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What Cole is looking for
Cole is acquiring literary and upmarket fiction, narrative non-fiction, essays, and poetry, particularly works by LGBTQ+ authors. He is drawn to character and voice driven stories with unique perspectives on the contemporary moment, especially those engaging with radical ideas and issues of social justice. He loves fostering the careers of debut authors, working closely with them to help develop and edit their projects, and guiding them through the full process from submission to publication and beyond.
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Is Cole Hildebrand open to queries right now?
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What genres does Cole Hildebrand represent?
Cole Hildebrand represents Upmarket Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Poetry.
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