Eric Simonoff Explained

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

Eric Simonoff
Birth Name:Eric Matthew Simonoff
Birth Date:1967 7, mf=yes
Occupation:Literary agent
Children:2

Biography

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

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cole, Joni B.. Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive . 27. UPNE. July 31, 2006. 9781584658726.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20090318005301/http://www.observer.com/2009/media/why-did-janklow-prince-eric-simonoff-defect-william-morris observer.com
  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/