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Jen Newens

Literary Agent at Martin Literary Management  ·  Profile last reviewed January 20, 2026

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GenresMemoir, Nonfiction, Self-Help
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What Jen is looking for

Jen is keen to find original takes on popular topics, books that reveal a riveting personal story, and books with a health and wellness slant. A subject matter expert in food and drink titles, Jen spent two decades as a cookbook editor and writer. Her current wish list for nonfiction includes topics that cover cooking, drinks, health and wellness, lifestyle, self-help, mind, body and spirituality, alternative medicine, memoir (provided a platform/engaged community is attached) and underrepresented voices in all forms.

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Jen Newens represents Memoir, Nonfiction, Self-Help.

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