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Sep 02, 2017 the publishing world is in constant flux, and agents may switch agencies or change their submission requirements. Gernert takes on about two new clients a year, often debut writers. Learn more about our agents, marcia wernick, linda pratt, and emily mitchell. Alexandra penfold has been working in publishing for over a decade.
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