David Moldawer

I began my editorial career at publishing houses including St. Martin’s Press, Portfolio (Penguin Group), McGraw-Hill Professional, and Amazon Publishing New York. As an editor, I worked with celebrated authors ranging from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet to wellness icon Deepak Chopra. My acquisitions included bestsellers such as The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, Car Guys vs. Bean Counters by Bob Lutz, Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain by Ryan Blair, The Sports Gene by David Epstein, Idea Man by Paul Allen, and Behance’s 99U series.

Transitioning to being a collaborator, I established myself as a leading ghostwriter and book proposal specialist in business and personal development. My collaborations have secured multiple seven-figure deals and contributed to numerous bestsellers, including Atomic Habits by James Clear and Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal.

As an agent at Writers House, I leverage deep expertise across every stage of the publishing process—from shaping compelling book concepts to positioning authors for long-term success. My background in creative development and market strategy allows me to be a strong advocate for authors looking to make a meaningful impact.

I represent authors across prescriptive and narrative nonfiction.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be emailed to dmoldawersubmissions@writershouse.com

NONFICTION ONLY: If you think I’d be interested in your work, e-mail with a query letter including your credentials, an explanation of what makes your book unique, and a synopsis, along with 10 pages, all in the body of the email. No attachments, please. Please include the title and your name in the subject heading. I make every attempt to respond to all queries, generally within six to eight weeks.

All proposals receive careful consideration. This takes time, so please be patient. If I request your manuscript, I prefer that you send it to me on an exclusive basis.

Please do not query two agents at Writers House simultaneously.

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