Literary Agents – Find An Agent in the USA Book Agents Directory and Database 2023-2024
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Literary Agent Claire Morance – Painted Words
Claire Morance Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Claire Morance and Painted Words is part of a series about literary agents and Finding a Literary Agent. Publishing Agent Claire Morance is a literary agent with Painted Words. She joined the agency in...
Literary Agent Erin Casey Westin – Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency
Erin Casey Westin Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Erin Casey Westin and the Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency is part of a series about books and Finding a Literary Agent. Publishing Agent Erin Casey Westin is a literary agent at the Gallt &...
Literary Agent Karly Dizon – Fuse Literary
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Literary Agent Maeve MacLysaght – Copps Literary Services
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Literary Agent Hannah VanVels Ausbury – Belcastro Agency
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Literary Agent Mollie Glick – Creative Artists Agency
Mollie Glick Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Mollie Glick and the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is part of a series about literary agents and How to Find a Literary Agent. Book Agent Mollie Glick is a literary agent with the Creative Artists Agency....
Literary Agent Alyssa Reuben – William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Alyssa Reuben Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Alyssa Reuben and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment is part of a series about literary agents and how to Find a Publishing Agent. Publishing Agent Alyssa Reuben is a literary agent with William...
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MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.About Mark Malatesta
MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company Literary Agent Undercover and The Bestselling Author. Mark's authors have gotten six-figure book deals, been on the NYT bestseller list, and published with houses such as Random House, Scholastic, and Thomas Nelson. Click here to learn more about Mark Malatesta and click here for Reviews of Mark Malatesta.
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