Send a Query to Courtney Donovan at Writers House

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  • Please make sure you select the correct genre/age category. Projects submitted under an inaccurate category will not be considered. Additionally, the following categories are currently by referral: Adult Fantasy, Adult Science Fiction, and Picture Book Texts (author-only). If you are submitting a project in one of these categories and have been referred to me (or if I've requested or met you at a conference) please select the appropriate "Referral/Request" option in the dropdown menu.
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  • If we met at a conference, you can note that in your query letter or the referral box.
  • Please submit only one project at a time. Additionally, only submit to one agent at Writers House at a time. If I pass, you're welcome to try another agent at our agency.

Finally, if you haven't already, you can view my wish list on my website (https://www.cadonovan.com/mswl). I look forward to reviewing your work!

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