Send a Query to René Johannes Kooiker at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

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Thank you for considering me for your work. Please ensure you have reviewed my full Manuscript Wishlist to check whether we might be a good fit. You can find it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/160aef3-knCLAE4OQfCblf4Zvk5wJ6vcQ528UxSko9Es/edit?usp=sharing

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Please review these key takeaways from the Dystel, Goderich & Bourret submission guidelines.

  • Do proofread carefully and double-space your materials if possible.
  • We do not represent screenplays, plays, or poetry.
  • Don’t submit to more than one of us at a time, whether in the same query or separate queries. After an agent passes, you may query another agent at DG&B.
  • Don’t send attachments with a blank email or an incomplete query – we will not open them.
  • Don’t send materials as a shared file or download link (such as Dropbox or Google Docs). We will not open these files.
  • Don't query more than one project at a time.
  • Don’t send a query for a novel until your manuscript is complete, polished and ready for review. We do not accept partial manuscripts for novels. Nonfiction can be queried with a proposal.
  • Don’t pitch projects or follow up on queries over the phone or via social media. Pitches made via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc, will not be considered except as part of a planned pitch event.

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