Matt Belford
The Rights Factory
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Updated: 5/25/2026
Should You Query This Agent?
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
Matt Belford joined The Rights Factory in 2025, having worked at several literary agencies and Big 5 publishers in nearly every genre and format imaginable.
Once upon a time, he received his MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College, back when he thought he wanted to be a writer.
He’s since learned the error of his ways and is thrilled to instead be working with authors to help bring their ideas to life.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Science Fiction
Nonfiction
- Business
- Food
- Health & Wellness
- Journalism
- Lifestyle
- Narrative Nonfiction
- Politics
- Pop Culture
- Science
- Social Justice
- Women's Issues
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About The Rights Factory
Agency Profile
The Rights Factory is an editorial literary agency with agents based around the world. They champion storytellers from creation through publication and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the publishing industry.
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