Send a Query to Camille Burns at Solas Literary Agency

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Hello, and thank you so much for your interest in submitting your work to me. One of my favourite parts of this job is opening a new submission and discovering a voice, a world, or a relationship that makes me sit up and think yes — this could be something special.

My taste is broad across middle grade, YA, adult, and select non-fiction, but the common thread is always atmosphere, emotional intensity, and unforgettable relationships. I’m especially drawn to stories with strong voices, heartfelt drama, and a sense of place or magic that lingers after reading. If you’d like more detail on my taste, you can find it on my website and MSWL.

To submit: please include your elevator pitch (a one-sentence hook), the first 5 chapters, and a synopsis (1–2 pages, covering the full plot and ending). I don't ask for a query letter because the elements normally found in one have been broken down within this form.

I don’t represent picture books, poetry, short stories, or adult memoir. 

To help balance submissions with client work, I may keep my form open on weekdays and closed on weekends. If you find the form closed, please check back on Monday.

Please use the Message (Other) option if another agent asks to see your full manuscript, and the ‘Notify Agent of Offer of Rep’ option only if you have received an actual offer. In the past some writers have mixed these up — totally understandable, but keeping them separate helps me keep track.

I aim to respond to every submission, though some replies will be brief or form-like. Please don’t be disheartened if that’s the case — another agent may feel very differently.

I’m so looking forward to seeing what you’re working on.

Best of luck,
Camille

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