Dawn Frederick
Red Sofa Literary
Likely Closed
Updated: 9/15/2025
Should You Query This Agent?
1.
Agent Information
Agent Bio
Dawn Frederick founded Red Sofa Literary in 2008 after a career that included work at Oliver Press and becoming an agent in 2002.
She holds a BS in Human Ecology and an MS in Library and Information Sciences.
Dawn has worked in chain and independent bookstores and leverages relationships with sales reps and booksellers to find books readers want.
She co founded the MN Publishing Tweet Up served on the Board of Directors for Loft Literary and was President of the Twin Cities Community Advisory Council for MPR.
She has taught widely on the ABCs of getting published and lives in St Paul.
Research Links
2.
Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
3.
Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Middle Grade - Fiction
- Mystery
- Thrillers
- Young Adult - Fiction
Nonfiction
- Nonfiction
- Animals
- Current Affairs
- History
- Pop Culture
- Sports
Genres Not Represented
- Picture Book
- Memoir
- Prescriptive
- Business Book Ideas
4.
About Red Sofa Literary
Agency Profile
Red Sofa Literary is a boutique literary agency originally established in the Twin Cities, MN. Much like a good book, our agency appreciates an author who brings a compelling narrative and a passion to the art of storytelling.
Agency Links
5.
Other Agents At Red Sofa Literary (3 Total)
Agent requirements, submission statuses, and other information can change without notice and are often subject to interpretation. The user should always review the agent's official website before submitting or determining whether to submit. This listing and determination of suitabilitty for querying are provided for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement. We're rooting for you—good luck!