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Ms. Emelie Burl
Susan Schulman Literary Agency
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General
Emelie Burl
Susan Schulman Literary Agency
Missoula, MT
- Website:
- schulmanagency.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/Schulman/
- Twitter (X):
- @BigKidBookworm
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
none found
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
CleoArrow
06/04/2026 05:44 PM
Queried April 6, 2026
Nudged since it's been over 6 weeks, May 26, 2026
Rejection June 4, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
"Thank you so much for submitting your work to me.
After careful consideration, I am sorry to say that unfortunately, I do not feel that I am the right agent for your project.
This online resource may be helpful to you as you continue your search:
https://www.janefriedman.com/find-literary-agent/
I wish you every success on your publishing journey."
Nudged since it's been over 6 weeks, May 26, 2026
Rejection June 4, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
"Thank you so much for submitting your work to me.
After careful consideration, I am sorry to say that unfortunately, I do not feel that I am the right agent for your project.
This online resource may be helpful to you as you continue your search:
https://www.janefriedman.com/find-literary-agent/
I wish you every success on your publishing journey."
kay1234
06/04/2026 07:50 AM
Nudged at about 90 days, received the response below!
"Thank you so much for reaching out! I'm terribly behind in my query reviews, but this is very much still in my queue, and I hope to get to it soon. If anything changes on your end, please do let me know."
"Thank you so much for reaching out! I'm terribly behind in my query reviews, but this is very much still in my queue, and I hope to get to it soon. If anything changes on your end, please do let me know."
BlytheCam
06/03/2026 10:00 AM
it's been 4 weeks since I nudged. What to do?
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
05/31/2026 11:18 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/31/2026 - Closed to queries.
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I nudged on May 1st, and received a form rejection on June 4th.