Each has years of experience and an impressive track record. Marisa is also a corporate and trust and estates attorney with experience in top global firms and fortune 500 companies. Querytracker find literary agents and publishers with. Greenburger associates, and continued working there as a literary assistant after graduation. 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. Query them to find out what might be a good fit for you. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for.
The under record of 19 new literary agents goals to facilitate a dialog between brokers and potential shoppers. Heather jackson decided to jump over the desk to the agent side in 2016 after a highly successful career as a trade editor. Her primary focus is work for adult and ya audiences, but she is open to select middle grade projects. She has been working at wendy sherman associates since the fall of 2018 and is currently looking to take on clients. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. She soon began representing her own picture books, middlegrade. 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. May 07, 2020 you can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. You can find dozens of new and established agents seeking clients here. How to catch a literary agents eye, a collection of pitching wisdom from leading literary agents. Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business, and the occasional quirky history. She has been a guest expert on writing and publishing for poets and writers, the american society of journalists and authors, new york university, and the new york state council on. As an undergraduate, she interned with childrens book agent brenda bowen at sanford j.
Dec 05, 2017 this post is one of the most popular at my site and is regularly updated. New agencies are usually started by literary agents who want to leave their. 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. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Agents not only have connections within the publishing industry but they also read hundreds of proposals a year, giving them better perspective of. Querytracker is the most reliable and current database of agent information anywhere. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states.
In 2018, madeleine won literary agent of the year at the british book awards. 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. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. She likes her protagonists hapless and illequipped. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one. Chan kat clay margaret doody james doyle megan edwards jeremy finley vickie gregory jane haddam lillian hamrick camil. 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 rohm literary agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. 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. Callie is interested in books that change the way we look at the world, whether that is through magical realism, investigative research, or unique perspectives. Holly root is the founder of root literary, which opened in 2017. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. August 7, 2018 2 new literary agents seeking nonfiction and fiction now.
It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres. Sep 12, 2018 some new literary agents are seeking clients in 2018 2019 and among them some who rep scifi novels are also looking for good clifi novels as well. I am new to agency life and eager to find debut as well as experienced writers for this agency. The second thing you need to know about our list of new literary agents is that its updated constantly and we keep the agent organized by year. 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. August 2, 2016 2 new literary agents seeking clients fiction, nonfiction, ya. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which. 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. Heather jackson literary agency about heather jackson literary agency. 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.
A healing justice kensington, forthcoming in 2018, among others. Shirley barker james scott bell emily brightwell rex browning jeff carlson c. Kat enright is an associate agent at the seymour agency seeking mg and ya of all. She is the agent provocateur of, making the perfect pitch. Seven literary agents at irene goodman agency seek new authors. The association of authors representatives aar, a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1991, currently lists more than four hundred agents as members, all of whom meet. Agent marisa corvisiero, corvisiero literary agency.
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. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Kim is looking for all types of literary and upmarket fiction, as well as highconcept commercial fiction. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. The good literary agency was founded in 2018 explicitly to represent british authors from backgrounds underrepresented in uk publishing including writers of colour, working class, disability, lgbtq and anyone else who feels they or their stories are underrepresented. Search our database of 1,640 agents to find the best agent for you. Querytracker has helped 3,042 authors find agents for their books. Dominic yarabe joined levine greenberg rostan literary agency in 2018. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. Before submitting to these agents, go to the agency website and read everything on it. By and large, agents are really looking for emerging writers.
Editors supply an entire new spherical of rejection, and for that, you need somebody in your nook to champion your voice. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. Manning is a new literary agent at united talent agency seeking both. Literary agents help writers find publishers, as well as negotiate the deal and sales of the book. Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller. Alice williams represents childrens literature in both fiction and nonfiction. Carrie pestritto of laura dail literary agency, inc. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. Caitlin mcdonald is a literary agent with donald maass literary agency. Mg, thrillers and more mg, thrillers and more kristy hunter the knight agency is looking for fiction in a wide variety of genres. At a time when the publishing world is changing greatly, we have taken an. Kimmei kirtland is closed to queries beginning may 02, 2019.
In whatever she reads, callie is drawn to strong and unusual voices. Natalie grazian, an associate literary agent at martin literary management, is seeking adult fiction clients. Here are six established agents looking for clients. So, if youre doing agent research and looking for new literary agents seeking clients, start with the new literary agents listed under the 2014 header. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Oct 04, 2017 if these agencies do not suit your needs, you can find a list of hundreds of new and established agents seeking clients here. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. In 2016, french literary agents banded together to form the alliance des agents litteraires francais aalf. In any case, securing literary illustration is simply the primary gate towards publication. Prior to opening her agency, she worked at waxman leavell literary, trident media group, and william morris.
H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. 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. I am primarily looking for adult literary and commercial fict. The new zealand association of literary agents is a trade group established to maintain professional standards and represent the interests of members. Literary agents are also becoming more creative in seeking new writers. Cameron mcclure with donald maass literary agency brooklyn, ny. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Agents in attendance the 2020 philadelphia writing workshop. H ere are three new agents seeking to expand their client lists jessie stover seymour agency is interested in acquiring ya and new adult fantasy, as well as contemporary romance, romantic suspense, romantic comedy, a brain twister, and military novels, especially anything to do with long separations or reunions. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember.
The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. Please mail submissions to the attention of ethan ellenberg at 155 suffolk st. Childrens, graphic novel, lgbtq, middle grade, picture books, young adult. 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.
Suzy evans with sandra dijkstra literary agency del mar, ca. 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. Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business. In adult fiction, she is looking for characterdriven literary fiction. Shes partial to cuttingly perceptive contemporary, soft sci fi, and fantasyparticularly historical fantasy at the moment. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction, inspirational, young adult and business authors. Kimmei kirtland is actively taking on clients who write speculative fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction. The agency was founded by nikesh shukla and julia kingsford. Wendi gu associate agent wendi grew up in the sleepy suburbs of chicago and studied creative writing at northwestern university.
This post is one of the most popular at my site and is regularly updated. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. 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. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Bookends agents are always looking for fresh new material from both published and unpublished authors. New literary agents looking for clients new book agents. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Stay focused on the right agents and avoid embarrassing mistakes.
The curtis brown agency has a creative writing course that has found 15 debut novelists in two and a half years. 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. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors. New agents are a boon to writers because they are actively building their client lists. New literary agent alerts with this spotlight featuring nicole bezanson of metamorphosis literary agency are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. T hese three new literary agents are seeking clients. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Aug 09, 2016 here are six established agents looking for clients.