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Helen Zimmermann
The Helen Zimmermann Literary Agency
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About
Helen Zimmermann is the founder of the Helen Zimmermann Literary Agency, based in the Hudson Valley area of New York. She has been a literary agent for many years after working in the publishing and bookselling industries. She is known for representing a diverse list of nonfiction and select fiction.
Currently Looking For
Zimmermann has publicly stated she is interested in nonfiction including memoir, health and wellness, relationships, pop culture, music, and sports. She also considers some commercial and literary fiction. She is drawn to projects with strong narrative voices and broad reader appeal.
Submission Guidelines
Query via email with a query letter and the first few chapters or a proposal depending on the type of project. Her agency website specifies that nonfiction should include a proposal and fiction should include sample chapters. She does not accept unsolicited manuscripts by mail.
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