Manuscript Mart Description

Chelsea Hensley is an agent at Mad Woman Literary Agency representing clients writing across ages and genres and a few who are also illustrating. She has been agenting since 2020 and continues to build a diverse list, from the lushest of fantasies to the tensest thrillers; steamy, hilarious romcoms to smart sci-fi; lyrical picture books to plucky middle grade; and imaginative, innovative horror to intelligent, deeply researched nonfiction. Learn more.
Chelsea Hensley's Availability during Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, November 10: 10:00–1:00 EST
- Thursday, November 12: 10:00–1:00 EST
Please register with Chelsea Hensley ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
Back to Manuscript Mart: Agents and Editors
Manuscript Mart appointments will take place over Zoom. Zoom links and schedule times will be assigned mid-October in 2026 and be emailed to each participant by 11:59 PM EDT on October 27, 2026. Meetings will run twenty minutes and be scheduled to start on the half-hour during each agent or editor's availability windows.