Allison Hellegers

Currently Looking For

I’m currently closed to submissions (except by industry referral or by request at a conference where she’s on faculty.) Keep an eye on this page or on the Stimola website for more information on the next time she will open As both a Foreign Rights Director and Literary Agent, my taste leans toward projects with emotional resonance, strong narrative hooks, and clear film/TV or translation potential. I’m drawn to stories that take readers on a journey—whether that journey is deeply internal, wildly imaginative, or rooted in real-world discovery. I’m a generalist agent representing books across all age categories, and I’m often pulled in first by a high-concept pitch or irresistible idea. But the voice has to have something only you can say. Nonfiction I’m especially eager to grow my nonfiction list. I love working with authors who have something urgent to say and a fresh way of saying it. I’m constantly reaching out to writers I discover through fascinating articles, standout TikToks or Instagram posts, or unique voices doing something new in the cultural landscape. I also love working with comedians! I’m particularly drawn to: -Memoirs with purpose—narratives with heart that also speak to something bigger. -Experts with platforms—journalists, doctors, psychologists, scholars, and thought leaders who bring clarity and storytelling flair to complex ideas. -Projects rooted in pop culture, health, history, psychology, philosophy, or social impact. -If your work deepens public conversation or reframes how we see the world, I want to hear from you. Fiction (Book Club Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Upmarket, MG & YA) -While I adore a strong contemporary novel, the pitch and voice need to be truly exceptional. -I’m especially excited to find more genre fiction in adult, crossover, YA and middle grade—gothic, horror, historical, fantasy, speculative, dystopian, grounded sci-fi, or unexpected blends of any of the above. -Queer and diverse characters are always a plus. I enjoy romance, especially when it offers a distinct perspective or a storytelling twist that sets it apart in a crowded market. -Overall, I’m looking for fiction with atmosphere, high stakes, big heart, momentum, and series potential—stories that make me cancel my plans so I can keep reading. Self-Published Authors -For the first time, I’m opening my list to successful self-published authors interested in exploring a traditional path—especially those with proven readerships in the spaces above. Fun facts about me: Allison (who also goes by that name Alli at the Studio) received her degrees in Journalism and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After spending a semester abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris, she was thrilled when her jobs as Literary Scout and Foreign Rights Manager would take her back to France (among other countries). Alli also volunteered with the non-profit Girls Write Now, and empowering teen girls became one of the biggest drivers in her career. After working

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be emailed to alli@sls-submissions.com Submission guidelines: **Please submit your query to ALLI (at) SLS-SUBMISSIONS (dot) COM. **For fiction for all ages, please send your query letter + 10 pages cut and pasted into the body of the e-mail. **For non-fiction for all ages, please send your query letter. Follow her here: https://bsky.app/profile/allidh.bsky.social Guidelines & Details Vital Info @https://bsky.app/profile/allidh.bsky.social Website

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