Angie Hodapp is the Director of Literary Development at Nelson Literary Agency. She holds a BA in English and secondary education from the University of Northern Colorado and an MA in English and communication development from Colorado State University. A graduate of the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, she has worked in professional writing, editing, and education for more than twenty years. A frequent presenter at writing conferences and events, and the author of Query Craft and Do You Need a Literary Agent, she loves helping writers improve their craft and learn about the ever-changing world of publishing.
Women’s fiction
Book club fiction, especially heartfelt, timeless, poignant, enduring stories with unforgettable lead charactersThrillers, especially atmospheric, voicey ones with a strong sense of place
Literary or upmarket speculative fiction, including horror
Historical fiction told from underrepresented perspectives
Contemporary young adult, especially sweet or funny
NOT REPPING
Middle grade
Chapter books
Picture books
Scripts, plays, screenplays
Christian/inspirational fiction
Nonfiction
Personal essay
Memoir
Short stories
Novellas