Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in submitting to our literary agency! We are actively seeking fresh, compelling voices in the following genres:

• Mystery
• Psychological Thrillers
• Romance
• Women’s Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• Select Non-Fiction (with a strong narrative voice or unique perspective)

How to Submit

Please email your query to query@betancourtliterary.com. Your email should include:

• A brief query letter introducing yourself and your project
• A synopsis (1–2 pages)
• The first 5–10 pages of your manuscript pasted in the body of the email (no attachments, please)

If your submission falls within our areas of interest, we’ll reach out to request more material.

Response Time

We aim to respond within 6 to 8 weeks. If you haven't heard from us after 8 weeks, feel free to send a polite follow-up. We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to consider your work.