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Ethan Ellenberg 20

An agent with Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

I remain excited and committed to assisting Authors at different stages of their careers. I work with a number of talented people writing and illustrating many different kinds of books and that’s what I like. If you have something special in any of the commercial fiction genres I would be interested in hearing about it. For children’s books works of the imagination and beauty will always interest me. If I can’t help you, I will share your work with a colleague. The business of book publishing has changed almost beyond recognition since I joined the industry. It’s as complex as any business I know and that makes it daunting for everyone involved. Our goal is to assist Authors where they need it most, passionate dedication to help them earn a living, and honest feedback about their work.

This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting 60 days, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country, Year Established, and Professional Associations

United States Agent since 1984 Member of AALA

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Women's Fiction.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Romance RomanceOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK OK OK
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Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream. Excluding: Academic.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Health/Medicine, History (General, Biographies), Lifestyle (Cooking), Memoir, Psychology, Religion/Spirituality (New Age, Spirituality), Science, Society/Culture (Crime, Current events, Pop culture).
Types/Lengths:
Book Book
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK OK OK
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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AccuracyWe have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported60 min | 102.6 mean avg | 69.0 median | 202 max days (61.8 std dev)
Pending2 responses are pending (11 min | 79.0 mean avg | 79.0 median | 147 max days waiting | 96.2 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The agent will try to make a decision within 60 days. (87.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.)
This agent may not respond to all queries. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted.

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 Apr 2024
Last Audited: 08 Apr 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 03 May 2018

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