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Sharlene Martin
Martin-Newens Literary Management
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About
Sharlene Martin is a founding principal of Martin-Newens Literary Management (formerly Martin Literary Management). She has been a literary agent for many years and has a background in television production and media. She is known for representing high-profile nonfiction projects, particularly memoirs and narrative nonfiction.
Currently Looking For
Martin primarily seeks nonfiction, including memoir, true crime, narrative nonfiction, and self-help or prescriptive nonfiction with strong platform. She has noted interest in compelling true stories with broad commercial appeal. She is generally not seeking fiction.
Submission Guidelines
Martin typically asks for a query letter describing the project, the author's platform and credentials, and a nonfiction book proposal for nonfiction projects. Authors should consult the agency website or QueryManager for the most current requirements.
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