Eric Matthew Simonoff is a literary agent at William Morris Endeavor.

Eric Simonoff
Born
Eric Matthew Simonoff

(1967-07-21)July 21, 1967
OccupationLiterary agent
Children2

Biography

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Eric Simonoff was born to a Jewish family[1] in Philadelphia on July 21, 1967. He graduated from Princeton University in 1989, with a degree in Classics. Simonoff began his publishing career at W.W. Norton as an editorial assistant, then joined Janklow & Nesbit in 1991 and rose to the position of co-director. He left Janklow & Nesbit for William Morris Endeavor in 2009. His switch in agencies was considered a major event in the publishing industry.[2][3] Simonoff represents more than a dozen New York Times bestselling authors.[4]

Partial List of clients

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References

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  1. ^ Cole, Joni B. (July 31, 2006). Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive. UPNE. p. 27. ISBN 9781584658726.
  2. ^ observer.com New York Observer piece on Simonoff's switch in agency. He is currently the co-head of the William Morris Endeavor books department.
  3. ^ Michael Szczerban, "Agents & Editors: Eric Simonoff", Poets & Writers, July/August 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i781c3e0a48f6c1c2eaf71382840f55f4 The Hollywood Reporter article.
  5. ^ Rachel Deahl, "London Book Fair 2015: In Pre-Fair Deals, Debut Sells to Knopf for Rumored 7 Figures", PW, April 10, 2015.
  6. ^ https://chandlerburr.com/contact/