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Cynthia Zigmund
Second City Publishing Services
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About
Cynthia Zigmund is the founder of Second City Publishing Services, a literary agency and publishing consulting firm based in Chicago. She previously worked as an editor and publisher at Dearborn Trade Publishing and other houses before moving to agenting.
Currently Looking For
Zigmund focuses primarily on nonfiction, including business, self-help, personal finance, health, and lifestyle titles. She has expressed interest in prescriptive nonfiction by authors with strong platforms. She is generally not seeking fiction.
Submission Guidelines
Zigmund typically requests a query letter and a nonfiction book proposal for nonfiction projects. Writers should consult the Second City Publishing Services website or her QueryTracker profile for current and specific submission requirements.
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