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Rachel McCain

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Gold Dust Literary Agency·US

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Represents
nonfictionadult fictionyoung adult fictionchildren's literature
Looking for
Query Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
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Rachel McCain is a literary agent at Gold Dust Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including nonfiction, adult fiction, and young adult fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 4-6 weeks, up to 3 months. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Children's

Response Time

Usually responds within 4-6 weeks, up to 3 months

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