Jessica Friedman
Sterling Lord Literistic
Likely Open
Updated: 9/23/2025
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Jessica represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction, as well as literature in translation and select graphic novels.
She is interested in distinctive voices and writing that challenges the expected–stylistically, formally, or otherwise.
Jessica is particularly drawn to voice-driven prose, thoughtful criticism, genre-bending writing, and underrepresented narratives.
Jessica graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in English and an MA in the humanities.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Literary Fiction
- Upmarket Fiction
Nonfiction
- Cookbooks
- History
- Memoirs
- Narrative Nonfiction
- Pop Culture
- True Crime
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About Sterling Lord Literistic
Agency Profile
Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. is defined by its rich heritage as well as the energy and commitment of agents who are passionate about the writers they represent. One of the most dynamic independent agencies in New York, Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. combines a long tradition of literary excellence with a diverse and successful client list unparalleled in the industry.
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