Barbara Poelle

Barbara Poelle opened Word One Literary in 2023 after spending 16 years with the Irene Goodman Literary Agency. She represents adult and young adult literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction, with a strong focus on suspense, horror, and thrillers. She is also the author of 'Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the Publishing Industry', a book demystifying the publishing world for authors.