Ultra Literary·US
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Peter McGuigan is a literary agent at Ultra Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, journalism, and comedy. Submission status not confirmed at time of writing. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult
Notable Clients
Jennette McCurdy, Trevor Noah
Notes
Limited official-site fill: official page verifies founder/agent role and broad client areas, but no public query route or submission checklist was exposed.
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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, all age groups, diverse voices
Looking forLane Clarke represents books that transport the mind, whether in a fantastical world or the real one. She represents all age groups and is fairly genre-agnostic, looking for fiction and nonfiction stories that have something to say and a diverse list of creators.
How to submitLane Clarke is currently closed to queries according to her official linked QueryManager page, even though the Ultra Literary about page still says she is open. When open, submit through her QueryManager link.
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