The Seymour Agency

How to query The Seymour 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.

14 agents12 open to queries8 in-depth profiles
Latest updateUPDATE: I'm currently closed to queries. Lynnette Novak, 5mo ago

How to submit to The Seymour Agency

How to submitVaries by agent (email + online forms)
Other agentsYou may query more than one — tell them
Open now12 of 14 agents
What to send
  • query letter (genre/audience, word count, contact info)
  • sample pages or first 50 pages (per agent: body or Word attachment)
  • synopsis (some agents)
  • Method varies by agent — some QueryManager, some email firstname@theseymouragency.com.
  • No poetry or erotica.
  • Simultaneous OK for queries/partials; full manuscripts reviewed exclusively. Check each agent's requirements.
Full guidelines on The Seymour Agency’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 Seymour Agency

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Gaby CabezutIn-depth
Open to queries

Gaby Cabezut is a bilingual author with a substantial following of over half a million individuals. With two published works in the Philippines…

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Jennifer WillsIn-depth
Open to queries

The Seymour Agency My I have eight years’ experience in some of the publishing industry’s leading literary agencies.  I’ve worked with publishers…

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Joyce SweeneyIn-depth
Open to queries

Director of Kidlit for The Seymour Agency I represent picture books, middle grade and YA. Currently closed to queries. Submissions should be…

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Lynnette NovakIn-depth
Open to queries

UPDATE 10/28/25 I’m currently closed to all queries, with the exception of  referrals from people I know as well as queries and requested material…

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Marisa ClevelandIn-depth
Open to queries

Hi! Thanks for finding me here. I love working with authors who write for a broad range of readers, and at this time, I’m focused on authors…

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Nicole RescinitiIn-depth
Open to queries

" Nicole Resciniti has been listed by as a top dealmaker in the country and named as ACFW's Agent of the Year. She loves discovering new talent…

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Cole Lanahan
Open to queries

As a literary agent, I bring a diverse skill set to the publishing industry. I hold a degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State, and…

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Elizabeth PoteetIn-depth
Status unverified

Lizzie Poteet is an agent at The Seymour Agency.  After several years at St Martin’s Press/Macmillan working as an editor, she made the move out…

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Jonathan RosenIn-depth
Status unverified

I’m an agent at The Seymour Agency, and looking to represent a wide variety of genres. In Kidlit, I want YA, Graphic Novels, non-fiction, and will…