David Moldawer began his editorial career at major publishing houses including St. Martin's Press, Portfolio (Penguin Group), McGraw-Hill Professional, and Amazon Publishing, working with celebrated authors and acquiring bestsellers. He established himself as a leading ghostwriter and book proposal specialist in business and personal development, securing multiple seven-figure deals and contributing to numerous bestsellers including Atomic Habits and Feel-Good Productivity. As an agent at Writers House, he leverages deep expertise across every stage of publishing, from shaping book concepts to positioning authors for long-term success.
NONFICTION ONLY: If you think I'd be interested in your work, e-mail with a query letter including your credentials, an explanation of what makes your book unique, and a synopsis, along with 10 pages, all in the body of the email. No attachments, please. Please include the title and your name in the subject heading. I make every attempt to respond to all queries, generally within six to eight weeks. All proposals receive careful consideration. This takes time, so please be patient. If I request your manuscript, I prefer that you send it to me on an exclusive basis. Please do not query two agents at Writers House simultaneously.
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