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Noah Ballard
Verve Talent & Literary
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About
Noah Ballard is a literary agent who has worked at agencies including Curtis Brown, Ltd. before moving to Verve Talent & Literary. He is known for championing literary fiction and debut authors, and has been involved in the literary community through events and mentorship programs.
Currently Looking For
Ballard has publicly stated interest in literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, and narrative nonfiction. He is drawn to dark, honest, and emotionally resonant stories, and has expressed a love for debuts with a strong sense of place or voice. He has also mentioned interest in sports nonfiction.
Submission Guidelines
Noah Ballard accepts queries by email with a query letter and the first pages of the manuscript pasted into the body of the email. He has noted he does not want attachments unless specifically requested and prefers concise, focused query letters.
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