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Jane Dystel
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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About
Jane Dystel is the founding principal of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret and has been a major figure in the literary agency world for decades. She previously worked in publishing as an editor and publisher before transitioning to agenting. She is known for representing a wide range of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction.
Currently Looking For
Dystel has indicated she is interested in commercial and literary fiction as well as a broad range of nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, self-help, health, and biography. She has historically sought projects with strong commercial potential and distinct authorial voices. Specific current wishlist details may have shifted and should be confirmed on the agency website.
Submission Guidelines
Standard DG&B guidelines apply: query letter with a brief synopsis and the first fifty pages pasted into the body of the email, no attachments. Queries should be addressed to her directly at her agency email. Response times vary and the agency asks writers to check submission status on their website.
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