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. Mar 05, 2019 here are four uk literary agents seeking clients. Literary agents offer assistance to scientists writing for. Also, im highlighting science fiction in most charts since my own unagented book is science fiction and im selfish like that. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. This is the 2018 literary agent analysis genre edition. Find science fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post.
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. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. In a terrific interview, rolling stone features josh malerman in b ird box. Querytracker is the most reliable and current database of agent information anywhere. An editor loves it, wants to publish it, and makes an offer.
Jennifer chen tran represents both fiction and nonfiction. 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. Facing fears, chasing dreams, and my quest to kayak the largest river from source to sea. 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. If your work is one of the following, you wont need to start an agent search, because reputable agents dont handle. Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project. Before that, she was an agent at red sofa literary for six years. Her latest literary novel the downstairs girl is a publishers marketplace 2019 springsummer ya buzz book. This number grows for agents open for queries, where 73. 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.
The following agents and editors will be attending pitchfest 2020 at thrillerfest xv. In 2017, i began analyzing literary agents open for queries in the united states. Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary. Originally from new york, jennifer is a lifelong reader and experienced member of the publishing. Jan 01, 2018 a quiet gutpunch of a debut, costers novel is a family saga set against the landscape of gentrifying brooklyn. Youve heard about literary agents, but not how a writer finds one or what kind of written works customarily need agents. 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. Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. Jennie goloboy donald maass literary agency about jennie. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers.
The story takes place in new england, where the author also resides. 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. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents. Mar 21, 2018 also, im highlighting science fiction in most charts since my own unagented book is science fiction and im selfish like that. Dominic yarabe joined levine greenberg rostan literary agency in 2018. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman.
Picture book agents the following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. In that regard, you can consider the following book agents the best literary agents for writers. Anne tibbets began her career as a screenwriter, author, and literary agency intern at d4eo, becoming a fulltime agent in 2018 at red sofa literary. Bookends literary agency the effectiveness of conference critiques bookends literary agency line of sight is a top 10. And your literary agent takes a 15% commission on your cash advance and subsequent royalties from each book. Science fiction literary agents free list of book agents. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. In most cases, the author representatives below are included based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported. Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary agency.
The book agents below are the top literary agents for all book genres. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our. Jodi reamer writers house, mackenzie frasierbub trident media group, and meredith bernstein meredith bernstein literary agency. Bookends literary agency new client alert cristina oxtra.
Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal. Science fiction literary agents find all science fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. 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. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents. Agents pitch your work to editors at the major publishers. Rarely, for example, is a gobetween needed to direct a paper or grant proposal to the appropriate journal or agency. Discover targeted profiles of literary agents who are actively building their client lists right now. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing.
These oneonone meetings at the 2020 philadelphia writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and. The search for pirate treasure, the hunt and the chase. 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. Submit to literary dot submissions at capitaltalentagency dot com. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries. General and literary fiction, science fiction, some nonfiction. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference. 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. 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. Literary agents for science fiction the market for sciencefiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. You can still write classic space opera and find a market, but theres an. The new zealand association of literary agents is a trade group established to maintain professional standards and represent the interests of members.
Tom miller joined liza dawson associates as a senior literary agent in the summer of 2018 after three years as an agent with the carol mann agency. Cynthia kane is an agent at capital talent agency, which has a new literary division. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because. The search for pirate treasure, the hunt and the chase, the work of the secret service, time travel, duels and intrigues, mutiny on a military tall ship, an extraordinary business venture and an ordinary computer, true friendship and betrayal. Literary agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories. 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. This year, i adapted this content into an annual series divided into two posts. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices.
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. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. Watson little a long established literary agency which. 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. Jennie goloboy joined the donald maass literary agency in 2017. She has a phd in the history of american civilization from harvard, and published a book.
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. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them. 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. Rob is interested in literary fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, memoir and biography, science, technology, art, and narrative nonfiction exploring issues of race and gender and class. Agents in attendance the 2020 philadelphia writing workshop. These agents have had their profiles updated within the past 90 days. Ernest lawrence and the invention that launched the militaryindustrial complex. Sandra dijkstra literary agency the west coasts premier agency for authors. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Recent childrensya novels shes loved include the serpents.
Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. 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. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 writing workshop of chicago are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest. Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. The fourth dimension is an adventure story for young readers. Patrice caldwell is seeking commercial fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers as well as nonfiction. In 2016, french literary agents banded together to form the alliance des agents litteraires francais aalf. Kristin van ogtrop of inkwell management kristin van ogtrop, the former editorinchief of real simple, has joined inkwell management as a literary agent. There are many successful literary agents who provide excellent service to their clients.
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