Query Submission

Em Lysaght at Ladderbird Literary Agency Query

Please make sure your work is publisher ready before you submit it. If you have any questions about the genres I represent, please see my bio for my wishlist.

If you are pitching a NOVEL, please include:
- Query Letter
- Synopsis (I like spoilers)
- Three chapters or 50 pages, whichever is longer

If you are pitching WORDS + PICTURES (artists, illustrators, and graphic novelists), you may upload the pitch packet or link to a dropbox. I would like to see the following in your pitch packet, and more is always better than less:
- Query Letter
- Story Synopsis
- Character descriptions/arcs
- 2-4 pages of finished art (if available)
- 1 chapter of sketches or more of script

If you are pitching yourself as an ILLUSTRATOR ONLY, please include:
- Query Letter
- Link to portfolio
- A list of the types of projects you're seeking, including samples

FEEL FREE TO WRITE N/A IN ANY TEXT BOX THAT IS NOT APPLICABLE

About The Author

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First Name: (required)

Last Name: (required)

E-Mail Address: (required)

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

Website 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

Preferred pronouns?

If you are writing from a marginalized perspective but are not part of that community, why are you the right person to write this story?

About The Book

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Title: (required)

Genre: (required)

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

Query Letter: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter your query letter for this book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

Synopsis: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter a short synopsis of your book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

The First 3 Chapters of Your Book (or full book proposal if non-fiction): (required)
(If your book is shorter than this (such as a picture book) please paste in the entire text.) Tips for formatting and pasting text Paste in the first 3 chapters of your book, or your full book proposal if your book is non-fiction. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Pasting large blocks of text can take several minutes. Please be patient.

Describe the Potential Target Audience for Your Book: Who will want to read your book. For example, girls under 12, fans of John Grisham, etc. (500 characters or less)

For Artists and Illustrators

Provide illustrations or art samples, if applicable.

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

Upload Sample Artwork or Illustrations

Acceptable file formats: doc, docx, pdf.
File Size Limit: 2 MB (same as 2,000 KB)

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