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Jim Rutman

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Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.·US

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Represents
literary fictionnonfictionhistoryjournalismmusicfilm
+6 moresportsbiographynarrative nonfictioncriticismessayshybrid nonfiction
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Jim Rutman represents adult literary fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, he is interested in audacious novels that test the form and prioritize language. His nonfiction interests are wide ranging, including history, journalism, music, film, sports, biography, traditional narrative approaches, criticism, and essays. He is often drawn to interdisciplinary and hybrid treatments and authorities seeking to complicate long-held assumptions.
How to submit
Submit to Sterling Lord Literistic through the official submissions page online form. SLL says it can only respond to queries if interested in seeing more material and does not represent screenplays.
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Last checked 4 Jul 2026·Last verified: 4 Jul 2026
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Jim Rutman is a literary agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, nonfiction, and history. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Adult

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Sterling Lord Literistic does not represent screenplays.

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