Ms. Erin Clyburn
Howland Literary
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General
Erin Clyburn
Howland Literary
New York, NY
- Website:
- howlandliterary.com
- Twitter:
- @erin_clyburn
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
Non-Fiction
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Science/Technology
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
none found
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
brianammeyer
03/20/2023 08:44 PM
FQ: 3/20/23
72K M/T
72K M/T
mbowman
03/20/2023 10:29 AM
She is open to queries!
Here is here updated MSWL :https://twitter.com/erin_clyburn/status/1635835404896161793
tl;dr: she is no longer open to fantasy, sci-fi, or memoir.
Here is here updated MSWL :https://twitter.com/erin_clyburn/status/1635835404896161793
tl;dr: she is no longer open to fantasy, sci-fi, or memoir.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
03/20/2023 05:45 AM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
Thanks mbowman
messyf
12/13/2022 02:31 PM
query 8/24/22
rejection 11/21/22
rejection 11/21/22
Roll_4_Initiative
11/23/2022 06:55 PM
Queried 8/22/22
Polite form rejection 11/21/22
71K Adult Suspense novel with themes of plus-sized protagonist, haunted house, and amateur sleuthing
"Thank you so much for sending me your query for [Redacted], and thank you, too, for your patience. It’s taken me much longer to read queries and submissions this year than I’d hoped.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; while there is much to admire here, I’m having to be very selective about the projects I take on, and it isn't the right fit for my list at this time. The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for.
I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication."
Polite form rejection 11/21/22
71K Adult Suspense novel with themes of plus-sized protagonist, haunted house, and amateur sleuthing
"Thank you so much for sending me your query for [Redacted], and thank you, too, for your patience. It’s taken me much longer to read queries and submissions this year than I’d hoped.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; while there is much to admire here, I’m having to be very selective about the projects I take on, and it isn't the right fit for my list at this time. The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for.
I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication."
yuvawrites
11/22/2022 02:02 AM
Form Query: 24/8/22
Form Rejection: 22/11/22
84K YA Horror
Form Rejection: 22/11/22
84K YA Horror
blackhand
11/21/2022 04:45 PM
Form Query: 8.22.22
Form Rejection: 11.21.22
YA Historical, 91k
Form Rejection: 11.21.22
YA Historical, 91k
ElleDesamours
11/11/2022 05:03 PM
Welcomed queries from any #PitBLK participants who seemed like a good fit.
Query + 20 pages sent 10/10/22
YA Speculative Mystery, 75K
Nudged with offer of rep 10/28/22
CNR. Did not receive a response by my deadline.
Query + 20 pages sent 10/10/22
YA Speculative Mystery, 75K
Nudged with offer of rep 10/28/22
CNR. Did not receive a response by my deadline.
Writinglu
10/13/2022 07:55 AM
Her Twitter:
“Hi #amquerying, an author just checked in on their query w/ me so I thought I'd update everyone here, too: I still have queries and fulls dating back to late spring (May-ish) that I haven't read yet/made decisions on.”
“Hi #amquerying, an author just checked in on their query w/ me so I thought I'd update everyone here, too: I still have queries and fulls dating back to late spring (May-ish) that I haven't read yet/made decisions on.”
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
09/01/2022 10:36 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Thanks jburgio
jburgio
09/01/2022 09:09 AM
9/1/22 - Status says open but form says she is closed to queries. Must have just changed. Will keep her in my list and try some other time.
curlygirlknepper
08/28/2022 10:06 AM
Query - 8/25/22 - Form query, query letter, synopsis, first 20 pages of MS
82K - YA Contemporary
82K - YA Contemporary
monikaholloway
08/24/2022 04:23 AM
query: 20th of August 22
form rejection: 23rd of August 22
Dear Monika,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE MIRROR. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
form rejection: 23rd of August 22
Dear Monika,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE MIRROR. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
doman2071
08/23/2022 06:10 PM
Standard rejection letter. Appreciate quick reply, though.
Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE SHOWING. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE SHOWING. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
tyingling7766
08/23/2022 03:57 PM
EQ: 4 August 2022
Rejection: 22 August 2022
121K adult thriller/horror
Rejection: 22 August 2022
121K adult thriller/horror
msmith0726
08/23/2022 03:27 PM
FQ: 8/4/22
FR: 8/22/22
YA Contemporary
FR: 8/22/22
YA Contemporary
bakerwordnerd
08/22/2022 03:34 PM
EQ 98k upmarket 08-19- she would be a dream agent to work with so fingers crossed!
Aww man- :( It's a no go- form rejection 08/22
Aww man- :( It's a no go- form rejection 08/22
wri_tor
08/10/2022 04:51 PM
FQ: 6/22/22
Rejection: 8/10/22
104k YA Paranormal
Rejection: 8/10/22
104k YA Paranormal
jenniferkathleen
08/10/2022 03:23 PM
Form Query: 7/2/22 Narrative Non-Fiction/True Crime
Form Rejection: 8/10/22
Dear Jennifer Kathleen,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for ONE SUMMER NEVER ENDS: HOW I HELPED SOLVE A THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR OLD COLD CASE. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
Form Rejection: 8/10/22
Dear Jennifer Kathleen,
Thank you so much for sending me your query for ONE SUMMER NEVER ENDS: HOW I HELPED SOLVE A THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR OLD COLD CASE. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.
The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.
Best,
Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary
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- Last Update:
- 03/20/2023 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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Rejected with a note added in the form that it's not grounded enough magical realism / too fantasy: 3/22/23