Abby Walters
David Black Literary Agency
Likely Open
Updated: 4/11/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
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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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Upmarket Fiction
- Women's Fiction
Nonfiction
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About David Black Literary Agency
Agency Profile
Founded in 1989, the David Black Agency has earned a reputation throughout the publishing industry for serving the needs of our clients editorially and by attentively taking them through the life of a book, from conception to publication, to ensure that both the book and the author each achieve their fullest potential and reach the widest possible audience.
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