New York Literary Agents

Founded in 1974, Writers House is a full-service agency representing a range of clients for every age group and genre.

I’m open to submissions ranging from picture book to YA and speculative adult fiction.

I’m a generalist when it comes to genre, but across the board in fiction, I need a high-concept, propulsive plot married with beautiful writing.

Young Adult: Something Like Panic! by Lauren Asher Rachel’s journey into publishing has always been rooted in a deep love of story.

SUZIE TOWNSEND is an agent at New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Prior to joining New Leaf, Suzie graduated film school, earned her Masters of…

CeCe is acquiring both fiction and non-fiction on the adult side. For nonfiction, she is open to most categories, across the spectrum, including…

Right now, the categories I’m most looking to build in are adult upmarket fiction, contemporary middle grade, young adult of all genres, grounded…

I joined InkWell in 2022, after freelance work with Kirkus Reviews and Pegasus Books.

is a Cuban-American literary associate based in South Florida. She represents commercial to upmarket genre-blending fiction for adult, YA and select…

As a queer Black and Vietnamese woman, Kiki is especially interested in seeing queer BIPOC characters featured in high concept commercial stories…

Writers House is one of the largest agencies in the world and provides an extraordinary amount of individual client attention, combined with the…

Marin joined The Friedrich Agency in early 2021 after getting her start as an assistant to three agents at Foundry Literary + Media.

Ashlee MacCallum joined Howland Literary after interning at Triada US. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Ashlee is passionate about championing…

I am actively looking for upmarket, literary, and commercial fiction, select young adult and middle grade, as well as narrative non-fiction and…

I represent adult genre and speculative fiction. I’m drawn to projects and authors who have potential to thrive on either side of the genre divide…

V. is currently open to queries through April 22, 2026. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make…

*PLEASE NOTE: Abigail’s only email address is: af **** @ **. If you receive communication from any other address, it is spam.* Abigail Frank is lucky…

Mina Hamedi grew up in Istanbul, Turkey and is of Turkish/Iranian descent. She received a B.A. from NYU’s Gallatin School and an M.F.A.

I’m a Vice President at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret and have a small and carefully cultivated client list, in addition to being the agency’s director…

I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and History.

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 from…

Submission Wishlist I am looking to represent authors who show a serious dedication to the craft.

I’m always looking for high-concept, commercial and upmarket fiction that features diverse, marginalized, and/or underrepresented voices with…

Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the…

Hello, writers! I’m Laura Mazer, a literary agent at WSA with a passion for stories that make life more fascinating, funny, and meaningful.

Middle Grade (ages 9-13) I am particularly drawn to adventure, contemporary, horror, magical realism, and mystery novels.

I’m a Louisiana native who is now firmly rooted in New York City. I want to work with writers who have a strong point of view and an eye for…

I am actively seeking a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for MG and YA, and select adult upmarket and commercial fiction.

I primarily seek adult literary fiction and upmarket fiction with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots.

About Me I joined Aevitas Creative Management in 2023, with previous experience in a Big 5 editorial department as well as other literary agencies.

Molly O’Neill is a literary agent at Root Literary. For 20 years, she has held various roles inside the publishing industry.

Alec Shane majored in English at Brown University, a degree he put to immediate use by moving to Los Angeles after graduation to become a…

I’m drawn to voice-driven general and commercial fiction with book club appeal, often with a touch of a genre element—speculative, fantasy, horror…

Peter Rubie has been in New York publishing as an agent, editor, and published writer for nearly forty years.

Jennifer Chen Tran is a literary agent at Glass Literary Management. With over a dozen years of experience in the publishing industry, Jennifer is…

As I build my list, I’m looking for projects across a few major categories in Fiction and a few categories specifically in Nonfiction.

joined Dystel, Goderich & Bourret in 2013 after working in editorial at small presses and as a B&N bookseller, was named senior agent in 2021, and…

Trinica’s In all projects, I am prioritizing #OwnVoices. I am eagerly seeking stories by authors who have historically been marginalized.

Lauren Spieller is a Literary Agent with Folio Literary Management/ Folio Jr.

Erin Niumata Wishlist Looking for commercial nonfiction, from prescriptive and practical to narrative, as well as a select list of fiction including…

Meredith’s client list is as varied as her Spotify End of Year Wrapped. She works with an eclectic mix of bestselling, award-winning, and critically…

Originally from the Bay Area, I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Communication and a minor in Business.

My Esty holds a BFA in creative writing from Ringling College of Art + Design and an MFA in fiction from Queens University of Charlotte.

I’m looking primarily for nuanced and compelling work that digs deep into a wide range of emotions across all genres, including literary, upmarket…

Laurie-Maude Chenard represents clients in both fiction and nonfiction. She gravitates toward unique, voice-driven stories by writers from…

My primary focus is upmarket fiction with commercial appeal. I love literary thrillers, historical fiction, quick-witted beach and book club reads…

Maeve (née Em Lysaght) began her career in publishing bouncing between many roles on either side of the publisher/agent divide, before landing in…

*Updated 1/7/26* I am open to seeing many different things. My is a general guideline to my interests.

I am actively seeking debut and established romance and women’s fiction writers.

AS OF 10/10/25 ANNA IS CLOSED TO QUERIES Anna joined Liza Dawson Associates in 2024. She graduated from Mount Holyoke in 2022 with B.A.

I joined Janklow & Nesbit Associates in 2014, following the completion of an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) at Virginia Commonwealth University…

Pride & Prejudice Retelling set in contemporary Mexico City My taste is pretty eclectic, so if you’re unsure, query me anyway!

Representing an author or artist, whether aspiring or established, is an honor and a commitment I take very seriously.

Jennifer Jackson is an Agent and Executive Vice President at Donald Maass Literary Agency.

Emily is the president of Prospect Agency. She opened the agency is 2005 with the goal of offering clients top notch representation, creating a…

Kelly Karczewski is a literary agent at United Talent Agency. She represents a range of authors in fiction and nonfiction, including podcaster and…

I’m always looking for fresh voices–whether that means authors from underrepresented communities, new takes on old tropes, something that hasn’t been…

Beth Miller came to publishing via a nontraditional path. A scuba diver since she was 14 and an avid lover of the sea, she went to college to study…

Natalie grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia reading as many fantastical adventures she could get her hands on.

Lauren Liebow is interested in representing authors across literary and upmarket fiction as well as non-fiction.