Jonathan Cobb An agent with HG Literary (see other agents at this agency). About Jon graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and later completed a Master’s degree in Publishing: Digital and Print Media at NYU. After gaining experience at Writers House and NYU Press, he joined HG Literary to assist partner and agent Josh Getzler on a wide variety of titles in fiction and nonfiction. In addition to being an agent, Jon also coordinates HG Literary’s internship program. Country United States AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterJonathan Cobb's overall average response time is faster than most agents. Normal AcceptanceJonathan Cobb's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for agents. More ResponsiveJonathan Cobb's overall rate of non-response is lower than most agents. Fiction Open Jon reads all genres of fiction but has a particular interest in contemporary middle grade and YA, science fiction and fantasy, African-American fiction, literary fiction, and mysteries and thrillers. He also has a soft spot for anything related to track and field, geek culture, weird science or cutting-edge technology.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: NovelStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Science: General, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race. Sports/Recreation: Running/Track and field. Technology: General, See guidelines.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to agent's webpage Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @hgliteraryX (Twitter) @HGLiterary For the Agent: Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Agent Impersonation Scams are becoming commonplace.A legitimate agent will not contact you and request money to represent you. Never pay an agent an up-front fee. That is not how literary agent representation works. Agents earn a commission only after they've landed a publishing deal for you. Also, agents scarcely ever contact writers. If an agent that you haven't queried contacts you about representation, be suspicious. Look up the agent and check if the email address is correct for that agent/agency. Jonathan Cobb Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the agency or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 54.6 mean avg | 35.0 median | 262 max days (515.1 std dev) Responses 85.71 % Acceptances: 0.00 % Rejections: 85.71 % (28.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 14.29 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 14.29 % (176.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 3 responses are pending (44 min | 59.0 mean avg | 64.0 median | 69 max days waiting | 759.0 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The agent will try to make a decision within 56 days. (28.6 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 19 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 19:04 UTC (4 hours, 10 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this agent Work submitted to this agent was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted by this agent also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Other Agents at this AgencySoumeya Bendimerad RobertsJosh GetzlerEllen GoffWendi GuCarrie HanniganBrianne JohnsonJulia KardonRhea Lyons CLOSEDAlex ReubertJillian SchelziNatalie SunVictoria Jane Wells Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the agent or agency being listed. 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