Jhanteigh Kupihea
@jhanteigh
Editor
SVP, Publisher @quirkbooks . Seattle in my sports love, NYC in my bagel order, Philly in my love for Boyz II Men. Pron: john-tay coo-puh-hee-uh
3 MSWL

Agents of the world! I'm new to my job and I'm thirsty. Send your best commercial fiction subs. Rom coms, horror, horror comedy, high-concept mysteries, YA with diverse characters: I'm here for it all. #mswl

Penny Moore
@literarypenny
Literary Agent
Senior Agent at @AevitasCreative .šŸ‡°šŸ‡·ķ˜¼ķ˜ˆ. Cat Mom. Opinions are my own. Hereā€™s a resource if you need it: literaryagentsofcolor.com
126 MSWL
80 Tips

High concept YA/MG fantasy about POCs with gorgeous, literary writing please. #MSWL

Bridget Smith
@bredalot
Literary Agent
aka Breda. Literary agent at JABberwocky. Co-host of @ShipAndHandling publishing podcast. Plays with swords in free time. Way too long-winded for Twitte
77 MSWL
21 Tips

In MG & YA, I'm focusing on high-concept contemporary that's sweet, funny, and layered, the kind of book that deals with a couple different kinds of relationship including the MC's feelings about themselves. #MSWL

Beth Phelan
@beth_phelan
Literary Agent
she/her. mg & ya literary agent @galltzackerlit . founder 501c3 NPO @_DiverseVoices (#DVpit/#DVart, DVcon &more). closed to unsolicited submissions.
128 MSWL
125 AskAgent
27 Tips

Also for YA contemporary realistic: high-concept, epic romancesā€”especially anything with extras like compressed timelines and other ambitious narrative risks. Experiment, innovate! Been on my #MSWL forever. Inclusive and intersectional most of all.

Hannah Sheppard
@hannah_litagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent at @HS_LA_News . #WeNeedDiverseBooks . Story lover. Vintage typewriter obsessed. Feminist. She/Her/Ms hs-la.com/submissions
12 MSWL
7 AskAgent
Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Lit Agent at Tobias Literary Agency, kidlit all the way. QueryManager: QueryManager.com/natascha bookshop.org/lists/teamnat
889 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife

Now let's talk contemporaries and what I am drawn to in those so when you see my #MSWL, you'll know.

First off, I need high concept. I am not often drawn to the contemporary that could be my everyday life. I need to escape so even if it is a real world setting, it is not my REAL WORLD.

Bridget Smith
@bredalot
Literary Agent
aka Breda. Literary agent at JABberwocky. Co-host of @ShipAndHandling publishing podcast. Plays with swords in free time. Way too long-winded for Twitte
77 MSWL
21 Tips
P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Illustrated picture books (by professional illustrators) that are high concept and character-driven or nonfiction-based.ā€ @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/

Ali Herring
@HerringAli
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 šŸ“š Eclectic in life & books. I šŸ’™ Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens šŸ‘½ rock!
238 MSWL
1 AskAgent
11 Queries
33 Tips

Would love commercial high concept #MG, written in a literary style, that explores some important emotional competency for the characters (death, loss, catastrophe, violence, race, differences/disability, social justice, growing up, etc) contemp, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. #MSWL

Lauren Spieller
@laurenspieller
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TriadaUS | Author of Books for Young Adults | Check my website for book info & query status. I love dogs like it's my job. She/Her
619 MSWL
98 AskAgent
2 Queries
91 Tips

I'd really love to find a high concept, literary middle grade novel, be it realistic or otherwise. Please, universe? #mswl

Rebecca Strauss
@RebeccaLiterary
Literary Agent
Literary agent at DeFiore and Co. she/her
10 MSWL
6 Tips

Plowing through queries & would love more contemporary romance, rom com & SFF! Excited for fun, fresh, high concept projects! #MSWL

Pantera Press
@PanteraPress
Publisher
Australian, independent social purpose business publishing books that spark imagination, conversation and change. #booksthatmatter #greatstorytelling
56 MSWL

High-concept romance that sparks an intense emotional response with big issues that transcend normal romance #MSWL

Erica Bauman
@Erica_Bauman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at @AevitasCreative , writer, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
148 MSWL
17 Tips

Erica Bauman @Erica_Bauman

Iā€™m reopening to queries starting 1/2/18, so in anticipation Iā€™m going to tweet out my #mswl...

Over all, Iā€™d love to see more:
-high concept MG and YA
-commercial adult fiction
-#ownvoices stories
-MCs with strong, distinct voices
-comedy across the board
-stories that break my heart and then put it back together
#mswl

Lauren Spieller
@laurenspieller
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TriadaUS | Author of Books for Young Adults | Check my website for book info & query status. I love dogs like it's my job. She/Her
619 MSWL
98 AskAgent
2 Queries
91 Tips

I'm opening to queries again on 1/1/18. Here's what's at the top of my #MSWL for early 2018:

- high concept MG + YA
- #ownvoices projects in all categories
- funny female MCs
-a voicey, genre-bending Adult SFF series

For my full wishlist, check out: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laurā€¦

Lauren Spieller
@laurenspieller
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TriadaUS | Author of Books for Young Adults | Check my website for book info & query status. I love dogs like it's my job. She/Her
619 MSWL
98 AskAgent
2 Queries
91 Tips
Peter Knapp
@petejknapp
Literary Agent
Lit agent with @parkandfine representing kid lit with enthusiasm! petejknapp.com
290 MSWL
118 AskAgent
228 Queries
5 Tips

High on my #MSWL for 2018: high concept MIDDLE GRADE! If you've written anything like THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, THE CANDYMAKERS, NEVERMOOR, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, etc. then please query me! parkliterary.com/get-in-touch/

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"Middle Grade fantasy with excellent, unique world building. High concept. Series potential." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/

P.S. Literary Agency
@PSLiterary
Literary Agency
Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling and debut creators.
2641 MSWL
71 AskAgent
3 Queries
179 Tips

"I am looking for illustrated picture books (by professional illustrators) that are high concept and character-driven (nothing didactic)." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/

Brian Geffen
@Brian_Geffen
Editor
Senior Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. He/him
58 MSWL
Kelsey Horton
@KelseyMHorton
Editor
Senior Editor @DelacortePress / Penguin Random House. Enthusiasm enthusiast.
11 MSWL

I'd really love a high-concept, aspirational romance. Think To All the Boys I've Loved Before and 13 Little Blue Envelopes #MSWL