Here are nine newly appointed literary agents who are on the lookout for clients. Their fresh perspectives can be advantageous for writers, as they are actively expanding their rosters and are willing to go the extra mile for their authors.

All listed agents are affiliated with reputable agencies that have a proven history of success and are interested in various genres.

Always verify the agency's website and the agent's biography before sending your submission, as agents may change agencies or close their lists, and submission guidelines can be updated.

Note: Do not submit to multiple agents within the same agency at the same time. If one agent rejects your work, you can submit to another. Some smaller agencies have a policy that a rejection from one means no from all.

A comprehensive list of agents currently seeking new clients can be found here: Agents Seeking Clients.

Ms. Jen Babakhan of Books & Such Literary Agency

Jen recently became an associate agent in 2024 after earning a degree in communications and working as a marketing specialist for an international nonprofit. There, she focused on brand development, a crucial skill for authors. Following that, she shifted to freelance writing and ghostwriting while raising her two children. Between 2017 and 2021, Jen contributed to Reader’s Digest and had her work featured in several national publications.

What she is looking for: Jen is interested in acquiring adult nonfiction and fiction.

How to submit: Please adhere to the agency guidelines HERE.

Ms. Amy O’Shea of Graham Maw Christie Literary Agents (UK)

Amy graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Linguistics and English Language in 2021. She joined the agency in early 2023, assisting with social media, administration, royalties, and submissions. Amy became a junior agent in 2024.

What she is looking for: Amy seeks various nonfiction, including expert advice on improving life, humor, history, true crime, and memoirs that immerse readers in the author’s experiences. She is on the lookout for books offering fresh, practical solutions to understanding ourselves and our world.

How to submit: Follow the agency’s guidelines HERE.

Ms. Liv Ivanov of Creative Media Agency

Liv graduated from the University of Missouri and spent several years in operations and video game development before returning to her passion for reading and editing fiction. She volunteered as a reader and editor for literary magazines before interning at Triada US and Creative Media Agency in 2023. As an Associate Agent at CMA, Liv is eager to discover captivating and imaginative narratives while supporting new voices in the industry. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking in the Rocky Mountains and hopes to create a 1,000-book library in her home office.

What she is looking for: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, LGBTQ, Literary, Magical Realism, Middle Grade, Mystery, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Science Fiction, Speculative, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult.

How to submit: Use her query manager HERE. (Keep an eye out for her next open period.)

Ms. Polly Halladay of Georgina Capel Associates Ltd (UK)

Polly studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and holds a master's degree in Creative Writing: Prose Fiction from the University of East Anglia.

What she is looking for: She is interested in literary and commercial fiction, fantasy, romance, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and poetry.

How to submit: Please follow the submission instructions HERE.

Ms. Elizabeth DeNoma of Sebes & Bisseling

With a wealth of experience as a literary editor, foreign rights manager, and ghostwriter, Elizabeth has a PhD in literary studies from the University of Washington and has received several accolades, including a Fulbright Scholarship.

What she is looking for: She seeks narrative nonfiction on topics of universal interest, such as environmental science, sociology, psychology, and history, as well as remarkable memoirs that offer insights into the human experience. Occasionally, she represents outstanding fiction. Based in the United States, she connects global authors writing in English with publishers in North America and those acquiring global English language rights.

How to submit: Please send queries and proposals to denoma at sebes.nl. Nonfiction submissions should include a proposal with sample chapters, while fiction queries require a complete, edited draft of the manuscript.

Ms. Kait Feldmann of KT Literary

Kait joined KT Literary in 2024 but has spent over a decade in children's publishing. Her previous experience includes editing at Scholastic and HarperCollins, where she worked on award-winning titles. A founding member of People of Color in Publishing, Kait has been recognized with the CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Award. She lives in Los Angeles surrounded by books and enjoys crafting, estate sale hunting, and board games in her free time.

What she is looking for: Kait specializes in picture books and graphic novels and is accepting queries from illustrators and author-illustrators.

How to submit: You can reach Kait at [email protected]. Attach your book dummy if applicable and include a link to your website or portfolio.

Jess Molloy of Curtis Brown Group, Ltd. (UK)

Jess joined the literary department in 2019 after working in the talent and comedy department and talent management for over eight years. Initially assisting Cathryn Summerhayes, she was promoted to Literary Agent in 2022 and began building her own list. Jess enjoys collaborating with writers who come to storytelling from unique backgrounds and has a particular interest in fiction and narrative nonfiction that features complex characters and relationships.

What she is looking for: Jess seeks engaging narratives across fiction and narrative nonfiction, particularly those with a unique premise or setting. She appreciates stories with intricate character dynamics, especially in fantasy and romance. She has a fondness for Irish fiction and crime writing that challenges conventions.

How to submit: Please email your pitch/cover letter, the first three chapters or 10,000 words, and a short synopsis (for fiction) or proposal (for nonfiction) to [email protected].

Jade Kavanagh of Darley Anderson Literary (UK)

While pursuing her undergraduate degree in English Literature at the University of Westminster, Jade realized she could turn her passion for books into a career. After earning her MA, she completed several publishing internships, eventually securing a position at Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency, where she fell in love with the agenting process.

What she is looking for: Jade is curating her own client list, focusing on suspense, thriller, and horror genres.

How to submit: Follow submission guidelines HERE.

Aparna Kumar of David Godwin Associates (UK)

Aparna, who recently completed her MSc in Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, has six years of experience in publishing, most recently as an editor at Penguin Random House India, where she commissioned literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.

What she is looking for: Aparna is seeking to enrich her list with literary fiction and creative nonfiction.

How to submit: Please follow submission guidelines HERE.

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