If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a non fiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. Alice is active in all types of representation literary, audio, live audiences, film and television. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Before joining wendy sherman associates, laura mazer was the executive editor of seal press, a boutique imprint of the hachette book group, where she edited bold voices in adult nonfiction. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Nearly all fiction authors do require representation of a literary agent if their book is to be produced by a traditional publishing house, and that is also true with some forms of general nonfiction too such as histories, memoirs, and biographies.
Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. However, you shouldnt have to pay them until they actually sell your book to a publisher. 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. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and nonfiction.
Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult nonfiction and fiction and. The retailers publishing arm has been keen to explore quality nonfiction from uk authors for some time, according to editorial director laura deacon, and is calling on agents to submit a. If your book is strongly storyled true of most memoir, for example, youd be advised to write the whole thing before seeking agents. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Pragya agarwal offers advice to authors of nonfiction preparing to submit their proposal to literary agents. The authors we represent work across a broad range. In the case of memoirs, agents frequently want a writing sample, just as they would for fiction. Keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. After more than a decade in academia, and then working as a freelance journalist, i recently published my first nonfiction book for a wider audience. 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. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. Do be aware that no agents specialise only in this area. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. We have extensive experience in working with writers to create books that will sell and attract awards, from autobiography to quirky nonfiction, sport, history, memoir, natural science, music, politics, photography and branded content. Jane turnbulls literary agency was established in 1987 and offers authors friendly, supportive and professional representation. The agency is wellconnected with book publishers worldwide. May 05, 2019 on the non fiction side, she is interested in memoir and narrative non fiction, books on psychology, human behavior, illness and medicine, and political non fiction that looks at gender, sexuality or race.
Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. These are the people that represent your favorite mainstream authors. Mar 06, 2020 whether its fiction or narrative nonfiction. 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.
New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. Stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars by virginia grohl. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. She is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks.
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. Her new york times bestselling books include so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo and from cradle to stage. Nonfiction submissions unlike with fiction submissions where we need a book to be finished before we submit it to publishers, nonfiction is almost always submitted with a proposal and a sample of the writing, so this is what we need to see from you too. About the agency madeleine milburn literary agency. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. Books, interviews, memoir, nonfiction, politics, radio, travel october 25, 2016 rory stewart on bbc radio 4s midweek rory stewart obe is mp for penrith and the border and minister of state at the department for international development dfid. Since then it has grown into a team of twenty, made up of primary, foreign rights and book tofilm agents, who between them look after many of the worlds bestknown and muchloved writers.
The agency represents writers of nonfiction 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. Collective talent represents screenwriters, directors, book and graphic novel rights. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. She is actively looking for new talent in crime, thrillers, epic family sagas. We have been behind some of the most successful sports books in recent years, an area in which we excel, but we are equally at home across all areas of nonfiction from memoir to howto via diverse areas including naturewriting, investigative journalism, parenting, history and.
The success of such a query depends on the quality of the idea, the specific subjects to be covered, the demonstrated need for new entries in the field, and the. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management. Though we have represented clients in virtually all genres, our areas of fiction expertise include womens, romance, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction, as well as multicultural and inspirationalreligious fiction. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit uk.
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. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of non fiction. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. 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 or endorsed by that celebrity. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Literary agents for politics and current affairs jericho. These agents are, in most cases, also interested in representing other nonfiction. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. May 14, 2018 the retailers publishing arm has been keen to explore quality nonfiction from uk authors for some time, according to editorial director laura deacon, and is calling on agents to submit a.
The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. 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. But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. On the nonfiction side, she is interested in memoir and narrative nonfiction, books on psychology, human behavior, illness and medicine, and political nonfiction that looks at gender, sexuality or race. David luxton associates ltd is a literary agency dedicated to nonfiction publishing in all formats and media. Nov 24, 2007 keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. 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.
Agents in usa and all european countries and japan. The book department at united agents has been one of londons leading literary agencies since 2007. So i made an address book a phonebook so that you can get straight to submitting. Jane was a publisher before setting up her business which she now runs from offices in london and cornwall.
See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a nonfiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. You should expect your agent to represent not merely serious, topical nonfiction, but also most likely plenty of fiction, and plenty of other nonfiction as well.
Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. That doesnt mean the agent concerned wont have the necessary connections. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs, and financialbusiness. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Download your copy of the complete guide to literary agents who represent christian authors ebook. Watson little a long established literary agency which. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction. Nonfiction which has moved me enormously or made me laugh includes this is going to hurt, wild, educated, and everything i know about love. Sep 05, 2019 she is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. Amazon publishing launches nonfiction arm the bookseller. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non.
Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books.
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