I graduated from the Columbia Publishing Course…

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Stephen BarbaraIn-depth
Open to queries

" Stephen was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, and graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in English language and…