Lauren Abramo An agent with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC (see other agents at this agency). About Lauren E. Abramo joined DGB in 2005 after getting a BA in English at NYU and an MA in Irish Studies at NUI Galway. As VP and Subsidiary Rights Director for the agency she represents a small list of clients and sells rights across the agency. As rights director, she’s sold hundreds of audiobooks and thousands of foreign editions in more than 60 languages and countries. Her personal client list includes award winners, #1 New York Times bestsellers, and books adapted for television and film. Lauren’s interest spans a wide range of categories and genres, with a focus on books by and about people from communities not well represented in publishing. Country & Year Established United States Agent since 2005 AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterLauren Abramo's overall average response time is faster than most agents. Normal AcceptanceLauren Abramo's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for agents. More ResponsiveLauren Abramo's overall rate of non-response is lower than most agents. Collapse section Fiction Open In YA fiction, she is most eagerly looking for contemporary, romance, and thrillers. In adult fiction, her list is primarily smart, accessible fiction in categories such as suspense, romance, book club fiction, and general fiction.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Women's Fiction Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Romance 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.Submissions:Method: QueryTracker. Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Her adult nonfiction list spans many categories, especially where they intersect with social justice, particularly pop culture, psychology, pop science, reportage, media, and contemporary culture.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: BookStyles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Psychology. Science. Society/Culture: General, Pop culture, Social issues.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:Facebook FacebookThreads @dystelgoderichandbourret 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. Lauren Abramo 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include other agents at the same agency Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 18.4 mean avg | 10.0 median | 119 max days (33.5 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % Rejections: 100.00 % (18.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 91.7 % form, 8.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The agent will try to make a decision within 60 days. (8.3 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:30 UTC (6 hours, 14 minutes ago). 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 AgencyKendall Berdinsky DNQMichael BourretAndrew Dugan CLOSEDJane Dystel DNQKemi Faderin DNQGracie Freeman LifschutzMiriam GoderichMichael Hoogland CLOSEDStacey Kendall GlickRené J. KooikerJim McCarthyLeslie MeredithJessica PapinSharon PelletierJohn RudolphAnn Leslie TuttleMichaela WhatnallKieryn Ziegler CLOSED 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. 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