AKA — Alexandria Kominsky Agency

About Alexandria

A Champion for Your Story

Alexandria Kominsky is the founder of AKA, a boutique literary agency dedicated to developing distinctive voices and building enduring author careers. She works closely with writers, creators, and cultural voices to shape compelling narratives and position projects for the right publishing partners and audiences.

Prior to launching AKA, she served as Head of Business Development at House of Story and as an agent at Dupree/Miller & Associates, where she collaborated on publishing projects with authors including Cicely Tyson, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Jeezy, Kevin Nealon, 2 Chainz, and Jeremiah Brent.

Known for her hands-on editorial approach, she works closely with clients to refine manuscripts, expand platforms, and develop cohesive publishing strategies designed for long-term cultural impact.

Outside of work, she spends her time reading, exploring art and film, practicing yoga and meditation, and taking long walks with her Scottish terrier, Elsa.

"My goal is to help authors tell the story they were born to tell and to work on books that excite me and that I would pick up to read in a book store."— Alexandria Kominsky

Boutique Agency

Fiction & Nonfiction

Personal Attention

The Agency

What We Do

Alexandria Kominsky Agency represents ambitious voices and culturally resonant ideas at the highest level of publishing. The agency combines rigorous editorial development with strategic positioning to build work that is both commercially viable and enduring.

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Editorial Development

Hands-on manuscript development from concept to final draft. We work closely with authors to refine voice, structure, and narrative — shaping the work into its fullest, most compelling form before it ever reaches a publisher.

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Strategic Positioning

Identifying the right publishing partners, timing, and market positioning to maximize each project's commercial and cultural potential. We know the landscape and how to navigate it with precision.

03

Author Career Building

Long-view thinking on platform, audience, and publishing strategy designed for lasting impact. We guide authors from their first book through every stage of a career built to endure.

Manuscript Wishlist

What Alexandria Is Looking For

Current interests across fiction and nonfiction. These are guidelines, not rules — what she really wants is to be surprised by something she can't put down.

Literary Fiction

Beautifully written fiction with emotional depth and strong narrative voice. Stories that illuminate the human condition and linger long after the final page.

Debut and established authors
Standalone and series
Character-driven narratives

Commercial Fiction

Compulsively readable fiction with broad appeal and a strong hook. Books that keep readers up too late and have them recommending to friends the next morning.

Book club fiction
Upmarket women's fiction
High-concept hooks

Thriller & Suspense

Smart, taut thrillers with complex characters and twists that feel earned. Psychological suspense, domestic thrillers, and crime fiction with literary ambitions.

Psychological suspense
Domestic thrillers
Crime fiction

Narrative Nonfiction

Reported and narrative nonfiction that reads like a novel. Immersive, research-grounded stories with a clear point of view and something urgent to say.

Investigative narratives
History and biography
Science and culture

Memoir & Personal Essay

Voice-driven memoirs and essay collections from writers with a specific, compelling perspective. Honest, surprising, and artfully constructed.

Full-length memoir
Essay collections
Distinctive voice

Not Currently Seeking

Please note that Alexandria is not currently accepting submissions in the following categories:

Children's picture books
Middle grade fiction
Poetry collections
Screenplays or scripts
Prescriptive self-help

Submissions

How to Submit

Alexandria accepts queries on a rolling basis. Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting — a thoughtful query goes a long way.

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Query Letter

Send a one-page query letter that includes a a 2–4 sentence book pitch, your target audience, comparable titles, and a short author bio. Tell us why you're querying Alexandria specifically.

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Synopsis

Include a one-to-two page synopsis that covers the full arc of your narrative, including the ending. For nonfiction, include a chapter outline and an overview of your platform and credentials.

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Wait & Hear Back

Alexandria aims to respond to all queries within six weeks. If you haven't heard back, feel free to send a brief follow-up. Simultaneous submissions are fine — just let us know promptly if your work is offered representation elsewhere.

Quick Checklist

Subject: QUERY: Title — Genre
Query Letter / Book Overview (no longer than one page)
2–4 sentence book pitch if possible
Author bio
Any other pertinent information you think is helpful!

A Note from Alexandria

"My goal is to help authors tell the story they were born to tell and to work on books that excite me and that I would pick up to read in a book store."

— Alexandria Kominsky

Submit To

ak@alexandriakominsky.com

Please do not query through social media or contact forms. Email only.

Contact

Get in Touch

For general inquiries, rights questions, or media requests. For manuscript submissions, please follow the guidelines above.

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