At New Leaf Literary & Media, we’re always eager to discover fresh voices, unique perspectives, and stories that stay with us long after we’ve finished reading. We love championing projects that spark conversation and genuinely excite our team.
If you have a story you’re passionate about, we’d love to hear from you.
Please take a look at our submission guidelines below before querying.
Submission Guidelines
- Only query us for fiction when your manuscript is COMPLETE.
- Only query us for non-fiction when your proposal is COMPLETE.
- Do not query more than one agent at New Leaf Literary & Media.
- International submissions are welcome.
- Please DO update QueryManager if you have received an offer from another agent or an editor (or email us with “Offer of Representation” in the subject).
You will receive an auto-response confirming receipt of your query. We only respond if we are interested in seeing your work.
If we have requested your proposal and/or manuscript please do not contact us for updates any time before eight weeks.
Thank you so much for considering New Leaf Literary & Media!
We’d love the opportunity to consider your work. We accept queries through QueryManager. You can find links to each agent’s submission page below, along with more information about the genres, categories, and projects they’re currently looking for.
- If you’re having difficulties with QueryManager, please query us at query@newleafliterary.com. The word “Query” must be in the subject line, plus the agent’s name.
- Please also include the category (ie, PB, chapter book, MG, YA, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, etc.), ie – Subject: Query, Suzie Townsend – Adult Nonfiction. Please include up to 5 double-spaced sample pages within the body of the email.
- NO ATTACHMENTS, unless specifically requested.
- Include all necessary contact information.
