Agent Spotlight: Sara Megibow

This week's Agent Spotlight features Sara Megibow of kt literary.
Status: Update on 9/28/2024: Sara has opened her own agency, Megibow Literary Agency. She is open to submissions. Check her agency website to learn how to submit to her.
About: "Sara Megibow is a literary agent with kt literary out of Highlands Ranch, CO. She has worked in publishing since 2006 and represents New York Times bestsellers authors including Margaret Rogerson, Roni Loren, Jason M. Hough and Jaleigh Johnson. She specializes in launching debut authors and working on long-term career development and profit strategy with them. She is a graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Women’s Studies, Gender Studies and American History. Always LGBTQ+ Friendly!" (Link)
About the Agency:
"Books aren’t just what we do, they’re who we are. We become the sum total of our reading experiences – the romance, the adventures, the coming-of-age, the fantasy, the dare-to-believe. At kt literary, we want to be more.
“Madeleine L’Engle once said, ‘You have to write whichever book it is that wants to be written. And then, if it’s going to be too difficult for grown-ups, you write it for children.’ Write for children. Write for adults. Write for yourself. And then, when you’re ready to find a literary agent to take your work to the next level, think of us.
“kt literary is a full-service literary agency operating out of Highlands Ranch, in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado, where every major publishing house is merely an email or phone call away. We believe in the power of new technology to connect writers to readers, and authors to editors. We bring over a decade of experience in the New York publishing scene, an extensive list of contacts, and a lifetime love of reading to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
“And did we mention our boundless optimism?" (Link)
Web Presence:
kt literary website.
kt literary blog.
Publisher's Marketplace page.
Twitter.
#MSWL tweets.
AgentQuery.
QueryTracker.
What She's Looking For:
Genres/Specialties:
Middle Grade, Young Adult,  Romance, Erotica, Science Fiction and Fantasy. (Link)
From her Manuscript Wish List
"I’m on the hunt for middle grade and young adult novels (absolutely all sub-genres!) as well as romance novels and science fiction/ fantasy novels for the adult market. A manuscript must be 100% complete and never previously-published and as long as it fits those guidelines, bring it on! I love contemporary and historical, paranormal and urban fantasy, stand alone novels and series – anything goes. Always LGBTQIA+ Friendly!" (Link)
What She Isn't Looking For:
“Sara does not represent screenplays, memoir, self-help, picture books or any book that has been previously published.” (Link)
Agent Philosophy:
"My passion as an agent is strategizing profitable long-term careers with my authors. I want clients to love the books they write and make money writing them. Crafting that kind of balance between artistic and commercial success takes communication, teamwork and a focus on "Art. Patience. Strategy."
"In terms of personality, I tend to be chatty with clients. I aim to set clear expectations and explain publishing processes so authors can focus as much as possible on writing. To that end, I communicate regularly and keep my client list small in order to support each author effectively." (Link)Editorial Agent?
“I’m excellent at selling books and I identify works in the slush pile that are ready to go. Certainly I read and help shape my clients’ second, third, fourth, etc books, but in general I am not an editorial agent. There are some wonderful agents out there who are also great editors and if that’s what you are looking for in a partnership, you will find it!” (Link)
Clients:
A list of Ms. Megibow's clients is available on the kt literary website.
Ms. Megibow’s clients include: Casey McQuiston, Jaleigh Johnson, Jason M. Hough, Roni Loren, Rebecca Roanhorse, Margaret Rogerson, Angelina M. Lopez, among others.
Query Methods:
E-mail: Yes (only).
Snail-Mail: No.
Online-Form: No.Submission Guidelines (always verify):
Send a one-page query letter and the first three pages of the manuscript.  Put QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line.  No attachments. 
“You are encouraged to include the link to your author website in your query letter. LGBTQ friendly!” (Link)
See the kt literary website and Ms. Megibow’s PM page for complete, up-to-date submission guidelines
Response Times:
Ms. Megibow's response time is 5 to 14 days.
What's the Buzz?
Sara Megibow joined kt literary in 2015 after nine years with Nelson Literary. She is known to be very nice, professional, and enthusiastic. The agency is highly respected and her clients seem quite happy with her representation.
I recommend following Sara on Twitter @SaraMegibow.
Worth Your Time:
Interviews & Chats:
On the Podcast: Sara Megibow at the kt literary blog (12/2019)
Interview with Sara Megibow at Sirens (06/2019)
Interview with Sara Megibow on YouTube at WriteNow Workshop (05/2019)
Meet Sara Megibow at Beyond the Book (04/2019)
Around the Web:
For conferences Ms. Megibow will be attending, see her Publisher’s Marketplace page.
Contact:
Please see the ki literary website and Ms. Megibow’s Publisher’s Marketplace page for further contact and query information.
Profile Details:
Last updated: 5/18/2020.
Agent Contacted for Review? Yes.
Last Reviewed by Agent: 5/19/2020.
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