Ms. Johanna Castillo
Writers House
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General
Johanna Castillo
Writers House
21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
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Join Now - Website:
- writershouse.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/JohannaCastillo/
- Twitter:
- @jcastillobooks
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
E-Mail
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Family Saga
General Fiction
Graphic Novel
Historical
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Romance
Thrillers/Suspense
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Current Affairs/Politics
Multicultural
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Known Clients (current & past)
Diana Giovinazzo
Sofia Quintero
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
oonametz
03/29/2023 10:35 AM
I submitted to another agent at Writers house on 3/17, rejected 3/20, submitted to Johanna 3/21.
andyaffy
03/25/2023 12:07 AM
EQ:1/12/2023
Personal or automatic rejection...do not actually understand.probably automatic.
Thank you for sharing your work with us and for your patience as Johanna reviewed it.
At this time, we will not be requesting more. Given the high volume of submissions, Johanna can only take on projects that are a perfect fit for her list. We believe you merit an agent who connects with your work wholeheartedly and can be the advocate you deserve, so we will be stepping aside.
Please don't be discouraged though, as this is a highly subjective industry, which simply means another agent may feel differently.
Thank you again for your thinking of Writers House, for your patience, and for considering Johanna for this work.
Wishing you all the best,
Victoria on behalf of Johanna V. Castillo
Personal or automatic rejection...do not actually understand.probably automatic.
Thank you for sharing your work with us and for your patience as Johanna reviewed it.
At this time, we will not be requesting more. Given the high volume of submissions, Johanna can only take on projects that are a perfect fit for her list. We believe you merit an agent who connects with your work wholeheartedly and can be the advocate you deserve, so we will be stepping aside.
Please don't be discouraged though, as this is a highly subjective industry, which simply means another agent may feel differently.
Thank you again for your thinking of Writers House, for your patience, and for considering Johanna for this work.
Wishing you all the best,
Victoria on behalf of Johanna V. Castillo
marisacatalina
03/01/2023 02:00 PM
EQ: 3/01/23
YA Contemporary 65k
YA Contemporary 65k
LightofBeauty
02/09/2023 05:17 PM
EQ: 1/2/23
ER: 2/9/23
ER: 2/9/23
sruthb
01/17/2023 11:38 AM
EQ 1/5/2023
Nudge w/ offer of rep 1/6/2023
Full Request 1/10/2023
Offer of rep! 1/16/2023
Accepted offer 1/17/2023
Adult suspense 90k
I had 2 offers of rep and ultimately decided to partner with Johanna. The offer call cemented my decision, as she was incredibly thorough and detailed when it came to all of my questions, and it meant a lot to me that she read my manuscript and scheduled a call for the offer (on a holiday, no less!) in such a short timespan. I think I will be in good hands with her. :)
Nudge w/ offer of rep 1/6/2023
Full Request 1/10/2023
Offer of rep! 1/16/2023
Accepted offer 1/17/2023
Adult suspense 90k
I had 2 offers of rep and ultimately decided to partner with Johanna. The offer call cemented my decision, as she was incredibly thorough and detailed when it came to all of my questions, and it meant a lot to me that she read my manuscript and scheduled a call for the offer (on a holiday, no less!) in such a short timespan. I think I will be in good hands with her. :)
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/02/2023 12:46 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
11/21/2022 03:29 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
11/20/2022 06:25 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
roadmap
11/07/2022 10:38 AM
EQ 5/7/22 - 96k WF
Nudged 8/4/22
CNR 8/14/22
Full Request 9/12/22 !!! sent same day
Kind, brief but constructive rejection 11/7/22
The query had apparently gone to Spam despite "Query" in the subject. Such is technology I guess!
Nudged 8/4/22
CNR 8/14/22
Full Request 9/12/22 !!! sent same day
Kind, brief but constructive rejection 11/7/22
The query had apparently gone to Spam despite "Query" in the subject. Such is technology I guess!
aecullum
10/13/2022 01:28 PM
FQ: 10/01/22
Form R: 10/13/22
Form R: 10/13/22
TMQueries
09/23/2022 12:38 PM
37-day form rejection--fast!
75k thriller/suspense
Thank you for sharing your work with us and for your patience as Johanna reviewed it.
At this time, we will not be requesting more. Given the high volume of submissions, Johanna can only take on projects that are a perfect fit for her list. We believe you merit an agent who connects with your work wholeheartedly and can be the advocate you deserve, so we will be stepping aside.
?Please don't be discouraged though, as this is a highly subjective industry, which simply means another agent may feel differently.?
Thank you again for your thinking of Writers House, for your patience, and for considering Johanna for this work.
Wishing you all the best,
Victoria on behalf of Johanna Castillo
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Victoria Mallorga
Assistant to Johanna V. Castillo
Writers House
120 Broadway, 22nd Floor
New York City, NY 10271
212-685-2400
75k thriller/suspense
Thank you for sharing your work with us and for your patience as Johanna reviewed it.
At this time, we will not be requesting more. Given the high volume of submissions, Johanna can only take on projects that are a perfect fit for her list. We believe you merit an agent who connects with your work wholeheartedly and can be the advocate you deserve, so we will be stepping aside.
?Please don't be discouraged though, as this is a highly subjective industry, which simply means another agent may feel differently.?
Thank you again for your thinking of Writers House, for your patience, and for considering Johanna for this work.
Wishing you all the best,
Victoria on behalf of Johanna Castillo
--
Victoria Mallorga
Assistant to Johanna V. Castillo
Writers House
120 Broadway, 22nd Floor
New York City, NY 10271
212-685-2400
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
08/23/2022 08:41 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
08/15/2022 09:36 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
czimagineer
04/13/2022 07:01 PM
EQ: 4/13/22 Adult Romcom
swatithegeek
04/11/2022 11:11 PM
Email query: 03/09/22
Form rejection: 04/11/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
Form rejection: 04/11/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/14/2022 10:40 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
iWilltaleit
11/22/2021 05:31 PM
11/22/21 - Email Query
80K Women's Fiction
80K Women's Fiction
banaesma
11/04/2021 06:59 PM
EQ: 5 October, 2021
ER: 4 November, 2021
Got a very nice rejection letter from Erin (I'm guessing her assistant) on Johanna's behalf saying she can only take projects that are a perfect fit for her list so keep trying :)
adult 83k LitFic
ER: 4 November, 2021
Got a very nice rejection letter from Erin (I'm guessing her assistant) on Johanna's behalf saying she can only take projects that are a perfect fit for her list so keep trying :)
adult 83k LitFic
TerryBrennan
11/01/2021 12:44 PM
LatinX focus
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
09/26/2021 04:24 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/02/2023 - Open to queries.
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