Jonathan Cobb
HG Literary
Likely Open
Updated: 1/30/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Jon graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and later completed a Master’s degree in Publishing: Digital and Print Media at NYU.
After gaining experience at Writers House and NYU Press, he joined HG Literary to assist partner and agent Josh Getzler on a wide variety of titles in fiction and nonfiction.
In addition to being an agent, Jon also coordinates HG Literary’s internship program.
He has a soft spot for anything related to track and field, geek culture, weird science or cutting-edge technology.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Literary Fiction
- Middle Grade - Fiction
- Middle Grade - Science Fiction
- Middle Grade - Fantasy
- Middle Grade - Mystery
- Middle Grade - Thrillers
- Multicultural Fiction
- Mystery
- Science Fiction
- Thrillers
- Young Adult - Fiction
- Young Adult - Mystery
- Young Adult - Science Fiction
- Young Adult - Fantasy
- Young Adult - Thriller
Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About HG Literary
Agency Profile
HG Literary is a New York-based agency that represents authors and illustrators across multiple genres and forms. They offer rights management, career development, and awards recognition for their diverse and talented clients.
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