We accept submissions across all genres and age ranges in children's books. Please direct all queries to submissions@mccarthylit.com, and we'll do our best to respond within 6-8 weeks. Please include a brief description of your book, your biography, and any literary or relevant professional credits in your query letter.
If you are a novelist: Please submit the first three chapters of your manuscript (or roughly 25 pages) and a one page synopsis in the body of the email or as a Word or PDF attachment.
If you are a picture book author: Please submit the complete text of your manuscript. We are not currently accepting picture book manuscripts over 1,000 words.
If you are an illustrator: Please attach up to 3 JPEGs or PDFs of your work, along with a link to your website.
We appreciate your interest in Sean McCarthy Literary Agency, and thank you for taking the time to consider our guidelines.
If you are a novelist: Please submit the first three chapters of your manuscript (or roughly 25 pages) and a one page synopsis in the body of the email or as a Word or PDF attachment.
If you are a picture book author: Please submit the complete text of your manuscript. We are not currently accepting picture book manuscripts over 1,000 words.
If you are an illustrator: Please attach up to 3 JPEGs or PDFs of your work, along with a link to your website.
We appreciate your interest in Sean McCarthy Literary Agency, and thank you for taking the time to consider our guidelines.