Submission Guidelines
At BookEnds, we believe strongly in making publishing more inclusive through the titles, authors, and illustrators we represent. All agents are actively seeking books written by historically excluded voices, across all genres. We strive to be a safe space for LGBTQ2IA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized creators, working to uplift their voices in publishing.
Look for our birds to help you identify which agents might be best suited for what you write.
Selecting An Agent
Browse our agent profiles to learn more about what genres each agent represents, our current wishlists, and the clients + titles we represent. Look for our birds to help you identify which agents are best suited for your work. If you have an idea of who you would like to query, review their page to determine if they are indeed the best fit for you. You may submit to one BookEnds agent at a time.
Submitting
Once you have determined the agent you would like to query, find their QueryManager form (linked below their wishlist), and follow the form’s instructions to upload your query letter and other requested information. Take note of our What’s Next? section at the bottom of this page for more information on BookEnds’ best practices for keeping an agent informed of your submission status.
BookEnds
Fiction · romance · romantasy · mystery · suspense · thrillers · science fiction · horror · fantasy · women’s fiction · historical fiction · literary fiction · upmarket fiction · inspirational fiction
Non-fiction · current events · cookbooks · social issues · memoirs · history · food · business · career · parenting · pop culture · popular science · self-help · true crime · gift books · guided journals
BookEnds Jr.
Fiction · young adult · middle grade · graphic novels · picture books · board books · illustration · contemporary fiction · romance · romantasy · science fiction · fantasy · historical fiction · horror · thrillers · mystery
Non-fiction · young adult · middle grade · graphic novels · picture books · board books · science · biographies · history · current events · social issues · narrative nonfiction
What’s Next?
Congratulations! You’ve submitted your query! This is a huge next step in your publishing journey. Now, the waiting game begins. If you haven’t already, be sure to clear [query@querymanager.com] from your spam so you can receive all updates, requests, and questions agents might have through QueryManager. The link you received with your submission will keep you informed of your work’s status. If you have not received this email within 1-2 hours, please check your spam. Should you receive an offer of representation from another agent, we ask you to let us know through the link in QueryManager. We certainly don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to represent you.
Please note that our policy at BookEnds is to reply to all submissions and queries. While our response goal is 6 weeks for queries and 12 weeks on requested material, there are certainly times we’ve fallen behind. If you have not received a response within those timeframes, please check your QueryManager link. Should you receive a pass from one BookEnds agent, you are free to try querying another. Please only query one BookEnds agent at a time. We very much appreciate you including us in your agent search!