Ms. Rachelle Gardner
Gardner Literary Agency
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General
Rachelle Gardner
Gardner Literary Agency
- Website:
- rachellegardner.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @RachelleGardner
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Decorating/Design
Gardening
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Parenting
Pets
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Sarah Bessey
Rachel Held Evans
Kathi Lipp
Shawn Smucker
Cindy Wang Brandt
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
11/27/2024 05:22 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
BrannleyMiller
11/22/2024 06:44 AM
Queried 11/22/24
Sci-fi/Fantasy - 92K
Sci-fi/Fantasy - 92K
LoriSingaraju
09/18/2024 03:16 AM
QM 9/1
70k women's fiction/upmarket
Full Request 9/5
Kind and encouraging rejection 9/17
"Unfortunately I'm going to decline the opportunity to pursue representation. Your writing is strong and I love your topic, but I'm not sure how to sell it in this tough fiction market. You may be better represented by an agent who's specialty is upmarket and women's fiction."
70k women's fiction/upmarket
Full Request 9/5
Kind and encouraging rejection 9/17
"Unfortunately I'm going to decline the opportunity to pursue representation. Your writing is strong and I love your topic, but I'm not sure how to sell it in this tough fiction market. You may be better represented by an agent who's specialty is upmarket and women's fiction."
kellymartinspeaks
09/05/2024 11:17 AM
Sent query 3rd September, Received response 5th September.
Reading other comments and wondering if queries are fully looked into. As I have nearly 17,000 followers on X, podcast, long standing blog etc... and those represented have much smaller platforms.
My book is non-fiction sent an over 70 page proposal too. Sharing so that if anybody else has their manuscript rejected they can see it seems to be common and quick and to not give up.
Some understanding of what their basis is for a large platform would be useful. My response from today.
.....................
I like your book idea and I think it has potential. I wish I could pursue representation, but unfortunately the large publishers with whom I work require a more fully-developed platform.
I encourage you to continue building. It isn't about promoting yourself, but about connecting with your target reader. I would advise taking another year or so to share your message while building your social media numbers, at which time you could have a shot at a major publisher.
You could also choose to go with a smaller publisher that requires neither an agent nor large platform numbers.
Some great places to search for publishers and agents online: (and then a list of where to go)
Reading other comments and wondering if queries are fully looked into. As I have nearly 17,000 followers on X, podcast, long standing blog etc... and those represented have much smaller platforms.
My book is non-fiction sent an over 70 page proposal too. Sharing so that if anybody else has their manuscript rejected they can see it seems to be common and quick and to not give up.
Some understanding of what their basis is for a large platform would be useful. My response from today.
.....................
I like your book idea and I think it has potential. I wish I could pursue representation, but unfortunately the large publishers with whom I work require a more fully-developed platform.
I encourage you to continue building. It isn't about promoting yourself, but about connecting with your target reader. I would advise taking another year or so to share your message while building your social media numbers, at which time you could have a shot at a major publisher.
You could also choose to go with a smaller publisher that requires neither an agent nor large platform numbers.
Some great places to search for publishers and agents online: (and then a list of where to go)
Mimsy811
08/29/2024 03:14 PM
Received form rejection, not from Rachelle, but from one of the other agents. Hmmmmm.
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- Last Update:
- 11/27/2024 - Closed to queries.
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