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Chelsey Emmelhainz
Copps Literary Services
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I became an agent with Copps Literary Services after a decade as an editor of upmarket fiction and nonfiction at NYC publishing houses big and small. I cut my teeth in editorial at HarperCollins with William Morrow and Avon Books and was most recently a senior editor at Crooked Lane Books. That breadth of experience means that I have a pretty good idea of what works, what doesn’t, and how to elevate projects to meet the discerning tastes of editors and publishers. As an editorial agent, I can help authors reach that next level–through a collaborative process and thoughtful feedback. I believe strongly in building partnerships that last, treating others fairly, and being transparent throughout the process. Though I am looking for new clients, I’m building a highly selective list, focused mainly on adult fiction and nonfiction. Regardless of genre, I am always looking for authentic storytelling and to elevate diverse voices. Fun facts about me:
Submission Guidelines
Fiction: I love high-concept adult fiction that expertly weaves complex, layered conflicts into a fast-paced narrative. While character-focused stories can appeal to me if the voice is strong, I generally prefer plot-driven narratives and those that force characters into positions of high stress. I want to see what your characters do when pushed to their limits. Horror, especially creeping dread, unusual haunted places and families, cults, supernatural suspense, and all manner of psychological horror. Horror that unites a well-known era or event with a supernatural twist (a la Alma Katsu’s The Fervor or The Deep) is of special interest to me. Additionally, contemporary horror set in the non-Western world. Cozy mysteries with series potential, especially those featuring diverse protagonists. Give me your queer millennials solving mysteries alongside a cute cat! Fresh, upmarket and high-concept psychological suspense/thrillers, exploring themes and twists we haven’t yet seen in the market (i.e. Just Like Mother by Anne Hetzel) Magical realism (not fantasy) brought into our world, elevated through family drama or strained relationships (i.e. Zoje Stage’s Wonderland). Dark, upmarket crime and mystery with series potential, especially those featuring traditionally underrepresented protagonists (no noir, political thrillers, or spy novels, please). Commercial fiction and romance projects featuring fresh, high-concept hooks and multifaceted, layered conflicts, strong female charact
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