I'm currently looking for new and established authors writing narrative non-fiction, lifestyle and reference titles, including: science and technology, health and fitness, computers, photography, careers, education, parenting, personal finance, recreation, cooking, gardening, and the like.

I do not handle fiction, children's books, or poetry.

I welcome electronic submissions. Please send your plain text email query to:

If I want to see more I'll ask you for a complete proposal, either by email or snail mail.

I also accept hard copy queries and submissions, accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope, mailed to my agency address

Matt Wagner
Fresh Books Literary Agency
231 Diana Street
Placerville, CA 95667

I will respond to all queries as quickly as possible but be aware that I accept only a limited number of clients. And please do your homework before you submit your proposal -- there are many excellent books available on creating a strong book proposal.

My Contract:

I charge a 15% commission on all sales within the U.S. In the case of foreign rights, I charge 20%. I charge no reading fees.


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