Query Submission

Queries to Lissa Woodson, Assistant Agent at The Seymour Agency

Thank you for your interest. I TAKE SUBMISSIONS BY DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR REFERRAL ONLY. If you’re being sent here by any of the editors from the resource page on my website, PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO PUT THEIR NAME IN THE REFERRED BY SECTION. Keep in mind that at this time, I only represent romantic suspense, romantic comedy, cozy mystery and domestic thrillers. I am also looking for NEW manuscripts, not work that is currently or previously published.

This gives me ample time to process the submissions that land on my plate. This also means I am able to give feedback on rejections and not leave you hanging and wondering why. I will also give feedback and actionable steps on "maybes", as well as steps forward for "possibles".

Please note, I will check your social media platforms. You need to have a social media presence and not be a “ghost”. If you have previously published other books, I will take a look at your website and Amazon profile.

Equally, please be sure to:
follow directions on querying
that the work has not been previously published (I only take new projects);
be as tight/clear as possible with your synopsis and/or blurbs;
have a proper cover page for the attachment;
make sure that your manuscript is in a traditional formatting style;
and make sure that I represent the genre that you're submitting in;

Also, follow me on IG, FB, TikTok, and Threads. Here's a link to stay connected: https://sociatap.com/naleighnakai/

Thank you one again for your interest, and I hope that we will be working together at some point in your literary career.

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

Website Address: (if you have one)

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Have you previously published other books? Yes No

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

If you previously self-published a book, about how many copies were sold in the first year?

If this query is a referral, who referred you?

You acknowledge your understanding that I represent work that represents a commercial brand / commercial fiction. (required)

You acknowledge that your author platform / brand is an important factor for agents and editors and I will also take that into consideration (required)

You acknowledge that I am ONLY accepting queries for romantic comedy, domestic thrillers, and cozy mysteries. (required)

Step 2. Tell us about the book

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Genre: (required) This agent only represents the genres shown in this list. Selecting an inaccurate genre will result in a rejection. If your book's genre is not shown here, please go to QueryTracker for a list of agents who do represent your genre.

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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Synopsis: (required) Tips for formatting and pasting text Enter a short synopsis of your book. (Tips for formatting and pasting text) Do NOT paste images into this field. 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)
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Pitch: (required) Enter a one paragraph pitch for your book.

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

Similar Books: (required) List some books that are similar to yours. (500 characters or less)

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Queries to Lissa Woodson, Assistant Agent at The Seymour Agency

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