Barbara Poelle
Word One Literary
Likely Open
Updated: 9/18/2025
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Barbara Poelle opened the doors of Word One Literary in 2023 after 16 years with the Irene Goodman Agency.
She has found success placing literary and upmarket fiction, suspense, horror and thrillers, and is actively seeking her next great client in those genres, but is passionate about anything with a unique voice.
Barbara is looking for high octane thrillers, edgy mysteries, and literary, upmarket and commercial young adult and adult fiction.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Commercial Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Mystery
- Thrillers
- Upmarket Fiction
Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
- Middle Grade
- Picture Books
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About Word One Literary
Agency Profile
At Word One Literary, we curate career paths based on the unique strengths of our clientele and their voices.
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