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Martha Webb 5

An agent with Cooke McDermid Literary Management (see other agents at this agency).

About

Martha Webb is an agent and co-owner of CookeMcDermid. Her list comprises literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction and a broad range of non-fiction, including investigative journalism, memoir with a particular focus, popular science, history and philosophy, and some self-help. She is drawn to rebels and contrarians with a good sense of humour, and to books that are topical, deal with important issues, or strive for social betterment while also being great reads. She values distinctive voices and good storytelling, in whatever form. Her clients include Jen Agg, Michael Crummey, Claudia Dey, Robyn Doolittle, Cathal Kelly, Sonya Lalli, Saleema Nawaz, Pasha Malla, Zoey Leigh Peterson, Joan Thomas and Shannon Lee Simmons. Martha began her career in publishing in 2005 with The McDermid Agency, of which she later assumed co-ownership prior to the creation of CookeMcDermid. She holds an MA in literature from the University of Edinburgh, and was born and raised in Montreal.

Country, Year Established, and Professional Associations

Canada Agent since 2005 Member of PACLA

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Young adults.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
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Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children, Young adults.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir, Society/Culture.
Types/Lengths:
Book Book
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK No OK
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2024
Last Audited: 31 Jan 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 19 Feb 2018

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