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Jim McCarthy

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
literary fictioncommercial fictionfantasymysteryromancenarrative non-fiction
+4 morememoirhistorypop culturechildren's non-fiction
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Query Letter, First 25 Pages
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Last checked 1 Jun 2026·Last verified: 1 Jun 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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