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Literary Agents
A literary agent is someone who sells rights (usually book publication rights - but increasingly, other rights too - such as film rights, television rights, electronic rights) in work created by writers.
Not all writers need a literary agent. However, many major publishers and virtually all film studios or production companies prefer that submissions (manuscripts or screenplays sent to them for consideration) should come via an agent. Having a good agent will increase - but not guarantee - your chances of getting published. A good agent will also negotiate a satisfactory contract on your behalf, ensure that you're paid on time, and do a hundred and one other things that writers need doing.
Not all writers need a literary agent. However, many major publishers and virtually all film studios or production companies prefer that submissions (manuscripts or screenplays sent to them for consideration) should come via an agent. Having a good agent will increase - but not guarantee - your chances of getting published. A good agent will also negotiate a satisfactory contract on your behalf, ensure that you're paid on time, and do a hundred and one other things that writers need doing.
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Robert E. Shepard Agency
Agency representing authors of serious non-fiction books.
Adler and Robin Books Literary Agency
Washington, DC agency, specializing in computer books.
Richard Curtis Associates
Well-established and respected New York agency, handling authors of both conventional books and multimedia.
Natasha Kern Literary Agency
Represents book-length fiction (women's mainstream, romances, historical, thrillers, suspense) and nonfiction (including health, science, spirituality, business, controversial issues, self-help)
Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc.
Agent, book packager and author and co-editor books.
Gail Ross Literary Agency
Washington-based, run by a lawyer, publishing consultant, and literary agent.
Literary and Creative Artists, Inc.
Representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for a general adult audience to commercial trade publishers. Specializes in self-help, health, spirituality, literary fiction, and other genres.
Azure Literary Agency
Azure represent writers in fiction, non-fiction, film and television. No reading fee.
Barbara Bauer Literary Agency, Inc.
Representing new and unpublished authors since 1984.
Margret McBride Literary Agency
20-year-old agency representing commercial fiction and nonfiction, business projects.
Victoria Sanders & Associates - Literary & Lecture Representation
Represents writers of contemporary and literary fiction and non-fiction, also coordinates public speaking opportunities.
Warwick Associates
Helps authors and publishers sell more books; also literary agents, foreign rights, distribution and marketing.
Carlisle and Company
A Manhattan-based literary agency serving writers of fiction and non-fiction.
McLean Literary Associates
McLean Literary Associates represents authors from across the country in getting their writting published.
BookEnds, LLC
Agency and book packager representing a diversity of authors.
Studio B
Represents computer book authors.
Pacific NW Literary Associates
Information on literary representation in the Pacific Northwest. Submission guidelines and biography.
DeFiore and Company
Literary management company dedicated to the long-term career growth of authors and other copyright holders.
Xanadu Literary Agency
UK literary agency that represents both published and unpublished writers in both fiction and nonfiction. Offers services for writers including translations, and editorial/proofreading.
West Coast Writers Agency
Vancouver based literary services. Evaluations, editing, illustrations, submissions, representation.
The Robins Literary Agency
Midwest-based literary agency.
Soaring Spirits Literary Agency
Poetry, fiction, novels and other genres.
Waterside Productions, Inc.
Focus on computer and technology authors including other non-fiction topics; information on annual conference.
Jenny Bent, Literary Agent
Represent literary fiction, women's commercial fiction, and popular nonfiction in the areas of health, psychology, spirituality, history, biography, and memoir.
Reese Halsey North Lit. Agency
Literary agent representing literary Fiction, exceptional writing in any field, and writing that touches the heart.
Ready to Write
Literary agency run by Amanda Seyderhelm
John Hawkins and Associates
The company work with a wide array of authors and represent domestic and foreign book publishing rights, audio, video, and film.
Paraview Literary Agency
Representing scientists, authors and innovators worldwide.
David Hiatt Literary Agency
Representing literary property around the world, David Hiatt has over 35 years of writing and editing experience and over a dozen years as successfully marketing book-length manuscripts.
Venture Literary, LLC
Venture Literary is a literary agency that specializes in placing aspiring authors with publishing houses.
ZSH Literary
A New York and Boston based full service literary agency representing all types of fiction and non-fiction.
The Vines Agency, Inc.
We are an independent literary agency located in New York City, dedicated to providing full-service representation and management for clients.
Strachan Literary Agency
Specialising in literary fiction.
BKNelson Literary Agency and Lecture Bureau
Our goal is to manage the careers of published writers and launch the careers of writers yet to be published.
RLR Associates Ltd. - Literary Dept.
The Literary Division at RLR Associates has been representing authors of fiction and non-fiction for more than 20 years and serves more than 50 clients.
The Fogelman Literary Agency
From the traditional retail book sale to the latest e-publishing opportunities in romance, women's fiction and non-fiction, mystery and suspense, from television to audio to foreign rights...
A P Watt
UK literary agency
Wylie-Merrick Literary Agency
Includes information regarding submission policies, tips on writing, conferences, articles, and lists of client projects.
Bert P. Krages, Attorney at Law
Literary agent and legal services for writers, photographers, and visual artists.
Elizabeth Puttick Literary Agency
London-based agency representing authors for nonfiction (including self-help, spirituality, health, science, history, business, women's issues)
Peake Associates Literary Agency
Tony Peake runs the Peake Associates literary agency (representing writers such as Rolf Harris, Jonathan Coe, and Derek Jarman). Tony is also the author of several books (A Summer Tide, Son To The Father, Derek Jarman)
Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
We have been in business for over 17 years and are a member of AAR. We accept unsolicited submissions and, of course, do not charge a reading fee.
Hornfischer Literary Management
Hornfischer Literary Management, Inc., (HLM) is a literary agency with a strong track record handling a broad range of serious and commercial nonfiction and select fiction, including several New York Times bestselles.
Ted Weinstein Literary Management
Literary agent representing authors of intelligent non-fiction, especially history, science, business, current affairs, environment and narrative non-fiction. No fees, follows AAR code of ethics.
KNI Literary Agency
We're a highly energetic, full-service literary agency, representing authors of fiction and nonfiction. Queries/submissions via email only.
Marly Rusoff & Associates, Inc.
A literary agency representing a select group of writers of quality fiction and nonfiction. Our clients include award-winning, best seller authors but we delight in discovering new talent.
Cornerstone Literary Agency
Contains submission guidelines for this Los Angeles, CA firm.
Graybill & English, L.L.C.
Washington, DC firm which specializes in law and agentry for literary, art, entertainment, and media clients.
Jennifer Jackson
New York City, NY agent, no reading fees, member of AAR. Fiction specialist in all genres of commercial novel-length fiction, especially mystery, suspense, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and women's fiction.
The Larsen-Pomada Literary Agency
San Francisco, CA location providing assistance to authors since 1972. Contains submission guidelines and tips on find an agent and publisher.
Pema Browne Ltd.
Woodland Hills, CA firm representing authors and illustrators. Contains submissions guidelines, information on new and forthcoming books, samples for illustrators, and contact information.
Reece Halsey North Literary Agency
Tiburon, CA firm which specializes in mysteries, fiction and non-fiction. Contains information about the agency, about its author clients, submission guidelines, and contact information.
The Seymour Agency
Canton, NY firm specializing in thrillers, literary novels and nonfiction stories. Contains information on upcoming events, titles in publication, and contact information.
3 Seas Literary Agency
Writing tips and submission guidelines. A good, well-known, romance agent (also handles other genres).
The Rosenberg Group
Romance Writers of America Recognized Agent.
Manus & Associates Literary Agency
Commercial literary fiction, adventure fiction, multi-cultural fiction, Southern writing, suspense and thrillers, literary fiction, women's fiction, women in jeopardy, mainstream fiction, mysteries, and romance.
Knight Agency, Inc.
Representing many BET/Arabesque, Harlequin, Dell, Leisure, and Warner books.
Curtis Brown UK
Curtis Brown representing authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors, theatre directors and designers, television and radio presenters and actors. (There is an unaffiliated Curtis Brown in the US.)
DoubleLight Literary Service
A Milpitas, CA firm, helping authors to spread wisdom to the world.
Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
Represents fiction and non fiction since 1994. Dystel has been in publishing for over 30 years. Takes email submissions. Very well respected.
Levine Greenburg Literary Agency Inc.
Formerly James Levine Communications. Represents a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction, including YA. Has online submission form.
Spectrum Literary Agency
We are a literary agency representing fantasy, science fiction, suspence, thriller, romance, historical Americana, and children's non-fiction writers. Represents superstar David Eddings.
Hartline Literary Agency Home Page
Hartline Literary Agency offers expert representation for authors writing both fiction and non-fiction for mainstream and inspirational markets.
Alive Communications, Inc.
A premier literary agency and speakers bureau. (editor's note: Seems to represent a lot of inspirational titles.)
Vrattos Literary Agency
A literary agency accepting submissions in fiction and nonfiction. Although not members of AAR, they adhere to their Canon of Ethics. Interested in mysteries, thrillers, and women's fiction, and all nonfiction projects. (editor's note: no client list, only one sale listed as of 9/2004)
Sligo Literary Agency
Literary agency looking for authors of nonfiction and fiction. Also owns a publishing company with writers contest. (EN: sample contract online)
Ricia Mainhardt Agency
A full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Hollywood, representing historical, time-travel romance, science fiction romance, and in (Harlequin) romance.
Harris, Harris & Donahue, Ltd.
Harris, Harris & Donahue has the background and knowledge to help writers succeed. Beyond the usual scope of representation, the agency offers writers helpful career consulting and guidance with public relations matters. (EN: A "young" agency, abides by AAR's Canon of Ethics.)
Greystone Literary Agency
A Literary agent dedicated to cultivating new voices and perspectives from the authors we represent and acts as a liaison to the publishing community. (EN: "Young" agency. May be interested in GLBT titles. Attends Lambda Literary Awards)
Loretta Barrett Books, Inc. Literary Agency
Representing fiction and non-fiction authors in the adult general trade market. (EN: top agency)
Paul S Levine Literary Agent and Entertainment Attorney
Paul S. Levine literary agent and entertainment attorney represents writers, producers, actors, authors, publishers, in production and distribution of books, motion pictures and television shows.
The Wylie Agency
The Wylie Agency is an international literary agency representing stars such as Norman Mailer and Dave Eggers.
Sedgeband Literary Agency
Sedgeband is a literary agency dedicated to all writers in every stage of their writing career.
Antony Harwood Ltd: Literary Agency
International literary agency representing authors whose work spans a wide range of categories, from literary fiction to SF and Fantasy, and non-fiction including history, cultural comment and travel. (ed: significant sales)
Font Writers : Literary Agency, Writing Courses
Font International a Dublin based Literary Agency, specialises in book publishing, manuscript evaluation and writing courses. (ed: no client list, also offers critique and editing services)
William Clark Literary Agent, Wm Clark Associates
Describes services as literary agent to international publishing, film, and new media fields. (ed: significant sales)
Kitchen and Hansen Literary Agency LLC
Founded in 1999 by Denis Kitchen and Judith Hansen, the Kitchen & Hansen Literary Agency represents the work and unique visions of artists, authors, and writers from around the world. (ed: significant experience with graphic novels including 'The Crow")
A. Mediation Litteraire the French literary agency
Based in France. Represents French and foreign authors and publishers worldwide.
Foreign Rights - Rcs Libri
Information about foreign editions of books published by Rcs Libri and its imprints.
Giunti Publishing Group - International rights
Giunti International Division site is dedicated to Foreign Rights Operator, to find out information about books, translations and contacts with Giunti Publishing Group. The catalogue contains books with technical information, images and some hight resolution pdf.
International literary agency
Nabu International Literary Agency, founded by Silvia Brunelli, has been in existence for over a decade, representing many internationally renowned publishers over the years.
Mercedes Ros Literary Agency
The agency specializes in: Children's fiction and non-fiction, albums, board books, religion, games and crafts. For adults: crafts, hobbies, sports, parenting and self help. Co-editions arranged for picture books. (ed: Located in Spain, specializes in selling world rights for publishers)
Progetto Inediti
Italian literary agency,evaluation of unpublished books and published books,revision,proofreading,draft editing,preparing of prefaces and cover back writings,writings of film scripts.
Tonnheim Literary Agency
Represents Swedish authors world wide and helps Swedish publishers who want to outsource their foreign rights departments. Also represents foreign publishing houses and agencies in Scandinavia.
Bengt Nordin Agency
Represent Swedish authors and their works worldwide.
Bonnier Group Agency
Handles sales of foreign and other rights for Swedish authors published by Wahlström och Widstrand, Bokförlaget Forum, Albert Bonniers Förlag, Bonnier Carlsen, and Bonnier Fakta.
Pan Agency
The rights division of Swedish P.A. Norstedt och Söner Publishing Group, representing imprints Norstedts, Prisma, Rabén och Sjögren and Tiden.
Salomonsson Agency
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, focusing on literary fiction, crime fiction and childrens fiction. Brief presentations of authors and some of their novels. |
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