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Laura Blake Peterson

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Curtis Brown Ltd.·US

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Represents
fictionnon-fictionchildren'smemoirbiographynatural history
+9 moreliterary fictionmysterysuspensewomen's fictionhealthfitnessyoung adultfaithpopular culture
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Query Letter, First 50 Pages
How to submit
Email
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Laura Blake Peterson is a literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, non-fiction, and children's. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 3-4 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Children's

Response Time

Usually responds within 3-4 weeks

Notes

Laura has been with Curtis Brown since 1987 and began her career there as a summer intern. She is a graduate of Vassar College. You will hear a response only if she is interested in your material.

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