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V. Ruiz
D4EO Literary Agency
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V. is closed to queries and hopes to reopen October 19-25. MSWL will be updated by October 12th. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make publishing more equitable by working as an advocate for their authors. With nearly ten years of editing experience across literary and commercial genres, V. is eager to work with authors who have a vision for their career and/or multiple projects and who are open to editorial guidance and feedback. Recently, they worked as an acquisitions editor and project manager with Row House Publishing (distributed by Simon and Schuster) for over three years. V. is always eager to hear from voices who have been systemically underrepresented in publishing. They also hold an MFA in creative writing and are an author themselves. They have worked on over 25 titles as an editor. Aside from editing, they have previously ghostwritten nonfiction and fiction titles (over 15) in topics ranging from finance to small town romance. V. navigates neurodiversity as a self-realized autistic person raising an autistic teen. They also have OCD and always love hearing from authors that write about the vast facets of neurodiversity. When V. isn’t writing or reading, they are studying astrology, playing video games, or trekking across the world to scream their heart out at a concert. V. Ruiz recently joined D4EO Literary Agency. ABOUT AI USAGE V. will not upload any materials or manuscripts to any generative LLM AI or AI detectors, nor do they use it for any aspect of their work. They are 1000% against it. Fun facts about me: I didn’t get my passport until I was in my 30’s and now I really enjoy traveling even if it’s for a short trip or just for a concert. My writing path began in poetry so I have a deep love for other poets turned novelists. I’m a huge homebody and love playing video games, crafting, and cooking. I cook a LOT and absolutely love experimenting with new recipes but I’m terrible at sticking to the instructions. I’m also a parent to a book-addicted teen.
Submission Guidelines
Please send all submissions through Query Tracker. (V. is closed to queries and hopes to reopen in September). Current query timeline: All initial queries through July 19 have been reviewed and responded to. If your query was sent before July 19, and you have not heard back, you’re welcome to check in. If you have a partial or full request, please anticipate hearing back within 120 days (partials) and six months (full), though the timeline may be longer. I always respond to queries and you’re welcome to check in. MSWL Last updated July 15 For Picture Books (Fiction and Nonfiction): Please send a query letter, a one sentence pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on. Please upload the full manuscript. For Fiction (YA and Adult): Please send a query letter, a one sentence pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on. Please upload an attachment with the first 10 pages. For Nonfiction: Please send a full proposal with a query letter, a one sentence pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on. Content Warnings: Please use the space in Query Tracker to inform me of any content warnings for violence against women and children. Manuscript Wishlist This was last updated for my April submission period. It will be updated soon for my July open period. Picture Books I
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