How to Find an Agent for your Writing
by Stacey ONeale

So you have written a Young Adult Fantasy novel! What do you do next? You might want to consider submitting it to an agent. This is a good next step. Stacey has put together a valuable list of agents for you to consider. Are you ready to take the next big step?

 

After you've completed your novel, finding an agent can be one of the most difficult parts of the publishing process. First, there are literally thousands of agents out there and not all of them are great. Second, not all of them are interested in the fantasy genre. Third, not all of them are looking for new clients. So, we have compiled a list of who we consider to be the best. These are agents who have great reputations, represent fantasy authors, and are currently accepting unsolicited queries. We've even included their guidelines to make it just a little bit easier for you. Here is our top 10 List of Agents that represent both Young Adult and Fantasy. Good luck!

Curtis Brown LTD
Attn: Ms. Ginger Clark
Ten Astor Place
New York, NY 10003
gc@cbltd.com
Submit: Query Only

Writer's House
Attn: Mr. Daniel Lazar
21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010 dlazar@writershouse.com Submit: Query & 1st 5 Pages

Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Attn: Ms. Laura Rennert lauraqueries@gmail.com Email Only - No Address Provided
Submit: Query & 1st 10 Pages

Nelson Literary Agency
Attn: Ms. Kristin Nelson
1732 Wazee Street, Suite 207 Denver, CO 80202 query@nelsonagency.com
Submit: One Page Query Only

Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency Attn: Query Department
548 Broadway, #5E
New York, NY 10012 agent@ethanellenberg.com
Submit: Synopsis & 1st 50 Pages

Trident Media Group, LLC
Attn: Mr. John Silbersack
41 Madison Ave, Floor 36
New York, NY 10010 jsilbersack@tridentmediagroup.com
Submit: Query, Paragraph about yourself & Plot Synopsis

Donald Maass Literary Agency
Attn: Ms. Jennifer Jackson
121 West 27th Street
Suite 801
New York, NY 10001 info@maassagency.com
Submit: Query, Synopsis & 1st 5 Pages

The Bent Agency
Attn: Ms. Susan Hawk
Email Only - No Address Provided kidsqueries@thebentagency.com
Submit: Query & 1st 10 Pages

Fine Print Literary Agency
Attn: Ms. Suzie Townsend
FinePrint Literary Management
240 West 35th Street Suite 500 New York, NY 10001
suzie@fineprintlit.com
Submit: Query, Synopsis & 1st Two Chapters

Kate Epstein Literary Agency
Attn: Ms. Kate Epstein
The Epstein Literary Agency
P.O. Box 392
Randolph, MA 02368 Kate@Epsteinliterary.com
Submit: Query and 1st 3 Pages

 

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