Ethan Bassoff
The last time the agent had an active listing on Duotrope, the agent was affiliated with Massie & McQuilkin (MMQLIT) (see other agents at this agency).
Do not submit here! Permanently Closed: This agent is no longer accepting queries (March 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.
About
ETHAN BASSOFF — agent (joined 2012) — attended Emerson College and later managed Brookline Booksmith, a prominent Boston bookstore where he also hosted reading events. He then joined InkWell Management, where for six years he worked with award-winning authors including recipients of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Man Booker Prize, and finalists for the Story Prize. At MMQ he continues to represent both emerging and established writers of literary and crime fiction and narrative nonfiction including history, science, humor, and sports writing. His clients include winners of the Whiting Award and PEN/USA Book Award for Creative Nonfiction as well as many other honors. He keeps store browsers in mind when signing new authors and brings a strong editorial approach to all proposals and manuscripts, understanding that great ideas must also tell compelling stories.
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Fiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| GGeneral General | |
| MMystery/Crime Mystery/Crime | Subgenre: Crime. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Simultaneous |
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| OK | No | OK |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: History, Lifestyle (Food and Drink), Science, Society/Culture (General, Current events, Pop culture), Sports/Recreation.
- Types/Lengths:
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Simultaneous |
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| OK | No | OK |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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Dates
Last Updated: 18 Mar 2020
Date Added: 17 May 2018
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