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Knopf lands the duo behind the paris climate agreement, william morrow buys a novel about an american con woman, plume invests in a series about female stars of the democratic party, and more in this weeks notable book deals. Melissa danaczko became a literary agent after more than a decade of publishing experience, most recently as senior editor with the knopf doubleday publishing group. Today, after selling an astonishing 1,500 rights deals worldwide, including 17 new york times best sellers and 9 international best sellers, the agency wendy founded is exceptionally focused on helping each author to do three things. About macgregor and luedeke literary macgregor literary. Founded in 1977, the peter lampack agency specializes in both commercial and literary fiction as well as nonfiction by recognized experts in a given field. 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. Inko inc usa database of literary agencies and literary. Inko inc usa database of literary agencies and literary agents. When you register to become a pm member, you get unlimited access to s comprehensive agent book deal database as well as access to their contact database, which lists the email addresses and company affiliations of most agents, editors, publicists. From the smallest detail of the next book idea, to the big picture of the writers lifelong dreams, we work strategically to help each author reach his or her writing and publishing goals. She also represents literarycommercial fiction, thrillers, and psychological. Realizing that the best ideas come via engaging conversations and over good coffee, while sometimes relaxing in a colorful lounger. They will help you to think strategically about your literary career and stay aware of the technological shifts that shape the industry.
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A new york times best childrens book of 2018, a washington post best childrens book of 2018, a chicago public library best book of 2018, an amazon best book of the month, a people. We offer content advice, we work with you on social media, and we do everything. Quite a few people have asked why i chose to go with an agent, instead of going directly to publishers. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Literary counsel is comprised of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team. Literary agencies 20202021 finding a literary agent for your book is easy using our popular us literary agents website free access. Best literary agencies with the most 6figure book deals 3140 listed below are the publishing agencies 3140 on our list of best book agencies based on sales. Charlotte offsays debut how to return a little monster, about a childs humorous attempt to reverse course when a new baby joins the family, illustrated by rea zhai, to andrew deyoung. Hugely thrilled to announce that stacey lees the downstairs girl is a 2019 publishers weekly best book of the year. We are always open to strong fiction and all nonfiction projects.
The writer representatives working at the companies below have the most reported sixfigure book deals and beyond since 2004. Inkwell is a fullservice literary management agency. This maximizes both the books earning potential and author exposure. Realizing that the best ideas come via engaging conversations and over good coffee, while. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that. This is a list of the major uk literary agencies, by order of the year of their establishment. Working on its own and in conjunction with skilled subsidiary rights agents, the knight agency has licensed rights on behalf of its clients in over 50 countries throughout the world. Literary counsel is a boutique agency located in new york city. Wendy keller, top nonfiction literary agent keller media, inc. Dunham literary also represents all media for its clients including licenses for. Mark has helped authors get represented by dozens of literary agents including top agents.
Lily lamottes measuring up, a debut combining the popularity of master. Folio literary management acquires harold ober associates. This is your chance to get professional feedback from an agent who has built many. The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided countless writers from query letter to published book for over 20 years. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that represents christian novels, christian nonfiction, inspirational books, and spiritual books.
Recent deals include sales across most genres, including young adult, romance, thrillers and suspense, memoirs, nonfiction, historical fiction, and more. We are a manhattanbased boutique literary agency primarily representing. Apr 02, 2020 rights for publication of works by knight agency authors overseas are handled by a network of foreign rights subagents and in some cases by the knight agency itself. We seek out literary works of superior amusement and deep learning that promise to cross the corridor and be readable by somebody in another field, finding everwidening circles of curious readers. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house, scholastic, and thomas nelson. 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. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult. Literary agents find an agent in the usa book agents. Literary agent richard balkin began in book publishing as a salesman for a college text publisher, then worked as an editor and, finally, executive editor for the bobbsmerrill company.
As a screenwriter, he has established connections in the film industry, and his book deals have led to one new york times bestseller. L aura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. Melissa focuses on literary and commercial fiction, and gravitates towards plotdriven novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing and deep sense of place. Literary agent undercover was founded by former literary agent and former aar member mark malatesta in 2011 to help authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction. How do i find out what kind of books a literary agent is selling to publishers. Publishers marketplace december 11, 2019 untitled by kerry egan. Publishers weekly named slay a 2019 best book of the year. I will tell you how my agency deals with the issue of exclusivity. From the smallest detail of the next book idea, to the big picture of the writers lifelong dreams, we work. Welcome to the biggest and best dedicated marketplace for publishing professionals built on the foundation of publishers lunch, read by 40,000 industry insiders and considered publishings essential daily read. Landing a book deal could be the marketing magic youve been.
It is also a wonderful opportunity to present the budding writer in your life with the perfect gift. Former literary agent mark malatesta is the former president and owner of new brand agency group, a literary agency responsible for getting mostly unpublished authors book deals with. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Mark malatesta former literary agent and former aar member. Media group one of the industrys leading literary agents as ranked by.
Rachel mann at jo unwin literary agency brokered the twobook agreement with aladdins tricia lin. In other words, the best book agents get the best deals so their clients can. In the same irreverent style as his popular satirical magazine, placebo journalaffectionately known by its thousands of fanatic readers as mad magazine for doctorsdr. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The whalen agency is a full service literary agency established by premiere literary agent kimberly whalen in the fall of 2016. We welcome debut authors and veteran writers with open arms. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. Liza dawson associates was founded in 1996 and has. Fiction general other jon clinch author of finn winner of athenaeum literary award and best book of the year by the washington post, the chicago tribune, and the christian science monitor imagines in marley the secretfilled life of charles dickenss jacob marley, longtime business partner of ebenezer scrooge. Red sofa literary is a boutique literary agency originally established in the st. This maximizes both the book s earning potential and author exposure.
A distinguished publishing industry veteran of over 20 years, kimberly is a fierce advocate for her clients and is wellknown in the industry for negotiating and closing seven and eightfigure deals both domestically and internationally. And your literary agent takes a 15% commission on your cash advance and subsequent royalties from each book sale. Today, after selling an astonishing 1,500 rights deals worldwide, including 17 new york times best sellers. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. Recent deals the knight agency an exceptional literary agency.
Literary fiction is a term used to describe books with literary merit that are not categorized as genre fiction such as thriller, romance, fantasy, etc. Become a publishers marketplace member today and get the enhanced publishers lunch deluxe newsletter plus all the benefits that come with membership. But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and. Click on the menu items to the left to learn more about the agency, our agents, and some of the clients we represent. Uwe has been a guest speaker at several major conferences, including the scwc in san diego, the crimebake mystery writers of america new england chapter, capau in hartford, the writers league of texas in austin, penn writers, and book expo america in new york city.
We are a midsize literary agency specializing in childrens literature. Publishers marketplace november 27, 2018 marley by jon clinch. We do not handle childrens books, horror, romance, westerns, science fiction or screenplays. Publishers marketplace requires a separate registration subscribers to lunch arent automatically registered with the marketplace, which is a paid service. Folio literary management, llc, has acquired harold ober associates, a fullservice literary agency founded in 1929 that has represented some of the literary titans of the 20th century, including. We work together as a closeknit team, ensuring that each client has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process. Click here to register, or visit our benefits page to learn more about the benefits of membership.
Renowned agent irene goodman does critiques of partial manuscripts, with all proceeds going to charity. 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. Literary agencies 20202021 finding a literary agent free. As a screenwriter, he has established connections in the film industry, and his book deals have led. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists.
We work together as a closeknit team, ensuring that each client. 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. Uwe has been a guest speaker at several major conferences, including the scwc in san diego, the crimebake mystery writers of america new england chapter, capau in hartford, the writers. We are dedicated to guiding our clients to the greatest possible success. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Created by the merger of julian friedmann literary agency and the. Aug 08, 2019 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book. This literary agency was founded in 1989 and will help you to manage the whole lifetime of your book from the first concept to publication and promotion. Trident media group literary agency literary agents in new. Most of the prestigious awards given for fiction every year go to literary fiction books. Thank you for visiting the andrea brown literary agencys website.
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