CAA Submissions

How to Query our Literary Agents

Thank you for giving CAA the opportunity to consider your work for literary representation. You can find instructions on how to query individual agents by clicking on their agent profile.

Please note: CAA agents and employees conduct professional business exclusively through @CAA.com email addresses. If you receive a message claiming to be from CAA that originates from a different email domain, please exercise caution as it may not be legitimate.

CAA does not charge fees to read manuscripts.

Submission FAQs

Q: Are there agents currently open to submissions?

A: Absolutely, many of our literary agents are actively seeking new voices. You can discover which agents are currently open to submissions by viewing our list of US literary agents or UK literary agents.

Q: What is the best way to submit my manuscript to a literary agent at CAA?

A: Please review our list of US or UK literary agents to find an agent aligned with your interests. If an agent is open to submissions, you'll see a button or link on their profile that allows you to begin a submission.

Q: Is it possible to submit my work to more than one literary agent at CAA?

A: It is generally advised to send your manuscript to one literary agent, particularly the one you think best aligns with your work. Explore our list of US or UK literary agents and their specific interests to identify the best literary agent suited for your manuscript.

Q: What genres do CAA literary agents focus on?

A: Our literary agents specialize in a wide array of genres, including but not limited to commercial and literary fiction, young adult fiction, speculative fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, and children's literature. Please note that we do not represent screenplays.

Q: How long should I wait to hear back after submitting my manuscript?

A: We aim to respond to all submissions within six weeks, although response times may vary.

Q: Is it possible for a new author, without any published books, to be considered by CAA?

A: Yes, we are available as literary agents for new authors, and eager for submissions that allow us to discover emerging talent across all genres.

Q: Do CAA literary agents accept submissions from international authors?

A: Yes, our agents welcome submissions from authors around the globe.

Q: Does CAA charge a fee to read manuscripts?

A: No, CAA will never charge a fee to review manuscripts.

Q: How do I know that I received a legitimate email from a CAA agent?

A: CAA agents and employees conduct professional business exclusively through @CAA.com email addresses. If you receive a message claiming to be from CAA that originates from a different email domain, please exercise caution as it may not be legitimate.