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Jim McCarthy

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

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Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionfantasymysteryromancenarrative non-fiction
+4 morememoirhistorypop culturechildren's non-fiction
Looking for
Jim 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 submit
Submit 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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Last checked 22 Aug 2026·Last verified: 22 Aug 2026
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Jim McCarthy is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and fantasy. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

Notes

VP and senior agent with over twenty years at the agency. Query only one agent at this agency at a time.

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