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Coleen O'Shea
Allen O'Shea Literary Agency LLC
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About
Coleen O'Shea co-founded the Allen O'Shea Literary Agency with Marilyn Allen after working in publishing for many years, including positions at major houses. She focuses primarily on nonfiction and has extensive experience in editorial and agenting roles.
Currently Looking For
She is primarily interested in nonfiction, including health, wellness, diet, lifestyle, self-help, business, and narrative nonfiction. She looks for authors with strong platforms and clear market positioning.
Submission Guidelines
She typically requests a query letter, a brief author bio including platform information, and a proposal for nonfiction projects. Queries should be sent via email according to the agency's submission page.
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