Alison MacKeen
Calligraph
Likely Open
Updated: 4/21/2026
Should You Query This Agent?
1.
Agent Information
Agent Bio
Alison MacKeen represents idea-driven books that cast new light on fundamental features of human experience, often by approaching them from unexpected angles.
She is also actively looking for literary non-fiction, including memoir, voice-driven cultural criticism, and offbeat “wisdom literature”.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Alison studied literature at McGill University and the University of Oxford before migrating to New York City, where she lives with her partner, kids, and cat.
Research Links
2.
Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
3.
Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
Not Available or None Listed
Nonfiction
- Cultural Criticism
- Literary Nonfiction
- Memoirs
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
4.
About Calligraph
Agency Profile
Calligraph is a full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Boston. Our mission is to help talented writers imagine and achieve their publishing goals.
Agency Links
5.
Other Agents At Calligraph (10 Total)
Agent requirements, submission statuses, and other information can change without notice and are often subject to interpretation. The user should always review the agent's official website before submitting or determining whether to submit. This listing and determination of suitabilitty for querying are provided for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement. We're rooting for you—good luck!