Are you Jen Newens?
Claim this profile to manage your wishlist, control what writers see, and receive AI-ranked submissions — free, always.
Jen Newens
Martin-Newens Literary Management
Deep dive on Jen Newens
Sign in to run a deep-dive web search on Jen Newens — we'll pull public interviews, MSWL posts, and recent deals into a short summary of what they love and hate to see in the slush pile.
About
Jen Newens is a co-founder and principal of Martin-Newens Literary Management. She previously worked as an editor at publishers including Sasquatch Books and has experience on both the editorial and agenting sides of the publishing industry. She brings a strong editorial sensibility to her work with authors.
Currently Looking For
Newens has expressed interest in narrative nonfiction, food and drink writing, lifestyle, travel, cooking, and select literary fiction. She is drawn to projects with a strong sense of place and distinctive voice. She has also noted interest in books with commercial potential that are rooted in compelling personal stories.
Submission Guidelines
Martin-Newens generally requests a query letter and sample pages for fiction, and a query letter plus proposal for nonfiction. Authors should verify current submission preferences on the agency website or QueryManager before querying.
Query this agent
Write query letter →Sign in to write a query letter tailored to this agent, then send through our platform.
Query method unknown — check the agency website.