Greg Johnson
President & Literary Agent
Greg Johnson is president of WordServe and has been in publishing for more than 35 years. Before becoming a full-time literary agent in 1994, and then founding WordServe in 2003, he wrote and co-wrote
How to Submit Your Query
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Prepare Your Materials
Before reaching out, make sure you have the following ready:
- Query letter: A one-page introduction to you and your project
- Book proposal (nonfiction) or synopsis (fiction)
- Sample chapters: First 2-3 chapters or 25-50 pages
- Author bio: Your background, platform, and relevant credentials
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Send Your Query via Email
Send your query letter to our submissions address with the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. For security reasons, we cannot open attachments. If not directed to a specific agent, we will determine which agent is the best fit for your project.
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What to Expect
We review all queries and respond to those that are a potential fit. Please allow 4-6 weeks for a response. If you haven’t heard from us within that timeframe, you may assume we are passing on your project. Due to volume, we cannot respond to every submission individually.
What We’re Looking For
- Commercial nonfiction projects for the general market
- Authors with a compelling voice and unique perspective
- Writers with an established or growing platform
- Projects that fit current market trends
- Faith-based and inspirational content
- Memoir, biography, and personal narrative
- Practical nonfiction that helps readers
- Select literary and commercial fiction projects of exceptional quality
- Graphic novels
- Select picture books, middle grade, and YA
Genres we represent:
Anthology
Apologetics
Art
Biography
Business
Catholic
Children’s
Children’s Books
Christian Fiction
Christian Living
Church Growth
Contemporary Fiction
Cooking
Devotional
Education
Evangelism
Family
Fantasy
Fiction
Film
Finance
Health/Wellness
Historical Fiction
History/Biography
Humor
Journalism
Leadership
Lifestyle
Literature
Marriage
Media
Memoir
Men’s Topics
Middle Grade
Military
Ministry
Music
Parenting
Poetry
Politics/Current Affairs
Psychology
Recovery
Relationships
Religion/Spirituality
Romance
Sales
Science
Self-Help
Small Groups
Social Justice
Sports
Suspense
Technology
Theology
Thriller
Women’s Topics
Worship
Writing
Young Adult
Not a Good Fit
- Poetry collections
- Screenplays or scripts
- Science fiction or speculative
- Romance novels
- Horror or graphic content
- Previously self-published works
If your project falls into these categories, we encourage you to seek representation elsewhere. Thank you for understanding.
Meet Our Team
Experienced agents dedicated to your success
Keely Boeving
Senior Agent
Keely Boeving is a Senior Agent with WordServe Literary. After receiving her B.A. in English from the University of Virginia, she began her career in New York working at Oxford University Press, where
Emma Fulenwider
Literary Agent
Emma Fulenwider is a literary agent and book junkie. From reading with a flashlight under the covers at the age of seven, her lifelong friendship with books has accumulated a Journalism degree at Cal
Ellen Scott
Associate Literary Agent
Ellen Scott is an Associate Literary Agent at WordServe. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ellen started her publishing career at Encounter Books immediately after graduating from The King’s
Nick Harrison
Literary Agent
Nick Harrison has worked in the book industry for more than 30 years. He began his career working for the public library while attending San Jose State University where he graduated with a degree in E
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
Yes, we understand that authors query multiple agents. Please let us know if you receive an offer of representation while we’re reviewing your work.
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What if I’ve self-published before?
We consider previously self-published authors on a case-by-case basis, particularly if the work achieved strong sales or you have a new project.
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Do you represent first-time authors?
Absolutely! Many of our authors started their publishing journeys with WordServe. A strong platform and compelling project matter more than prior publishing credits.
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How long does the review process take?
We aim to respond to queries within 4-6 weeks. If we’re interested, we’ll request additional materials, which may add time to the process.