Agents in usa and all european countries and japan. Literary agents are listed alphabetically in these pages on. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. If you use those book agent directories to find christian nonfiction literary agents, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a top literary agent to represent you. Nonfiction book proposal what is it and how do you write one. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents.
Watson little a long established literary agency which. 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. Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. At page two, the two publishing experts consult for authors and businesses on both traditional and non traditional publishing strategy. Our areas of focus include health and wellness, business, spirituality, psychology, selfhelp, personalgrowth, inspiration, parenting, pop culture, womens issues, pets, humor, memoir and narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Please send a query letter, an overview of your project including a chapter outline, a brief bio including a description of your publishing history, a description of competing books, and the first 1015 pages of your first chapter. Our literary agent lists have information about both. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers.
The most important aspect of the submission of a non fiction book to publishers is the book proposal. Welcome to tessler literary agency we represent a select number of bestselling, awardwinning, and emerging authors. Your book should be filling a need that has otherwise been ignored or not expanded upon. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. With fiction, you always need to write the whole book. Redford and director barry levinson instead pay homage to godgiven talent, riding randy. Jul 01, 2016 the literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal by andy ross does exactly what it says on the cover. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, non fiction, and childrens books. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of commercial titles within fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Andrew lownie literary agency what uk nonfiction editors. The jeff herman agency po box 1522 stockbridge, ma 01262. This remarkable book offers an unprecedented perspective on the creation of truly important companies and a revealing window onto the process of entrepreneurial leadership.
I self published my first book an autobiographical memoir but i would love to submit my latest offering to some well known literary agents. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. Julie crisp literary agency literary agent, editorial consultant, freelance editor. Many people think the life of a literary agent means you make a whole lot of cash and dine in all the best restaurants. Jun 07, 2017 h ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling non fiction. I plan non fiction very carefully, and start with a skeleton outline, working out what the content will be in each of the chapters. When events such as march madness and the super bowl come around it is the perfect time for introducing your boys to some new books. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Our directory has detailed profiles for all christian book agents like don jacobson, danielle eganmiller, and sealy yates. The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided countless writers from query letter to published book for over 20 years. Women and mental illness fiction and nonfiction 864 books 1,900 voters. With nonfiction, you can often get away with offering agents a book proposal that is, an outline version of the book you intend to write. Lets take a look at some good nonfiction basketball books boys will really like.
How to find a literary agent for a non fiction book trying to get a non fiction book published is a very different process from the fiction market. Greta moran the beth vesel literary agency is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. A query letter for a nonfiction book isnt all that different from a fiction query. White and finkelstein also secure book deals for authors of adult non fiction whose books have strong trade potential and can benefit from the backing of an established, respected literary agency. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. From history to home cooking, find out what great nonfiction books are heading your way in 2020 with this exclusive blog. The bestselling new and future releases in nonfiction. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary righ. Best humorous nonfiction score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. In the event we reject your submission, we might not respond if no sase is provided for that purpose. The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative non fiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture. 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.
Each rich portrait is a gem, but the real power of the book is its comparisons across men, across industries and across time. We chose 10 that are perfect for basketball fans from toddler to teen. Peter rubie specializes in a broad range of highquality fiction and non fiction. A perfect union of contrary things backbeat books by maynard james keenan and sarah jensen this book is for not only followers of keenan s bands tool, a perfect circle, puscifer but also fans of the 1990s music scene, lollapalooza, artistic endeavors of all. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. 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. Basketballteen fiction, sports teen fiction, books. Therefore, the query is a sales piece, and its all about the art of seduction.
Your guide to publishing a nonfiction book ny book editors. The bukowski agency nonfiction proposal guidelines. In non fiction he specializes in narrative non fiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and technology, parenting, health, self help, music, and food. Register with ms wishlist and search tweets for the terms nonfiction literary agents in the us, nonfiction literary agents in the uk, or wherever youre from. Whether its fiction or nonfiction, its the personal that i love. Im drawn to novels that bring out the intimate or domestic in a way thats entirely personal to the characters but also resonates on a wider human level. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. To aid us in our presentation of your book project, we ask authors to prepare a carefully detailed and compelling proposal regardless of whether you have a completed manuscript. 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.
The hill nadell literary agency was founded in 1979 in san francisco. Popular sports non fiction books goodreads share book. Select titles representing highquality nonfiction and fiction. Committed to developing careers, we work as our clients creative and business partner throughout the entire publishing process. As we steam relentlessly ahead into the 2020s, let us. Sold its 25k hardcover run and about 3,000 more in paperbackelec sales currently trying to get the books sales numbers. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 non fiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, the ebeling agency represents a wide range of commercial nonfiction. Basketballteen nonfiction, basketball teens, books.
We provide no guarantees about when we will respond. Wendy sherman has been in publishing more years than she cares to admit. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. List of literary agents 20192020 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. 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. Based in the flatiron district in manhattan, we are dedicated to writers of high quality fiction and non fiction. The jeff herman agency is a successful veteran literary agent with editorial expertise in popular business, spirituality, and most non fiction books. Christian nonfiction literary agents get free access now.
Nonfiction proposal guidelines a proposal is a type of business plan thats attempting to sell a well developed concept. A nonfiction book proposal is necessary for most nonfiction authors hoping to be represented by a literary agency andor get a deal with a publishing house. 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. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. During her time at these major publishing houses, she worked in the areas of subsidiary rights, marketing, sales, and editorial. 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. How to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. Right now, nicola is an agent at the bent agency and is interested in fiction and nonfiction. New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. I always want to get to know people and to hear their stories, and to feel i have come to understand 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 non fiction for adults. While there are two routes you can take when publishing your non fiction book, the focus of this guide will be on traditional publishing, i. Francesca wades absorbing new book recounts the astonishing glut of female literary talent centred upon one square in bloomsbury, as we discover this exclusive essay. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. 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. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. General and literary fiction, science fiction, some non fiction.
The proposal needs to show where your book identifies a problem, makes a promise, offers hope, and is informative. Send an outline, one or two chapters, and a selfaddressed stamped envelope sase to carole stuart, barricade books, 2037 lemoine avenue, fort lee, nj 07024. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction. The best narrative nonfiction is wellresearched and contains extensive source notes, including a bibliography, an index, and authentic photographs that validate the authors work. Christian nonfiction literary agents book agent directory. Not only do you have the manuscript which must be considered, but there are also business and marketing components that must be considered before searching for a literary agent begins. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices. This curated list covers the gamut of non fiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uk s leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred non fiction authors. Apr 18, 2018 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Barricade books publishes quality non fiction manuscripts preferably that lean toward the controversial. Freelance literary agents like myself have to source clients all the time and go through a lot of hell when it comes to submissions.
The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book. When youre pitching a non fiction book to a publisher, just about everything is different. This might sound obvious, but every book needs a beginning, middle and end, and this is true of both non fiction and fiction. Most firsttime authors want to find a literary agent as soon as they put the finishing touches on their debut masterpiece. The 10 best narrative nonfiction books for middle graders in 2020. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Christian nonfiction literary agents locate, research, and contact all christian nonfiction book agents here using our free literary agent directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president. But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. Now that your book, after all, is finally finished, it deserves to be read starting with that allimportant agent who could be the key to your success in the literary world. Byrnes complete book of pool shots takes players on an accelerated trip from pool kindergarten to graduate. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. Submit your query to her via email by sending your bio and the first 10 pages of your email pasted in the body.
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. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin. Without one, you will get muddled, and so will your readers. The book was a cautionary tale about succumbing to earthly desires. 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. About the agency formed in 2004, tessler literary agency is a fullservice boutique agency that represents both established and first time authors of upmarket fiction and non fiction. Jan 10, 2014 what uk nonfiction editors want 2014 10 jan 2014 in the agencys annual feature, fortythree editors outline the sort of books they are hoping to commission this year. The agency represents writers of non fiction in particular, journalism, history and politics, travel and adventure, contemporary autobiography and biography, books about words and numbers, popular culture and quirky humour, entertainment and television, business, family memoir, food and cookery and commercial fiction.
Best literary agents 20192020 updated 121619 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. The john wright agency specializes in serious non fiction and has placed many books with major publishers for historians, political scientists, journalists, economists, and specialists in finance and business. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and non fiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. Samantha wekstein writers house is interested in ya fiction, as well as historical, romance, womens fiction, fantasy, and scifi. If your book is strongly storyled true of most memoir, for example, youd be advised to write the whole thing before seeking agents. When youre pitching fiction to an agent or publisher through a query letter, your ultimate goal is to get your manuscript read. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Mar 26, 2019 narrative nonfiction books are informational books written in an engaging storylike format. Collective talent represents screenwriters, directors, book and graphic novel rights.