Literary Agents – Find An Agent in the USA Book Agents Directory and Database 2025-2026
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Literary Agents – Browse Literary Agent Listings
Literary Agent Polly Bresnick – Paul Bresnick Literary Agency
Polly Bresnick Literary Agent was an agent with Paul Bresnick Literary Agency in New York City. She is no longer an agent, but is now a Writing Coach. Literary Agent Polly Bresnick holds a MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction from Sarah Lawrence College. Publishing...
Literary Agent Andrew Paulson – Zachary Shuster Harmsworth
Andrew Paulson Literary Agent was a book agent with Literary Agent Zachary Shuster Harmsworth in New York City. He is no longer an agent. Publishing Agent Andrew Paulson received his B.A. summa cum laude from Michigan State University and his M.A. in French Literature...
Literary Agent Pablo de la Vega – Indent Literary Agency
Pablo de la Vega Literary Agent was a book agent at the Indent Literary Agency. He is no longer an agent. Publishing Agent Pablo de la Vega was a new agent at the Indent Literary Agency. Book Agent Pablo de la Vega holds a B.A. in Law and a Master's in Cultural...
Literary Agent Gabriel Harris – CSG Literary Partners/MDM Management
Gabriel Harris Literary Agent was a book agent at CSG Literary Partners/MDM Management. He is no longer taking submissions. Book Agent Gabriel Harris was dedicated to helping authors develop saleable proposals, to acquire and negotiate publishing contracts on their...
Literary Agent Karen Thomas – Serendipity Literary Agency
Karen Thomas Literary Agent was an agent with the Serendipity Literary Agency in Brooklyn, New York. She is no longer an agent. She is now a Publisher, Cleis Press and Viva Editions. Literary Agent Karen Thomas started her career as an Editorial Assistant at Berkley...
Literary Agent Mallory C. Brown – Triada U.S. Literary Agency
Mallory C. Brown Literary Agent was a new agent at the Triada U.S. Literary Agency. She is no longer taking submissions. Book Agent Mallory C. Brown was looking for new adult, women’s fiction, young adult, and non-fiction. She liked works with witty humor and strong...
Literary Agent Elaine English – The Elaine P. English Literary Agency
Elaine English Literary Agent was a book agent at The Elaine P. English Literary Agency. She is no longer taking submissions. Publishing Agent Elaine English was an agent at The Elaine P. English Literary Agency. Book Agent Elaine English earned a B.A. from Randolph...
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