Query Submission

Query Hannah VanVels Ausbury (she/her)

Thank you so much for considering me for representation! Please complete as many of the options below as possible, and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

My typical response time is within twelve weeks. If you don't hear back within twelve weeks, please feel free to check in.

Please query only one agent from Belcastro Agency at a time. A pass from one does NOT mean a pass from all.

For writers:
The first ten pages should be the first ten pages of your book or the entire manuscript if you are submitting a picture book. If you are an artist or an illustrator, please follow the link below and upload a sample of your artwork or provide a link. The specifics of your materials will be kept confidential among the Belcastro Agency.

You can check out the specifics of my MSWL here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hannah-vanvels/

For querying resources, including examples of successful query letters, check out: https://www.query101.blog

For illustrators:
Please hop to the bottom of the form and upload your art samples or link to your portfolio.

Thank you so much for considering me for representation! Please complete as many of the options below as possible, and I will get back to you as soon as I am able. I respond to all queries, and my typical response time is within eight weeks. If you don't hear back within eight weeks, please do feel free to check in.

The first ten pages should be the first ten pages of your book or the entire manuscript if you are submitting a picture book. If you are an artist or an illustrator, please follow the link below and upload a sample of your artwork or provide a link.

You can check out the specifics of my MSWL here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hannah-vanvels/

For querying resources, including examples of successful query letters, check out: https://www.query101.blog

Step 1. Tell us about the author

Fill in these author-related fields.

First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

Biography: (required) Tell us a little about yourself and any writing credentials you may have.

Website Address: (if you have one)

Blog Address (if you have one)

Twitter Handle (if you have one)

Have you previously published other books? Yes No

Have you ever been represented by a literary agent before? Yes No

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Step 2. Tell us about the book

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Title: (required)

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Word Count: (required) Enter the approximate WORD count of your book. Enter numbers only. Do not include any letters or special characters.

Is this book currently published or has it ever been published before? Yes No

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The First 10 Pages of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
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Pitch: (required) Enter a one sentence pitch for your book.

OPTIONAL: Please list any general content warnings for this book.

Step 3. For Artists and Illustrators

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Link to online art samples or portfolio: (if you have one)

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