Your query letter should be professional, concise, and sent via email to submissions@lunarliteraryagency.com.
We do not accept physical submissions or queries through social media.
Your email subject line must follow this format: "QUERY: [Genre] - [Title] - [Your Name]"
The body of your query should include:
1. A professional greeting using the agent's name
2. A single paragraph introducing your book/series, including word count and genre
3. A brief (2-3 paragraph) synopsis that captures your story's essence
4. A short bio highlighting relevant writing credentials or experience
5. The reason you chose our agency
All manuscripts should be complete before querying (unless writing non-fiction)
Standard formatting: 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced
Include the first twenty pages/or 10 chapters of your manuscript below your query letter
We currently seek works in the following genres:
Literary Fiction
Commercial Fiction
Young Adult
Mystery/Thriller
Women's Fiction
Poetry
Picture Books
Screenplays
Short Story Collections
We aim to respond within 6-10 weeks. If you haven't heard from us after 10 weeks, consider it a pass.
We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you inform us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Important Notes:
Do not send revised versions unless requested
One project per query
Wait at least three months before querying us with a new project
No phone calls regarding submissions
We actively seek diverse voices and stories that reflect the full spectrum of human experience. We welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented communities.
If you need to follow up on a submission, please wait until after the 12-week mark and reply to your original query email with "FOLLOW-UP" in the subject line.
By submitting to our agency, you confirm that you have read and understood these guidelines. Queries that don't follow these guidelines may be automatically rejected.