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Miriam Goderich

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictiongenre fictionnarrative non-fictionpop culturepsychology
+6 morehistoryscienceartbusiness booksbiographymemoir
Looking for
Query Letter, First 25 Pages, Writing Sample
How to submit
Email
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Miriam Goderich is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and genre fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

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Query only one agent at this agency at a time. She works closely with Jane Dystel as an agenting team and is an insightful editor who has discovered and worked on first novels.

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Michael Bourret

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, picture books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, middle grade non-fiction, graphic novels
Looking forOffbeat projects that break the mold, with particular interest in queer and BIPOC literature and writers. He wants to read something that moves him and connects on an intellectual, emotional or spiritual level. He specifically wants to see more middle grade fiction and nonfiction, and graphic novels.
How to submitSubmit only via Query Manager. Include query letter in body and first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. For graphic novels, include first 25 pages of script plus illustrated pages if author or illustrator.
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Jim McCarthy

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, narrative non-fiction, memoir, history, pop culture, children's non-fiction
Looking forJim is particularly interested in literary fiction, underrepresented voices, fantasy, mysteries, romance, anything unusual or unexpected, and any book that makes him cry or laugh out loud. He wants to see more children's nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit to Jim McCarthy only via Query Manager at https:// queryManager.com or JimMcCarthy. Include query letter in body with first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction.
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Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
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Jennifer Joel

Creative Artists Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, young adult, history, biography, memoir, journalism
Looking forDiverse group of fiction and nonfiction writers, including literary and commercial novelists for adults and young readers, historians, biographers, memoirists, journalists, strategists, adventurers, and entertainers
How to submitOnline submission form
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Sandra Bond

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult commercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, history
Looking forAdult commercial and literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, and history
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Harvey Klinger

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, women's fiction, thriller, mystery, psychology, science, history, biography, diet, health, fitness, how-to, self-help, narrative non-fiction
Looking forHarvey loves great adult commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction books with a strong narrative voice in all disciplines, written by authors who already have an established professional platform in their field of expertise.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email. Do not send attachments.
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Jane Dystel

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, memoir, biography, history, science narratives, medical narratives
Looking forJane is interested in women's commercial fiction and big think non-fiction. She loves to read commercial and literary fiction, memoir, biography and history, with particular interest in current events, politics, legal subjects, science and medical narratives.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body, include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in email body. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art as PDF attachments under 20MB.
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Wendy Levinson

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, near historical fiction, narrative non-fiction, adventure, popular science, history, politics, current affairs, social history, memoir, biography
Looking forWendy specializes in literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. She represents award winning literary novelists, short story writers, journalists, activists, anthropologists, scientists, doctors, and educators.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
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