Ellen Goff
HG Literary
Likely Open
Updated: 9/11/2025
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Ellen graduated from The University of Chicago with a BA in English, a minor in Cinema and Media Studies, and a focus in Creative Writing.
She has an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School in both Fiction and Writing for Children and Young Adults.
She has worked everywhere from The White House under the Obama administration to The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
At HG Literary she builds her own domestic list and is the International Rights Manager of the company’s Children’s & YA list.
She represents authors writing for all age groups.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Fantasy
- Middle Grade - Fiction
- Picture Books
- Romance
- Young Adult - Fiction
Nonfiction
- Food
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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