Sarah Negovetich is a Corvisiero Literary agent with a sharply defined niche: middle grade and young adult fiction only, with a strong bias toward speculative work that puts technology or the uncanny at the center of the story.
In brief
Sarah Negovetich operates in a narrow but well-defined lane — MG and YA exclusively, with speculative fiction as the clear priority; writers outside those age categories should not query.
The wishlist signals a preference for concept-driven, world-defining technology in YA sci-fi and humor-forward fantasy in MG — neither soft contemporary nor issue-driven realism appears to be a target.
Adventure with a propulsive, plot-first sensibility is the stated non-speculative interest, suggesting Sarah Negovetich responds to momentum and high-stakes stakes over interiority.
The public wishlist is notably detailed about what is NOT wanted (no NA, no chapter books, no space opera / alien-invasion sci-fi), which is useful negative filtering for querying writers.
No confirmed recent deal record was available for this profile; the wishlist and submission guidelines are the primary signals, and writers should verify current open/closed status before submitting.
Lately
Sarah Negovetich has publicly stated a strong, ongoing interest in technology-driven YA sci-fi that keeps the focus on Earth-level stakes and avoids space or alien settings — framing the want as something that could translate classic hard-SF concepts for a younger readership.
What Sarah is looking for
This is the most specifically articulated want on Sarah Negovetich's wishlist. The target is science fiction where technology is woven into the fabric of the world itself — not a backdrop, but the engine of the story. Crucially, this means no space opera and no alien-invasion narratives. Think near-future or alt-present where a technological system reshapes society or individual agency. The touchstone sensibility is classic Asimov translated to a YA audience, or the kind of high-concept scientific extrapolation associated with Michael Crichton — page-turning, idea-led, and accessible without being dumbed down.
Sarah Negovetich is actively looking for middle grade fantasy that leads with wit and lightness — stories where the humor is structural, not just surface decoration. The comp offered is Ella Enchanted as a tonal and structural model (fairy-tale logic, character-driven comedy, genuine stakes), though obviously the agent wants something original. The implied sweet spot is clever world-building married to a funny, voice-driven protagonist.
For writers working outside the speculative, Sarah Negovetich has signaled enthusiasm for adventure novels across both age categories. The sensibility here is plot-forward and propulsive — mystery, discovery, and physical stakes. The referenced touchstones are cinematic and puzzle-driven: the Indiana Jones franchise for MG, and Da Vinci Code-style conspiracy-meets-history for YA. These are stories about finding something, solving something, or surviving something, not primarily about internal emotional journeys.
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How to query Sarah
Paste your query letter directly into the body of the email — do not send it as an attachment.
Include a 1–2 page synopsis that covers the full arc of the story, including spoilers and the ending; a teaser synopsis that withholds the resolution does not meet the stated guidelines.
Attach or paste the first 5 pages of the manuscript; the guidelines specify either two separate Word.doc files or pages pasted into the query email.
Lead your query by naming your age category (MG or YA) and genre upfront — Sarah Negovetich's lane is narrow, and a clear label signals you've done your homework.
If querying the tech-driven YA sci-fi slot, make the role of technology in the world explicit in your pitch — not just a plot device but a system that shapes how characters live, think, or survive.
For MG fantasy, show the humor in the query itself; a dry or earnest pitch for a comedy MG will undersell the manuscript.
Do not query with NA, chapter books, or any adult fiction — these fall categorically outside what Sarah Negovetich represents.
Verify current open/closed status directly on the Corvisiero Literary website before submitting, as status was unconfirmed at the time this profile was compiled.