Manuscript Mart Description
Leslie launched Open Book Literary after prior experiences at Odom Media Management, Dunham Literary, and The Bent Agency, and as a writer herself, is very familiar with querying from both sides of the desk. Learn more.
Leslie Zampetti's Availability during Manuscript Mart Week:
- Tuesday, May 12: 1:00–4:00 EDT
- Wednesday, May 13: 10:00–1:00 EDT
- Thursday, May 14: 4:00–7:00 EDT
- Friday, May 15: 1:00–4:00 EDT
- Saturday, May 16: 10:00–1:00 EDT
Please register with Leslie Zampetti 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-April in 2026 and be emailed to each participant by 11:59 PM EDT on April 23, 2026. Meetings will run twenty minutes and be scheduled to start on the half-hour during each agent or editor's availability windows.