We work with literary and commercial fiction, mysterythriller, memoir, narrative nonfiction, journalism, history, current affairs, books on health, science, popular. Jodi reamer writers house, mackenzie frasierbub trident media group, and meredith bernstein meredith bernstein literary agency. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. May 05, 2019 here are five uk agents actively building their client lists. Updated 20 here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Stephen hawking, oliver sacks and michio kaku, to name a few. We offer information on magazines and media houses that cater to writers of african descent or writers interested in african stories.
These are 25 of the top science fiction book agents or scifi literary agents representing science fiction writers and authors, based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for science fiction and scifi novels. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose. Sep 03, 2019 he is now accepting submissions, particularly in the genres of literary and upmarket fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, biography and memoir, popular psychology, popular science, current affairs and history, and humor. Literary agents for popular science popular science and psychology authors are more popular than ever. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry.
Science fiction literary agents free list of book agents. 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. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. 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. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. Science fiction, mystery, fantasy are the genres she is keen on acquiring.
Another popular list of literary agents, also in book form, features profiles for almost every literary agency in business today. Literary agents offer assistance to scientists writing for. The body of your query should have a brief author bio, a description of your story, and 1015 pages of your manuscript. Nov, 2018 a literary agent at fineprint literary management, she has worked with impressive publishers such as columbia university press. Scientists considering a book should seek advice from a literary agent early in the process, to avoid investing a lot of time in an idea that will not. In other words, this particular publishing agents list doesnt allow you to learn much about the agent s backgrounds, accomplishments. Popular science and psychology authors are more popular than ever. For all that the ebook revolution has upturned the old verities of the publishing market, it remains the case that for countless areas of the books trade, traditional.
Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Her interests include literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, popular science, and food writing. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled, and written by. After all, securing literary representation is only the first gate toward publication. Steven salpeter is a literary agent at curtis brown, ltd in new york. The agency represents a wide variety of authors, including jack welch, alan dershowitz and siobhan fallon. We excel at project development, handson editing and placing our projects with domestic and foreign publishers, film and television companies. The worlds leading literary agency for fantasy and science fiction. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction.
They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which editors are most likely to buy a particular work. Jan 03, 20 so youre a scientist wanting to write a popular science book. Rarely, for example, is a gobetween needed to direct a paper or grant proposal to the appropriate journal or agency. Literary agents most often represent novelists, screenwriters, and nonfiction. The 1% economy and the shattering of the allamerican town st. There are three major ways to publish a popular science book. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. In nonfiction, it includes narrative, popular science, memoir, history. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. We do not take on genre fiction or childrens books.
Best known as a grandmaster of science fiction and author of classics such as 2001. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. Welcome to tessler literary agency we represent a select number of bestselling, awardwinning, and emerging authors. Love, sex and the science of attraction cowritten with larry young, phd, among others. While she works prominently with academics, professors and researchers, she is keen on expanding her fiction list. A literary agent for over six years, she finds the most joy in working closely with authors to build their longterm careers in ways that contribute positively to their financial and mental health, as well as the greater community. Here are the six main steps in crafting a popular science book.
Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens books and. Join querytracker now free literary agents top 10 literary agents. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our. Writing a book involves more than putting pen to paper. In nonfiction, she specializes in business all areas, narrative nonfiction particularly popular science, pop culture, memoir, and socialcultural issues, and selfhelp that focuses on success, motivation, and psychology. 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. Literary agents association of canadian publishers.
They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Here are five uk agents actively building their client lists. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. By communicating ideas and discoveries to the wider public, popular science books can generate debate, influence culture, and inspire future researchers. May 28, 2019 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. Science correspondent for the san francisco chronicle and the author of several popular science books, such as his biography, carl sagan wiley.
The science factory is a global literary agency that specializes in stimulating nonfiction including popular science, technology, philosophy, history, business, and selfhelp. Agents and editors in attendance pitch your book to a literary agent. Science fiction literary agents find all science fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. 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.
Check out our list of freelance editors who can help finesse your literary fiction book into a masterpiece. 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. Should you be interested in collaborating with jonathan, you can check out his submission guidelines here. Eliza studied comparative literature and art history at the university of pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the columbia publishing course. Have you written a work of literary fiction and need an editor to help you get it ready for submitting to agents and publishers. This list of literary agents im referring to doesnt have an index, either. Katie began her career at denise marcil literary agency in 2005 and joined don congdon associates as an agent in 2008. Marchini is a recent addition to bookends literary agency. Association of authors agents the association of uk agents.
In nonfiction she is seeking popular science in the fields of human biology, medicine, psychology, ecology and sustainability, and memoir. Dec 05, 2017 in todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. Caroline hardman accepts submissions of accessible literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, crime, suspense and thrillers. In fact, an agent who claims to do this should be approached with caution.
The science factory is a global literary agency that specializes in stimulating nonfiction including popular science, technology, philosophy, history, business, and self. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Authors peter forbes andrew lownie literary agency. Another, more general, online database claims to offer details for nearly a thousand agents of varying levels of expertise and areas of emphasis. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary righ. This list is provided for convenience only and does not constitute a recommendation by twuc of any of the services offered by the persons or agencies listed. Submission guidelines vary by agency and may change from time to time. A select list of our authors brian alexander author of glass house. Based in the flatiron district in manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and nonfiction. The carefully curated and focused database of literary agents at lists more than a hundred, including contact information, submission guidelines, and client lists.
Most agents receive hundreds of submissions a day from prospective new clients. Submissionswe are currently looking for strong characters and wellcrafted plots, especially in historical fiction, crime, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy and adventure. Commercial and literary, ya, fantasy, womens fiction, sci fi, childrens. Nonfiction genres he is looking at include sports, pop culture, politics, history, essays, and popular science. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference.
We are also seeking nonfiction in the areas of memoirs, history, food, current affairs, business and career, parenting, pop culture, and general nonfiction. We work with literary and commercial fiction, mysterythriller, memoir, narrative nonfiction, journalism, history, current affairs, books on health, science, popular culture, lifestyle, and art history, and childrens books. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each. There are approximately thirty agents in canada and, because there are so few, it can be difficult to find an agent who will represent you. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. In nonfiction, we have a particular interest in archaeology, history, popular science, psychology, human behaviour, before sending us anything, bear in mind the following. With 15 years experience as an agent, michael has had. 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.
There will always be room on my list for popular science eric sandersons mannahatta. Prior to joining inkwell, eliza rothstein worked for the susan golomb literary agency. Literary agents for popular science jericho writers. The first uk literary agency opened in 1875 since then they have all been discovering and nurturing writing talent, to bring that talent to an international readership. Literary agent steven salpeter looking for fiction and nonficiton. In many cases, we sign authors who are especially adept at writing books that cross many of these categories at once.
So youre a scientist wanting to write a popular science book. In fiction, we represent literary, womens, and commercial. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 florida writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept. Thats a good thing, but it doesnt say much about the agents on the list. In nonfiction, it includes narrative, popular science, memoir, history, psychology, business, biography, food, and travel. 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. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal youve been dreaming about. Here are the six main steps in crafting a popularscience book. Top womens fiction literary agents 25 of the best womens fiction book agents kimberly whalen the whalen agency. Literary agents for memoir, true story and autobiography. Starting as an assistant to another agent, michael curry now is one. Editor, publisher and now literary agent, john silbersack has been in.
Literary agent steven salpeter looking for fiction and. If your project is in keeping with the kinds of books we take on, we want to hear from you. In nonfiction, we represent narrative, popular science, memoir, history, psychology, business, biography, food, and travel. Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. They can also provide new skills and opportunities, and in some cases a second career, for their authors. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Ten simple rules for writing a popular science book. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for.
Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. Andrews work was absolutely vital in launching me as a popular science writer. You will need to convince an agent and eventually a. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Union literary is a fullservice boutique agency specializing in literary fiction, popular fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, social history, business and general big idea books, popular science, cookbooks and food writing. Despite living in a digital age, they are as important today as they have ever b. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. It doesnt make it easy to find what youre looking for. To say there are a lot of literary agents out there is an understatementalmost like saying there are a lot of writers looking for an agent but not quite. In adult nonfiction, she is looking for pop science. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. However, all literary agents do not represent all genres.
Best science fiction literary agents 25 top scifi book agents. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Londonbased literary agency lba was established by literary agents luigi bonomi and amanda preston in march 2005. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Agents have requested to read more manuscripts of these genres. Literary agents for crime, thrillers and action novels. 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 welcome originality, contemporary voices and engaging and ac. Literary and commercial fiction but no childrens fiction, science fiction, horror or fantasy.
Contact to send in a book proposal click here for the correct email address and to find out what we need to see. The rees literary agency was founded in 1983 by helen rees. Based on all the manuscript genre information which querytracker users have supplied. I have heard so many tales of writers struggles, rejections, endless revisions, dodgy agents, brutal editors, and halfrealized ambitions that i know. Jabberwocky literary agency uses wordpress as content manager. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Tessler literary agency, a new yorkbased literary agency serving writers of fiction and.