Below is a list of literary agents, I’m not sure whether these particular ones deal internationally, but there’s no harm in trying and even if things don’t work out, it’s good practice and you can always try several.
Whitley Abell (Twitter: whitleyabell)
Inklings Literary Agency LLC (ST. Louis, MO) inklingsliterary.com
What they’re looking for: YA, MG, woman’s fiction. Open to almost anything within these areas, whether contemporary or historical, romance or thriller, realistic speculative, tragic or quirky.
How to submit: Email your query with a bio, 1-2 page synopsis and the first 10 pages to [email protected] with “Query for Whitley: [Title]” in the subject line. No attachments. Responds within three months.
Jordy Albert (Twitter: bluedragonfly81)
The Booker Albert Literary Agency (York, PA) thebookeralbertagency.com
What they’re looking for: Contemporary and historical romance; YA with a strong romance, especially contemporary and science fiction/fantasy; MG action/adventure and contemporary; picture books; graphic novels.
How to submit: Email your query and the first 10 pages to [email protected] with “Query for Jordy: [Title]” in the subject line. No attachments.
Tips for writer’s: “Read widely in the genre(s) you are writing.”
Kurestin Armada (Twitter: Kurestinarmada)
P.S. Literary Agency (New York, NY) psliterary.com
What they’re looking for: Upmarket and commercial fiction, magic realism, science fiction, fantasy, alternative history, historical fiction, LGBTQ (any genre), select YA and MG, graphic novels, mystery (including mystery with elements of science fiction and fantasy), romance. Also looking for nonfiction cooking, design, pop psychology, humour, photography, popular science.
Does not want: thriller, memoir, picture books.
How to submit: Email your query to [email protected] with “Query for Kurestin: [Title]” in the subject line. No attachments. No full mss or proposals unless requested.
Alex Barba (Twitter: alexandrabarba)
Inklings Literary Agency LLC (Boulder, COLO) inklingsliterary.com
What they’re looking for: grounded contemporary YA; occasionally, contemporary YA with science fiction or fantasy elements; clever retellings of old classic fairy tales (such as Ella Enchanted).
How to submit: Email your query to [email protected] with “Query for Alex: [Title]” in the subject line. In your query, include your word count, a bio and publishing history. Attach the first 10 pages of your ms and a 1-to-2-page synopsis
Soumeya Bendimerad (Twitter: soumeya_B)
Writers House (New York, N.Y.) Writershouse.com
What they’re looking for: upmarket/book club fiction; select realistic YA; intelligent literary fiction with a fresh voice; coming-of-age stories at all stages of life; stories set in enclosed settings such as school campuses, walled garden, summer camps, army barracks, circuses, etc.; novels with elements of travel or stories set in other countries; family sagas; historical narratives that intertwine with the present; novels that experiment with form; unconventional love stories; literary thrillers. “Although I’ll love anything with great writing and complex but sympathetic characters, I’m especially drawn to fiction that reflects on the post-Colonial world and/or experiences of people of colour.” Also looking for nonfiction: memoir, travel narratives, current events, pop culture (especially dealing with subcultures), unconventional business, narrative nonfiction, cooking, music and art history, health, popular science, humour, parenting, psychology, adventure, essays.
Does not want: science fiction, romance, horror, picture books.
How to submit: Email your query to [email protected] with “Query” in the subject line. Attach a 1-page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 50 pages) Responds within two months.
Tips for writers: “In your query, I like to see comparable titles and strong descriptions to let me know what the voice will be like and what kind of reader you’d envision loving your novel.”
Danielle Burby (Twitter: danielleburby)
HSG Agency (New York, N.Y.) hsgagency.com
What they’re looking for: contemporary YA, medieval fantasy, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, upmarket woman’s fiction. Gravitates toward stories with a strong female voice and particularly enjoys complex female characters, narratives that explore social issues, and coming-of-age stories.
How to submit: Email your query and the first 5 pages to [email protected]. No attachments.
Linda Camacho (Twitter: lindarandom)
Prospect Agency (New York, N.Y.) prospectagency.com
What they’re looking for: MG, YA and adult fiction across all genres (especially romance, horror, fantasy, realistic, light science fiction, graphic novels). She also seeks select picture books and literary fiction (preferably with a commercial bent). Diversity of all types welcome (ethnicity, disability, sexuality, etc.).
Does not want: early readers/chapter books, screenplays, poetry, novellas, short stories.
How to submit: Query through the agency’s submissions page. Include three chapters and a brief synopsis. “Once you upload your query and sample materials through the submissions page, you will receive an automatic reply confirming receipt.” Responds within three months if interested.
Tips for writers: “Please don’t write to trends. Trends are helpful to keep an eye on, but really, write the story you want to write. The story you’re passionate about will eventually find its true audience.”
Leila Campoli (Twitter: lwcampoli)
Stonesong (New York, N.Y.) stonesong.com
What they’re looking for: Nonfiction: business science, technology, current events, politics.
Does not want: fiction, poetry, children’s books.
How to submit: Email lcampoli@stonesong,com with “Query for Leila: [Title]” in the subject line. Including a 250-word overview of your book, your bio, a sample TOC and a draft of the first chapter. No attachments.
Kirsten Carleton (Twitter: kirstencarleton)
Waxman Leavell Literary Agency (New York, N.Y.) waxmanleavell.com
What they’re looking for: upmarket YA, speculative, and literary fiction with strong characters and storytelling. Particularly interested in novels that bend and blur genres; literary takes on high-concept world-building; diverse characters in stories that are not just about diversity; antiheroes she finds herself rooting for; characters with drive and passion; girls and women in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics); settings outside the U.S./Europe; well-researched historical settings; YA noir/thriller/mystery; stories that introduce her to new subcultures and make her feel like a native.
Does not want: horror, romance, erotica, poetry, picture books.
How to submit: Email your query and the first 5-10 pages to [email protected]. No attachments.
This information was taken from writer’s digest magazine, the october 2015 issue. This magazine provides a lot of useful articles for writer’s. If you’re interesting in subscribing, you can do so here.