Deborah Schneider
ClosedGelfman Schneider Literary Agents·US
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Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026
Deborah Schneider is a literary agent at Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents based in US. Their list focuses on literary fiction, commercial fiction, and nonfiction. Currently closed to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Currently closed to queries.
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