Most literary agency directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. The netflix literary connection the streaming service is on a bookbuying spree as it seeks more content for its evergrowing global subscriber base. Kendra is not currently accepting unsolicited submissions. Literary agents trident media group literary agency. Bookstop sells quality picture books, fiction, nonfiction and illustrations to major childrens book publishers in. Bookstop literary agency represents authors and illustrators of childrens and ya books. The netflix literary connection the streaming service is on a book buying spree as it seeks more content for its evergrowing global subscriber base. Twenty years ago, the answer to the question ive posed in the title would be yes, definitelybut only if you were writing a book.
But this process of evaluation is crucial, as it will prevent you from. I mean, not to brag or anything, but my agent has an mfa f, i dont even have one of those. 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. Bookstop literary agency usa literary agencies and. Kendra marcus literary agent bookstop literary agency. Jan 23, 2017 the agent is putting hisher name on the line with every submission. Research and identification of 3 agents in your book s proper. Author one stop is a national publishing consulting firm featuring top book editors and ghostwriters. After months or years of searching, you finally have a literary agent who wants to work with you. Bookstop also represents publishers and authors from outside the us. Kendra marcus, bookstop literary heather ayris burnell.
Part 2 is a roundup of query letter submission tips, and part 3 is a list of literary agent pet peeves. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Avoid agents who charge retainer fees or reading fees. When it comes time for you to research agents, you may find it difficult to determine whether any given agent is legitimate, effective, or the right one for you. One of the most common pieces of advice i give to aspiring writersauthors is that publishing a book isnt even the bullseye youre trying to hit, its finding a literary agent. That is how you know theyll stay motivated to work on your behalf. Literary agents reject about 97% of the manuscripts submitted to them. Oct 02, 2019 learn the seven red flags in editing and how industry pros know a book isnt ready for publication. Questions to ask before signing with a literary agent.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. But these 24 resources should help get you started, and if you are on a budget, help bring you a. We work with our clients to guide them in their careers and act as their liaison with publishers. Get complete access to comprehensive profiles for both established book agents and new literary agents like kendra marcus literary. Teresa kietlinski literary agent and founder in 2016, teresa kietlinski began an exciting new chapter in her career with the launching of bookmark literary an agency specializing in illustrated authorillustrator. Bookstop literary agency usa literary agencies and literary agents.
Now that the offer has been made, its time to ask the questions that matter. Please check the agencys submission guidelines for updates. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Teresa kietlinski literary agent and founder in 2016, teresa kietlinski began an exciting new chapter in her career with the launching of bookmark literary an agency specializing in illustrated annie bach has been drawing since she was a little girl and still loves to create the same playful, whimsical creatures she imagined as a child.
Research and identification of 3 agents in your books proper. Learn the seven red flags in editing and how industry pros know a book isnt ready for publication. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book. Apart from conference submissions and referrals from clients, bookstop literary agency will be temporarily closed to unsolicited submissions. This reeks of obsession, and agents will make the sign of the cross and back away. Reasons id stop reading a sub as a lit agency intern. After all, theres no point in daydreaming about hitting a home run if you cant even get into the ball park. Hey, i really tried to find literary agent to publish my book. Book agent minju chang joined the bookstop agency in 2006. Bookstop literary agency is dedicated to promoting authors and illustrators of childrens and young adult books. Here are some tips for writers from an experienced literary agent.
All images within this site are ed by the respective artists and may not be reproduced in any way without the permission of bookstop literary agency and the individual artists. She is looking for young adult and middle grade projects in all genres. Kendra gravitates toward quirky and funny picture books, fiction with unforgettable characters and stories that will bring her to tears. Many talented authors fail to get a literary agent and get published simply because they dont send out enough submissions. Build your skills while making connections and listen when an agent tells you how he or she likes to be. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Kendra marcus agent bookstop literary agency linkedin. Bookstop literary agency is dedicated to promoting authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults. A literary agent can do a great deal for a writers career help with the editing process of manuscripts and book proposals, negotiate a contract, lobby for a higher advance or a two book deal or a. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. Join this page to read about my deals, see upcoming cover art, learn about what im looking for, and find out more about who im representing.
Include your query letter in the body of the emailno attachments if you are certain your book is appropriate for us. Before joining aevitas, nolan was the head of book publishing division for paradigm talent agency. Aug 14, 2012 a reputable literary agent will not and should not. Our database contains information that you wont find in literary agents lists and directories anywhere because we receive hundreds of personal notes and responses from literary agents every. Beyond being book editors, we also help people find literary agents and publishers. Literary agent standard commission on book sales to domestic publishers.
What literary agents want six literary agents weigh in on platform, publishing, and why you should never address a query to dear sir. We work closely with our clients and their books to guide them in their careers and their work with publishers. After all, the most valuable asset an agent brings to the table is hisher reputation. Thank you for giving me good steps to find respectable literary agent. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book publishing. Kendra marcus started bookstop literary agency in 1984. Most literary agents know after the first page or first few pages if a manuscript is ready or. But, otherwise, a literary agent only makes money through commission on book sales to publishers. Randy peyser book editor, i secure literary agents book. Kendra marcus started bookstop literary agency in 1984 and since then the agency has grown to be one of the most well known and well respected agencies. For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. Bookstop sells quality fiction, nonfiction and illustrations for kids from 0 18 years old to major childrens book publishers in the us and abroad.
And its free not because theres a catch, but simply because not enough things in this world are free. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. If youre querying about a novel, please include the first 5 pages in the body of. Search tools to help you find the right agent for your book. With the exception of established literary lions like joyce carol oates or john updike, agents dont handle short stories or nonfiction articles. Ten tips for nabbing yourself a literary agent huffpost. Alicia padron has illustrated 24 books for children, including the new york times best seller goodnight, numbers crown, little fox, lost pajama press, abc, baby me. Jul 12, 2016 than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and. Being excited about where a book will lead me or who im about to meet is one of my favorite things about being an agent, and being a reader. Minju chang literary agent bookstop literary agency. In a style both enlightening and entertaining, veteran literary agent and author, michael larsen, details all the necessary facts aspiring published authors need to have to determine if getting an agent andor having a book published with an established firm is worth all the tradeoffs that kind of arrangement requires. May 02, 2020 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Randy peyser book editor, i secure literary agents.
A literary agent sometimes publishing agent, or writers representative is an agent who represents writers and their written works to publishers, theatrical producers, film producers, and film studios, and assists in sale and deal negotiation. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. Bookstop sells quality picture books, fiction, nonfiction and illustrations to major childrens book. Author one stop find a publisher, literary agent, book. 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 nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies. 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. Dec 28, 2016 this is part 1 of a threepart series to kickstart your awesome 2017. Six literary agents weigh in on platform, publishing, and why you should never address a query to dear sir. This is part 1 of a threepart series to kickstart your awesome 2017. Jordy albert, the booker albert literary agency what i dont like seeing in an opening.
Reasons id stop reading a sub as a lit agency intern how. Publishing agent kendra marcus is an agent with the bookstop literary 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. Find an agent whos willing to work with you on your book because it probably still sucks. Jul 11, 2018 ive read a good amount of queries and submissions as an intern at a literary agency and a mentor in writing programs, so i thought id do a video on why id stop reading when i was a slush reader. Start getting interest and the right representation for your book. Kendra marcus started bookstop literary agency in 1984 and since then the agency has grown to be one of the most well known and well respected agencies for childrens book writers and illustrators. You can stop wasting your valuable time researching lists of literary agents and also researching individual agents. How i found my literary agent the writing cooperative. Karyn fischer assistant to the agent bookstop literary. Annie bach has been drawing since she was a little girl and still loves to create the same playful, whimsical creatures she. Simply enter your first name and email address for free, instant access to the directory of literary agents. In addition to these resources, there are several paid resources, too, which are also very effective, and which i discuss at length in my book, how to land and keep a literary agent.
The new year is here, and that means new goals, new resolutions, and new writing projects to send to literary agents and publishers. In a style both enlightening and entertaining, veteran literary agent and author, michael larsen, details all the necessary facts aspiring published authors need to have to determine if getting an agent andor having a book published with an established firm is worth all. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. A reputable literary agent will not and should not.
The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. She is known for creating heartwarming characters, especially babies and animals, in a sweet and sensitive style. Most authors are so eager to land an agent, that they will rarely stop and take the time to thoroughly evaluate whether an agent is appropriate to begin with. They are paid a fixed percentage usually twenty percent on. But these 24 resources should help get you started, and if you are on a budget, help bring you a long way to finding the perfect agent for you.
Many agents speak at writers programs, book festivals, and conferences, like romance writers of americas annual conference. Read comments by other authors who have queried the same agents you have. An agent should only earn money if you get a book deal, not before. A literary agent can do a great deal for a writers career help with the editing process of manuscripts and book proposals, negotiate a contract, lobby for a higher advance or a twobook deal or a. The questions what did you like about my book or what led you to off. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Writers who inform the agent that the book theyre submitting is the first book in a 12 book series theyve spent the last ten years writing. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. The agent is putting hisher name on the line with every submission. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. Also, an agent should not be billing you for operating costs, office. Bookstop literary agency usa literary agencies and literary.
Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. I submitted to literary journals, anthologies, and contests. Agent statistics, detailing how long each agent typically takes to respond to a query. Kendra marcus bookstop literary agency querytracker. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as. Too many times ive come across an opening that describes the sky. I went to many publishers to help me in my book, but it was useless. Stop looking for a literary agent using the best list of literary agents isnt the only thing you need to do. While i waited, i wrote more narrative nonfiction pieces, and a lot of short stories. Every time the agent sends out a book, heshe dares the publishers to expose himher as a fraud, a fake magician, a rain maker. We sell quality fiction, nonfiction and illustrations to major childrens book publishers in the us and abroad. Do you know whats required for each agent or where to start. Jul 18, 2019 kendra marcus literary agent directory of literary agents. If you receive interest from a literary agent who charges a fee to represent your writing or for anything other than the nominal costs mentioned above, be very suspicious.