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Internships An internship at Folio Literary Management is an educationally based program consisting of two parts: first, it provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of publishing through specific examples, stories, handouts, and practical information about the day-to-day world of publishing and agenting; and second, Folio interns will work closely with one or two Folio agents to develop the intern’s understanding of publishing through a variety of tasks. Some of these tasks may include: Learning to evaluate query letters and manuscript submissions; Assessing the process of editing manuscripts and nonfiction book proposals; Perfecting the art of the pitch letter; Becoming proficient in the etiquette for communicating with authors, editors, and publicists; and analyzing the ins and outs of publishing contracts. Things to consider Interns may be either in our New York offices or remote, depending on the intern. Interns will receive a stipend of $1000 payable half at the beginning of their internship and half at the end of the internship. Ideal interns will be interested in both the business and editorial side of publishing. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook), exhibit strong research and writing skills, and have a keen editorial eye. We require a minimum of 16 hours weekly for both in-office and remote internships. Folio Literary Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories. Applicants who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry [including but not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans and people with disabilities] are strongly encouraged to apply. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We offer internships three times a year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). If you are ready to apply, please submit the following material to office@foliolit.com with the subject ‘SEMESTER YEAR-AGENT(S) OF INTEREST’ (i.e. ‘Fall 2025-Jeff Kleinman’) or through your university’s internship website: A one-page cover letter (include publishing or office experience, availability and location during the semester, technical/computer-related skills, genre or position-interest, and where you found this listing); Your resume; A list of the last three books you’ve read, as well as your favorite three books; and A writing sample of fewer than five pages (literary analysis preferred). ***PLEASE NOTE: Send only one application, clearly listing the agent(s) of interest in the subject line. AGENTS OPEN TO INTERNS Internships are now closed. Please check back for more updates.

What I'm Looking For My interests in nonfiction are wide ranging, but I'm particularly interested in “big idea” books, high-concept/outward-facing memoir, pop-culture, pop-science, psychology, philosophy, whip-smart and voicey prescriptive projects, ecology, cultural and social history, deeply reported narrative, investigative journalism, biography, essays and criticism, and select design-driven books and cookbooks. While I mostly am interested in nonfiction, I'm also interested in select literary and commercial fiction with a proclivity for absurdist/surreal (but not fantastical!) narratives and characters with vivid inner lives. How to Submit Please reach out to me with any submissions at lauren@foliolit.com . Please include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Due to the volume of queries I receive, I’m afraid I can only respond to those in which I’m interested. If you don’t hear from me within 60 days, please consider it a pass. Please also note that I am not able to receive physical queries through the mail. Lauren Hall Literary Agent & Vice President Lauren Hall is a literary agent, executive producer, and multiple #1 New York Times bestselling writer who partners with sharp thinkers and storytellers to bring compelling ideas to life. With over a decade in publishing, Lauren has played a key role in 26 New York Times bestsellers, working alongside both emerging voices and established authors. Her experience spans every stage of the publishing process—agenting, editing, designing, promoting, and co-writing—giving her a deep, holistic understanding of what makes a book both culturally impactful and commercially successful. As a creative collaborator, she thrives on shaping ideas into books that resonate. Previously, Lauren served as Editorial Director for a full-service literary agency, where she developed proposals and provided editorial guidance for high-profile clients. She later co-founded a 360-agency, building out in-house divisions for podcasts, television, and film while leading a team of writers, editors, and designers to take projects from concept to completion. A seasoned collaborator, she has also ghostwritten several bestselling books for select authors. Before entering literary and talent management, Lauren worked at The Village Voice and the literary nonprofit 826NYC. She joined Folio in 2022 and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Sonali Chanchani Literary Agent Sonali Chanchani is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, focusing primarily on nonfiction that advances current social and cultural conversations and centers historically underrepresented voices and perspectives. Her clients include Maureen “Mo” Ryan (contributing editor to Vanity Fair and author of the New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of the Year Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood ); Curtis Chin (co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and author of the Stonewall Honor Book Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant ); Dr. Mariel Buqué (psychologist and author of the USA Today bestseller Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma ); Rebecca Little and Colleen Long (journalists and authors of I’m Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America ); and Joél Leon (poet, performer, and author of Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man’s Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future) ; among many others. Sonali earned her degree in English and Narrative Studies from the University of Southern California and began her career in publishing at Kaya, an independent press dedicated to publishing authors from the Asian diaspora. She is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents, where she serves on the Board of Directors and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Sonali is also the President of the nonprofit organization Literary Agents of Change. What I'm Looking For I represent a range of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction. I’m particularly drawn to investigative journalism; cultural criticism; deeply researched, paradigm-shifting work in the areas of sociology, psychology, history, politics, science, technology, and social justice; and memoirs and essay collections that speak to larger social concerns. I also represent select literary and upmarket fiction. I’m particularly interested in novels that engage with contemporary social and cultural issues; atmospheric stories with a speculative or fabulist twist; novels that blend emotional insight with a sharp sense of humor; and themes of identity, belonging, community, and inheritance. How to Submit Please send your query letter and the first 10 pages of your proposal (for nonfiction) or manuscript (for fiction), pasted in the body of your email, to sonali@foliolit.com . Please include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Due to the volume of queries I receive, I’m afraid I can only respond to those in which I’m interested. If you don’t hear from me within 30 days, please consider it a pass.

Hannah Teachout Hannah Teachout assists Agent Lauren Spieller. In 2022, she completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and began as an intern at Folio in 2023. Literary Associate

John Jardin IMPORTANT: Someone is impersonating John Jardin. If John reaches out to discuss representation, it will come from a Folio email address. Additionally, please note that Folio agents will never charge an author money in exchange for representation. John Jardin is a Literary Associate at Folio Literary Management where he supports Steve Troha and Frank Weimann, while also actively working to build his own list. Prior to joining Folio, John received his undergraduate degree in public relations from the University of Georgia. In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant narratives about the world and our place in it. He is especially interested in books relating to sex, gender, and sexuality; race; labor and class; Indigeneity; ecology and the natural world; the American South and Appalachia; strange science; voicey, gay memoir; and the supernatural. In fiction, they are drawn to experimental, atmospheric stories with fresh and interesting points of view that are unmistakably queer. He is interested in everything ranging from LGBTQIA+ speculative fiction to queer body horror; angsty, sexy, gay satires; and literary, up-market thrillers. Any book that is heavily influenced by place and setting — could be anywhere from the rural south through to dystopian amusement parks or community swimming pools — are of particular interest. Literary Associate