Courtney Donovan
Here are five new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients.
All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change.
NOTE: Don't submit to several agents at the same agency simultaneously. If one rejects you, you may then submit to another. (Some small agencies share. Be alert to a notice that "a no from one is a no from all.")
You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here: Agents Seeking Clients.
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Courtney Donovan of Writers House
I’m a Junior Agent actively building my list at Writers House. I’ve had the privilege of working with Steven Malk and his wonderful list of authors and illustrators over the past four years, and with his support and mentorship I am excited to start building my own list.
What she is seeking: I’m primarily looking for authors and illustrators of picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. I am open to select adult projects. I'm actively seeking stories that reflect diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, as well as underrepresented voices and perspectives.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE.
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Ms. Alex Levenberg of William Morris Endeavor
Alex Levenberg joined WME's International Rights team as an Agent in 2024, after serving as the Global Rights Director at Amazon Publishing, where she worked for nearly 11 years building and running its rights business, covering fiction, nonfiction, YA, and children's books. Prior to joining Amazon, Alex worked at HiT Entertainment, a subsidiary of Mattel, and at the Wylie Agency. Originally from California, Alex moved to New York to embark on a career in publishing and is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, and mini dachshund.
What she is seeking: Fiction and nonfiction.
How to submit: For fiction and nonfiction projects, please send your query and the first 10 pages of your manuscript to ALEVQuery@WMEAgency.com
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Amanda Carbonell of Belcastro Agency
Amanda Carbonell is a Puerto Rican MG & YA writer who also dabbles in NA. She is a New York native with a passion for writing most things paranormal, thanks to her mother for introducing her to Buffy at the ripe age of five. Her stories are typically centered around a butt-kicking main character (usually a heroine) who embraces their strength, individuality, and their heritage to serve as an inspiration to readers everywhere.
She currently resides in New York with her husband, son, and two dogs. When she’s not reading, writing, or taking care of an infant, she can usually be found on the couch watching endless reruns of the Real Housewives of New York, among other various reality shows.
What she is seeking: Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, Commercal Fiction (Adult)., Thrillers, Rom-Coms, Horror.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE. Will be open to queries in September 2024.
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Ms. Daniel Niv of Olswanger Literary
I majored in Literature and Creative Writing and have worked as a librarian and a manuscript reader for numerous publishing houses. I am the co-founder and editor of Spell Jar Press, which publishes print anthologies.
What she is seeking: Fiction: I am particularly interested in reading more New Adult fiction, especially fantasy with an emphasis on romantasy. I love magical realism, gothic and dark academia, as well as historical novels and retellings. In romance, I prefer stories that have an emotional impact and complexities. Some of my favorite tropes are slow burn, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and forbidden love.
I also seek upmarket fiction, contemporary, family saga, commercial, and women’s fiction.
Non-Fiction: I am interested in historical narratives with compelling storytelling, memoirs or biographies (preferably related to wartime), and works on spirituality and esoteric topics.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE. Will be open to queries in September 2024.
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Mackenzie Williams of Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Mackenzie began her publishing career at 19, when she worked with Jia Tolentino on her acclaimed essay collection TRICK MIRROR (Random House, 2019). She has also collaborated with children’s and YA author Nora Neus on several graphic novels that are forthcoming from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. She attended the University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar and earned distinguished degrees in Political & Social Thought and English Literature. She joined Janklow & Nesbit six months after graduation. Originally from Seattle, she lives in Manhattan with too many books.
What she is seeking: She is interested in building her own list of literary fiction, short story collections, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction.
How to submit: Follow the agency guidelines HERE.
All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres.
Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change.
NOTE: Don't submit to several agents at the same agency simultaneously. If one rejects you, you may then submit to another. (Some small agencies share. Be alert to a notice that "a no from one is a no from all.")
You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here: Agents Seeking Clients.
______________________
Courtney Donovan of Writers House
I’m a Junior Agent actively building my list at Writers House. I’ve had the privilege of working with Steven Malk and his wonderful list of authors and illustrators over the past four years, and with his support and mentorship I am excited to start building my own list.
What she is seeking: I’m primarily looking for authors and illustrators of picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. I am open to select adult projects. I'm actively seeking stories that reflect diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, as well as underrepresented voices and perspectives.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE.
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Ms. Alex Levenberg of William Morris Endeavor
Alex Levenberg joined WME's International Rights team as an Agent in 2024, after serving as the Global Rights Director at Amazon Publishing, where she worked for nearly 11 years building and running its rights business, covering fiction, nonfiction, YA, and children's books. Prior to joining Amazon, Alex worked at HiT Entertainment, a subsidiary of Mattel, and at the Wylie Agency. Originally from California, Alex moved to New York to embark on a career in publishing and is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, and mini dachshund.
What she is seeking: Fiction and nonfiction.
How to submit: For fiction and nonfiction projects, please send your query and the first 10 pages of your manuscript to ALEVQuery@WMEAgency.com
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Amanda Carbonell of Belcastro Agency
Amanda Carbonell is a Puerto Rican MG & YA writer who also dabbles in NA. She is a New York native with a passion for writing most things paranormal, thanks to her mother for introducing her to Buffy at the ripe age of five. Her stories are typically centered around a butt-kicking main character (usually a heroine) who embraces their strength, individuality, and their heritage to serve as an inspiration to readers everywhere.
She currently resides in New York with her husband, son, and two dogs. When she’s not reading, writing, or taking care of an infant, she can usually be found on the couch watching endless reruns of the Real Housewives of New York, among other various reality shows.
What she is seeking: Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, Commercal Fiction (Adult)., Thrillers, Rom-Coms, Horror.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE. Will be open to queries in September 2024.
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Ms. Daniel Niv of Olswanger Literary
I majored in Literature and Creative Writing and have worked as a librarian and a manuscript reader for numerous publishing houses. I am the co-founder and editor of Spell Jar Press, which publishes print anthologies.
What she is seeking: Fiction: I am particularly interested in reading more New Adult fiction, especially fantasy with an emphasis on romantasy. I love magical realism, gothic and dark academia, as well as historical novels and retellings. In romance, I prefer stories that have an emotional impact and complexities. Some of my favorite tropes are slow burn, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, and forbidden love.
I also seek upmarket fiction, contemporary, family saga, commercial, and women’s fiction.
Non-Fiction: I am interested in historical narratives with compelling storytelling, memoirs or biographies (preferably related to wartime), and works on spirituality and esoteric topics.
How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE. Will be open to queries in September 2024.
______________________
Mackenzie Williams of Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Mackenzie began her publishing career at 19, when she worked with Jia Tolentino on her acclaimed essay collection TRICK MIRROR (Random House, 2019). She has also collaborated with children’s and YA author Nora Neus on several graphic novels that are forthcoming from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. She attended the University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar and earned distinguished degrees in Political & Social Thought and English Literature. She joined Janklow & Nesbit six months after graduation. Originally from Seattle, she lives in Manhattan with too many books.
What she is seeking: She is interested in building her own list of literary fiction, short story collections, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction.
How to submit: Follow the agency guidelines HERE.
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