Susan canavan of waxman literary agency susan canavan joined the waxman literary agency in 2019. The best resource available for finding a literary agent. Laura represents adult nonfiction only, with a focus on progressive cultural commentary, feminism and racial justice, intelligent pop culture, keepitreal prescriptive advice, irreverent selfhelp, and packaged gift or concept books. Guide to literary agents 2020 is your goto resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Ask around at writing groups, forums and writing conferences to see if they know of any nonfiction literary agents who are open to working with new writers. He previously worked at the seattle times, where he won the 2012 pulitzer prize for investigative reporting and shared in the. 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. For writers, getting an agent can be like winning the lottery. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. Please note we do not represent theatrical plays or film we consider unsolicited queries by email. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in nonfiction books. For them, finding the next bestselling book is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. From the smallest detail of the next book idea, to the big picture of the writers lifelong dreams, we work strategically to help each author reach his or her writing and publishing goals. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. The jeff herman agency is a successful veteran literary agent with editorial expertise in popular business, spirituality, and most nonfiction books.
In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. No matter what youre writingfiction or nonfiction, books for kids or adultsyou need a literary agent to secure a book deal. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions gail fortune of the talbot fortune agency. Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project.
His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. How to find an agent in this video im helping you understand the process of finding a literary agent for your work of. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers.
Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. 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. Gail fortune is a literary agent with the talbot fortune agency and former book editor with over 25 years of publishing experience. The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal. Make sure you read the agency website before submitting. 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. Many writers believe they must have a literary agent in order to get published, but this is not always the case.
As an author himself, jeff is able to use his experience in the publishing industry to help find and promote new writing talent. Once youve done all that work, youre ready to know how to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. If youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major book deal, youre going to need a great literary agent. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. A former director of the aar, a notforprofit organization of independent literary and dramatic agents, and a member of pen, and the council on foreign relations, michael heads the nonfiction program at the squaw valley community of writers and serves on its board of directors. Suzy evans is seeking adult nonfiction, childrens fiction and nonfiction, memoirs, and picture books.
In fiction, she represents thrillers along with upmarket womens and literary fiction. With a degree in language and literature, julia kardon has had an avid interest in. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. 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. Nonfiction literary agents are looking for books that are factual unlike fiction literary agents. Agents may close their lists or switch agencies, and submission requirements can change. As an aspiring author you might have unearthed a forgotten piece of history, or spent time living in a littleknown place.
Search the directory by location or nonfiction subgenre including general nonfiction, selfhelp, business, spirituality, etc. How to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book. You never know who you know that can personally recommend you to one of the top nonfiction literary agents. 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.
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 is a trendsetter for new publishing models, such as the creation of branded imprints and multititle programs. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds. Our literary agency database includes detailed bios for all fiction publishing agents. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. As with fiction books, you will want to start with a query letter and include all of the components the agent wants to have with your submission attached. Nonfiction books represented by chase literary agency. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Find christian literary agents free directory access.
The jeff herman literary agency has a strong presence in general adult nonfiction, including business, commercial selfhelp, technology, recoveryhealing, and spiritual subjects. With an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on our strong editorial skills, unparalleled relations with all major publishers, and a unique collaborative work environment. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. She adores history, biography, and celebrations of literary legacies, especially when they offer fresh. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working. The agency welcomes both firsttime authors and established writers in both fiction and nonfiction and has taken many of each genre onto bestselling and awardwinning careers. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which editors are most likely to buy a particular work. She was formerly a senior executive editor at houghton mifflin harcourt where she acquired and edited dozens of new york times bestsellers in the categories of narrative nonfiction, history, adventure, sports, memoir, journalism, health, science, pop culture, parenting, nature and. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary.
He also serves on the us advisory board of the london book fair. Nonfiction books represented by chase literary agency in new york city. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. This librarian turned agent has a lot of experience. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents.
Rita rosenkranz of the rita rosenkranz literary agency. Barbara berson is interested in literary fiction, nonfiction and ya. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. These are 25 of the best literary agents for nonfiction books representing nonfiction. To achieve significant results for our clients, we work closely with them in shaping their ideas into appealing proposals and books and promote trustworthy working relationships and cooperative partnerships with publishers. Edgar awardwinning author ken armstrong is a staff writer at the marshall project, a nonprofit news organization that covers criminaljustice issues nationally. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mind. Literary agents, including those representing nonfiction works, are very busy. Bookends was created with a desire to collaborate with authors to bring the books we have fallen in love with to the rest of the reading public. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction youtube. Nonfiction books should entertain, educate and inspire. Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients.
Literary agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories. A perfect union of contrary things backbeat books by maynard james keenan and sarah jensen this book is for not only followers of keenan s bands tool, a perfect circle, puscifer but also fans of the 1990s music scene, lollapalooza, artistic endeavors of all. Jeff ouryan is a literary agent with jennifer lyons literary agency who primarily represents narrative nonfiction, historical nonfiction, biographies, science, food and sports books. We are proud to have several awardwinning authors on our list, and so far this year 3 of our books have featured in the. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Jody represents both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 29th edition of gla includes. There are approximately thirty agents in canada and, because there are so few, it can be difficult to find an agent who will represent you. The author, andy ross, is a literary agent who has worked with authors and publishers in creating proposals that have led to book contracts. Some fiction books might include nonfictional elements. 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. Broadly speaking nonfiction books can be divided into narrative and factual. The john wright agency specializes in serious nonfiction and has placed many books with major publishers for historians, political scientists, journalists, economists, and specialists in finance and business.
The 2014 guide to literary agents is your essential resource for finding that literary agentwithout fear of being scammedand getting your book published. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Childrens books literary agents and agencies list 20192020. And some nonfiction books might include elements of unverified supposition, deduction, or imagination for the purpose of smoothing out a narrative but the author should always make all attempts to make a nonfiction book truthful. Be sure yours is an original idea, or told from a different perspective. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate list of christian book agents with profiles for all christian fiction literary agents, christian nonfiction literary agents, and christian publishing agents for childrens books. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our representation of select clients speaking. One of our authors, professor jessica scheuerman, wrote this quick flyer on how to read reflectively. The meredith bernstein literary agency is a boutique agency that has developed its reputation as a place where an author experiences a unique and interactive relationship. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of nonfiction for adults.
Her nonfiction books include works on current affairs and food as well as memoirs and other narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. A good agent is someone who can guide authors in improving rather. Top literary agents for nonfiction general 25 top nonfiction book agents. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency.