In that nebulous category of "literary/upmarket fiction," I favor character-driven narratives in which identity is the unique lens through which the character engages with society, but it's not the story in itself. Trauma, turmoil—these should be vehicles for understanding

It pains me to do this, but I'll be closing to YA/MG queries for a while starting at the end of this month. My focus right now is on signing adult literary/upmarket fiction & nonfiction, and I want to give fair consideration to my existing backlog of kidlit queries. #MSWL

"I am always looking for creepy horror stories for middle grade, young adult, or adult readers.I’m seeking an upmarket horror fairy tale retelling."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

"Looking for a juicy upmarket thiller/slasher like THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP, ACTS OF VIOLET, and/or GOODBYE EARL."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

I've given my what I'm looking for a bit of a tidy up. If you are a writer of literary, upmarket, and book club fiction seeking representation, I'd love to hear from you! #MSWL #amwriting #amquerying
madeleinemilburn.co.uk/agents/olivia-maidment/

"I'm on the lookout for upmarket/commercial/book club fiction highlighting childless (and happy about it) adults AND stories about co-parenting."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

#1 this is absolutely insane #2 where is my bitingly sharp upmarket women's fiction novel about the wellness industry and MLMs and maybe cults #mswl

I am really craving stories with more upmarket or literary voices—especially in a quieter story with a really unique or surprising premise.

"Upmarket fiction I loved (from the past year or two): LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU, NOTES ON AN EXECUTION, THE GLASS HOTEL, and MARRYING THE KETCHUPS.”
@carlywatters #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

“Seeking upmarket speculative fiction—grounded fantasy, magical realism, and horror—comparable to stories by Angela Carter, Gregory Maguire, Naomi Novik, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Helen Oyeyemi."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Fall 2023 #MSWL
YA thrillers or rom-coms with a fresh twist
MG magical realism or high concept action/adventure
Illustrators or author/illustrators

Select Adult manuscripts in upmarket fiction and contemporary romance

Awkward/ridiculous/LOL in any genre

#amquerying

"I'm interested in upmarket thrillers that use an engaging thriller premise to explore personal/social issues – THE ECHO WIFE and WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING are two of my all-time favourite books."
@roseferrao #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

Upmarket! Something commercial w/gorgeous writing, featuring people who are not okay bc sometimes we're not okay. I want to feel the spectrum of emotions. Break my 💔, tell me the story out of order or backward. Familial or friendship stories or just a strong cast of characters.

“I want to lose sleep over the characters” - Mira, loosely translated

Check out what else is on Mira’s #MSWL here: corvisieroagency.com/mira-landry.html

#WritingCommmunity #amquerying

I’m currently closed for queries UNLESS you have an upmarket novel where cats play a major part. It’s my wish so I’m putting it out there. You can DM me an elevator pitch - only if the mss is currently polished and ready tho! #catbook #mswl

"I'm looking for upmarket drama, thrillers, and horror for the millennial and Gen Z crowd."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

And to all my commercial fiction #amquerying authors, I am looking for very specific genres of commercial upmarket fiction. See below 😊

"Upmarket fiction that explores issues we tend to minimize or ignore as a society." @claire_m_harris #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

In the words of my publishing forebears, SOME NEWS.

Absolutely thrilled to have joined @AevitasUK as an agent! #amquerying writers, you can find my #MSWL and submit to me here: QueryManager.com/2979

"Send me your commercial/upmarket rom coms with exes who cohabitate/co-parent－but where it’s not the exes who get together."
@readbystephanie #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/