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Doug Grad
Doug Grad Literary Agency
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About
Doug Grad is a literary agent and the founder of Doug Grad Literary Agency. Before agenting, he had a long career as an editor at major New York publishing houses including Dutton, Penguin, and St. Martin's Press. He founded his own agency to leverage his editorial background in representing authors.
Currently Looking For
Grad primarily seeks nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, history, military history, sports, popular science, and memoir. He also represents some commercial fiction, including thriller and mystery. He tends to focus on projects with strong commercial appeal and author platforms in nonfiction.
Submission Guidelines
Doug Grad Literary Agency accepts email queries. Writers should submit a query letter with a description of the project, relevant author credentials, and sample pages or a proposal as appropriate. Specific submission guidelines are available on the agency's website.
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