David Fugate

David Fugate is the President and Founder of LaunchBooks Literary Agency, a prominent literary agency based in Encinitas, California. He has an extensive background in publishing, having started his career in 1992 at the Margret McBride Literary Agency as the Manager of Submissions. Over the years, he has successfully represented over 1,000 books to more than 40 different publishers, generating over $30 million for his authors.123

Fugate specializes in both fiction and nonfiction, representing a diverse array of genres including science fiction, thrillers, business, and memoirs. Notable authors he has represented include Andy Weir, the author of The Martian, and Chris Guillebeau, known for The $100 Startup.123 His agency is known for its commitment to helping authors navigate the publishing process from concept development to negotiation and publication.34

In addition to his role at LaunchBooks, Fugate is recognized in the literary community for his expertise and has been featured in various publications and platforms discussing insights into book publishing.56