Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. The agency represents a diverse range of award winning, and emerging writers and illustrators across all areas of the publishing market including fiction, non fiction, and books for children and young adults. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Jacintas agency represents writers and illustrators across a diverse range of genres including picture books, young adult fiction, and both fiction. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Alexis hurley started her career in 1998 and has been at inkwell since its inception in 2004. But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of non fiction. Margaret kennedy works with each writer at all stages right from the start, and steadily builds up authors careers over years.
The success of such a query depends on the quality of the idea, the specific subjects to be covered, the demonstrated need for new entries in the field, and the. Literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, childrens, performance rights. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary agent.
May 28, 2019 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. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Lyn acted as president of alaa the australian literary agents association from 2005 to 2008. Australian literary management australian literary agents. After serving as a contract manager, board director, and corporate advisor at leading organizations, she decided to open a literary agency in 2008. Alexandra adsett is a leading australian literary agent who primarily represents commercial fiction. Interested in literary fiction, childrens writing and thoughtprovoking nonfiction of all kinds. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. The agency specialises in adult fiction and nonfiction, childrens books and.
Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Non fiction is often best offered to publishers as a brief proposal involving. Lkla is a boutique literary agency specializing in health, selfhelp, and other practical nonfiction books written by some of the countrys top experts in their fields, including academic and corporate clients. In 1993 lyn tranter joined the agency and is now the director. But before you contact each of these agents, make sure you do your research. She has travelled widely and often overseas, building the agency s reputation and establishing strong links with publishers and other literary agencies. List of nonfiction literary agents accepting submissions. Updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality. They publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana, history, biographies, cooking, health and selfhelp, sports and travel.
The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence. We offer information on magazines and media houses that cater to writers of african descent or writers interested in african stories. 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 non. Foreign rights before opening her own agency in march 2009, taryn fagerness spent five years as the subsidiary rights manager and an agent at the sandra dijkstra literary agency. Australian literary management australian literary. While we are a small agency, we punch above our weight and we are looking to grow. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents.
Sep 05, 2018 they publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana, history, biographies, cooking, health and selfhelp, sports and travel. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Welcome to the australian literary agents association. She is a native of the berkshires and a graduate of dickinson. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian. A project by the single story foundation, african literary magazines was created to provide you the necessary information and tools to help with your next submission. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters.
Literary agent and director, jacinta di mase management. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. With more than 20 years experience as a literary agent, jacinta di mase is committed to the creation of quality books that engage. Left bank literary is currently open to submissions in fiction and non fiction. Winner of the 2020 indie book award for nonfiction for tell me why. Mar 04, 2018 currently, she works as an agent at left bank literary, a sydneybased agency that represents quality fiction and non fiction, which gaby cofounded. Nov 03, 2015 literary agents and what not to do most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. Our literary agent list is also free and its the easiest literary agents list to use. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Literary agency the agency is currently taking submissions for commercial fiction and nonfiction. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s.
Australian literary management was established in 1980. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. 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. Gaby worked as a literary agent in several agencies before finally establishing the naher agency. 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. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, including adult and childrens fiction authors, scriptwriters, script editors, illustrators, composers, playwrights and journalists. You can find a list of agents through the australian literary agents association. Some literary agents represent a wide field of literary endeavour, whilst some do not accept poetry, short stories, romance, science fiction and other genres. 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. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. 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 fiction for example.
Most literary agents handle fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial work some specialist nonfiction agents do exist, but youre better off seeking a good allpurpose agent for your work. Her agency is fond of representing authors whose works reflect the zeal and passion to create. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Best literary agents 20192020 updated 121619 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. Non fiction, including biography and autobiography. Literary agents and what not to do most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. 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 are interested in representation, it is most important that you carefully read. Shes sold hundreds of books to foreign, audio, and film markets. Australian literary management lyn tranter, sydney, australia.
If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a nonfiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed. If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a non fiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and. The oldest literary agency in australia was only established in 1967, and yet since that time, the country has published a string of internationally acclaimed authors. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. She has experience selling subsidiary rights for new york times bestselling creators, first time creators, and everyone in between, in nearly all.
Alexis works in the dual capacity of codirector of foreign rights and agent of domestic works in the areas of literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative non fiction and more. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Currently, she works as an agent at left bank literary, a sydneybased agency that represents quality fiction and nonfiction, which gaby cofounded. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. Sarahs literary agency at present is accepting submissions for commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction excluding academic books and books. Australian literary managements directorowner has been a literary agent for over 20 years. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. A doctors stories of life, death and in between little, brown by daniela lamas it casts a steady, unblinking eye on the triumphs, failures, and blind spots of modern medicine. Marianne merola coordinates a global network of foreign coagents charged with licensing the work of the agencys authors to a worldwide audience. List of literary agents 20192020 the literary agencies directory. Her agency is fond of representing authors whose works reflect the zeal and passion to create something outofthebox.
An agent will usually provide information about the types of manuscripts they accept along with submission guidelines on their website. Curtis brown is australia s oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. For fiction queries, i prefer a summary, your bio, and the first chapter as text in the email not as an attachment. We represent predominantly commercial and genre fiction. The agency specialises in adult fiction and nonfiction, and also accepts typescripts for childrens books and fantasy. Members of this association are required to meet certain standards, and once the manuscript is accepted. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to. The list of literary agents in our literary agent database is the most comprehensive and accurate literary agency directory in print or online. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country but australia is steeped in a storytelling history. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mind.
If you are interested in representation, it is most important that you carefully read all of the relevant sections below. Agency staff have a good track record for spotting works with commercial potential and working with creators to maximise that potential. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit uk. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. The agency specialises in adult fiction and nonfiction, and also accepts typescripts for. With that in mind, our team did some research, and we found 41 agents who specialize in nonfiction and are currently open to submissions.
Literary agents for african writers african literary. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Most will consider nonfiction, such as autobiography, biography, historical works and. No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. 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. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to. Nonfiction material may be considered if queried first. Gail hochman developed her career by representing what she loves most to read. You will receive an email notification once your submission is. Nonfiction is often best offered to publishers as a brief proposal involving. Agents in usa and all european countries and japan.
We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. We only represent australian or australian based clients. She values strong and unique narrative voices and domestically represents bestselling and awardwinning writers of compelling fiction, nonfiction and childrens books. The agency specialises in adult fiction and non fiction, childrens books and fantasy. At present we are not considering many new proposals. If you are seeking representation, you can contact her with your fiction or nonfiction titles. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary.
Information for writers about literary agents, golvan arts management and the business of writing in australia. A history of successful literary prizes can persuade an agent to look at your manuscript, so start entering the numerous competitions advertised each month in writers centres newsletters. 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. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. For nonfiction queries, initial contact should just be a pitch letter. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. List of literary agents 20192020 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches.
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