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Rachelle Gardner
Gardner Literary Agency
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About
Rachelle Gardner is the founder of Gardner Literary Agency and has worked as a literary agent since 2007, previously at WordServe Literary. She is known for representing Christian and inspirational fiction and nonfiction, as well as general market titles. She is also recognized for her extensive blogging and public guidance to aspiring authors on the publishing process.
Currently Looking For
Gardner actively seeks Christian living nonfiction, memoir, and inspirational fiction. She has publicly expressed interest in books with a faith-based angle, self-help and personal growth nonfiction, and commercial women's fiction. She looks for authors with an established platform and a clear target audience.
Submission Guidelines
Gardner accepts queries via email or through her agency website's submission form. She typically requests a query letter, a proposal for nonfiction (including sample chapters), and a synopsis and sample pages for fiction. Her blog contains extensive advice on crafting strong query letters.
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