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Kate McKean

Kate McKean

Brooklyn, NY

I'm a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency in Brooklyn, NY. I've been writing Agents & Books since 2019, as well as many other things. Find out more at www.katemckean.com

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Q&A Friday!

Let It Go Edition

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Do You Need to Meet an Agent in Person to Get Published?

An IRL Investigation

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Q&A Thursday

Choo Choo Edition

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Stop Writing for Literary Agents

I'm not the one you're trying to please

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Q&A Thursday

How Long Does It Take?

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Actual Hacks That Will Make Your Writing Life Easier

Easily Save Seconds Everyday