A commercial, engaging read with a strong voice that can be pitched in one sentence. The agent is looking for projects across adult fiction (including historical, multi-cultural, magical realism, queer, trans, LGBTQ, grounded sci-fi/fantasy, gritty, thrilling and darker contemporary novels, horror, and rom com), YA fiction, nonfiction (picture books with short text, emotionally resonant, quirky or character-driven, STEM topics, picture book biographies, feminist and social issues, under-represented voices), and adult nonfiction (platform and innovation in self-help, parenting, psychology, business, science, quirky gift and humor books, New Age titles).
Inspirational novels, poetry, screenplays.
Natalie Lakosil is an agent and founder of Looking Glass Literary & Media. She has been agenting since 2009 and specializes in all ages of children's literature (fiction and nonfiction), adult cozy mystery/crime/thriller, upmarket women's/book club fiction, romance, illustrators, and adult nonfiction. She prioritizes projects by and about BIPOC and underrepresented voices.
Submissions should be emailed to https://QueryMe.Online/natlak PLEASE submit using this form! Fiction You will need a query letter along with the first chapter of your manuscript and a synopsis. Illustrators/Picture Books Picture book submissions should include a short query along with the entire manuscript. Feel free to send 2-3 picture book submissions at one time (within the body of the text box on the form). Artwork is not required to submit a picture book text, but if you are an illustrator and/or seeking representation for artwork, please include a link to your online portfolio and a link to the online dummy. Please do not attach or email artwork. Adult Non-fiction You will need a full proposal including a query letter and a sample chapter. For detailed guidelines on how to write a non-fiction proposal, please check out my blog.
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