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Ellen Coughtrey

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The Gernert Company·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
upmarket fictioncommercial fictionthrillermysteryhistorical fictionyoung adult
+3 morenarrative nonfictionparentingrelationships
Looking for
Ellen likes women's upmarket and commercial fiction, smart original thrillers and mysteries, sweeping or revisionist historical fiction, witty YA with big topics, narrative nonfiction, and books on parenting and relationships.
How to submit
Ellen Coughtrey is currently closed to queries. The Gernert Company asks writers to email info@thegernertco.com when querying open agents, indicate which agent they are querying, and include a query letter plus a sample chapter if appropriate.
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Last checked 13 Jul 2026·Last verified: 13 Jul 2026
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Ellen Coughtrey is a literary agent at The Gernert Company based in US. Their list focuses on genres including upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, and thriller. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually within 4-6 weeks if interested; no response means pass

Notes

Currently closed to queries.

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