AKA Alexandria Kominsky Agency
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Alexandria Kominsky Agency

A boutique agency for distinctive voices and expansive creative careers.

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Alexandria Kominsky

A Champion for Your Story

Alexandria Kominsky is the founder of AKA, a boutique literary agency representing distinctive voices across publishing, media, and culture. She works closely with writers, creators, and public-facing talent to shape compelling narratives and position projects for the right publishing partners and audiences. Her lifelong love for books has been her guiding star. Alexandria (also known as Ali) dreamt up AKA to help bring books into the world that will ignite and inspire readers.

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

Known for her hands-on editorial approach, she works closely with clients to develop their book ideas into manuscripts, develop cohesive high performance publishing strategies designed for long-term success and into a successful brand.

Alexandria grew up in West Virginia and studied English Literature at Vanderbilt University. She is a Bookseller at Interabang books and spends her time reading, watching movies, practicing yoga and meditation, and taking long walks with her beloved 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

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.

01

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.

02

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.

What Alexandria Is Looking For

AKA is drawn to authenticity and beautifully executed work with both immediate resonance and lasting appeal.

These are guidelines, not rules - what she really wants is to be surprised by something she can't put down.

Nonfiction

In nonfiction, we are especially interested in:

  • Memoir and narrative nonfiction
  • Cultural commentary
  • Psychology and human behavior
  • Science and nature writing
  • Expert-led and platform-led books with depth
  • Original work with insight, relevance, and lasting appeal

Fiction

In fiction, we are especially interested in:

  • Upmarket and literary-commercial fiction
  • Emotionally immersive, transportive, voice-driven stories with narrative momentum
  • High-stakes interpersonal dynamics
  • Smart, addictive storytelling
  • Romance
  • Morally complex characters and charged relationships
  • Work that feels glamorous, dangerous, or faintly enchanted
Not currently seeking: screenplays and scripts, children's books, short story collections

How to Submit

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

01

Query Letter

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

02

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.

03

Wait & Hear Back

Due to the volume of submissions, please allow up to 6 weeks for a response. We appreciate your patience. 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.

Get in Touch

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

Note: This form is for general inquiries only. For manuscript submissions, please follow the submission guidelines.
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