Mr. Stephen Barr
Writers House
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General
Stephen Barr
Writers House
21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
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- www.writershouse.com/
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- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/sbarr/
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Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
General Fiction
Graphic Novel
Humor/Satire
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Mystery
Picture Book
• Picture Book, Author/Illustrator
Thrillers/Suspense
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
Non-Fiction
Food/Lifestyle
Memoir
Narrative
Pop Culture
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Lpmch
06/25/2025 07:26 PM
Pleasantly worded standard rejection email, as others below. Sent from his assistant Erica in 15 days. 25 June 25.
JerryGrasso1969
06/23/2025 12:57 PM
Rejection, form letter 06/23/25
Sineditlev
06/10/2025 01:11 PM
Q: 6/10-2025
Psychological Suspense Thriller
77K
Psychological Suspense Thriller
77K
JoshHDavidson
06/03/2025 11:11 AM
YA Fantasy 88k words
Queried: 5/19/2025
Form Rejection: 6/3/2025
Thank you so much for giving us a chance to look at your project.
I’ve reviewed your submission with Stephen and I’m sorry to report that we just aren’t wholeheartedly connecting with your work, despite its many charms. So, we should step aside. We truly appreciate the look, though, and hope you find someone who is passionate about your project and confident in their ability to position it. We wish you nothing but the best of luck.
Sincerely,
Erica
Queried: 5/19/2025
Form Rejection: 6/3/2025
Thank you so much for giving us a chance to look at your project.
I’ve reviewed your submission with Stephen and I’m sorry to report that we just aren’t wholeheartedly connecting with your work, despite its many charms. So, we should step aside. We truly appreciate the look, though, and hope you find someone who is passionate about your project and confident in their ability to position it. We wish you nothing but the best of luck.
Sincerely,
Erica
JerryGrasso1969
06/03/2025 09:59 AM
MG Fantasy, 80K words, 06/03/25
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