Intriguing, hooky stories with diverse and complex characters, speculative twists, unexpected elements, and emotional depth. The agent is particularly interested in graphic novels, illustrated fiction, contemporary romance, YA fiction, and non-fiction that aligns with feminist themes.
Stories opposing feminism; short story collections, novellas, poetry, screenplays.
Hannah Sheppard is the founder and operator of Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency, a boutique agency. She is committed to putting authors at the heart of everything she does, providing expert collaborative editorial work and passionate advocacy for her clients' stories. She aims to help drive positive change in publishing by opening doors to a wider range of voices.
Our submission window is from the 1st to the 7th of each month. During that time please visit the submissions page on our website and use the submission form. Please do not email submissions – these will not be read.
Last verified: May 16, 2026
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