Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Contact ayebia by email first before submitting any material for assessment. Represented by russell galen also see russells fiction titles, nonfiction titles science and natural history have been a lifelong passion for me and are areas in which i am particularly receptive to new clients. Turn signals are the facial expressions of automobiles. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference.
In a terrific interview, rolling stone features josh malerman in b ird box. Hellie ogden represents fiction, childrens books and nonfiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thoughtprovoking characters. 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. In this interview, danielle zigner, literary agent at lba books, discusses the role of an agent and what she looks for in her submissions. Jodi reamer writers house, mackenzie frasierbub trident media group, and meredith bernstein meredith bernstein literary agency. This year, i adapted this content into an annual series divided into two posts.
Literary agents for science fiction the market for sciencefiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. In nonfiction she is looking for unique personal stories, cookery, lifestyle, and work that has a social. Posts about list of literary agents for childrens books in uk written by loutreleaven. Jul 22, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Jan 02, 2006 uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. Literary agents for science fiction the market for science fiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. In 1971 diana tyler and michael bakewell formed mba literary agents ltd to promote the work of writers for television, radio, film and theatre, the media in which they both worked following a period in bbc drama departments. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
Situated upon vine hill in london, the blair partnership is always seeking new creative talent across the avenues of fiction and young adult fiction. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. A new york literary agent, editor and author reveal how bestsellers are born. We are also always interested in biography and memoir. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors. Jabberwocky is excited to a doublefeature of congratulations with two award finalists. After five years away in pittsburgha city whose primary appeal is its distance from brooklynpenelope grand, former artist and current bartender, reluctantly returns to bedfordstuyvesant to care for her ailing and beloved father, ralph, moving into a sublet a few streets.
The book agents below are the top literary agents for all book genres. There is a growing need for authors from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented circles. Her latest literary novel the downstairs girl is a publishers marketplace 2019 springsummer ya buzz book. H ere are four uk literary agents actively expanding their client lists. She specializes in working with authors in middle grade, young adult, romance, erotica, science fiction and fantasy and represents new york times bestselling authors roni loren and jason hough and international bestselling. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin.
Introduction dishonest agents amateur, marginal, and incompetent agents telling questionable from reputable agents who are also publishers additional cautions one last, very important thing links introduction does a firsttime writer need a literary agent. After reading philosophy and theology at oxford university danielle spent a year working with a number of publishers and agencies. 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. Find science fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Silvia morenogarcias gods of jade and shadow is a finalist for the 2019 nebula award in the novel catagory. Its website includes a list of member agents and its code of practice, which excludes reading fees. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some childrens and ya authors. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents.
Mar 05, 2019 here are four uk literary agents seeking clients. The professional association for literary agents in the uk is the association of authors agents aaa. In most cases, the author representatives below are included based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported. Ive sold four nonfiction books myself, it didnt occur to me to switch to a specialist agent, and im quite certain that i wouldn.
Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fictionnonfiction and picture books. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. A oneyear subscription to the literary agent content on. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. In that regard, you can consider the following book agents the best literary agents for writers. No matter what youre writingfiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children securing a literary agent will help you get the best book deal possible from a. The rees literary agency was founded in 1983 by helen rees. The agency represents a wide variety of authors, including jack welch, alan dershowitz and siobhan fallon. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. As a freelance writer and editor, tims work has been featured in the boston globe food features, aesthetica magazine, artcritical, the brooklyn rail, takeit magazine, new musical express, the noise, artsfuse, art and music criticism and many others.
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. The agency flourished through their excellent contacts and soon expanded into fiction, nonfiction and fantasy science fiction books. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. The agency represents debut and bestselling authors published in the uk, us and internationally. Literary agents offer assistance to scientists writing for the public the writing that is a major part of a scientists professional life does not usually languish unread.
In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. This is the 2018 literary agent analysis genre edition. Literary agents for african writers african literary. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Literary agents offer assistance to scientists writing for. Harriet moore represents literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, illustrated nonfiction and poetry. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa.
Stevie finegan is seeking fantasy, science fiction, childrens, graphic novels, nonfiction. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Ernest lawrence and the invention that launched the militaryindustrial complex. 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. Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. In nonfiction, she works mainly in the fields of history, politics, social and cultural commentary, design and technology, the. No matter what youre writingfiction or nonfiction, books for adults or childrensecuring a literary agent will help you get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher.
Since then they have all been discovering and nurturing writing talent, to bring that talent to an international readership. May 07, 2020 here are six uk agents expanding their client lists. Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary agency. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions writer. Jennifer christie of graham maw christie literary agents jennifer worked in marketing and advertising for 12 years, and as a literary agent for years. List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou. Sandra dijkstra literary agency the west coasts premier agency for authors. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices.
List of literary agents for childrens books in uk lou treleaven. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions. Best known as a grandmaster of science fiction and author of classics such as 2001.
I self published my first book an autobiographical memoir but i would love to submit my latest offering to some well known literary agents. New writers should approach the agency in writing no email manuscripts accepted outlining their novel on one page and including the first three chapters of their novel for consideration. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Science fiction literary agents find all science fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Most literary agents handle fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial work. For budding authors in the us and in the uk, the road to publication most often begins with a search for a literary agent. Starting as an assistant to another agent, michael curry now is one of the donald maass literary agency s promising agents with an expanding client list.
Sara is a literary agent with nine years of experience in publishing. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. If youre planning on selfpublishing, or on submitting to small presses, probably not. Jan 03, 2017 updated october 2018 following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting childrens books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. 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. Gods of jade and shadow 2019 nebula award finalist. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. For direct submissions we only consider complete and unpublished science fiction, fantasy and horror novels, written in english of between 95,000 150,000 words.
We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Thats why we put together this list of literary agents representing science fiction and fantasy who are currently accepting open submissions for manuscripts from scifi and fantasy authors. The blair partnership is a prominent uk literary agency who has been involved in the representation behind the harry potter series of books. A literary agent with the sarah jane freymann literary agency, katharine sands has worked with a varied list of authors who publish a diverse array of books. With listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, guide to literary agents 2018 will be your goto resource. Science fiction literary agents free list of book agents. Picture book agents the following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. She is the agent provocateur of, making the perfect pitch. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. In 2017, i began analyzing literary agents open for queries in the united states. Jan 01, 2018 a quiet gutpunch of a debut, costers novel is a family saga set against the landscape of gentrifying brooklyn.
Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres. Despite living in a digital age, they are as important today as they have ever been. In 2018, madeleine won literary agent of the year at the british book awards. Sara okeeffe has a particular passion for irish writing.
Jula ltd is a dynamic literary agency based at somerset house in london. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. How to catch a literary agent s eye, a collection of pitching wisdom from leading literary agents. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. Dominic yarabe joined levine greenberg rostan literary agency in 2018. Watson little a long established literary agency which.
Saladin ahmed sonya bateman elizabeth bear jacey bedford steve bein robert jackson bennett daniel m. Rarely, for example, is a gobetween needed to direct a paper or grant proposal to the appropriate journal or agency. Phoenix literary uk phoenix lit was set up by rhian davies to provide a range of services and, under its agency arm specifically, to specialise in crime and thriller fiction for the international market. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. We dont publish nonfiction, poetry, short stories or novellas. Literary agents are still the gatekeepers of publishing. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Its open to agents whove been actively representing clients for three years or more, and who satisfy minimum income requirements.
Some specialist nonfiction agents do exist, but youre better off seeking a good allpurpose agent for your work. Literary agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories. The worlds leading literary agency for fantasy and science fiction. We will consider proposals for books dealing with the big hitting nonfiction subjects like history, science, economics and politics as well as more popular subjects like selfhelp, lifestyle, pop culture, technology and travel.
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