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What Eric is looking for
Eric is eagerly acquiring fiction and non-fiction projects. He’s actively seeking out new, diverse voices in literary and commercial fiction, and has a special place in his heart for genre-blending stories. In terms of non-fiction, he’s interested in pop culture, wellness titles, memoirs, and essay collections. He’s open to very select young adult and middle grade projects.
Notable sales & clients
- Internment by Samira Ahmed
- Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen
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Hear from Eric: interviews & talks
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- 🎙 Eric Smith on Querying, Author Comps, and Getting Your Query Right — Page One: The Writer's Podcast
- 🎙 Agent-Author Team Eric Smith + Mike Chen: When NOT to Give Up — The Manuscript Academy (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
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What genres does Eric Smith represent?
Eric Smith represents Young Adult, Middle Grade, Commercial Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction.
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