In a recent issue of writers digest, five literary agents were identified as looking for new authors in a variety of genres. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Heather jackson decided to jump over the desk to the agent side in 2016 after a highly successful career. This article is part of a 15part series called everything. Below weve featured 21 top literary agents seeking new clients. She is interested in submissions for bold literary and upmarket fiction anything with a compelling narrative voice and a new way of seeing the world. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our authors, working closely with them at all stages of their careers. Before submitting to these agents, go to the agency website and read everything on it.
Confessions of a literary agent published on october 4, 2016 january 29, 2020 by mary c. She is looking for great literary and commercial fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction, autobiography and memoirs, culture and the arts, humor, practical howto skills, and artisanal arts and crafts. 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. Christian literary agents looking for new authors our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents looking for new authors. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think. She was a nyc high school english teacherdean and senior literary agent at sterling lord literistic before joining the studio in 2016. Stacey graham red sofa literary is looking for humor books, humorous memoir, dark middle grade, new age with a strong platform, quirky nonfiction yamg and adult, history, and horror. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week.
The rohm literary agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. Thats why we put together this list of literary agents representing science fiction and fantasy who are currently accepting open submissions for. Jan 17, 2017 shana kelly einstein literary is looking for novels with great writing and surprising plots. Or even what your favorite ben and jerrys ice cream flavor is. Rick pascocello glass literary management, a longtime marketing executive at random house, is looking for nonfiction, including memoir, biography. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. She enjoys unexpected settings and loves a good romantic angle. Visit the speaking page to find conferences at which ill be teaching andor in attendance this year. Oct 04, 2016 she was a nyc high school english teacherdean and senior literary agent at sterling lord literistic before joining the studio in 2016. We are dedicated to guiding our clients to the greatest possible success. All request that the first go around is via email with the query letter delivered within the email. As an author of science fiction or fantasy, a literary agent can help you sell your novel to a major publisher, but its tough to find an agent thats actually looking for new authors.
Cara lee simpson joined the agency in 2016, after working as a literary agent and a freelance literary scout. I represent an eclectic list including literary fiction, thrillersuspense, mystery, young adult and middle grade fiction fantasy, scifi and contemporary, narrative nonfiction, and memoir. 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. Please note that as the acp does not publish books or represents authors, we are. Due to the high volume of submissions that they receive, only parties that theyre interested in will receive a response. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Latoya smith of lcs literary services about latoya. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. We have an international focus and make it a priority to sell our clients work in as many territories as. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Chantelle aimee osman is the editor of agora, an imprint of polis books. We are always excited to read submissions from potential new clients. Agent looking for clients writing and illustrating.
Inkwell is a fullservice literary management agency. Please feel free to use the menu at the top of the post here to travel around the site. Corvisiero is the founder and senior literary agent at the corvisiero literary agency, a new york city boutique literary management services agency representing authors around the world. Feb 07, 2016 if these agents do not suit your needs, you can find a comprehensive list of new and established agents seeking clients here. Before joining defiore in early 2016, reiko davis was an associate agent at miriam altshuler literary agency for four years. You can find a list of dozens of new and established agents seeking clients here. The agency was founded by nikesh shukla and julia kingsford. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents seeking new clients. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents seeking new clients like david vigliano, matt yates, and jonathan clements. The mystery and thriller genres are wildly competitive, so finding the right literary agent for you could.
If these agents dont suit your needs, you can find a comprehensive list of new and established agents seeking clients here. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Sep 06, 20 22 literary agents who are looking for you by joan y. New literary agents looking for clients submit your work to them using the free directory of literary agents by a former ny times bestselling book agent. After four years as a literary agents assistant at curtis brown, tracy marchini left to pursue her own editorial business and to earn her mfa in writing for children. Cara lee simpson joined the agency in 2016, after working as a literary agent and a. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. She is open to all genres, but has a special love for fantasy and science fiction.
Campbell associates, rising to senior scout and deputy director, a position she held for four years. Areas of specialty include but are not limited to health, psychology, memoir, current events and narrative nonfiction of special interest to women. Falkin literary is pleased to be working with author, cultural critic, political commentator, lecturer, and salon columnist, david masciotra, on his nonfiction book, a journalistic examination of the uss failure to prepare for covid19 that portrays the pandemic, and the american missteps surrounding it, as emblematic of americas larger, and longer running, cultural, social, and political. Please mail submissions to the attention of ethan ellenberg at 155 suffolk st. They ask that you send a query letter via email to one agent at a time. Moore back in my own submitting days there was nothing quite so agonizing yet exciting about the wait while a literary agent considered my full manuscript. Its frustrating when you find a publisher you like and in their guidelines they state. Home finding a literary agent tips for finding a book agent new literary agents looking for clients new book agents new literary agents looking for clients are often thought of as a last resort by authors, a second option that should only be considered after striking out with more established literary agents.
We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Melissa nasson of rubin pfeffer content is seeking middlegrade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. At a time when the publishing world is changing greatly, we have taken an. We are no longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. She has a soft spot for well written thrillers and psychological suspense. May 07, 2020 you can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Stevie finegan of zeno literary agency i joined zeno at the beginning of 2020 after time served working for science fiction and fantasy imprint gollancz, adult nonfiction publisher icon, and almost every waterstones bookshop london has to offer. Read this article to learn about the advantages of working with new book agents looking for clients. You may also be interested in our list of literary managers but getting an agent is not as simple as calling up, sending an email or even mailing your script. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors.
The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Each literary agent works for a respectable, wellknown literary agency. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction, inspirational, young adult and business authors. Agent looking for clients victoria marini i am a literary agent with the irene goodman agency. Each has years of experience and an impressive track record. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. Manning is a new literary agent at united talent agency seeking both fiction and. Typically, agents only accept a few new clients each year.
It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres. Literary agent since 2016, keely boeving has been representing writers with wordserve literary. Oct, 2018 the harvey klinger literary agency is currently accepting submission from both new and previous clients. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies. Lyndsey blessing she has since worked at the literary scouting agency maria b. A very nice literary agent indulges in polite rants about queries, writers, and the publishing industry. A stepbystep guide to finding literary agents, plus how to select the right. She grew up in kansas city, received her ba in comparative literature and art history from brown university, and is a graduate of the columbia publishing course. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you this article is part of a 15part series called everything you need to know about finding a literary agent. If your work doesnt look like a good candidate for a new york house. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which. Literary agent alerts this one with abigail frank of sanford j. In the five years since morphing from a boutique literary agency into a onestop shop for writers and artists, new leaf has had thirtyseven books hit the new york times bestseller list and eight films produced, including cbs films sleeper hit, the duff, the divergent series, cannes film festival jury prize.
Agent looking for clients victoria marini writing and. Literary agency, and she is currently looking for new clients. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. Best literary agents 20202021 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. She was named a left coast crime guest of honor in 2016. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. These literary agents are actively looking for agentedunagented authors to represent. I have included their current needs and wish lists. They had met in 2015 when nikesh was looking for a new literary agent after his previous agent had left agenting to become a publisher. Check out the submissions page and the what im looking for page before you send me a proposal. Agentseditors thrillerfest xv july 7 11, 2020 grand hyatt.
Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest 2020. I keep a comprehensive list of agents looking for clients here. July 5, 2016 2 new literary agents actively looking for clients margaret sutherland brown emma sweeney agency is particularly interested in commercial and literary fiction, mysteries and thrillers, narrative nonfiction, lifestyle, and cookbooks. In looking at all our sales, the question is not really a surprise but the answer is that we would love to find a few good men to add to our client list. Before submitting to these agents, go to the agency. The 10 best literary agents for writers by industrial scripts. New literary agents looking for clients new book agents. While selective in taking on new clients, stephen is always drawn to compelling stories that marry quality writing to bold, imaginative concepts.
Agents not only have connections within the publishing industry but they also read hundreds of proposals a year, giving them better perspective of what will sell and what wont. Nikesh had had the idea for a book of essays by writers of colour about race and immigration in the uk called the good immigrant. Here are six established agents looking for clients. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Literary agents trident media group literary agency. Dec 05, 2017 this post is one of the most popular at my site and is regularly updated. Jan 18, 20 5 literary agents seeking new clients when trying to get your manuscript published, its often beneficial to have an agent on your side. To submit your work for consideration, please read about what were looking for below, then email the first three chapters along with a synopsis preferably as a word document and covering letter to either ella or bryony, using the email addresses below. Erica is a tireless advocate for her clients and committed to. Oct 05, 2017 if these agencies do not suit your needs, you can find a list of hundreds of new and established agents seeking clients here. Corvisiero is the founder and senior literary agent at the corvisiero literary agency, a new york. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. New literary agents looking for clients are often thought of as a last resort by authors, a second option that should only be considered after striking out with more established literary agents but that kind of thinking is shortsighted.
Literary fiction, mysteries, thrillers, historical fiction. Courtney millercallihan founded handspun literary agency in 2016, after. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. Rachel crawford wolf literary services is interested in literary and commercial fiction and ya. Aug 09, 2016 here are six established agents looking for clients.
The following agents and editors will be attending pitchfest 2020 at thrillerfest xv. Are you looking for a literary agent to help you sell your mystery or thriller novel to a publisher. We work together as a closeknit team, ensuring that each client has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process. Kristin van ogtrop of inkwell management kristin van ogtrop, the former editorinchief of real simple, has joined inkwell management as a literary agent. His specialties include young adult, middle grade, adult thrillers, and narrative nonfiction. Rick pascocello glass literary management, a longtime marketing executive at random house, is looking for nonfiction, including memoir, biography, history, narrative, business, sports, and popular culture, along with mainstream and literary fiction. Each of the websites identified include submission guidelines. For specific services, please visit the services tab, but please feel free to drop me a line and let me know how i can help. New literary agents with this spotlight featuring tracy marchini of bookends are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list about tracy. If so, youll love this curated list of 30 top literary agents that are currently accepting open submissions for mysteries and thrillers. Heather jackson decided to jump over the desk to the agent side in 2016 after a highly successful career as a trade editor. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. H ere are six new agents actively building their client lists. Heather jackson literary agency about heather jackson literary agency.
Smith was an editor for over thirteen years working at publishing houses such as kensington publishing, hachette book group, and samhain publishing. H ere three literary agents actively building their client lists. Rachel crawford mackenzie wolf literary services is interested in literary and commercial. New literary agents with this spotlight featuring gabrielle piraino of defiore and company are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client. Literary agent undercover mark malatesta january 10, 2016. Jennifer weis is looking for new voices and authors preferably with a platform. See more ideas about writing conferences and writers conference. This literary agency was founded in 1989 and will help you to manage the whole lifetime of your book from the first concept to publication and promotion. Evaluate her client list and the publishers she has recently sold to. Literary agent undercover mark malatesta posts facebook. Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Greenburger associates are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Marisa is also a corporate and trust and estates attorney with experience in top global firms and fortune 500 companies. She is not currently accepting new middlegrade, early reader, or picture book submissions. She is passionate about partnering with clients to develop books that connect with readers, find success with publishers, and create real change in the world. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days.
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