Writers' News

New Agent Listing: Mitchell Waters

firstwriter.com – Thursday December 5, 2019

Mitchell Waters represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir.  He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven narratives, especially when both dark and humorous. He is also looking for realistic young adult fiction. He served for ten years on the Board of Directors of the Association of Authors’ Representatives and is currently head of the membership committee. Query by email preferred.

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New Agent Listing: Jon Cobb

firstwriter.com – Thursday December 5, 2019

Jon reads all genres of fiction but has a particular interest in contemporary middle grade and YA, adult science fiction and fantasy, African-American fiction, literary fiction, and mysteries and thrillers.

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New Magazine Listing

firstwriter.com – Wednesday December 4, 2019

Publishes: Essays; Fiction; Interviews; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Humour; Science; Short Stories;
Markets: Adult

Magazine for scientists and non-scientists, publishing profiles, interviews, essays, humour, cartoons, reviews, poetry, and fiction related to science (but no science fiction). Send submissions by email.

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New Literary Agency Listing: The Bravo Blue Agency

firstwriter.com – Wednesday December 4, 2019

"We are on the lookout for brilliantly written, original and commercial works of children’s and young adult fiction, narrative non-fiction, literary novels and genre fiction. We believe in a great story over and above everything else, and we have a soft spot for the delightfully macabre."

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New Magazine Listing

firstwriter.com – Thursday November 28, 2019

Publishes: Essays; Fiction; Interviews; Nonfiction; Poetry; Reviews;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult

Publishes fiction, poetry, essays, interviews and reviews from or about South Asia and its diasporas. Submit online via online submission system.

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New Magazine Listing

firstwriter.com – Tuesday November 26, 2019

Publishes: Essays; Fiction; Interviews; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary

Online literary magazine. Send fiction or essays up to 4,000 words through Submittable or through specific email address, or 3-5 unpublished poems in the body of an email. See website for different email addresses for different types of submissions.

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New Magazine Listing

firstwriter.com – Friday November 22, 2019

Publishes: Poetry;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary

Daily online publication of haiku and micro-poems. Submit online using website submission form.

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New Literary Agent Listing: Iris Blasi

firstwriter.com – Wednesday November 20, 2019

Currently seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science, business, “big idea” books, pop culture, cultural criticism, true crime, and narrative nonfiction, particularly with a strong hook or something stemming from a quirky journalistic/academic/personal obsession.

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