We accept unsolicited submissions written in English.
For fiction, we are particularly interested in:
– literary fiction
– family sagas
– high-concept women’s fiction
– crime & mystery
– dystopian and near-future narratives

For nonfiction, we look for:
– fresh, smart narrative nonfiction
– memoir with a clear voice and a strong narrative arc

We welcome submissions from authors of all backgrounds, and we are particularly interested in fiction and narrative nonfiction by Black and African American writers, especially work that centers Black experiences.

What to send

Please email your submission to: [info@trentinagency.com]

For novels, short story collections and narrative nonfiction, please include:
– a short author bio
– a one-page pitch (including genre, word count and target audience)
– a detailed synopsis (1–3 pages)
– the first 30–50 pages of the manuscript (double-spaced, standard font)

For nonfiction proposals, please include:
– a short author bio
– a clear description of the project and its core idea
– a chapter outline
– a sample chapter

We only consider unpublished or not-yet-contracted work.
Due to the volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee a personalized reply to every query and we are unable to provide free editorial feedback on unsolicited material.

For US authors & editors

Trentin Agency offers a bridge between the US and the Italian/European markets.

For US authors, we can:
– offer honest, professional feedback from a European perspective;
– advise on whether and how your project can travel into the Italian and wider European markets;
– selectively represent US authors in the US and internationally when we believe we can genuinely place and support their work.

For US editors and publishers, we:
– scout and recommend Italian and European projects that may fit your list;
– represent selected US authors for the Italian and European markets;
– support cross-media opportunities (book-to-film/TV) through our talent and development network.

We keep our international list small on purpose, focusing on a limited number of US projects and services that are properly valued and resourced.