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literary fictioncommercial fictionnarrative nonfictionhistorymemoirculture
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Looking for
Query Letter, Synopsis, Bio, First 30 Pages
How to submit
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Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026

Aram Fox is a literary agent at Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and narrative nonfiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 2-3 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 2-3 weeks

Notes

not able to respond to everyone who sends material

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, narrative nonfiction, biography, cultural studies, history, current events, hybrid work, memoir, popular culture, science
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