Lindsey Smith

An agent with Speilburg Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

Lindsey Smith got her start in the publishing industry as an author. After her own publishing success, she started working with other writers to help launch their books and shape their careers. To date, Lindsey has worked with over 1,000 authors and negotiated book deals even before becoming an agent. Her unique perspective helps shape her passion for the industry and her role as an advocate for her clients.
Lindsey is the head of licensing and new ventures at Speilburg Literary Agency. From merchandising opportunities, such as licensed candles and exclusive book boxes, to speaking engagements, media opportunities, and more, Lindsey is always on the lookout for the next new venture that she can bring to our authors.
As a Literary Agent, Lindsey works with first time authors, NY Times Bestselling authors with established platforms, and small presses. She represents a wide range of non-fiction, but especially loves true crime, pop culture, humor, gift books, music books, unique histories, and anything a bit weird and wonderful.
Lindsey lives in Lancaster, PA with her punk rock husband and their now senior rescue dog, Ms. Winnie Cooper.

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United States

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Nonfiction Open

She is seeking nonfiction only, specifically prescriptive nonfiction that is compelling, and voice-driven, with the ability to shed light on a topic that might be unknown. She especially loves projects and people that bring humor to serious situations.
Lindsey is interested in cookbooks, lifestyle, health, pop culture, gender issues, self-help, true crime, and current events. She is especially interested in podcast-to-book ideas, journalists who specialize in specific research, and cookbooks that have a niche and/or narrative voice. Please do not send diet books.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine.
Lifestyle: Cooking, Food and Drink, Self-help, excluding Diet.
Sexuality/Gender: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Crime, Current events, Pop culture.

Submissions:

Method: QueryTracker.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 12 Aug 2026

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