Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the. Matthew huff levine greenberg rostan literary agency is interested in novels with a dash of mystery and adventure, whether that be a middle gradeyoung adult novel, a high concept. Medieval romance literature, a style of heroic prose and verse narrative current in europe from the middle ages to the renaissance. Jun 02, 2018 here are two new literary agents seeking clients. Alexandra adsett is a leading australian literary agent who primarily represents commercial fiction. 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. If you have no history of publication either in book form or in periodicals, you are unlikely to be taken on by an agent.
Welcome to the australian literary agents association. These stories are passionate, dramatic and intensea window into the world of the american elite, where the yearning of powerful men and dynamic women heightens as the drama unfolds. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004. May 23, 2018 h ere are four agents actively seeking clients. Congratulations to archie roach, winner of the 2020 indie book award for non fiction for tell me why. 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. He loves blogging on a variety of writing and publishing topics, but hes most. Please note that for complete information about each agencys submission guidelines, you should visit their website if they have one or callemail if so directed.
Hes the author of solving the worlds problems, smash poetry journal, and the complete guide of poetic forms. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, illustrators, composers, adult and childrens fiction authors, playwrights, script editors. Sally bird s brainchild, the calidris literary agency began operating in 1997 in sydney, australia. Our contests offer finalists the chance to have their manuscripts read by acquiring editors andor literary agents. While we are a small agency, we punch above our weight and we are looking to grow. We suggest that prospective authors and illustrators submit their manuscripts through a professional literary agent. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents. Literary agent and director, jacinta di mase management. Sciencefiction, fantasy, romance, new agespiritual.
Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Through two submissions platformsunpublished and adaptationthe company. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their submission guidelines before making contact if these guidelines are not available on their website, phone or email them according to their stated preference. She represents both secular and inspirational romance and seeks stories with a marketable hook, captivating voice, and inventive. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including.
Since 2012, alex adsett publishing services has represented an amazing group of talented authors. The contest year runs from august through to june, and the winners awards are made at the rwa conference in august. There is a link between the anticipated financial success of a book upon publication, and how much time an agent can afford to devote to a manuscript before approaching publishers. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Owner of the metamorphosis literary agency, stephanie is yet another gifted literary agent who harbors a special fondness for romance novels. In 2005 she returned to australia to work at penguin in melbourne, before moving back to brisbane for a position at wiley three years later. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Please feel free to advise me if you learn of any others or if youd like to have your agencys website added to this list. Find romance literary agents open to submissions in this post. Some agents also charge a fee for reading your manuscript and for postage and photocopying expenses. They seek outlets for the work of writers they represent, and oversee the contract relationships between authors and those who use their work. Nov 29, 20 ive been told, as of 20, there are very few literary agents serving writers in australia.
I want aspiring writers to know that my manuscript was. Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian. This is the 2019 literary agent analysis genre edition. We represent predominantly commercial and genre fiction. Romance literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Romance writers of australia australian writers marketplace. Romance literary agents find all romance book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. In 2017, i began analyzing literary agents open for queries in the united states. Some literary agents represent a wide field of literary endeavour, while others do not accept some genres, such as poetry, short stories, romance or science.
Trident media group literary agency literary agents in. Most will consider nonfiction, such as autobiography, biography, historical works and. Australian literary agency launches onto scene alex adsett. Denton, writer if i want to be published the traditional route i know that i need to have a literary agent. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. These stories are passionate, dramatic and intensea window into the world of the american elite, where the yearning of powerful men and dynamic women heightens. You can find a list of agents through the australian literary agents association. Robert lee brewer is senior editor of writers digest, which includes editing writers market, poets market, and guide to literary agents. But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help. Page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under romance publishers. Although an agency may work with a writer before approaching publishers about a work, handson editorial assistance cannot be expected, although advice can. Aug 05, 2019 find romance literary agents open to submissions in this post. Nov 03, 2015 but the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help.
If you think you might be a good fit for storm literary agency and would like us to consider your work for representation, please submit to one agent at a time while following. Currently, all agents except heather cashman are closed to submissions heather doesnt accept snail mailpostal and does not consider more than one project at a time. Romance novels, a literary genre developed in western culture which focuses on the romantic relationship between two or more people. Trident media group literary agency literary agents in new. In 2008 ms adsett started aaps to offer commercial publishing advice to authors and publishers, before transitioning aapss function throughout 2012 into a more traditional literary agency in conjunction. Romance literary agents free directory of book agents. Left bank literary is always on the lookout for ambitious and intelligent fiction and nonfiction. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. Select publishers and agents get first look at the top selections for each category, including lgr literary agency, katherine tegen books, and verve publishing. While providing submission and contact details for the print media and publishing industry, it also includes support organisations and information services, a range of writing courses and workshops, literary events and competitions, and services for each stage of the writing. The australian writers marketplace is australia and new zealands only guide to the writing industry. The famous publisher with offices in sydney and melbourne prints a list of topics like fiction, nonfiction, crime, childrens books, romance, thriller and romance. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members.
Pan is the paperback imprint, while their other imprints are picador australia, plum, momentum and the macquarie dictionary. Her interests are wideranging and her clients work includes literary fiction, crime and thrillers, young adult fiction, memoir, popular culture, biography, history and current affairs. Literary agencies located in australia robin mizell. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. We cannot recommend specific agents for your work but a directory of agents is one section of literary market place, a reference work that can be found in most libraries. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking.
This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers. Hla management is australia s leading literary agent based out of sydney. Hla management is australias leading literary agent based out of sydney. How do i bring my work to the attention of a literary agent. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Hla has affiliations with producers and agencies around the world.
Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. First, please read the information and advice on this page. Australian literary agency launches onto scene alex. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for australian literary agencies and their staff. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, including adult and childrens fiction authors, scriptwriters, script editors, illustrators, composers, playwrights and journalists. After starting the agency only eighteen months ago, emerging agent alex adsett has successfully brokered sales of six books from eleven authors to publishers. Tara gelsomino one track literary agency represents romance, womens fiction, mysteries, and young adult. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country but australia is steeped in a storytelling history.
Jan, 2019 in 2017, i began analyzing literary agents open for queries in the united states. To submit your work for consideration, please send through a preliminary pitch through the website form below containing the following information. Agents terms vary, but generally they take a commission ranging from 10 to 20 per cent on any money that you earn, whether from a manuscript, a short story, a public speaking engagement, or overseas sales. The passionate pen romance agent list killer book marketing. After completing her masters degree with a specialization in creative writing, she decided to work for minds eye literary magazine. Duotropes agent search feature lets you search for active literary agents on over two dozen criteria, including genre, length, and pay. Members of this association are required to meet certain standards, and once. Sarah also established and acquires for destiny romance, penguin australias digitalfirst romance imprint. Her work experience in the writing business includes freelancing projects with different publishers and as a commissioning editor. The passionate pen romance agent list posted on july 17, 20 october 27, 2014 by killer book marketing getting a literary agent can be a stressful, difficult prospect and i hope this listing of reputable as far as i know agents who take romance will help you. With over a dozen different ways to narrow your search you can find the right literary agent for your book, fast.
Kelly peterson corvisiero is looking for mg, ya, na, and adult fantasy, paranormal, scifi, historical fiction, and romance. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy andor science fiction novels. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. 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.
With publishing experience of over four decades, brian cooks is a literary agent based in new south wales. Launched in 2014, book pipeline connects writers worldwide with publishers, agents, and the film industry. Curtis brown is australia s oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. With more than 20 years experience as a literary agent, jacinta di mase is committed to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. Australian editors and agents romance writers of australia. Following are the agencies ive noticed in both australia and new zealand, although i havent met any of the agents.
We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Lyn tranter australian literary management querytracker. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence. Query letter, synopsis, the first 3 chapters, and an sae. Mark gottlieb trident media group, jen marshall zachary shuster harmsworth, and richard henshaw richard henshaw group. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Literary agents for african writers african literary. Members for information on each member, including contact details, please click on the name of the agency below these are listed in alphabetical order. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers.