Ava D. Elliott
Literary Agent | Literary Representation & Publishing Support.
A literary agent focused on discovering, developing, and representing compelling voices in fiction and nonfiction at Susan Yearwood Agency. My interest lies in working closely with authors to help shape market‑ready manuscripts and guide them through the early stages of the traditional publishing journey.
I value clarity, professionalism, and ethical representation, and I am particularly interested in working with emerging and debut authors.
About
My name is Ava D. Elliott, and I am building my career in literary representation with a strong interest in storytelling, publishing trends, and author development at Susan Yearwood Agency.
I am currently focused on:
Discovering strong, original manuscripts- Working with authors who are serious about traditional publishing- Developing projects with long‑term potential- I believe in transparent communication, careful manuscript evaluation, and advocating for authors’ creative and professional growth.
Submissions will reopen on January 1.
When open, I am interested in reviewing:Fiction and nonfiction projectsEmerging and debut authorsManuscripts with clear voice, strong narrative drive, and market awarenessFull submission guidelines will be posted here when submissions reopen.
⚠️ Please note:I do not charge reading or submission feesUnsolicited submissions sent outside open periods may not receive a responseWhat I’m Looking ForWhile my interests may evolve, I am generally drawn to:Character‑driven storiesHigh‑concept or emotionally resonant narrativesThoughtful nonfiction with a clear audienceMore detailed preferences will be shared during open submission periods.