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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US

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Samantha Ouellette is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, memoirs, and historical fiction. Currently closed to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Joined DGB in 2025 to assist Jane Dystel. Not currently accepting queries.

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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, genre fiction, narrative non-fiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, biography, memoir
Looking forShe looks for commercial fiction and is interested in brilliant novels, fun beach reads, gripping nonfiction narratives, inspirational memoirs or biographies, and instructional self-help titles.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body of email, not as attachment. Include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in the body of the email below the query letter.
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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, picture books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, middle grade non-fiction, graphic novels
Looking forOffbeat projects that break the mold, with particular interest in queer and BIPOC literature and writers. He wants to read something that moves him and connects on an intellectual, emotional or spiritual level. He specifically wants to see more middle grade fiction and nonfiction, and graphic novels.
How to submitSubmit only via Query Manager. Include query letter in body and first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction. For picture books, include full text and dummy or sample art if available. For graphic novels, include first 25 pages of script plus illustrated pages if author or illustrator.
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