A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. I was in a shortlist of three for the bookseller industry awards literary agent of the year in. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents. Claire paterson conrad represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and nonfiction, literary and. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers.
The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Susan yearwood agency is a londonbased literary agency. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Watson little a long established literary agency which. The list is full of names of bestselling authors, businessmen, celebrities, journalists and debut writers. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we welcome originality, contemporary voices and engaging and ac.
Sells rights internationally on behalf of ukus agencies and publishers. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier. Sells rights internationally on behalf of uk us agencies and publishers. Trace literary agency llc representing a bestselling. As the majority of childrens nonfiction is illustrated we are aware this is an area where we are very limited in what we will consider.
No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Gill mclay bath literary agency, uk is interested in childrens books. It prides itself on its personal attention to its clients and specialises both in launching new writers and taking established writers to a new level of recognition. 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. Find all nonfiction writer representatives using the official literary agencies directory. She is now an agent at levine greenberg rostan literary agency and pursuing authors in fiction, nonfiction and illustrated books. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction.
Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting submissions from. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. The thing we hear most often from nonfiction writers is that they stress about what a proposal should actually look like so we have produced these guidelines. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary. The agency has extensive instructions to submit your manuscript or. I joined conville and walsh literary agency in 2008 and took to being a literary agent like a duck to water. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Trace literary agency was founded in 2006 by tracy brennan. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post.
The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. Nonfiction literary agents and agencies list 20192020. These three uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. We are a uk based literary agency representing authors of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, as well as books for children aged 8 and upwards. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents. Over the past ten years the agency has earned a reputation for finding and launching new writers from ireland, the uk. The hill nadell literary agency was founded in 1979 in san francisco.
List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. 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. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children.
This includes the top nonfiction writer representatives with the best publishing. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us, literary agent anna hogarty talks about the five elements shes looking for in a. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. Our list of literary agents includes all nonfiction publishing agents working at all publishing agencies in the usa. Well, if youre looking to get published, the next step for you is to find a literary agent. The john wright agency specializes in serious nonfiction and has placed many books with major publishers for historians, political scientists, journalists. 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. Here are four uk agents actively building their client lists. The agency began by introducing irish authors to the us market. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support.
Jpla is an independent literary agency serving established and new writers of fiction and nonfiction. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. This article needs additional citations for verification. Jonathan assists project development leading to his direct representation of uk book rights and. We are one of the worlds leading international literary agencies. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to. As is the case with most publishers that dont require an agent, they have a narrow focus. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uk s leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we. For both fiction and nonfiction, please send a covering letter, a synopsis, and the first three chapters or approximately 50 pages of your book.
Trident media group literary agency literary agents in. Created by the merger of julian friedmann literary agency and the. Youve finished your manuscript, and youve edited it as much as you can. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Aitken alexander associates leading literary agents.
Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. But we would still love to see original and diverse takes on. 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. We draw on a century of experience in negotiating publishing. 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. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. On the nonfiction side, she is interested in memoir and narrative nonfiction, books on psychology, human behavior, illness and medicine, and political nonfiction that looks at gender, sexuality or race. 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. Susan yearwood agency is a londonbased literary agency representing debut and published writers in adult fiction, nonfiction and childrensya fiction in the uk, us and internationally. But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. Agent for uk and international authors, including childrens writers. Jane turnbulls literary agency was established in 1987 and offers authors friendly, supportive and professional representation. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction.