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Maile Beal

An agent with Arc Literary Management (see other agents at this agency).

About

Maile Beal joined Arc Literary Management in 2021 after over 5 years at the Carol Mann Agency. She began her career as an intern before becoming subrights manager and assistant to Myrsini Stephanides and eventually growing her own client list. She is passionate about advocating for writers and artists so that they are empowered to create work that will have a lasting impact - books in which readers will see themselves represented, find tools for social change, learn something new, connect with a different perspective, and deepen their understanding of the world.

Originally from Hawaii, Maile’s first home on the east coast was Philadelphia, where she earned her B.A. in English from Drexel University. She can usually be found caring for her growing collection of indoor plants, attempting overambitious recipes in the kitchen, or starting yet another new crafting hobby. All, of course, with her rescue dog, Rufus, somewhere underfoot.

Maile is interested in adult non-fiction as well as children’s, middle grade, and YA fiction and non-fiction. In all categories, she is looking for projects that amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories.

This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting 56 days, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country

United States

AI Policy

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In children’s, Maile is seeking fiction and non-fiction in all age categories. In picture books and MG, she gravitates toward heartfelt, earnest stories that use humor and silliness to connect with readers. In YA, she’s drawn to voice driven projects focusing on community and relationships with strong, complex characters that will stick with readers beyond the last page.

Audience:

Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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In adult nonfiction, Maile is interested in journalistic, investigative deep dives, narrative retellings of untold histories, business and leadership resources centering underestimated identities, lifestyle and cookbooks with a fresh, personal hook, and unexpected humor and gift books.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Business/Finance: See guidelines.
Lifestyle: General, Cooking.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Maile Beal Submission Statistics

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The agent will try to make a decision within 56 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.)
This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:07 UTC (6 hours, 51 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 10 Aug 2026

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