Anjali Singh

I’m Anjali Singh, a literary agent and founder of The Anjali Singh Agency, a boutique literary agency representing authors and illustrators across literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and children's and adult graphic novels. I help writers bring meaningful, boundary-pushing work into the world — nurturing projects with depth, nuance, politics and purpose that resonate with readers and publishers alike.

My publishing journey spans nearly three decades: from editorial roles at major and literary houses like Simon & Schuster, Vintage Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Other Press, to agenting at Ayesha Pande Literary, and now building my own agency with a robust list of authors and illustrators whose voices expand what publishing can be.

🧭 What I Bring to Uptales

I partner with writers who are committed to stories that matter. I bring:

• Deep experience across the full publishing spectrum — editorial, international scouting, acquisitions, and agenting
• A strong track record of championing bold, diverse voices and international perspectives
• Expertise representing literary fiction, graphic novels, and memoir.
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to shaping manuscripts and positioning them for success
• A commitment to author advocacy, care, and long-term career support

🛠️ Background & Experience

• Founder of The Anjali Singh Agency (2024)
• Nearly 30 years in publishing, including editorial leadership at major houses and scouting roles
• Helped launch the careers of authors including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Samantha Hunt
• Champion of graphic novels as a literary form, representing acclaimed comic creators across age ranges
• Based in New York City with a global, inclusive publishing perspective

🎤 Anjali’s Guiding Philosophy

“I’m drawn to books that open up new worlds, confront assumptions, and expand what people believe they can read and care about.”
Anjali believes in publishing that honors both artistic ambition and meaningful cultural impact — and in helping writers find a place for their work that feels true to them and powerful in the marketplace.

✅ Work With Anjali On

• Literary fiction and graphic novel positioning
• Memoir and narrative nonfiction development
• Crafting submissions and query strategy for agents and editors
• Understanding the publishing landscape from editorial and agent perspectives
• Building a long-term author career and platform
• Navigating multicultural, boundary-pushing projects