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Mina Hamedi

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

United States

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Manuscript Wish List (MSWL)

Looking For

Narrative nonfiction about pop culture or essay collections with hidden histories, and literary or commercial fiction/linked story collections focusing on friendships, sisterhood, family, traditions, mythology, and horror elements.

Not Looking For

Sci-fi or fantasy.

Themes & Elements

Gothic-inspired atmospheresintergenerational talesfamily secretsrelationshipsmotivationsobsessionsTurkeyIranfiercely personal bentstrong voiceunderrepresented backgroundsvoices in translation

Tone & Style

strong voice
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About

Mina Hamedi grew up in Istanbul, Turkey and is of Turkish/Iranian descent. She received a B.A. from NYU's Gallatin School and an M.F.A. in Nonfiction from Columbia University's School of the Arts. She began her career at David Black Literary Agency and Writers House before joining Janklow & Nesbit in 2018, where she supports co-founder Lynn Nesbit and represents adult literary fiction and nonfiction.

Submission Guidelines
Format: email
Email: [email protected]
Guidelines:

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Please send me your query and the first ten pages of your manuscript. If I am interested, I will reach out!

Notable Clients
  • Ruth Madievsky
  • Maria Kuznetsova
  • Sarah-Jane Collins
  • Mona Eltahawy
  • Myriam Gurba
  • Alana Saab
  • Tree Abraham
  • Jordan LaHaye Fontenot
  • Naomi Falk
  • Allan Martin Nava Sosa

Social

Twitter / X@@mina_hamedi

Sources

MSWL ProfilePersonal Website

Last verified: March 15, 2026

Audience

Adult

Genres

Literary Fiction
Narrative Nonfiction

Focus Areas

underrepresented backgroundsfamily secretsGothic-inspired atmospheresintergenerational talesvoices in translation

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Response time: ~10 weeks