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Agent Interview: Paul Feldstein

Describe what you're looking for in 25 characters or less.

Great writing that sings

Who are your favorite authors?

Thomas Mann, William Faulkner, E.L. Doctorow, John Connolly, WB Yeats to name a few

What sets you apart from other agents who look at the same type of material?

We are small and devoted to the writers we represent, we are always available, and we never give up.

What is the best advice you can give someone who is considering submitting work to you?

Be sure it is as pristine as possible.

Describe the ideal query letter.

Brief and to the point.

Describe the ideal manuscript.

Impossible to do. Each is different, unique. But it must sing to me.

What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?

Submitting genres we don't represent

How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?

Brief bio is fine, including any publishing history

How much of a manuscript do you read before making the decision to reject it?

All

Once you decide to represent someone's work, what is the process?

We work with the writer to make the manuscript the best it can be, and then submit to as many publishers as appropriate

What is a day in the life of an agent like for you?

Busy.

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