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Home » Tools for Writers » Literary Agents » Ethan Bassoff
Ethan Bassoff
New York, New York 10011
Submission Guidelines
Send a one-page query letter via e-mail, including a brief synopsis of your book, a short bio with any writing education, previous publications, awards, and any other related information. For fiction, please include the first five chapters. For nonfiction, send a proposal (if available) or the first five chapters and a summary. Response time: "I request eight weeks to read but usually reply much sooner."
Tips From the Agent
"I like to see any previous publications / writing education and comparable titles."
Agent Advice
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Speakeasy Threads
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