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Literary Agent Jennifer Joel – CAA/ICM

Jennifer Joel Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Jennifer Joel and CAA/ICM is part of a series about literary agents and Finding a Literary Agent. Publishing Agent Jennifer Joel is an agent at CAA/ICM. Book Agent Jennifer Joel is also co-head of the...

Literary Agent Kaitlyn Katsoupis – Belcastro Agency

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Literary Agent Ike Williams – Calligraph

Ike Williams Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Ike Williams and Calligraph is part of a series about literary agents and Finding a Book Agent. Publishing Agent John Taylor "Ike" Williams is an agent with Calligraph. DO NOT QUERY THIS AGENT AT THIS...

Literary Agent Carol Franco – Calligraph

Carol Franco Literary Agent - This article about Literary Agent Carol Franco and Calligraph is part of a series about literary agents and how to Find a Publishing Agent. Publishing Agent Carol Franco is an agent with Calligraph. Book Agent Carol Franco has been a...

Literary Agent Zoe Pagnamenta – Calligraph

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Literary Agent Kristyn Keene Benton – CAA/ICM

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Literary Agent Anna Stein – CAA/ICM

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About Mark Malatesta

Photo of Mark Malatesta - Former Literary Agent 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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