Matt McGowan is a literary agent at Frances Goldin Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including essays, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Frances Goldin Literary Agency tries to respond in 4-6 weeks. If you do not hear from an agent within 6 weeks, it means they feel they are not the right fit.. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Response Time
Usually responds within Frances Goldin Literary Agency tries to respond in 4-6 weeks. If you do not hear from an agent within 6 weeks, it means they feel they are not the right fit.
Notable Clients
Eula Biss, Stephanie Burt, John D'Agata, Brian Evenson, Brandon Harris, Paul Lisicky, Emily Maloney, Meghan O'Gieblyn, Lia Purpura, Sarah Viren, Rob Walker
Notes
Frances Goldin Literary Agency does not handle work that is racist, sexist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise intolerant. There is no reading charge.
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