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Goldleaf Literary Agency

Also trades, or has traded, as Goldleaf Agency, Goldleaf Rights.

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Multiple documented, corroborated author reports of serious issues, or regulatory or legal action on record.

Charges reading fees and monthly submission fees while describing itself as a literary agency. Lists no completed sales, and none of the four publishers it names as partners confirmed any relationship when asked. Registered address is a mail forwarding service. Contacted at two published addresses; both bounced.

Set by Ruth Kelleher ·

Why this standing? 3 documented items
  1. Regulatory action

    Registered address is a mail forwarding service

    The published address resolves to a commercial mail forwarding provider.

    SourceArchived copyAdded by Ruth Kelleher

  2. Company statement

    Named publisher partners, four of four unconfirmed

    All four named publishers told us in writing that they have no relationship with the company.

    SourceArchived copyAdded by Ruth Kelleher

  3. Price list

    Reading fee and monthly submission fee schedule

    $450 reading fee plus $95 per month "submission management", charged before any offer exists.

    SourceArchived copyAdded by Ruth Kelleher

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    Charges reading fees and monthly submission fees while describing itself as a literary agency. Lists no completed sales, and none of the four publishers it names as partners confirmed any relationship when asked. Registered address is a mail forwarding service. Contacted at two published addresses; both bounced.

    Ruth Kelleher · right of reply requested

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    AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Goldleaf Literary Agency, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.

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    Benjamin WoodWorked with them Feb 2024 – Aug 2024Recommends: No0 found this helpful