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Ms. Susan Ginsburg

Writers House

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Susan Ginsburg

Writers House

New York, NY
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Website:
www.writershouse.com/
Blog/Other:
www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/SGinsburg/
AALA Member:
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Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Book Club
Literary Fiction
Upmarket
Young Adult

Non-Fiction

Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
History
Science/Technology
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
kelleygurl
11/04/2026 08:50 AM
Q: 8/11
R: 10/29
Thank you for contacting Susan Ginsburg about representation. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you representation at this time. Due to the large number of submissions Susan receives, she is forced to be extremely selective when considering new clients. After reflection, we don't feel that this is a perfect fit for Susan's list. Publishing is very subjective, however, and another agent may well feel differently. That said, you are welcome to submit to another Writers House agent.
I sincerely apologize for the impersonal nature of this reply—we receive hundreds of submissions a month.
Thank you again for thinking of Susan. We wish you all the best of luck in the future.
MemphisLiz
10/29/2026 03:33 PM
Upmarket fiction 67,000
Q: 8/25/26
R: 10/29/26
parkerww
10/20/2026 10:46 AM
Q: 7/15/26
R: 10/20/26
lucaswade
08/17/2026 07:16 AM
Q: 8/17/26 Upmarket Fiction 69,000 words
lblavery
06/02/2026 09:00 AM
Formally withdrew my query on May 2nd. Received a rejection today. SMH.
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03/12/2025 - Genres updated.
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