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Dean Cooke
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency
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About
Dean Cooke is a founding partner of Cooke McDermid Literary Agency, one of Canada's leading literary agencies. He has decades of experience representing Canadian authors across commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction. He previously worked at Westwood Creative Artists before establishing his own agency.
Currently Looking For
Dean Cooke represents a broad range of fiction and non-fiction, with a particular interest in Canadian voices and literary fiction. He has represented authors across thriller, crime, and serious non-fiction categories. Specific current wishlist details are not prominently publicized.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions to Cooke McDermid are generally made via email with a query letter, synopsis, and sample pages. Prospective authors should check the agency website for the most current guidelines, as individual agent preferences may vary.
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