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Michelle Tessler
The Tessler Literary Agency
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About
Michelle Tessler is the founder of The Tessler Literary Agency, established in New York. She previously worked at several prominent literary agencies, including Carlisle & Company and the Watkins/Loomis Agency, before starting her own firm. She represents a selective list of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction authors.
Currently Looking For
Non-fiction: narrative, popular science, memoir, history, psychology, business, biography, food, travel. Fiction: literary, women's, commercial. No genre fiction or children's books.
Submission Guidelines
Submit query with: Author Title, Pitch (up to two paragraphs) explaining what makes project unique/compelling, Biography (up to two paragraphs) with relevant qualifications, Address, Phone Number, Email.
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