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. Currently we are inviting submissions in the areas of womens fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction and book club fiction. Our list of literary agents includes all nonfiction publishing agents working at all publishing agencies in the usa. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit. We are affiliated to the authors agents association, the personal managers association and the writers guild of great britain. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. Suzy evans is seeking adult nonfiction, childrens fiction and nonfiction, memoirs, and picture books. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction in the genres of historical biography, memoir, business, and science.
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. Literary agents for travel nonfiction jericho writers. The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights. Nonfiction literary agents and agencies list 20202021. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for nonfiction books. The jeff herman literary agency has a strong presence in general adult nonfiction, including business, commercial selfhelp, technology, recoveryhealing, and spiritual subjects. Jan 03, 2019 these three uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Agents may close their lists or switch agencies, and submission requirements can change. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post.
Ive sold four nonfiction books myself, it didnt occur to me to switch to a specialist agent, and im quite certain that i wouldn. We are affiliated to the authors agents association, the personal. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Nonfiction overall we arent seeing as much nonfiction as fiction, so were definitely interested in any submissions that are bold, challenging and utterly unique. Find literary agents in the uk, canada, australia, and other countries at. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers.
Ive sold four nonfiction books myself, it didnt occur to me to switch to a specialist agent, and im quite certain that i wouldnt have achieved a better outcome if i had done. The company was founded in 2012 by madeleine milburn, one of the top literary agents in the uk. 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. Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting submissions from. Barbara berson is interested in literary fiction, nonfiction and ya. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Gillon aitken first founded gillon aitken limited in 1976. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction.
The hill nadell literary agency was founded in 1979 in san francisco. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular. 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. In 1998, former viking and macmillan publisher clare alexander joined the agency and in 2005 the name of the agency was changed to aitken alexander associates accepts fiction and non fiction. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. 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. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non.
Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. 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. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mind. The literary agents shown here do not charge a reading fee. Does not represent any reference, science fiction, fantasy, selfhelp, teen or childrens books, poetry or collections of short. Claire paterson conrad represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and nonfiction, literary and. At a time when the publishing world is changing greatly, we have taken an. Wright literary agency about the agency 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.
Most literary agents handle fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial work. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. These three uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists.
Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular genres, accept queries, work in a particular state, and so on. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. The rohm literary agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. Nonfiction books should entertain, educate and inspire. The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture.
List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. The list of literary agents in our literary agent database is the most comprehensive and accurate literary agency. Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project. Easier said than done, because there are so many agents, with so many preferences and. Dga is a small agency, representing a range of nonfiction and literary fiction. The book agents below are the top nonfiction literary agents based on sales for many of the most popular nonfiction book subgenres. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. Jul 02, 2018 suzy evans is seeking adult nonfiction, childrens fiction and nonfiction, memoirs, and picture books. Literary agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. 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. Easier said than done, because there are so many agents, with so many preferences and requirements, so many different sites to explore and notes to take. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this.
Jenny attends the major international bookfairs, selling direct in all territories which fosters a close working relationship with foreign publishers, thereby maximizing the potential. Gill mclay bath literary agency, uk is interested in childrens books. Be sure yours is an original idea, or told from a different perspective. Oct 18, 2017 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of non fiction for adults.
Before joining wendy sherman associates, laura mazer was the executive editor of seal press, a boutique imprint of the hachette book group, where she edited bold voices in adult nonfiction. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Literary agency, put the word out in late november that he was seeking health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop psychology, and. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more.
Watson little a long established literary agency which. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction, inspirational, young adult and business authors. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management. Aug 08, 2019 annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and non fiction.
Dec 26, 2016 non fiction literary agents in the us below are several literary agents who indicated on ms wishlist that they were seeking specific nonfiction projects. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Amy fitzgerald is particularly interested in crime thrillers, reading group fiction, accessible literary fiction, ya, memoir and smart narrative non fiction with a commercial edge.
In nonfiction, shes seeking narrative related to sports, food, history, science, popculture, literary memoir and journalism. Holly faulks is seeking literary fiction and biography. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. 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. Claire paterson conrad represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and non fiction, literary and commercial.
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Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to. 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. Our literary agency database includes detailed bios for all fiction publishing agents. About the agency madeleine milburn literary agency.
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. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction and. Keane kataria literary agency is open for submissions again. A complete guide to literary agencies to help you find the right literary agent to represent your work. Literary agents for travel nonfiction so youve written a travel memoir and want to find an agent to represent it. Some specialist nonfiction agents do exist, but youre better off seeking a good allpurpose agent for your work.
In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. Does not represent any reference, science fiction, fantasy, selfhelp, teen or childrens books, poetry or collections of short stories. Aitken alexander associates leading literary agents. Joanna swainson is looking for crime and thrillers, ghost stories, speculative fiction, horror, and narrative nonfiction.
Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. 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. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Find all nonfiction writer representatives using the official literary agencies directory. Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and ireland. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity. Here are four uk agents actively building their client lists. Best nonfiction literary agents arranged by book genre. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking.
Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. 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. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our. Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and genre writers with a literary edge, as well as non fiction rooted in provocative, challenging ideas. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. 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.
Above all, she wants to be gripped by what shes reading, and taken into a new and. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us, literary agent anna hogarty talks about the five elements shes. The john wright agency specializes in serious nonfiction and has placed many books with major publishers for historians, political scientists, journalists. Feb 04, 2019 updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Since graduating from the university of st andrews with a degree in english literature and language in 2004. Agents specialising in literary fiction writersservices. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. 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. Make sure you read the agency website before submitting. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. Selling a book is even far more bookends on the today show.
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