Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to. While we are a small agency, we punch above our weight and we are looking to grow. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. The darley anderson literary, tv and film agency the darley anderson literary, tv and film agency was founded in 1988 by expublisher darley anderson and is based in london with a regional office in the book town of hayonwye on the englishwelsh borders. He has made nearly onethousand book deals, including many bestsellers. International literary agents can be found here in this free directory of publishing agents, created by former ny times bestselling book agent mark malatesta. It also offers strategic and commercial publishing advice, particularly assisting authors with publishing contracts. Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian. Jeff hermans guide to book publishers, editors, and literary agents.
Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Read this book and you not only will sell smarter, but you will increase your success rate tenfold. Apr 30, 2019 arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. Some literary agents represent a wide field of literary endeavour, while others do not accept some genres, such as poetry, short stories, romance or science. She is actively building her own client list, seeking adult literary fiction and young readers books. Geoffrey removes sales fears and puts the fun back in sales. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. The book proposal is your primary selling tool for your project. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. We specialise in literary and mainstream fiction, memoir, nonfiction, ya and kids. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them. With so many new ways to tell stories, to make it to the book publishing process, the book has to pop.
But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. They publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana, history, biographies, cooking, health and selfhelp, sports and travel. Danielle holds a bachelor of communications from monash university. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking.
Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. The curtis brown agency was established in the year 1899 by curtis brown. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Members of this association are required to meet certain standards, and once. A short, pithy book with realtime examples that resonate no matter what we sell. Arsenal pulp press is a book publisher in vancouver, canada with over 400 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction.
Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mindbodyspirit, narrative nonfiction, and. They seek outlets for the work of writers they represent, and oversee the contract relationships between authors and those who use their work. It is important to remember that you are trying to convince an editor that yours is a story that hasnt been told before and you are the best person to tell it.
You can send her a book proposal that includes a synopsis, a short outline of the chapters for nonfiction, three sample chapters, the total word. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Kate represents literary and upmarket book club fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction, with interest in food, running, feminism, obsessives, unconventional families, social history, art, travel and international stories, mental health, medicine, and the environment. Winner of the 2020 indie book award for nonfiction for tell me why. International literary agents free directory of book agents. How do i bring my work to the attention of a literary agent.
Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse. For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. Unpublished competition is exclusively for unpublished manuscripts across 6 categories of fiction and nonfiction. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. Sep 05, 2018 pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission process. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie dictionary publishers, pancake, st. In some countries, such as the usa, you cannot get a foot in the door of a publishing house without an agent. The margaret kennedy agency was established in the year 1996 by margaret. A comprehensive industry reference book, updated every year, usually found in, or accessed from, your local public library. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents. Margaret kennedy works with each writer at all stages right from the start, and steadily builds up authors careers over years.
Please read the our agents pages on our website and determine the full circle literary agent that is the best fit for your work. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their submission guidelines before making contact if these guidelines are not available on their website, phone or email. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Jacintas agency represents writers and illustrators across a diverse range of genres including picture books. She joined the agency in 2014 and has worked for over 25 years in the book publishing industry as an editor of fiction and nonfiction, and as a. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. First, please read the information and advice on this page. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. Our clients include accomplished journalists, scientists, academics, experts in their field, as well as novelists and debut authors with unique voices and stories to tell. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents.
Her new york times bestselling books include so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo and from cradle to stage. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. It can often serve to focus your ideas but most of all it should serve to succinctly present the entirety of your project. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their submission guidelines before making contact if these guidelines are not available on their website, phone or email them according to their stated preference. Lkla handles a number of corporate and academic clients, including harvard health publications, the trade book publishing arm of harvard medical school, aarp and city tavern, an awardwinning restaurant in philadelphia. Jo butler is a literary agent at the cameron creswell. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for. A list of australian literary agents can also be found in the australian writers marketplace online directory. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Jacintas agency represents writers and illustrators across a diverse range. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman.
Literary agents jacinta di mase and natasha solomun from jacinta di mase management are excited to be pitching several middlegrade titles this year. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane. The insights in this engaging book shed light on the real obstacles to change, and how we can overcome them in ourselves and others. May 06, 2012 margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens literature. If you have no history of publication either in book form or in periodicals, you are unlikely to be taken on by an agent. Jacinta di mase is the founder, director and lead agent. Most will consider nonfiction, such as autobiography, biography, historical works and.
Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens literature. We represent predominantly commercial and genre fiction. Select publishers and agents get first look at the top selections for each category, including lgr literary agency, katherine tegen books, and. Stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars by virginia grohl. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mind. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, including adult and childrens fiction authors, scriptwriters, script editors, illustrators, composers, playwrights and journalists.
Pan macmillan is a major australian publisher with a wide range of titles under group imprints, including macmillan, pan, picador, plum, momentum, macquarie. Nov 03, 2015 most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to changeeven when its uncomfortable and scary, or seems impossible. Alex adsett publishing services was established by alex adsett in 2008. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. Our literary agents database includes areas of focus, tips for submitting, client lists, and contact information for literary agents who represent literary writing. Since 2012, alex adsett publishing services has represented an amazing group of talented authors. Pan macmillan australia accepts electronic manuscript submissions directly from writers between 10am and 4pm the first monday of every month as part of its manuscript submission process. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Based in the flatiron district in manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and nonfiction. How do you select the australian titles for your list. Mullane literary associates is an independent literary agency founded in 2008 by deirdre mullane, a publishing executive with more than two decades in the industry as a publicist, editor, publisher, agent, and author. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random.
Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. I have 2 nonfiction books and 4 filmscripts written, rewritten and i. Before joining wendy sherman associates, laura mazer was the executive editor of seal press, a boutique imprint of the hachette book group, where she edited bold voices in adult nonfiction. She also handles the sale of uk and australiannew zealand. Also updated every year, this is targeted toward writers and widely available from booksellers. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. It is a full service literary agency, with a dynamic and vibrant publishing list, with a focus on commercial and genre fiction. Specialist childrens and ya literary agency 2016 golden quill uk john grout victoria ewart located in uk, us and spain. This webpage will also tell you everything you need to know about international book agents and literary agencies before you submit your work to them. It is different in australia, where some publishers will at least consider unsolicited manuscripts. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for australian literary agencies and their staff. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Jeff hermans guide to book publishers, editors, and literary agents new world library, 2017 or writers market writers digest books, 2017 can help you narrow down your. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan.
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