Unforgettable horror with dark and suspenseful elements, unique worlds, a good love story, strong voice, and diversity in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation.
Lynnette Novak is an agent at The Seymour Agency. Prior to joining, she spent seventeen years as a freelance editor working with new writers, advanced writers, and New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. She earned a bachelor of education degree from the University of Manitoba, specializing in English and French, and studied writing for children and teens through the Institute of Children's Literature. She was a Pitch Wars mentor in 2015 and 2016, with both mentees acquiring agents.
Submissions should be emailed to https://QueryManager.com/QueryLynnetteNovak Please note: As of December 1, 2024, I will no longer be accepting queries or submissions for thrillers, suspense, or mystery manuscripts. When I open to queries again, I will be looking for: (Always looking for BIPOC, diversity of all kinds, and LGBTQ+!!!) Illustrators: Board book, picture book, illustrated MG, illustrated covers for kid lit and adult. Picture books: fiction and nonfiction picture books (non-rhyming preferred). MG genres: contemporary, magical realism, contemporary/grounded fantasy, horror YA genres: romcom, romantasy, fantasy, magical realism, horror NA genres: contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy Adult fiction genres: horror, dark romance, contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy, and women's fiction (NEW: historical romance) Adult nonfiction genres: memoirs, narrative, spirituality/New Age, self-help, health/fitness, parenting/family, motivational/inspirational, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships & dating, and true crime. You must be an expert in the field and have a platform. What kind of platform do you need for nonfiction? Are you a celebrity with a story to tell? An expert in the field (doctor, CEO, trainer, psychologist, etc.)? Do you have a direct route to the consumer? Are you a social influencer or public speaker? I'm not looking for: thrillers, mysteries, romantic suspense, literary fiction, poetry, novellas, sci-fi, or epic fantasies. I love dark and suspenseful, mysterious twists, unique worlds, light and funny, a good love story, and lots of voice. I really want to see some unforgettable horror!!! Send it to me!!! Query Lynnette at: https://QueryManager.com/QueryLynnetteNovak. Only requested materials will be accepted through email. Please send queries through Query Manager by using the link above. Please add your query and first five pages to the Query Manager form. If you have a nonfiction proposal, please paste your query and attach the proposal. Illustrators: Please attach samples and/or a link to your online portfolio. Thanks!
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