Many of the game changers went the route of self publishing, which allowed them to bypass literary agents all together. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Christian fiction literary agents free book agent directory. Perhaps most importantly, this list of middle grade literary agents includes the types of books they are looking to represent so you can use it as a guide to find the right agent. They found the strategies that worked best for them and sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Marianne merola coordinates a global network of foreign co agents charged with licensing the work of the agency s authors to a worldwide audience. Stringerlit, literary agency, fiction literary agency. Top fantasy literary agents 25 of the best fantasy literary agents. The book is totally captivating and pageturning on one level, completely soulful and honest on another level, beautifully written and in touch with the good living of live in a hemingway sort of way on another level still, and all the while it raises all kinds of fascinating questions about fiction and fact and the writing process without. Ive yet to meet an author who felt their selfpublished literary novel. If you write fiction, the agent will want to see the full manuscript assuming youre an unpublished or unproven fiction writer. Trace literary agency was founded in 2006 by tracy brennan. Literary agents often make a distinction between literary and commercial fiction.
How to find a literary agent for a non fiction book trying to get a non fiction book published is a very different process from the fiction market. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Richard abate 3 arts entertainment, laurie abkemeier defiore and company, and pamela ahearn the ahearn agency. His agency reflects industry knowledge he developed and honed over eighteen years in publishing and journalism. We are proud to have several awardwinning authors on our list, and so far this year 3 of our books. Jul 20, 2019 young adult literary agents 20192020 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring ya literary agents accepting new authors our free database includes literary agents for ya fiction and nonfiction. 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, even graphic novels, the below list provides options for everyone. These are 25 of the best literary agents for fantasy fiction representing fantasy fiction writers. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary agent. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent my goal as an agent is simple.
This is your chance to get professional feedback from an agent. Written a thriller or work of crime fiction and need a literary agent. Non fiction literary agents in the us below are several literary agents who indicated on ms wishlist that they were seeking specific nonfiction projects. One book she couldnt put down was tanehesi coatess between the world and me. Agentmatch has a complete list of every agent in the uk with full detail about who they are and what kind of work they represent. Literary fiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Londonbased literary agency lba was established by literary agents luigi bonomi and amanda preston in march 2005. Trace literary agency llc representing a bestselling. Fiction book proposal for literary agents literary agencies.
They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house, scholastic, and thomas nelson. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. Gail hochman developed her career by representing what she loves most to read. Best fiction literary agents general 25 top book agents representing fiction robert gottlieb trident media group. Writing a fiction proposal will also help you get clearer about the uniqueness and value of your book. The literary agents guide to writing a non fiction book proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case possible for your project. Literary agents for science fiction the market for science fiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. 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.
We consider all types of fiction and non fiction as well as childrens books. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. Jun 25, 2019 since most publishers of fiction do not accept unsolicited manuscript submissions from debut writers, literary agents are the most realistic route to traditional publication for many authors more on this in a bit.
Dec 05, 2017 a stepbystep guide to finding literary agents, plus how to select the right agent for you and your work. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and nonfiction. This is your chance to get professional feedback from an agent who has built many bestselling careers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In addition to helping you get your foot in the door, heres what else a literary agent does. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Genre or mainstream fiction, including romance, erotica, mysterycrime, thriller, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, new adult. Agents specialising in literary fiction writersservices.
Over the past ten years the agency has earned a reputation for. International licensing agency representing publishing houses, agents and authors of adult and childrens books worldwide. She values strong and unique narrative voices and domestically represents bestselling and awardwinning writers of compelling fiction, non fiction and childrens books. The definitive list of middle grade literary agents 2020. Best fiction literary agents general 25 top book agents representing fiction. Since most publishers of fiction do not accept unsolicited manuscript submissions from debut writers, literary agents are the most realistic route to. Watson little a long established literary agency which. However, youre much more likely to get a literary agency or publisher interested in you and your novel if you create one.
The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal kindle edition by ross, andy. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. I spent the next several years querying agents while writing other books. Fiction book proposal what is it and how do you write one. A few books callie loved reading recently were the friend by sigrid nunez, pretend. Historical fiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Within fiction, he is acquiring literary fiction, historical fiction, graphic novels, legal thrillers, and picture books. Mar 20, 2020 i need a great book to lose myself in.
If you write nonfiction, the marketability of your idea and your platform often matter as much as the writing, if not more so. Why im still trying to get a book deal after 10 years the atlantic. Trying to get a non fiction book published is a very different process from the fiction market. These are 25 of the top fiction book agents for representing fiction writers and. Querying in the time of covid19 bookends literary agency. 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.
Literary fiction has longlasting social content, features a more complex writing style, and is innovative. 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. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. Have you written a work of literary fiction and need an editor to help you get it ready for submitting to agents and publishers. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of. Renowned agent irene goodman does critiques of partial manuscripts, with all proceeds going to charity. The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book. The author, andy ross, is a literary agent who has worked with authors and publishers in creating proposals that have led to book contracts. She is primarily interested in adult literary or upmarketcommercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry.
Register with ms wishlist and search tweets for the terms nonfiction literary agents in the us, nonfiction literary agents in the uk, or wherever youre from. Sifting through manuscript submissions was once the job of editors, but these days its literary agents who are the first line of gatekeeping for much of the publishing industry. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. She seeks adult literary fiction and is drawn to flawed characters with. If the agent likes your pitch, theyll request to see partall of your book. Chuck sambuchino july 12, 2016 sometimes its difficult to pinpoint which agents are open to submissions at any given time. In this post, our guest author, trident media group literary agent mark gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of fiction. Literary agents for crime, thrillers and action novels. One of our authors, professor jessica scheuerman, wrote this quick flyer on how to read reflectively. Kelly van stant is an associate literary agent with red sofa literary. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary.
Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. My first book was written in 2008 non fiction, sold by. Mar 11, 2017 here are twelve agents looking for literary fiction. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, non fiction, and childrens books. How to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book. From the smallest detail of the next book idea, to the big picture of the writers lifelong dreams, we. Book club fiction that straddles the commercial literary line.
Whilst specialist or academic non fiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, non fiction literary agents. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 atlanta writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept. A specialist literary agency proudly representing writers and illustrators of picture books, young fiction, middlegrade, ya and non fiction. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. Ya fantasy literary agents and those looking for young adult romance, young adult mystery, young adult paranormal, young adult historical fiction, etc. It is also a wonderful opportunity to present the budding writer in your life with the perfect gift. Fiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Historical fiction, especially that featuring notable historical personages. He does not acquire fantasy, science fiction, romance, and middle grade or ya fiction. Young adult literary agents 20192020 find ya book agents. We do not currently accept picture book submissions but are aiming to do so in the future. Christian fiction literary agents find, research, and contact all christian fiction book agents here using our free directory of literary agents, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Sep 05, 2017 literary fiction also places greater value on the craft of writing, which is not to say that genre fiction cant be well written, but in the case of literary fiction, the writing is front and center.
You can still write classic space opera and find a market, but theres an increasing interest in dystopia, genre collisions, and any intelligent ideadriven fiction. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling non fiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we welcome originality, contemporary voices and engaging and ac. A fiction proposal is sometimes required by book agents and publishers, but not always. Apr 12, 2017 most generally, i focus on adult literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult fiction. In september 2014, hannah ferguson joined the agency from the marsh agency. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial fiction, but is also on the lookout for narrative nonfiction, memoir, and childrens literature. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. In a nutshell, commercial fiction is popular fiction that falls into a genre. Anything celebrityled, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity.
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. The agency began by introducing irish authors to the us market. Guest post as someone working within major trade book publishing in new york city, i am often asked what agencies are looking for from authors of fiction. I need to dig in and work on revisions with an author and i need to get something into the hands of editors who are also hungry. The list includes agent names, their agencies, and their contact information. 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. They dont have to have sold a novel to a publishing house personally we all start somewhere i think as long as an agent is supported by a reputable agency it. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. But if your goal is selling booklength fiction or general nonfiction to a big publishing house or a larger independent, the answer is yes. 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. He has made nearly onethousand book deals, including many bestsellers.
Apr 20, 2018 find literary agents looking for childrens books, middle grade and ya books. Find literary fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial fiction. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Not only do you have the manuscript which must be considered, but there are also business and marketing components that must be considered before searching for a literary agent. Across all genres and ages, ill always be interested in the darker and weirder side of the human condition as well as previously under or misrepresented experiences and voices. Not only do you have the manuscript which must be considered, but there are also business and marketing components that must be considered before searching for a literary agent begins. Most firsttime authors want to find a literary agent as soon as they put the finishing touches on their debut masterpiece. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling non fiction.
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