Kristie Choi
@minjipatterson
Editor
Editor @ Atheneum (S&S) | šŸŒˆ bi/pan genderfluid (she/they); neurospicy; ģµœėƼģ§€, Korean-Am; plant witch meets punky morbid grandma/cat daddy; opinions my own.
24 MSWL

Some specific #MSWL cravings Iā€™ve had these days for my YA list:

-high-concept post apocalyptic
-a romantic gothic/horror mystery
-beautiful, voicey trans/genderqueer anything
-yearning/longing vibes
-enemies/rivals to lovers
-twisted romance
-dark academia in a non-European setting

Emily Forney
@EmilyKaitlinnn
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @bookendslit ā€¢ Undiscovered National Treasure ā€¢ Neighborhood Book Bimbo ā€¢ emilykaitlin.com for #MSWL (she/her)
66 MSWL
16 AskAgent

I do a lot of romantasy, and I love it. But I need a high concept hook. Something unique. Pushing the mold. Experimenting with genre. A few of my own authorā€™s books are here.

Emily Forney
@EmilyKaitlinnn
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @bookendslit ā€¢ Undiscovered National Treasure ā€¢ Neighborhood Book Bimbo ā€¢ emilykaitlin.com for #MSWL (she/her)
66 MSWL
16 AskAgent

Shorter, kitschy, high concept books that celebrate adolescence for young readers. Books that speak to their big emotions and daydreams. Humorous and playful and adventurous and classic. Think of what media used to be like in the early 2000s-memorable, lovable, serialized

Samantha Wekstein
@SWekstein
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TL_Agency . She/Her, TerpšŸ¢, ENFJ, dog lover. Illustrators: wekstein-illustrators.weebly.com. Pitch to QueryManager.com/SamanthaWeksteā€¦
148 MSWL
124 Queries
88 Tips

I am looking for escapist, high concept projects. It needs to have a really strong hook to differentiate itself in today's crowded market. #MSWL

Weaver Literary Agency
@weaverliterary
Literary Agency
Working to create space for voices of diverse backgrounds & perspectives in adult & childrenā€™s literature. šŸ•Æ @aalitagents
49 MSWL

I love and am actively looking for commercial literary horrorā€”stories that blend rich, evocative prose with gripping, high-concept plots. Iā€™m especially drawn to books like House of Monstrous Women #mswl

Weaver Literary Agency
@weaverliterary
Literary Agency
Working to create space for voices of diverse backgrounds & perspectives in adult & childrenā€™s literature. šŸ•Æ @aalitagents
49 MSWL

Iā€™m looking for immersive settings, a strong love story, & a high-concept plot. Give me adventure, humor, and swoon-worthy romanceā€”whether itā€™s a daring quest, a fairy tale reimagining, or a kingdom on the brink of change. I want magic, unforgettable characters, and a romance that feels epic. #MSWL

Katrina Lemaire
@KatrinaLemaire
Literary Agent
Literary Agent Apprentice at CORVISIERO LITERARY AGENCY
49 MSWL

PT. 2 #MSWL šŸ’œāœØšŸ¦ā€ā¬›

Rach Crawford
@RachCrawford
Literary Agent
Australian literary agent at NYC's Wolf Lit.
49 MSWL

Happy #MSWL day! Here's my recently-updated, quite specific wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ra...

& one more for good luck: I am hankering for a horror novel about the whole tradwife scene. DON'T WORRY DARLING / THE STEPFORD WIVES on the internet ..

Can't wait to get your queries!

Stephanie Winter
@readbystephanie
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @komediamanagement TCAF Board of Directors AALA & PACLA Member
54 MSWL
40 AskAgent
1 Queries

In fiction, I'm particularly seeking high concept thrillers and horror with propulsive commercial plots. #MSWL

Please reference stephaniewinter.ca for more information!
komediamanagement.com/

The Weis Agency
@theweisagency
Literary Agency
49 MSWL

Happy #MSWL day, #writingcommunity !

Iā€™m looking forā€¦
- Intricately plotted #A fiction & mainstream #YA (any category).
- High concept suspense #T in unusual settings.
- #WF that hooks readers on characters & their stories.
- #R , sexy or not. Bonus for happy endings! #Hs & contemporary are welcome.

Dorian Maffei
@DorianMaffei
Literary Agent
Lit Agent @K_C_Associates . Book artist. Reader. Cat aficionado. She/her. Header art by Maya Trifunovic.
62 MSWL
10 Queries
2 Tips

Happy #MSWL Day! šŸŽ‰ Here are a couple specifics Iā€™d love to see:

-Adult horror based on intriguing historical events (e.g. The Donner Party in Alma Katsuā€™s THE HUNGER)
-High concept adult fiction with a speculative thread for the book club space
-Fantasy in spooky settings

Handspun Literary
@HandspunLit
Literary Agency
Boutique, full-service agency based in San Diego, California. Hybrid authors are welcome!
49 MSWL

Hi, this is Courtney at Handspun Lit participating in #mswl ! I'd love:
- cozy mystery comparable to Richard Osman; fun, feel good, centers a glimpse into unusual lives, character driven.
- high concept women's fiction
- cosy fantasy and sf

Reminder we reopen to queries March 1st!šŸ’œ

Elana Roth Parker
@ElanaRoth
Literary Agent
Kidlit agent w/ @LDLiterary . @aalitagents communications committee. Avid quilter. Still not Elena. Open to queries. She/her.
107 MSWL
3 AskAgent
196 Tips

MG, YA or adult, I'm always looking for high-concept, commercial reads. Great plots and hooks. Strong voices and characters in those well-drawn worlds and situations. I'm up for some genre blending. A rom-com in a dystopian world? Agatha Christie in space? Murder mystery and dragons? Do it.

Maggie Cooper
@frecklywench
Literary Agent
agent @aevitascreative šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆšŸ¤“šŸ“š// writer, book gal, scone-lover // @mfagreensboro , @clarionucsd , @grubwriters // she/her // opinions mine
22 MSWL

right now, I am particularly thirsty for queer romance (high concept, speculative, or historical), grounded fantasy (cozy or literary > epic), and literary fiction about gender and the body, queer and trans histories and futures, and characters who are trying hard to imagine a kinder world.

Natascha Morris
@SoCalledYALife
Literary Agent
Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency.
965 MSWL
31 AskAgent
194 Queries
46 Tips

I know everyone is saying this, but if I am manifesting anything in 2025 it is this: I want a big high concept book. #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.
162 MSWL
17 Tips

Overall, Iā€™d say that my taste is high concept with a commercial, hooky conceit, but with beautiful, lush, heady prose that you can burrow into. #MSWL

Rossano Trentin
@RossanoTrentin
Literary Agent
Husband. Father to Ginevra. Talent Agent at The Trentin Agency. Producer at 06_12 Productions trentinagency.com/en/
49 MSWL

Happy #MSWL Day, Folks! Iā€™m excited to read your pitches!
Iā€™m currently accepting manuscript submissions for the following fiction genres: literary fiction, family saga, high-concept womenā€™s fiction, crime & mystery.

Rebecca Nelson
@RebeccaNelson
Editor
Editorial + Design at Crooked Lane Books and Alcove Press šŸ’—šŸ’™šŸ’œ Concert goer, bad baseball fan, reluctant runner & beginner of unfinished crafts šŸ’ŒCrookedlanebooks.com/submissions
49 MSWL
Shannon Lechon
@smlechon
Literary Agent
associate agent @ azantian literary agency, thoughts my own. closed to queries. I think cats should vote.
24 MSWL

And for some updated things Iā€™m looking for, alongside the above:

High concept and YA/Adult mysteries/thrillers, like THE BLONDE DIES FIRST and THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD.

Kelly Dyksterhouse
@KellyDHouse
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, The Tobias Literary Agency, Kidlit, Hiker, Writer, Professional Daydreamer, MFA from VCFA. AALA. SCBWI She/Her
36 MSWL

#YA : again, Iā€™m looking for high concept stories with a strong hook, cozy fantasy with a strong voice and unforgettable characters, unique or fresh take on vampires or the eternal one trope. Cryptids? I want to believe.

Looking forward to reading your work!!