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Rachel Beck, Liza Dawson Associates, Pittsburgh, PA
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Rachel is interested in nonfiction, particularly memoirs and narrative nonfiction.
Matt Bialer, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, New York, NY
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Matt loves smart narrative nonfiction including books about current events, popular culture, biography, history, music, race, and sports.
Joshua Bilmes, JABberwocky Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Joshua is interested in nonfiction, including business books, memoirs, and political works.
Regina Brooks, Serendipity Literary Agency, Brooklyn, NY
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Regina represents adult and young adult nonfiction.
Jennifer Chen Tran, Glass Literary Management, New York, NY
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Jennifer is interested in amplifying voices from persons with disabilities, BIPOC, LGBTQ, underrepresented, marginalized, and neurodiverse communities.
Bill Clegg, The Clegg Agency, New York, NY
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Bill focuses on history and narrative nonfiction.
Lucy Cleland, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Lucy represents ‘big idea’ books, narrative nonfiction, pop culture/cultural criticism, history, psychology, social science, philosophy, natural science, and select memoir.
Dan Conaway, Writers House, New York, NY
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Dan is looking for books with ambitious themes, subjects that are topical, thought-provoking, and conversation-starting, with a strong narrative engine—investigative journalism, history, music and pop culture, gorgeously-written memoir.
Melissa Danaczko, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Melissa represents history, science, memoir and idea-driven non-fiction books that are rigorous, emotionally compelling and have something big to say about our world.
Liz Darhansoff, Darhansoff Verrill Feldman Literary Agents, New York, NY
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Liz is interested in nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction and thrillers.
Reiko Davis, DeFiore & Company, New York, NY
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Reiko loves immersive, investigative works of journalism, history that fills a gap on the bookshelf, and cultural criticism. She likes compelling narratives that read like fiction or that use an intimate personal story as a lens for a larger issue or analysis. This especially includes works that explore social justice, the history and experiences of women and people of color, and contemporary culture.
Katelyn Detweiler, Jill Grinberg Literary Management, Brooklyn, NY
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Katelyn is open to a variety of nonfiction topics.
Lisa DiMona, Writers House, New York, NY
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Lisa is actively seeking works of journalism, creative nonfiction, strong narrative and/or memoir in which we learn about remarkable individuals or aspects of history, science, economics, technology, culture or art. Also represents practical nonfiction, advice and how-to, especially in business, entrepreneurship, creativity, productivity and leadership categories.
Adam Eaglin, The Cheney Agency, New York, NY
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Adam primarily focuses on non-fiction, with an emphasis on underrepresented voices and perspectives; narrative-driven and investigative journalism; and path-breaking work in the fields of history, politics, arts & culture, politics, science, and technology.
Danielle Egan-Miller, Browne and Miller Literary Associates, Chicago, IL
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Danielle focuses on nonfiction, including self-help. Looks for strong market potential.
Caroline Eisenmann, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Caroline’s areas of interest include science, technology, nature, social justice, psychology, culture, and the slippery workings of capitalism. She’s also looking for deeply reported narratives (particularly those that take the reader into the heart of a subculture), cultural criticism, and essay collections.
Sally Ekus, Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Sally is interested in cookbooks, culinary nonfiction, parenting, gardening, and culinary narrative.
Jessica Faust, BookEnds Literary Agency, Remote
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In nonfiction, Jessica is seeking books that make her a better person, specifically fresh perspectives on race and feminism, personal development, self-help, and business.
Leigh Feldman, Leigh Feldman Literary, New York, NY
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Leigh Focuses on memoir and narrative nonfiction.
Cherise Fisher, Wendy Sherman Associates, New York, NY
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Cherise focuses on self-help and inspirational books. Looks for transformative messages.
Emily Forland, Brandt & Hochman, New York, NY
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Emily represents memoir, narrative nonfiction, history, biography, food writing, cultural criticism
Gail Fortune, The Talbot Fortune Agency, Westchester County, NY
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Gail represents authors of narrative nonfiction across a wide range of categories, including but not limited to history, immersive journalism, and current events.
Alexandra Franklin, Curtis Brown, LTD, New York, NY
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Alexandra is interested in narrative nonfiction and memoir
Louise Fury, The Fury Agency, New York, NY
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Louise represents a diverse range of genres, including self-help and nonfiction. Known for her hands-on approach and market insight.
Jason Gardner, New World Library, Novato, CA
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Jason focuses on spirituality, philosophy, personal growth/psychology, parenting, mythology, animals, and nature/environment
Alex Glass, Glass Literary Management, New York, NY
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Alex is interested in nonfiction, including cookbooks and spirituality.
Stacey Glick, Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret LLC, New York, NY
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Stacey is interested in many subjects, practical and narrative nonfiction across categories including (but not limited to) cooking and food, psychology, self-help, mental health and wellness, lifestyle, women’s issues, parenting, current events, pop culture, science, biography, and memoir.
Susan Golomb, Writers House, New York, NY
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Susan gravitates toward work that is paradigm shifting, mission driven memoir or journalism with an interest in environmentalism, business, social change and social justice, and psychology. She is particularly looking for groundbreaking work on animal intelligence and behavior.
Irene Goodman, Irene Goodman Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Irene is looking for non-fiction ideas, focusing on health, business, anything French, Judaica, cookbooks, and pop culture.
Robert Gottlieb, Trident Media Group, New York, NY
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Robert is interested in nonfiction, including business books and memoirs.
Katie Grimm, Curtis Brown, LTD, New York, NY
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Katie is interested in narrative and creative nonfiction.
Jill Grinberg, Jill Grinberg Literary Management, Brooklyn, NY
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Jill is open to a variety of nonfiction topics.
Robert Guinsler, Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc., New York, NY
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Robert’s nonfiction preferences run the gamut.
Lane Heymont, The Tobias Literary Agency, Nashville, TN
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Lane is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and diverse voices.
Gail Hochman, Brandt & Hochman, New York, NY
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Gail is interested in idea-driven non-fiction and literary memoir
Mitch Hoffman, The Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Mitch is interested in narrative nonfiction, politics, popular science, history, memoir, current events, and pop culture.
Adrienne Ingrum, Serendipity Literary Agency, Brooklyn, NY
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Adrienne is interested in writers who explore spirituality, radical cultural change and self-reflection via nonfiction.
Heather Jackson, Heather Jackson Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Heather focuses on self-help, health, and wellness. Seeks strong platforms and unique angles.
Jody Kahn, Brandt & Hochman, New York, NY
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Jody’s seeking narratives related to culture, social justice, sports, food, history, literary memoir and journalism..
Eryn Kalavsky, Salky Literary Management, Los Angeles, CA
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Eryn’s specific areas of focus are: narrative nonfiction, cooking, lifestyle, psychology, sports (currently seeking projects in skiing and baseball), nature, spirituality, wellness, humor and pop culture.
Katt Kerr, Donald Maass Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Katt is interested in narrative nonfiction and journalistic non-fiction tackling current affairs and social justice issues, particularly covering topics of racism, immigration, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, poverty, and select biographies and memoirs
Jeff Kleinman, Folio Literary Management, New York, NY
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Jeff is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and political works.
Linda Konner, Linda Konner Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Linda specializes in self-help, health, and lifestyle books. Seeks authors with media presence.
Katie Kotchman, Don Congdon Associates, Inc. , New York, NY
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Katie specializes in narrative non-fiction (particularly memoir, popular science, pop culture, and social/cultural issues), business (all areas), and self-help that focuses on success, motivation, and psychology.
Sydelle Kramer, Susan Rabiner Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Sydelle is interested in nonfiction, including politics and LGBTQ topics.
Maura Kye-Casella, Don Congdon Associates, Inc., New York, NY
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Maura is seeking narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works that fall into the humor category.
Yael Levy, Olswanger Literary LLC, Fair Lawn, NJ
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Yael is interested in psychology, self-help, parenting, memoir, wellness, spirituality, relationships, current events, business, and history
Alison Lewis, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Alison represents a wide range of nonfiction, spanning cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, and literary true crime.
Kayla Lightner, Pande Literary, New York, NY
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Kayla is primarily looking for adult nonfiction in the form of memoir, journalism/reportage, hidden histories, and prescriptive.
Jacqui Lipton, The Tobias Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Jacqui particularly enjoys mystery/crime and how-to books.
Julia Lord, Julia Lord Literary Management, New York, NY
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Julia is interested in Narrative Non-Fiction, Reference, Biography, History, Lifestyle, Sports, Humor, Science and Adventure.
Sandy Lu, Book Wyrm Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Sandy is interested in nonfiction, including cookbooks and business books.
CeCe Lyra, Wendy Sherman Associates, New York, NY
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CeCe is seeking expert-led proposals with paradigm-shifting takeaways with a particular interest in psychology, wellness, health and medicine, self-development, spirituality, women’s issues, current affairs, pop culture, and select memoir.
Gillian MacKenzie, Gillian MacKenzie Agency, Newburyport, MA
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Gillian represents nonfiction including self-help. Interested in strong writing and fresh perspectives.
Neeti Madan, Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc., New York, NY
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A true generalist, Neeti is drawn to thoughtful writing on intriguing and important subjects, including memoir, journalism, popular culture, and lifestyle.
Erin Malone, WME, Beverly Hills, CA
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Erin represents narrative (personal and investigative) and platform-driven nonfiction, and occasional lifestyle titles—primarily in the areas of psychology, science, culture, and food.
Alyssa Maltese, Root Literary, Los Angeles, CA
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Topics of interest include psychology, mental health, taboo topics such as death and sex, science pertaining to nature and animals, media criticism, and pop culture.
Najla Mamou, Savvy Literary, The Woodlands, TX
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Najla gravitates towards narrative nonfiction, memoir, true crime, and biography
Jay Mandel, WME, Beverly Hills, CA
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Jay is interested in investigative journalism, political theory, history, popular science, business, technology writing, memoir, and sports content
Dan Mandel, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, New York, NY
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Dan is interested in memoirs and non-fiction about business, art, history, politics, sports, and popular culture.
Laura Mazer, Wendy Sherman Associates, New York, NY
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Laura focuses on women’s issues, intelligent pop culture, counterintuitive self-help, packaged gift or “concept” books, and books that take us on geeky deep dives into fascinating facets of everyday life. She adores history, biography, and celebrations of literary legacies.
Matt McGowan, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Matt is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and political works.
Rob McQuilkin, Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents, New York, NY
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Rob is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and political works.
John Meils, DeFiore & Company, New York, NY
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John is especially interested in how-to of all sorts, health & wellness, science (pop, space, biological, and psychological), technology, nature/outdoors, true crime, quirky histories (medical, adventure, offbeat), investigative journalism, international relations, sports, parenting, and business.
Tom Miller, Liza Dawson Associates, New York, NY
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Tom’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong networks and platforms in these areas: mind-body-spirit, narrative nonfiction, social and political science, health and wellness, current affairs, biography, psychology and self-help, business, spirituality, popular culture, LGBTQ+, history, cultural and social history, science, cooking, and sports. He’s also open to considering superbly written, powerful memoirs by well-connected authors, but they must be truly exceptional.
Adam Muhlig, McIntosh & Otis, Inc., White Plains, NY
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Adam’s current interests include popular culture, natural history, travel and adventure, and sports
Jen Nadol, The Unter Agency, Bronxville, NY
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Jen is interested in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, biography, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, politics and health/fitness.
Dana Newman, Dana Newman Literary, Los Angeles, CA
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Dana represents self-help, memoirs, and lifestyle books. Values originality and platforms.
Kathleen Ortiz, KO Media Management, Everett, WA
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Kathleen is interested in the following themes: humor, joy, encouragement, and pop culture.
Zoë Pagnamenta, Calligraph, Brooklyn, NY
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Zoë’s interests are wide-ranging; she represents non-fiction – history, memoir, biography, narrative journalism, “big idea” books and business titles as well as self-help and spirituality.
Sarah Passick, Park, Fine, and Brower, New York, NY
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Sarah represents narrative nonfiction, memoir, personal development, business, cooking
David Patterson, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, New York, NY
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David represents a wide variety of narrative and idea-driven nonfiction.
Carrie Pestritto, Laura Dail Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Carrie is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs and lifestyle books.
Sarah Phair, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, New York, NY
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Sarah’s areas of interest include: progressive politics, popular science, psychology, self-development, gender, pop culture, and anything about food.
Susan Rabiner, Susan Rabiner Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Susan specializes in nonfiction, particularly self-help and narrative nonfiction. Seeks authors with authoritative voices.
Susan Rahmer, Don Congdon Associates, Inc., New York, NY
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Susan’s interests include social history, cultural history, smart pop culture (fashion, food, art, music), women’s issues, and literary memoir with a distinctive theme.
Rita Rosenkranz, Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Rita is interested in projects that present familiar subjects freshly or lesser-known subjects commercially.
Stephanie Rostan, Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Stephanie is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, narrative nonfiction, and self-help books.
Jim Rutman, Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc., New York, NY
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Jim’s non-fiction interests are wide ranging, from history, journalism, music, film, sports, and biography, to traditional narrative approaches, criticism, and essays.
Harold Schmidt, Harold Schmidt Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Harold represents a variety of nonfiction topics.
Wendy Sherman, Wendy Sherman Associates, New York, NY
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Wendy is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs, self-help, and spirituality.
Max Sinsheimer, Sinsheimer Literary, Washington, DC
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Max is particularly interested in particularly history, social issues, popular science, food & culture, and cookery.
Uwe Stender, Triada US Literary Agency, Pittsburgh, PA
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Uwe is interested in nonfiction, particularly narrative nonfiction and diverse voices.
Erika Stevens, Salky Literary Management, Los Angeles, CA
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Erika is looking for literary nonfiction, investigative nonfiction, criticism, music writing, and food writing/cookbooks.
Sam Stoloff, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Sam is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs and political works.
Danielle Svetcov, Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency, San Rafael, CA
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Danielle is interested in nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction and cookbooks.
John Talbot, The Talbot Fortune Agency, Westchester County, NY
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John represents authors of narrative nonfiction across a wide range of categories, including but not limited to history, immersive journalism, and current events.
Henry Thayer, Brandt & Hochman, New York, NY
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Henry primarily represents nonfiction, including biography, history, current affairs, international relations, politics, the arts and sciences, sports, and popular culture.
Kelly Thomas, Serendipity Literary Agency, Brooklyn, NY
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Kelly is especially interested in memoirs, true crime, self-help, business, nature, travel writing, medical, STEM, psychology, health and fitness, music and film, food and drink, investigative journalism, social theory, and cultural commentary.
Jennifer Unter, The Unter Agency, Bronxville, NY
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Jennifer is interested in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, biography, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, politics and health/fitness.
Laura Usselman, Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Laura represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction.
Krista Van Dolzer, The Unter Agency, Bronxville, NY
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In nonfiction, Krista’s looking for narrative, sports, applied but accessible science (especially in mathematics, economics, or psychology), and journalistic narrative (think Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, or David Brooks).
Gordon Warnock, Fuse Literary, Silicon Valley, CA
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Gordon represents socially responsible nonfiction including self-help, pop-culture, current events, business, memoir, and narrative nonfiction
Frank Weimann, Folio Literary Management, New York, NY
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Frank represents nonfiction, including self-help, memoirs, and business books. Works with high-profile clients.
Natanya Wheeler, Nancy Yost Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Natanya is interested in authors with strong platforms who write about nature, the human mind, women’s issues, or animals.
Elizabeth Winick Rubenstein, McIntosh & Otis, Inc., White Plains, NY
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Elizabeth is interested in nonfiction, including memoirs and political works.
Kent Wolf, Neon Literary, New York, NY
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Kent focuses on narrative nonfiction in the areas of immersive journalism, personal essay, pop culture, memoir, “anti-lifestyle,” and anything that aims to dismantle prevailing power structures.
Jade Wong, Frances Goldin Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Jade is particularly looking for cultural criticism, social justice-oriented journalism, linked essay collections, and AAPI history or culture.
Jason Yarn, Jason Yarn Literary Agency, New York, NY
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For non-fiction, Jason is interested in a wide array of genres, though especially in narrative, science, food, current events, history, and adventure/true stories.
Nancy Yost, Nancy Yost Literary Agency, New York, NY
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Nancy is interested in science, arts, history, paranormal, and animals.
