Abby Walters
David Black Literary Agency
Likely Open
Updated: 4/11/2026
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Abby Walters joined the David Black Literary Agency in 2026 after nearly a decade of experience in book publishing and talent representation at Creative Artists Agency.
She was romoted to literary agent in 2020, and her authors have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists.
They have received Read with Jenna, Barnes & Noble Discover, and Indie Next picks, as well as starred reviews in Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.
She focuses on upmarket and literary fiction, prefers character-driven narratives with psychological depth, and earned a BA in English from Miami University of Ohio (Phi Beta Kappa) and completed the Columbia Publishing Course.
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