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Charlie Serabian

An agent with Martin-Newens Literary Management (see other agents at this agency).

About

As a graduate of SCAD’s film and television department, Charlie spent his earlier years script doctoring and working on commercial, television, and documentary sets. His focus swiftly shifted to the book world in 2017 after starting at Global Lion Intellectual Property Management under the tutelage of literary maverick Peter Miller, where he became an agent after four years. He has also ghost written several books, written/co-written two WGA-approved screenplays, and edited numerous works of fiction and non-fiction.

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Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciation for the macabre, a deathly sense of humor, or gothic sensibilities. I am also open to YA horror, adult horror, adult thrillers and crime fiction. I am open to romantasy, but it’s not my bread and butter. If it's got a twist to it, give me a try.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

In non-fiction, I'd love to see the following:

  • Anything that deals with hard hitting truths or the darker aspects of humanity.
  • New technology.
  • Political intrigue.
  • Restaurant-focused works, whether cookbooks, or about the general world of restauranting. I am the son of two restaurateurs, so it's a subject close to me.
  • Intriguing studies of lesser known people or situations.
  • Having represented Sir Ken Robinson for many years, I am deeply invested in the subject of education. If you are a teacher or educator, I'd love to hear from you.
  • I've worked with many wonderful true crime authors over the years, including Matthew Phelps and Aphrodite Jones. I also managed the estate of Vincent Bugliosi, author of Helter Skelter. True crime is always something I will give a chance to.
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Business/Finance.
Education/Pedagogy.
Film/Television.
Lifestyle: Self-help.
Technology.
Visual Arts.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.

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Charlie Serabian Submission Statistics

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This agent ranks among the 25 Fastest Fiction Agents in our database.
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Accuracy
We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
0 min | 4.5 mean avg | 3.5 median | 13 max days (4.5 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 24 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Aug 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Dates

Last Updated: 12 Aug 2026

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