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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Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Postal Mail
E-Mail
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.
chris_r_wilson
03/06/2023 08:35 AM
EQ 2/5/23
FR 3/4/23
YA 73K
FR 3/4/23
YA 73K
samantics23
03/03/2023 04:37 PM
Queried: 2/13/23
Rejected: 3/3/23
I got the "Many Charms" form letter from a query + first ten pages and thought it was odd since it feels like a manuscript reply.
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
Rejected: 3/3/23
I got the "Many Charms" form letter from a query + first ten pages and thought it was odd since it feels like a manuscript reply.
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
LightofBeauty
03/03/2023 11:47 AM
EQ: 2/9/23
ER: 3/3/23
Same "many charms" form rejection.
ER: 3/3/23
Same "many charms" form rejection.
_R_Y_A_N_
02/28/2023 03:43 PM
you only nudge for partial or full ms subs
zcoric
02/25/2023 01:33 PM
I sent a query email 186 days ago, and to be honest, forgot about it. He's supposed to reply within two weeks time, should I send a nudge?
kimfishbowl
01/20/2023 03:57 PM
EQ- 01/07/2023
FR- 01/20/2023
2 PB MS
FR- 01/20/2023
2 PB MS
re_jenks
01/20/2023 10:58 AM
Kind form rejection from assistant Erica after 16 days.
YA fantasy
YA fantasy
serendipity888
01/20/2023 10:13 AM
PB
Rejection from assistant...appears to be a form rejection because there is no mention of my manuscript! The
"despite its many charms" was part of the rigid "blow!"
Rejection from assistant...appears to be a form rejection because there is no mention of my manuscript! The
"despite its many charms" was part of the rigid "blow!"
Tarynski
01/10/2023 11:35 AM
EQ: 1/9
personal rejection: 1/10
Met at a conference. His rejection was personalized, gave specific praise and was a really great way to start my morning, no sarcasm. I would absolutely pitch to him again with a future project.
personal rejection: 1/10
Met at a conference. His rejection was personalized, gave specific praise and was a really great way to start my morning, no sarcasm. I would absolutely pitch to him again with a future project.
blackhand
12/14/2022 04:55 PM
Email Query: 12.8.22
Form Rejection from Assistant: 12.14.22
YA Historical, 86k
Form Rejection from Assistant: 12.14.22
YA Historical, 86k
writingbubbly
12/13/2022 11:11 AM
EQ: 11/22/2022
Rejection: 12/13/2022
MG Paranormal
Rejection: 12/13/2022
MG Paranormal
Kidwell222
10/21/2022 07:58 PM
Queried on October 5th
kindly passed on Cct 21ts
kindly passed on Cct 21ts
GinaBMonroe
09/30/2022 02:37 PM
Email Query: 8/30/22
Kind form rejection from his assistant 9/30/22
YA Contemporary Fantasy, 81k
Kind form rejection from his assistant 9/30/22
YA Contemporary Fantasy, 81k
Kilgore_Trout
09/13/2022 07:44 AM
Pitched at a conference: May 2021. Full request.
Sent full: June 2021.
Nudged July 2022.
No reply, ever. Not even a form rejection.
Really disappointed.
Sent full: June 2021.
Nudged July 2022.
No reply, ever. Not even a form rejection.
Really disappointed.
DeerMasked
09/03/2022 07:20 AM
Queried: 4/8/2022
Full request: 4/26
Nudge: 08/27
Step aside: 08/30
Adult science fiction - 82,000 words
Mr. Barr and his assistant, Ms. McGrath, gave my manuscript hard-hitting, insightful feedback. Although they chose not to take on my project, their criticism alerted me to some weaknesses in my book, and I'm very grateful for that. Both were very professional and I highly recommend them.
Full request: 4/26
Nudge: 08/27
Step aside: 08/30
Adult science fiction - 82,000 words
Mr. Barr and his assistant, Ms. McGrath, gave my manuscript hard-hitting, insightful feedback. Although they chose not to take on my project, their criticism alerted me to some weaknesses in my book, and I'm very grateful for that. Both were very professional and I highly recommend them.
TrackingMyQueries
07/27/2022 04:14 PM
EQ : July 13th, 2022
PB
PB
MarshmallowBard
06/03/2022 12:08 PM
Queried: 5-13-22
Rejection from Stephen's assistant, Erica: 6-3-22
It was a very nice rejection and she said my graphic novel had a lot of charm, it just wasn't quite connecting with them
Rejection from Stephen's assistant, Erica: 6-3-22
It was a very nice rejection and she said my graphic novel had a lot of charm, it just wasn't quite connecting with them
judyjcs
04/30/2022 12:17 PM
sent query 4/7/22
nudge w/ offer of rep 4/28/22
rejection/ step aside 4/29
nonfiction PB
nudge w/ offer of rep 4/28/22
rejection/ step aside 4/29
nonfiction PB
SewellThompson
04/30/2022 08:01 AM
I got the usual “many charms” rejection. My book is a thriller that involves murder suspense and the rage that comes with sexual assault. Nothing charming about it.
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YA Fantasy, 99k