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Matt Yates
Yates & Yates, LLP
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Matt is a partner at Yates & Yates, LLP, and has been working with author clients alongside Sealy since joining the firm in 1995. Matt has an economics degree from Baylor University and a law degree from Pepperdine Law School. He has a focus on business and leadership books, including 34 million-copy bestselling author John Maxwell, Mark Sanborn, and Zig Ziglar, as well as pastors/bible teachers like Chris Hodges, Kevin Myers, Robert Morgan, and book projects for recording artists such as David Crowder and Lacey Sturm. Matt is a drummer, Harley rider, former college lacrosse player, and sports enthusiast—he even used to be a sports agent. Matt and his wife Heidi have four daughters.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to email@yates2.com Please be aware of the genres we represent: Non-fiction, business, political, self-help, Christian living, memoir. Please send your query letter to the above email address and include: • A brief description of who you are, your qualifications, awards, experience, or platform. • A compelling description of your book idea, including premise, promise, audience, hook, and felt need. • Please do NOT send your manuscript or proposal unless a member of our team has requested you to do so. • Please NO attachments. We will NOT open your email if it includes attachments. • If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our literary agents, please visit www.authorcoaching.com. Vital Info email@yates2.com @mattyyates Facebook Website
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