The Gernert Company

How to query The Gernert Company— 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.

13 agents13 open to queries3 in-depth profiles

How to submit to The Gernert Company

How to submitBy email
ResponseResponds only if interested, usually within 4–6 weeks.
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What to send
  • query letter describing the work
  • information about yourself
  • a sample chapter if appropriate
  • name the agent you're querying
  • Email info@thegernertco.com; don't email individual agents directly.
  • No work where AI generated any portion of the text.
  • Don't phone about unsolicited manuscripts.
Full guidelines on The Gernert Company’s site →

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

Agents at The Gernert Company

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Anna WorrallIn-depth
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Sarah BurnesIn-depth
Open to queries

“Sarah began her career on the editorial side of publishing, first at Houghton Mifflin, then in the Knopf Group, and last at Little, Brown. She…

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Seth FishmanIn-depth
Open to queries
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Alia Hanna Habib
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CP
Chris Parris-Lamb
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DG
David Gernert
Open to queries
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EC
Ellen Coughtrey
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ES
Erika Storella
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Jack Gernert
Open to queries
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Meredith Kaffel Simonoff
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Nicole Tourtelot
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Nora Gonzalez
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Will Roberts
Open to queries
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