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Jessica Papin

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionnarrative non-fictionsciencehistorymedicine
+1 moreeconomics
Looking for
She seeks plot-driven literary and smart commercial fiction, and narrative nonfiction across subjects including history, medicine, science, economics and women's issues. She looks for passion, erudition, and storytelling skill in every case.
How to submit
Send 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. Query only one agent at agency at a time.
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Last checked 21 Aug 2026·Last verified: 21 Aug 2026
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Jessica Papin is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and narrative non-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

Notes

Vice President with background as editor at Warner Books and international rights director. Lived and worked in Egypt and Abu Dhabi, giving her strong interest in Middle East history and politics.

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