19 Australian literary agents accepting submissions in March 2026 (updated list)
Finding the right literary agent is one of the most important steps in your publishing journey (after writing your book, of course). I understand the querying process can be daunting, so to assist writers like yourself, I have put together this list of Australian literary agents who are currently accepting queries and manuscript submissions in March 2026.
I update this list at the start of each month, so you know you have the most current information on your querying journey.
Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package (perfect for ensuring your first 5,000 words and query letter are submission-ready!) if you want to make sure your book is in top shape before you send it to an agent for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback with a quick turnaround time.
a4 Literary
a4 Literary represents writers of all genres for publication into print, ebook and audibook formats.
Agency: a4 Literary.
Genre: Fiction, narrative nonfiction and poetry.
Word count: Novel-length work and short stories.
Alex Adsett
Alex has managed Alex Adsett Literary since 2008 and is looking for manuscripts of fiction and narrative nonfiction. Please note they are currently only accepting submissions from authors from underrepresented backgrounds in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific or South East Asia.
Agency: Alex Adsett Literary.
Genre: Romantic comedy, crime, mystery, romantasy, romantic mystery, historical romance, commerical adult fiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, science fiction, fantasy, and YA fiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Annabel Barker
Annabel has worked at Macmillan London, Pan Macmillan Australia, Hachette Children’s Books London and Hardie Grant Australia.
Agency: Annabel Barker
Genre: Anna specialises in young adult and middle grade fiction, especially fantasy, romance, thriller and adventure. She also accepts contemporary and historical adult fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction across lifestyle, design, travel, and food & drink.
Word count: Not stated.
Bella Suckling
Bella has worked as a bookseller across various bookstores and joined Annabel Barker in 2023.
Agency: Annabel Barker
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction for adults. For nonfiction, she accepts culture, history, memoir, psychology and lifestyle. For fiction, she is particuarly interested in adventure, LGBTQ, and chick-lit. Bella is open to middle grade and and young adult projects. She does not accept science fiction, fantasy or horror.
Word count: Not stated.
Calidris Literary Agency
Sally Bird has worked in various sales and marketing roles in the publishing industry before establishing Calidris Literary Agency.
Agency: Calidris Literary Agency
Genre: All genres of fiction except children’s book, speculative fiction, fantasy, poetry and screenplays. For nonfiction, Sally accepts biography, travel and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Cameron’s Management
Cameron’s is a film, television, literary and theatrical agency.
Agency: Cameron’s Management.
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Catherine Wallace
Catherine is a published nonfiction author and also works as a freelance editor.
Agency: High Spot Literary.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, YA and middle grade. They do not accept erotica, poetry, short story collections, essay collections, picture books or visual coffee table books.
Word count: Not stated.
Danielle Binks
Danielle Binks joined Jacinta di Mase Management in 2016 after her career as a freelance commentator of YA literature.
Agency: Jacinta di Mase Management.
Genre: YA fiction and adult fiction, especially romance, horror, crime and mystery.
Word count: Not stated.
Gaby Naher
Gaby has worked in the publishing industry since 1989 and founded The Naher Agency in 2008. Please note Gaby only represents authors living in Australi and New Zealand as well as Australian expats.
Agency: The Naher Agency.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction. They do not represent science fiction, romance, fantasy, poetry, YA, children’s books or self-help.
Word count: Not stated.
Karen Reid
Karen worked at Penguin Australia for over 30 years before establishing her own literary agency, Reid Books.
Agency: Reid Books.
Genre: Australian fiction and nonfiction works.
Word count: Not stated.
Karen Tayleur
Karen is an agent at Jacinta di Mase Management.
Agency: Jacinta di Mase Management.
Genre: Picture books.
Word count: Not stated.
Key People Creative Management
Key People Creative Management has worked across all areas of the global consumer publishing industry.
Agency: Key People Creative Management.
Genre: All genres. especially work that has a distinct point of view and speaks to diverse audiences.
Word count: Not stated.
Lisa Fuller
Lisa is a Wuilli Wuilli woman from Queensland and has been in the publishing industry since 2011. Please note they are currently only accepting submissions from authors from underrepresented backgrounds in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific or South East Asia.
Agency: Alex Adsett Literary.
Genre: YA fiction, middle grade fiction, junior fiction, children’s picture books, science fiction, fantasy, romantasy, romantic mystery, historical romance, criem, mystery, thriller, narrative nonfiction, and memoir.
Word count: Not stated.
Lyn Tranter
Lyn has been the sole owner of Australian Literary Management since 1993.
Agency: Australian Literary Management
Genre: Fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw has over 25 years’ expereince in Australian books and publishing.
Agency: Shaw Literary.
Genre: Literary fiction, commercial fiction and nonfiction.
Word count: Not stated.
Melanie Ostell
Melanie has worked in the Australian book publishing industry for many years, including as a bookseller, editor, publisher, educator and literary agent.
Agency: Melanie Ostell Literary.
Genre: For fiction, they accept literary, high-end general fiction, crime, thriller, middle grade and YA. For nonfiction, they accept arts, biography, memoir, environment, history, natural history, politics, science, technology and sport.
Word count: Not stated.
Nadine Rubin Nathan
Nandine has worked in the publishing industry for over 25 years and co-founded High Spot Literary with Vicki Marsdon.
Agency: High Spot Literary.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, YA and middle grade. They do not accept erotica, poetry, short story collections, essay collections, picture books or visual coffee table books.
Word count: Not stated.
Sarah McKenzie
Sarah has worked in the publishing industry for over 15 yeras. Please note they only accept submissions from authors residing in Australia or New Zealand or are residents of these countries.
Agency: Sarah McKenzie Literary Management.
Genre: Full-lenth adult fiction, including literary commercial and genre fiction (excluding science fiction), nonfiction (excluding academic and spirituality) and children’s fiction, including picture books, junior fiction, middle grade, young adult and graphic novels.
Word count: Novel-length work.
Vicki Marson
Vicki has worked in the publishing industry for over 40 years and started High Spot Literary with fellow agent Nandine Rubin Nathan.
Agency: High Spot Literary.
Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, YA and middle grade. They do not accept erotica, poetry, short story collections, essay collections, picture books or visual coffee table books.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your querying and submissions!
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