@parkabee: I'm not sure that's really what that disclaimer says. They are trying to avoid being sued because another writer may have a similar idea. I'm not sure that we are all so brilliant that no one else has ever thought of an idea in our work nor would the story that another writes be the same as the story we would write. Since I write realistic fiction, this may apply more to my purview.

Something to note regarding this agency, is one of the submission guidelines you have to agree to. Basically, they can reject your manuscript, but still take your idea and get an author they're already signed with to create something.

"Ideas. CAA is neither required nor obligated to keep confidential any ideas submitted as a part of the Materials. By submitting Materials, you acknowledge and agree that CAA and each of its respective officers, directors, employees, licensees, assigns or other authorized agents, which may include without limitation, related entities, affiliates, individuals, clients and each of their licensees or assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) may previously have independently created, developed, produced, used, exploited or acquired ideas that duplicate, resemble or contain elements that are similar or identical to the ideas contained within the submitted Materials. You also acknowledge that the Released Parties may later independently create, develop, produce, use, exploit or acquire ideas that may duplicate, resemble or contain elements that are similar or identical to the ideas contained within the Materials. You agree that the Released Parties’ creation, development, production, use, exploitation or acquisition of any ideas that duplicate, resemble or contain elements that are similar or identical to the ideas within the Materials will not entitle you to any credit, compensation or other consideration whatsoever, and you waive and agree not to interfere or assert any claim or demand of any kind in connection with any of the foregoing."

EQ: Aug 8
Full request: Aug 18
Nudged: Nov 24 (thanks to ChristianMoffitt13 for inspiring me😝)
Assistant responded Dec 1: “still in queue”

Queried: 6/24/25
Full Request: 7/15/25
Assistant confirmed: 7/28/25 "Alexandra will be in touch as soon as she's had a chance to read."

Nudged 11/17/25, assistant responded, "still in queue, Alexandra will be in touch."

80k word Literary/Speculative Sci-Fi

EQ 10/22/25
Mil thriller 111K