David Moldawer

I began my editorial career at Portfolio, St. Martin’s Press, and Amazon Publishing, where my acquisitions included The Personal MBA, The Sports Gene, and Idea Man by Paul Allen. As a book proposal developer, I developed the proposals for 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 breakthrough book concepts to positioning authors for long-term success. I’m seeking nonfiction books that challenge assumptions, reshape industries, and change the way we think about the world.

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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