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Kevin M. O'Connor

O'Connor Literary Agency

United States

Open to Queriesemail
Submission Guidelines[email protected]Website
Manuscript Wish List (MSWL)

Looking For

Smart adult nonfiction in science, technology, and serious biography. Also seeking adult nonfiction in history, journalism, and pop culture. For children's submissions, looking for fiction and nonfiction for ages 0-12, including middle grade and picture books.

Not Looking For

Not a good fit for memoir, science fiction, fantasy, romance, or mysteries. Rarely takes on adult literary fiction or young adult projects.

Themes & Elements

well-known historical figuressciencetechnologyhistoryjournalismpop culture
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About

Kevin is a Columbia University graduate and the founding director of The Center for Nonfiction. He is a literary agent with a long history in media, working at the intersection of business and creative endeavors.

Submission Guidelines
Format: email
Email: [email protected]
Submission Page: https://oconnor.nyc/contact/
Guidelines:

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Place up to three chapters of text in the body of the email, not as an attachment. Let us know who you are, how you found us, and how we can help!

Notable Clients
  • Brian McCullough
  • Claude Andrew Clegg
  • Adam Kovac
  • Colin Winnette
  • Steven B. Frank
  • Jeffery Robinson
  • Robert John Allman
  • Gabrielle Balkan
  • Jackson Bird
  • Christopher Preston
  • Susan Rubin
  • J. Otto Seibold
  • Jim Hart
Notable Sales
  • How the Internet Happened by Brian McCullough
  • The Black President by Claude Andrew Clegg
  • The Surge by Adam Kovac
  • Users by Colin Winnette
  • Armstrong & Charlie by Steven B. Frank
  • Who We Are: The History of Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. by Jeffery Robinson

Social

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Sources

MSWL ProfilePersonal Website

Last verified: March 31, 2026

Audience

AdultMiddle GradePicture Books

Genres

Biography
History
Science / Nature
Popular ScienceTechnology

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