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Robert Guinsler

An agent with Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. (see other agents at this agency).

About

Robert has been with Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. since 2000. His general curiosity in all things has allowed him the opportunity to represent a wide variety of prize-winning and New York Times bestselling nonfiction authors and projects. From the geopolitical mosaics of journalists Rania Abouzeid and Mikhail Zygar, to the impassioned memoirs of Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich and legendary gay rights activist Cleve Jones, to the comedic collections of Sarah Colonna, Phoebe Robinson and Egypt's own Bassem Youssef, most every avenue of the nonfiction spectrum can be found on his list. Other authors include Wendy Lawless, Harvard Humanist Chaplain Greg Epstein, Sil Lai Abrams, founder of Truth in Reality, Charles London (also known as Alex London and C. Alexander London), Brian Farrey, John Renehan, and Anna Jean Mayhew, among many others, round out a diverse group of literary, commercial, and YA fiction authors that Robert represents as well. Additionally, he represents the Estate of Anne Sexton.

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United States

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Memoir.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 07:28 UTC (2 hours, 30 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 23 Aug 2026

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