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Matt Wagner
Fresh Books Literary Agency
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About
Matt Wagner is the founder of Fresh Books Literary Agency, which specializes primarily in nonfiction. He has been a literary agent for many years and has a strong track record placing nonfiction titles with major publishers. He is known for working closely with authors on developing book proposals.
Currently Looking For
He focuses almost exclusively on nonfiction, with particular interest in popular science, technology, business, self-help, and narrative nonfiction. He looks for authors with established platforms or strong credentials in their subject area.
Submission Guidelines
Fresh Books Literary Agency accepts email queries. For nonfiction, a query letter and book proposal are typically expected. Fiction is generally not accepted. Authors should consult the agency or QueryTracker for current submission details.
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