Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint which agents are open to submissions at any given time. So with that in mind, I’m creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of early 2017.
This list is for women’s fiction.
All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of early 2017 that they are actively seeking women’s fiction novel submissions NOW. Some gave personal notes about their tastes while some did not. Good luck querying!
Notes: “Looking for women’s fiction with a literary bent, ideally with a social/cultural issue that necessitates a conversation. Unusual structures or concepts are welcome, and I’m open to a wide range of styles – with the intensity of feeling of Elena Ferrante or the irreverence of Maria Semple.”
How to Submit: Take a look at the agency’s full submission guidelines.
Notes: Seeking upmarket commercial women’s fiction.
How to Submit: Send queries to queries [at] ldlainc.com, and take a look at the agency’s full submission guidelines.
Notes: No specific notes given.
How to Submit: Send queries to patricia [at] marsallyonliteraryagency.com, and take a look at the agency’s full submission guidelines.
Check Out These Great Upcoming Writers Conferences:
- Feb. 11, 2017: Writers Conference of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)
- Feb. 16–19, 2017: San Francisco Writers Conference (San Francisco, CA)
- Feb. 24, 2017: The Alabama Writers Conference (Birmingham, AL)
- Feb. 25, 2017: Atlanta Writing Workshop (Atlanta, GA)
- March 25, 2017: Michigan Writers Conference (Detroit, MI)
- March 25, 2017: Kansas City Writing Workshop (Kansas City, MO)
- April 8, 2017: Philadelphia Writing Workshop (Philadelphia, PA)
- April 22, 2017: Get Published in Kentucky Conference (Louisville, KY)
- April 22, 2017: New Orleans Writers Conference (New Orleans, LA)
- May 6, 2017: Seattle Writers Conference (Seattle, WA)
- May 19-21, 2017: PennWriters Conference (Pittsburgh, PA)
- June 24, 2017: The Writing Workshop of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
- Aug. 18–20, 2017: Writer’s Digest Conference (New York, NY)
Notes: “Looking for upmarket women’s fiction, including novels that would generate great book club discussions, in the vein of Jodi Picoult and novels with an element of mystery or suspense, in the vein of Liane Moriarty.”
How to Submit: Send queries to query [at] newleafliterary.com, and take a look at the agency’s full submission guidelines.
Notes: “Looking for women’s fiction with original, well-developed plotlines and strong female protagonists.”
How to Submit: Take a look at the agency’s submission guidelines.
Notes: “Looking for smart and sharp writing. Humor, wit, and mystery are big pluses.”
How to Submit: Take a look at the agency’s full submission guidelines.
Notes: “I’m particularly interested in women’s fiction from #ownvoices authors; stories that are upmarket as well as commercial, but with book club appeal. Would love to see nerdy female protagonists.”
How to Submit: Send queries to quressa [at] d4eo.com, and take a look at Quressa’s full submission guidelines.
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