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 Monday, August 30, 2010
New Agent Alert: Kerry Sparks of Levine Greenberg Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Kerry: Kerry is a published short story writer, In
addition to her passion for words, Kerry has a love for film, road
trips, running, and bubble tea. Although she enjoys the luxuries of
gargantuan cities she has lived in, Kerry has yet to find a bookstore as
impressive as Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon. She is now an associate agent at Levine Greenberg Literary Agency.
She is seeking: Kerry loves to be transported and surprised when
reading both fiction and nonfiction. She is looking for great YA and
middle-grade fiction, both commercial and literary, with a fresh voice
and compelling story (although she tends to shy away from the
paranormal) and enjoys the occasional picture book. In nonfiction,
Kerry is most drawn to health and lifestyle books with a prescriptive
focus.
How to contact: Please do not send original artwork, photos or other items that need to be returned. Rather than e-mailing Kerry directly, go to the agency's online submission form and send your query by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the page. (If you do feel Kerry is a good fit for your project, make a note in your submission that you wish the query to be passed on to her.) If you don't wish to use this form, you can send your query by e-mail to submit[at]levinegreenberg[dot]com (and again, make a note that yours is a query for Kerry). "Do not attach more than 50 pages. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to respond to each individually. If we would like more information about your project, we'll contact you within three weeks (though we do get backed up on occasion!). We prefer electronic submissions and are no longer accepting queries sent by mail."
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Monday, August 30, 2010 1:50:43 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00) 
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Monday, August 23, 2010
New Agent Alert: Jason Pinter of Waxman Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Jason: Prior to starting at the Waxman Literary Agency in 2010,
Jason worked as an editor at St. Martin's Press, Random House and Warner
Books (now Grand Central Publishing). He is also the internationally
bestselling author of five thriller novels, with 1.5 million copies in
print in a dozen languages. He also tweets.
He is seeking: commercial fiction (mysteries, thrillers, romantic
suspense). Plot is an important vehicle, but only if there are
memorable characters and a strong voice to drive the train. He also
seeks pop culture, entertainment/media, sports, humor, quirky literary
fiction, politics/current events, urban fantasy, young adult fiction and
middle grade fiction. "I'm a sucker for stories about ordinary people
thrust into extraordinary situations, and normal people who must
overcome seemingly insurmountable odds."
Does not want to receive: category romance/erotica, screenplays, poetry, picture books, speculative fiction.
How to contact: To submit a project, please send a query letter only via email to jasonsubmit[at]waxmanagency[dot]com. Do not send attachments, though for fiction you may include 5-10 pages of your manuscript in the body of your e-mail. Please do not query more than one agent at our agency simultaneously.
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Monday, August 23, 2010 2:43:53 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Monday, August 16, 2010
New Agent Alert: Weronika Janczuk of D4EO Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Weronika: Weronika has worked in different capacities on both the publishing and agenting end of the business—with acquisitions editor Brian Farrey at Flux as well as literary agents Jenny Bent at The Bent Agency, Kathleen Anderson of Anderson Literary Management, and Mary Kole of Andrea Brown Literary Agency. She has been an associate with Bob Diforio at D4EO Literary since April and was recently promoted to agent.
She is seeking: Single-title romances with an interesting premise and hook, particularly romances set in present-day; women’s fiction that deals with quirky and witty issues and stories that can make her both laugh and cry; literary fiction by authors with an established background and with a voice, especially books narrated by a younger protagonist; commercial fiction with a high concept; thrillers, mysteries, and crime novels that are fast-paced and transcend the genre stereotypes; horrors, both commercial and literary, with high public and private stakes; memoirs that offer interesting angles on real-life issues; and nonfiction that speaks to the general public (in specific subject areas as listed on her website, http://www.weronikajanczuk.com).
How to contact: E-query: weronika(at)d4eo(dot)com. No attachments. Write "QUERY" in the subject line. Paste the first 10 pages below in the query.
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Monday, August 16, 2010 1:47:52 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
New Agent Alert: Foladé Bell of Serendipity Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Foladé: Most recently, she was an assistant editor at the trade publication Radio & Records.
She is seeking: literary, upmarket and commercial women’s fiction
with a strong sense of story, voice and character; funny and relatable
fiction; Daring YA books that showcase a fresh, unique perspective;
literary mysteries/thrillers that aren’t formulaic or market saturated,
contemporary historical fiction, African-American issues, gay/lesbian,
Christian fiction, humor and books that deeply explore other cultures.
No subject is out-of-bounds. She loves nonfiction that reads like
fiction. Feel free to approach her with ideas adapted from blogs or
websites with new views on pop culture.
How
to contact: E-query. Send your query to submissions(at)serendipitylit(dot)com with "Query for Foladé" in the subject line.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:15:45 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
New Agent Alert: Naomi Hackenberg of The Elaine English Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Naomi: She has sold foreign translation rights for The Elaine
English Literary Agency and assisted Elaine with her commercial fiction
projects since September 2008. She is currently looking to build her
own list. Her academic background is in Creative
Writing and American Studies, and she holds a Bachelor's degree from
The George Washington University and a Master's degree from The
University of Chicago. Naomi is a member of the Society for Children's
Book Writers and Illustrators and an associate member of the Association
of Authors' Representatives.
She is seeking: young adult fiction projects. Her fiction tastes
include any and all novels with strong writing, stand-out narrative
voices and compelling characters.
How
to contact: E-query: naomi(at)elaineenglish(dot)com. Responds in 30 days. No attachments. "We discourage paper query letters, so those sent by regular mail will take a little longer for response." Send query only.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010 11:01:19 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
New Agent Alert: Anita Bartholomew of Salkind Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Anita: She been in publishing in various
roles for 15+ years. She was a longtime contributing editor for
Reader's Digest, focusing on narrative nonfiction. On the book side of
the business, she's been an editorial consultant and book doctor for
numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, and has co-authored a
historical novel (as a ghost) for an independent film company. Most
recently, she co-authored a doctor's memoir that sold at auction, and
is scheduled for Fall 2010 publication. She joined Salkind Literary as
a literary agent in 2010. She also has her own personal website.
She is seeking: mystery/suspense, historical, courtroom/legal thrillers, detective, paranormal, YA and middle-grade. (No picture books.) She also enjoys narrative nonfiction in the categories of memoir, history, science (expert-authored), biography, inspirational/dramatic true story, current affairs, culture, and politics/policy. She looks at prescriptive nonfiction: expert-authored health/medical, and other expert-authored works, written for a consumer audience.
How to contact: E-query anita[at]studiob[dot]com. No attachments. Query first, and please notify her if this is a simultaenous submission or if publishing house editors have already considered your work. For fiction, query, include the first 5 pages (pasted in the body) and include a synopsis that explains what the story is about, who the main characters are, and who your intended audience is.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:49:02 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New Agent Alert: Amanda Luedeke of MacGregor Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Amanda: Amanda is a 2006 graduate of Taylor University’s
Professional Writing program. Since her college graduation, Amanda has made her
living as a full-time writer, freelancing for newspapers and marketing
agencies as well as operating her own writing business. Amanda
came on board with us a year ago as Chip’s assistant and is now a full agent.
She is seeking: childrens, YA, speculative, and post-college-aged
fiction and nonfiction. Amanda will also be helping with foreign
deals.
How to contact: E-query amanda(at)MacGregorLiterary(dot)com.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 2:05:42 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Friday, June 04, 2010
New Agent Alert: Chelsea Gilmore of Maria Carvainis Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Chelsea: She began her publishing career at Oxford University Press, in the higher education group. Before joining Maria Carvainis Agency,
Inc. (no updated website), she was Associate Editor at Avalon Books—a small, family-owned
publishing house specializing in genre fiction for the library market.
She is seeking: women’s fiction, literary fiction, young adult, mysteries/thrillers, and pop culture.
How to contact: Send your query snail mail to her at Maria Carvainis Agency, 1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2320, New York, NY 10020. (Previously, there was an e-mail address listed, but Chelsea requested I remove it so she receives submissions this way.)
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Friday, June 04, 2010 3:02:47 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
New Agent Alert: Caleb Seeling of Wordserve Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Caleb: Immediately prior to joining WordServe Literary in May of 2009, Caleb was an acquisitions and developmental editor for NavPress. He also writes for the online arts magazine The
Curator and is a regular columnist for Examiner.com as Denver's Faith
and Family Examiner. He also runs a blog.
He is seeking: Caleb is "a generalist," but he will
be looking for authors who speak to the 18-35 year crowd, as well as
general market properties, both fiction and nonfiction.
How to contact: E-query admin(at)wordserveliterary(dot)com and put "Query for Caleb" in the subject line. "If your project is something we’d like to see more of, we will be in contact within 60 days. No attachments. Please paste query and first 5 pages into the e-mail.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:45:13 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
New Agent Alert: Sarah LaPolla at Curtis Brown
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Sarah: She began at Curtis Brown in 2008, working with Dave Barbor and Peter Ginsberg. Sarah graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Writing and English, and went on to receive her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.
She is seeking: literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction, literary horror, and young adult fiction. She loves complex characters, coming-of-age stories, and strong narrators.
How to contact: E-query: sl(at)cbltd(dot)com. Query; also, include a synopsis (for fiction), a sample chapter and brief writing history. Responds within 8 weeks.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:26:31 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
New Agent Alert: Nicole Robson at The Fischer-Harbage Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents
are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely
building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as
perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that
are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and
postage.
About Nicole: She joined the Fischer-Harbage Agency in 2008 as an assistant and has been promoted twice. Originally from England, Nicole lived in India, China and Thailand before settling in Manhattan.
She is seeking: compelling fiction and nonfiction, specifically books with an international focus. In nonfiction, she loves narrative nonfiction and history.
How to contact: E-query: submissions(at)fischerharbage(dot)com. (Editor's note: Three writers have now told me that this submissions email that I took from the website doesn't seem to work. If I find out more, I will let you know.) Paste your query and the first chapter of your book in the body of the e-mail. No attachments.
Recent sales: Among others, Shortcut Man and The Case of Pussy Grace, by p.g. sturges (Scribner); and She's Got Game: The Woman's Guide to Loving Sports (or Just How to Fake It!), by Melissa Malamut (St. Martins).
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Narrative Nonfiction | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:59:23 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
New Agent Alert: Suzie Townsend of FinePrint Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Suzie: She is an agent and an assistant to the CEO at FinePrint Literary Management. She was a high school English teacher for six years before changing careers and joining FinePrint as an intern. Suzie runs the Confessions of a Wandering Heart blog.
She is seeking: everything from children’s books (chapter books to YA, both fiction and nonfiction) to adult fiction (speculative, fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance, especially paranormal). She gravitates toward strong female protagonists, complex plot lines with underlying political, moral, or philosophical issues, and stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genre, like Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel series. She likes select narrative nonfiction (with special interest in food, memoir, pets, pop culture, and teaching). She's not interested in screenplays, poetry, or picture books.
How to contact: suzie(at)fineprintlit(dot)com. Send no unsolicited attachments. For fiction and memoir, query and include the word count and full contact information. In addition to the query, please include the first 5-10 pages (pasted into the body of the e-mail). For nonfiction, query only.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:42:14 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
New Agent Alert: Taylor Martindale of the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Taylor: She is a proud graduate of The College of William and Mary and holds a BA in English, with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She was the copy chief of her college newspaper for three years and does freelance writing for a local paper. Before joining the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency in 2009, Taylor was the submissions coordinator at Bliss Literary Agency, Intl.
She is seeking: Young adult fiction—specifically contemporary, paranormal, urban fantasy, and any story with a captivating voice. Taylor is also interested in commercial fiction,
women’s fiction, and multicultural fiction. She is looking for
engaging and unforgettable characters and stories that stay with you
long after you turn the final page.
How to contact: Hard copy submissions only. Send to Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, (Attn: Taylor Martindale), PMB 515, 1155 Camino del Mar, PMB 515, Del Mar, CA 92014. Send a query, 1-2 page
synopsis, and sample pages (no more than 50, double spaced, single
sided, and unbound). Please only submit to one agent at the agency.
Include all contact info. Let the agency know if this is a simultaenous
submission. (Similarly, be sure to let us know if we have your work exclusively.) Every submission is read, though due to a large number of unsolicited submissions, the agency can only respond when interested. Will respond if interested within 8 weeks.
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Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts | Women's Fiction
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 11:03:34 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
New Agent Alert: Amy Boggs of the Donald Maass Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Amy: Amy Boggs joined the Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2009. She worked previously for the Beth Vesel Literary
Agency and is a graduate of Vassar College.
She is seeking: fantasy and science fiction, especially urban
fantasy, paranormal romance, steampunk, YA/children's, and alternate
history. Historical fiction, multi-cultural fiction, Westerns, and
works that challenge their genre are also welcome.
How to contact: Allow four weeks to hear back for a submission. E-queries can be sent to aboggs[at]maassagency[dot]com and should say "Query" in the subject line. No attachments. Paste your query, synopsis and the first five pages of your manuscript into the body of your e-mail. If she likes the sound of your novel, Amy will request more.
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New Agency Alerts | Science Fiction and Fantasy
Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:12:38 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Sunday, April 04, 2010
New Agent Alert: Ali McDonald of The Rights Factory
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Ali: She is focused on children's authors. Ali started at The Rights Factory in January 2009, in an editorial capacity, and decided to become an agent and started
building her list at The Rights Factory in Fall 09.
She is seeking: Young adult and middle grade books.
How to contact: The agency has a submissions form on its website for queries. Please do not send unsolicited manuscripts. Start the online submission with a note: "Query for Ali."
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Sunday, April 04, 2010 9:28:06 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
New Agent Alert: Marissa Walsh of Shelf Life Literary
Posted by Chuck
Note from Chuck (4-28-2010):
Soon after posting this new agent alert, Marissa
contacted me and said she is joining the crew at
FinePrint Literary Management. All her bio
info remains the same.
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Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Marissa: Shelf Life founder Marissa Walsh began her publishing career at Nan A. Talese/Doubleday and the Ellen Levine Literary Agency. She was an editor at Delacorte Press/Random House Children's Books for seven years, where her books received various awards. She is the author of the comic memoir Girl with Glasses: My Optic History (Simon Spotlight Entertainment) and the YA novel A Field Guide to High School (Delacorte Press/Random House Children's Books), as well as other projects.
She is seeking: pop culture, humor, narrative nonfiction, memoir, or children's books. Concerning picture books, she is looking for younger books with very little text (800 words or fewer). Include the manuscript in the body of your query e-mail. Concerning middle grade and YA, no paranormal please. She prefers contemporary stories. Include the first chapter in the body of your query e-mail.
How to contact: querymarissa(at)gmail(dot)com.
Recent sales: How the South Won the Rap Civil War, by Ben Westhoff (Chicago Review Press); The World is Like a Big Sister, by Jennifer Stark: (Putnam); and Rules to Rock By, by Josh Farrar (Walker).
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:12:16 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, March 12, 2010
New Agent Alert: David Patterson of Foundry Literary + Media
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About David: Before joining Foundry Literary + Media, David has worked at PublicAffairs and Henry Holt and Company. Books that
he published while at PublicAffairs and Henry Holt include Nate
Blakeslee's J. Anthony Lukas award-winning Tulia: Race, Cocaine, and
Corruption in a Small Texas Town, Thurston Clarke's
bestselling The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days that
Inspired America, Peter Manseau's Rag and Bone: A Journey
Among the World's Holy Dead, Ethan Brown's Shake the Devil Off: A True
Story of the Murder that Rocked New Orleans, and Michael Schaffer's One
Nation Under Dog: America's Love Affair with Our Dogs.
He is seeking: David is looking
especially for the most prominent and talented journalists, scholars,
and personalities in a wide variety of fields, with either outstanding
narratives and/or idea-driven works of nonfiction, which can be deeply
serious or terrifically entertaining, and often combine those two
qualities. David will also represent fiction when he
feels strongly that the author has a distinctive voice that can break
out of the pack.
How to submit: Please address your materials to one agent only and include the following materials in your submission. Fiction submissions should have a query, synopsis, first 3 chapters of the ms, and author bio. Nonfiction proposals should include the query, sample chapters, table of contents and author bio/platform. Mail queries to Foundry Literary + Media, (Agent name), Submissions, 33 West 17th Street, PH, New York, New York 10011. Please include a SASE if you would like your materials returned. E-mail queries to submissions[at]foundrymedia[dot]com.
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Friday, March 12, 2010 11:35:40 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, March 05, 2010
New Agent Alert: Don Fehr of Trident Media Group
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Don: He comes to Trident as a 20-year publishing
veteran in editorial and various executive level publishing positions. He has held senior level editorial jobs at Atheneum, Addison-Wesley,
Viking Penguin, Basic Books, and was the Publisher of Smithsonian
Books/HarperCollins. Don had published over a dozen New York
Times Bestsellers and his authors and books have won numerous awards,
including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the National
Book Critics Circle Award, the P.E.N. Faulkner Award, and The L.A.
Times Book Award among others. He holds degrees from Gordon College and Harvard University.
He is seeking: new literary and commercial novelists, narrative
nonfiction, memoirs, biography, travel, as well as
science/medical/health related titles. And since he reads alongside is
ten-year-old daughter, he has also developed an interest in young adult
authors.
How to submit: dfehr[at]tridentmediagroup[dot]com. Query first. Please send mss or proposals only upon request.
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Friday, March 05, 2010 11:11:44 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
New Agent Alert: Marisa Iozzi Corvisiero
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Marisa: Marisa is an author and an attorney as well as an agent. She is the founder of The Corvisiero Law Practice, P.C., a boutique law firm in midtown New York City, where she practices Entertainment Law and Corporate Law among other areas. In the last few years Marisa has merged her passions in writing and in the law into her entertainment law practice, and she is now representing several authors. Marisa and Lori Perkins of the L Perkins Literary Agency have recently formalized a relationship whereby Marisa is accepting submissions made to her via the L Perkins Literary Agency, and is now building her list. Marisa has a Facebook page and a LinkedIn network. A new website and blog are in the works.
She is seeking: Fiction interests include cross genre romance, science fiction, fantasy and urban fantasy, horror, literary, quality chick lit, young adult and children's books. Nonfiction interest include memoirs, how-to (in any industry), guides and tales about the legal practice, parenting, self-help, and mainstream science (no textbooks please).
How to contact: Send your query and first two chapters (or full book for picture books – illustrations are not necessary) to Marisa at marisa@lperkinsagency.com (UPDATED E-MAIL FROM MARISA).
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:04:31 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
New Agent Alert: Mandy Hubbard of the D4EO Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Mandy: Mandy is an author as well as an agent. Her debut novel, Prada and Prejudice,
(Razorbill/Penguin, June 2009) is in its fifth printing. She has four
other books under contract, divided among Harlequin, Llewellyn Flux,
and Razorbill/Penguin. Mandy interned at The Bent Agency before joining D4EO Literary, where she is now building her list. She has a website and runs a blog, as well.
She is seeking: middle-grade and young adult fiction, whether they be contemporary or historical,
fantasy/paranormal or realistic. She loves books with a heavy focus on
romance, as well as 'issue books' with a strong voice. "If your book has
a high concept or a big hook, I want to see it. If your story includes portals to fantasy worlds,
wizards or dragons, it’s probably not for me. Please, no chapter
books, pictures books, poetry, nonfiction, or books for the adult
market."
How to contact: Send your query letter, along with the first five
pages of your manuscript (both pasted into the body of an e-mail) to
mandy[at]d4eo[dot]com.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 10:13:49 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, February 15, 2010
New Agent Alert: Drew Perez of Andrea Hurst & Associates
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Drew: Drew began as an intern for Andrea Hurst & Associates while working on his Masters Degree in English Literature. Combining a deep sense for plot and character development along with his extensive experience with all manner of fiction, from literary to pop culture, Drew moved to an agent position where he keeps an eye out for the book that demands he keep turning the page. Drew utilizes his development talents to help bolster novels through structural edits and reorganization. Currently, he is building his list by looking for new writers that offer something different to the market while keeping that appeal needed to bring the readers back again and again.
He is seeking: Fiction: Historical, Military, Thriller, Mystery, Some Science Fiction, Some Fantasy Humor, Literary, Pop Culture, Young Adult. Nonfiction: Health and Fitness, Business, Pop Culture, Humor, Relationships. Not looking for: Women’s Fiction, New Age, Children’s.
"Drew’s tastes run the gauntlet in the fiction world. Inheriting a taste for military fiction from his father, Drew keeps an eye out for historical fiction from any time period, but appreciates Victorian to WWII works that shed a different light on well-known history. He also enjoys Science Fiction and some Fantasy, especially those stories concentrated on the darker, character driven stories. He likes his sci-fi and fantasy in the gutters, not the stars. Drew especially likes Latino fiction or stories from Central and South America, be they character driven literary to thrillers."
How to contact: E-Query and put "Query" in the subject line. Paste your query in the e-mail; no attachments. Please indicate if this is a simultaneous submission. Responds in up to 2 months. "If we are interested in seeing more of your work, we will request a synopsis, author bio, sample chapters, and, for nonfiction books, a proposal."
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Monday, February 15, 2010 12:49:42 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
New Agent Alert: Dorothy Spencer of The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Dorothy: Prior to joining The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency, she worked in acquisitions and development for more than fifteen years, working with publishers including Watson-Guptill; Van Nostrand Reinhold; Henry Holt; Chronicle Books; Prentice Hall Press; and W.H. Freeman, as well as with book packagers including Read/Write Press and LifeTime Media.
She is seeking: Adult fiction and nonfiction.
How to contact: dorothyannspencer[at]gmail[dot]com. JDLA accepts e-mail queries only. Please put "Query" in the subject line of your e-mail. Do not send attachments; just query in the body of your e-mail. "If we’d like to see more, we will contact you. E-mails are often lost or recognized as spam, so please email us again if you do not receive a response within four weeks. Please do not query more than one agent at a time within the agency."
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:30:14 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
New Agent Alert: Chris Kepner at Victoria Sanders & Associates
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Chris:He is a native of Buffalo, New York and a
graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Starting as an intern for
Zachary Shuster Harmsworth, Kepner joined Victoria Sanders &
Associates thereafter. According to his mother, Chris has had a book
with him ever since he could hold one. From the Hardy Boys Mysteries
and Goosebumps, to Kurt Vonnegut and Ernest Hemingway, Chris’s passion
for literature has always been strong. Chris maintains a blog and welcomes your questions and comments.
He is seeking: At the moment, he is especially on the lookout for quality nonfiction and top-quality literary fiction. With very eclectic interests, he is open to all
types of books as long as the writing is exceptional. Please include
the first three chapters in the body of the e-mail. The only thing he does not want to see right now are YA or other kids books.
How to contact: "If you’d like to send me a query letter, e-mail it to thewritersadvocate(at)gmail(dot)com. I prefer writers include the first three chapters pasted into the body of the e-mail. Please don’t send your query to more than one agent within our agency." No snail mail queries. Query letters should describe the project and the author in the body of a single, one-page e-mail that does not contain any attachments or attached files. He responds to queries in one to four weeks.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:36:44 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
New Agent Alert: Jennifer Unter of The Unter Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Jennifer: Jennifer is a literary agent and founder of The Unter Agency, LLC. She began her book publishing career in the editorial department at Henry Holt & Co. She later worked at the Karpfinger Agency while she attended law school. She then became an sssociate at the entertainment firm of Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP where she practiced primarily in the areas of publishing and copyright law. In 2008, she started her own agency.
Seeking: quality fiction and general nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoir, food/cooking, nature/environment, biography, pop culture, travel/adventure, true crime, politics and health/fitness. She also represents all types of children's literature (picture books, middle grade, and young adult).
How to submit: (Editor's update 1-11-10: Someone just wrote and said that Jennifer got a flood of queries - probably thanks to this post - and is no longer accepting queries because of it. I would wait a month or two before trying her again. This is her website.)
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 2:14:02 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, January 01, 2010
New Agent Alert: Nettie Hartsock of Max & Co.
Posted by Chuck
Editor's note: Nettie contacted me
in May 2010 and said she was
no longer agenting. Please do
not query her.
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Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Nettie: Nettie is a recovering technology journalist. She has been employed via the Web for over a decade, and is a proud member of the Internet Press Guild and Online News Association. She is also a published essayist and writer, currently adding the finishing touches to her one-woman show titled, "Drunko Bunko" which will be staged in Austin, TX in 2010. She recently started with Max & Co., a Literary Agency and Social Club.
Seeking: literary & commercial fiction. business books & popular nonfiction, and the occasional Southern fiction book.
How to submit: (Contact info removed because Nettie is no longer agenting.) E-query, and include a brief synopsis and biography stating what the book is and who you are. "Ideally both will point to a very large collection of people willing to drop $24.95 to read your work. We appreciate direct & cogent proposals (well...at least in others). Then include sample chapters as attachments, one of which must be your opening (we like to see how you take the stage). If more than four weeks have passed without a response, write again or call. E-mail was never intended to carry the burden we all now place upon it. Stuff gets lost in the ether."
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Friday, January 01, 2010 12:27:03 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
New Agent Alert: Monika Verma of Levine Greenberg Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Monika: She is an associate agent at Levine Greenberg Literary Agency. After growing up in Los Angeles, Monika attended school at Wellesley College and spent her junior year at Oxford. In her spare time, she enjoys going
to concerts, photography, traveling, cheesy Masterpiece Theater
adaptations, and searching for the spiciest vegetarian food in New York.
She is seeking: pop culture, humor, narrative nonfiction,
fashion, foodie, and music titles. She loves to represent books that
makes people's lives just a few degrees sunnier, be those quirky
memoirs, satirical humor collections, or old-fashioned cookbooks. On
the fiction side, she stays up far too late reading literary mysteries
and suspense, especially those from across the pond (some of her
favorites are Kate Atkinson and Benjamin Black). She often suspects
that she was born in the wrong century, and loves books that give her a
window into an older way of life.
How to contact: Agents at the LG agency do not take queries directly to their personal e-mails. Instead, submit through the agency's online form or send your query via submit@levinegreenberg.com, clearly noting "Query for Monika." If submitting via online form, fill out any/all appropriate info boxes. If submitting via e-mail, do not submit more than 50 pages along with your query. No snail mail queries please. This agency responds if interested, within 3-6 weeks.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:40:48 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, December 14, 2009
New Agent Alert: Lisa Gallagher of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, Inc.
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Lisa: Formerly SVP & Publisher of William Morrow, Lisa has worked with numerous New York Times best-selling authors, including novelists Brunonia Barry, Marisa de los Santos, Neil Gaiman, Andrew Gross, Kim Harrison, Joe Hill, Dennis Lehane, Elmore Leonard, Laura Lippman, Gregory Maguire, and Christopher Moore; and nonfiction writers Bruce Feiler (Where God Was Born), Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives), and Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner (Freakonomics). Prior to joining WM in 2000, Gallagher moved to New York in 1998 to open the U.S. office of Bloomsbury Publishing, having worked in their London office for several years before that. Born and raised in England, she was educated at St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge, UK.
She is seeking: "As an agent, Gallagher is looking to represent both fiction and nonfiction authors, and whilst she inevitably will be attracted to the same kinds of books she was passionate about as a publisher—accessible literary fiction, quality commercial women's fiction, suspense/thrillers, lively narrative nonfiction; she knows that sometimes it is a book that you don't know that you are looking for that becomes the one you can't put down."
How to contact: "E-queries accepted (lgallagher[at]sjga[dot]com). Submit query in the body of an email and the following as Word attachments: the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, and a brief bio or résumé. If you plan to send a hard copy query: Please submit a query letter, the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, a brief bio or résumé, and a SASE for reply. Original artwork is not accepted. (55 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003) Responds in 6-8 weeks."
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Monday, December 14, 2009 1:04:58 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, December 06, 2009
New Agent Alert: Natalie Fischer at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Natalie: Natalie is the submissions manager at the agency. She also handles foreign tax and permission requests. She started as an intern at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency. After graduating from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Literature/Writing, Natalie started as a columnist at the San Diego Union Tribune writing book reviews and author profiles. She recently returned to work full time at the agency, and currently still contributes freelance for the Books department at the Tribune.
She is seeking: "historical and narrative nonfiction (including memoir, biography, and popular science/culture) and literary and creative fiction in these areas: historical, young adult/teen, women’s, romance (contemporary and historical), cross-cultural, and select paranormal. She is looking for hard-working, talented new authors with a fresh, unique voice and hook."
How to contact: For fiction, send a query/cover letter, a 1-2 page synopsis, and a sample of your manuscript (no more than the first 50 pages, double-spaced, single-sided, and unbound). For nonfiction, send a proposal (an overview, a detailed chapter outline, author bio, 1-2 sample chapters, and a brief analysis of readership and similar titles). Hard copy (snail mail) submissions only. No e-queries. Send submissions to Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, PMB 515, 1155 Camino del Mar, PMB 515, Del Mar, CA 92014. Only responds to submissions if interested, so include no SASE or materials that need returned. Responds in 8 weeks or fewer if interested.
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Sunday, December 06, 2009 2:07:05 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
New Agent Alert: Susan Hawk of The Bent Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Susan: "I was born and grew up in Washington, DC, and was an avid reader from an early age. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked in Children’s Book Marketing, most recently as the Marketing Director at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, and previous to that as the Library Marketing Director at Penguin Young Readers Group."
She is seeking: young adult and middle grade books; within the realm of kids stories, she likes fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction and mystery.
How to contact: E-mail queries@thebentagency.com, or if you’re writing for children or teens, kidsqueries@thebentagency.com. "Tell us briefly who you are, what your book is, and why you're the one to write it. Then include the first ten pages of your material in the body of your e-mail. We regret that we cannot respond to each and every query, although we do our best. Rest assured that we read each one and we will certainly follow-up when we have interest."
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:41:20 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
New Agent Alert: Amy Burkhardt at Kimberley Cameron & Associates
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Amy: Amy joined Kimberley Cameron & Associates as an intern in the fall of 2007, and brings experience as a critical reader, an editor, and a writer herself. Amy has an MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco and a BA in English Literature (with a concentration in Creative Writing) from Bates College.
She is seeking: In fiction, she looks for literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, mysteries with a twist or an unusual protagonist, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks narrative nonfiction and memoirs as well as prescriptive nonfiction written by experts in their field. She has a soft spot for lifestyle, humor, food, and current events topics.
How to contact: Address queries to: info[at]kimberleycameron.com and put "Author Submission for Amy" in the subject line. For Fiction queries, "Please include a query letter in the body of the email, a one-page synopsis and the first fifty pages of your manuscript. Please attach the synopsis and manuscript sample as separate Word or PDF documents. We have difficulties opening other file formats. For Nonfiction queries: Please include a full nonfiction book proposal and sample chapters. (Sample chapters should include the first chapter of the book and should not exceed fifty pages.) Please attach the proposal and sample chapters as separate Word or PDF documents. We do our best to respond to every submission in a timely manner. We do not handle screenplays, TV scripts, Children's Literature, poetry, teleplays, or novels in foreign languages (you may submit the English translation only)."
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Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:23:40 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
New Agent Alert: Jennifer Lawler at The Salkind Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Jennifer: Jennifer, a martial artist and writer, is the author or co-author of more than 25 nonfiction books in the how-to and self-help genres, including the popular and award-winning Dojo Wisdom series, which includes Dojo Wisdom for Writers (Penguin). She has also written about writers’ concerns for The Writer, Writer’s Digest, American Writer, and others. For the past several years, she has mentored writers at various stages throughout their careers. She earned a Ph.D in medieval literature from the University of Kansas and can still translate Old English if she thinks hard enough. Her website is at www.jenniferlawler.com. She blogs about the writing life at www.jenniferlawler.com/wordpress. (She even previously did a GLA blog guest column.) She joined The Salkind Agency in 2009.
She is seeking: "Self-Help and How-To books, including books on personal growth, sports, crafts, self-care and home-care. Jennifer also has a lively interest in history and narrative nonfiction, including memoirs."
How to submit: jennifer@studiob.com. Send a query that explains about the work and you as an author (publishing history, credentials for nonfiction). If you choose, you can send a proposal as an attachment even without getting a blessing ahead of time (though this policy may change over time).
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:12:04 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
New Agent Alert: Justine Wenger of Emma Sweeney Agency, LLC
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Justine: She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. In addition to working for Emma, Justine is poetry reader for BOMB Magazine, and routinely writes short stories or long poems on the subway.
She is seeking: literary fiction, short story collections, and food-related non-fiction. I'm looking for stories that are well-written with surprising, yet simple craft and driving characters. "I am also a fiction and poetry reader for BOMB Magazine and OPEN CITY, which is a good example for the style of fiction I would like to acquire."
How to submit: "We require queries to be delivered by e-mail to queries (at) emmasweeneyagency (dot) com. Please paste your cover letter and the first ten pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of your message. For security reasons we cannot open attachments. Please note that queries sent to any e-mail address will not be considered. Because of the volume of email we receive, we cannot respond to every query. We regret that we do not accept submissions by post unless specifically requested." If this query is specifically for Justine, put "Query for Justine" in the subject line.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:28:14 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
New Agent Alert: Jack Perry of Max & Co.
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Jack: In 1994, Jack joined Random House and went on to become Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Random House, then head of Sales for SourceBooks and Scholastic. He recently landed with Max & Co., a Literary Agency and Social Club.
Seeking: He will focused upon nonfiction books with a foundation in history, business, politics, narrative nonfiction, math, & science. He also likes sports. And music. In fact, if the writing is good enough, he can be led to a vast array of topics
How to submit: Jackwperry38@hotmail.com. E-query, and include a brief synopsis and biography stating what the book is and who you are. "Ideally both will point to a very large collection of people willing to drop $24.95 to read your work. We appreciate direct & cogent proposals (well...at least in others). Then include sample chapters as attachments, one of which must be your opening (we like to see how you take the stage). If more than four weeks have passed without a response, write again or call. E-mail was never intended to carry the burden we all now place upon it. Stuff gets lost in the ether."
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Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:01:25 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
New Agent Alert: Sophia Seidner of Judith Ehrlich Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Sophia: OK, so Sophia's not technically a "new" agent, but she just moved from Wiley to Judith Ehrlich Literary Management, and seems to be transitioning more from international sales to taking on domestic clients (and this is a good thing for writers). Sophia worked in the literary
division of International Management Group, starting as an assistant to
the literary agent Julian Bach, working with clients such as Pat Conroy
and Jan Morris. After Julian Bach’s retirement, Sophia continued as an
assistant agent, and contracts and subsidiary rights manager, working
on behalf of clients such as Jack Welch, Ken Blanchard, Marshall
Goldsmith, Peter Drucker, Bill O’Reilly, Pearl Jam, Heidi Klum, Tyra
Banks, and Elvis Costello. Next Sophia joined John Wiley & Sons,
Inc. as an international rights manager for three years. At Wiley, she
focused on selling translation rights for Wiley's extensive list of
business, technology and culinary titles.
Seeking: strong literary fiction and nonfiction including
self-help, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and biography. Areas of
special interest include medical and health-related topics, science
(popular, political and social), animal welfare, current events,
politics, law, history, ethics, parody and humor, sports, art and
business self-help.
How to Submit: sseidner@judithehrlichliterary.com. For nonfiction, query and include an explanation of platform. For fiction, query with brief synopsis and a small representation of the writing (7-15 pages pasted in the e-mail). "If we are sufficiently intrigued by your project, we will ask for samples or the complete proposal or manuscript. Due to the volume of submissions, we regret that we cannot respond to all e-mail. We do not represent children’s books, novellas, poetry, textbooks, plays or screenplays."
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:42:49 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, November 06, 2009
New Agent Alert: Mary Kole of Andrea Brown Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Mary: She is a new associate agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency and runs the KidLit blog. In her quest to learn all sides of
publishing, she has also worked in the children's editorial department
at Chronicle Books and is currently earning her MFA in creative writing
at the University of San Francisco. Mary's passion is editorial work.
When she's not reading manuscripts and queries, she's
devouring books by some of her favorite authors, like Laurie Halse
Anderson, Libba Bray, Sara Zarr, Jake Wizner, M.T. Anderson, Scott
Westerfeld, Frank Portman, Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, Elizabeth Scott,
Lauren Myracle, E. Lockhart and others.
Seeking: "young adult and middle grade novels and truly
exceptional picturebooks. She's seeking fresh, unique voices and
idiosyncratic characters who, by book's end, she knows like a friend.
Her favorite stories are character-driven but well-plotted—a mix of
fast pacing, emotional resonance and beautiful writing. Boy books, girl
books, first person, third person, it doesn't matter. She's looking
for a literary spark with commercial appeal. While she's not interested
in high fantasy, science fiction, thrillers or horror, she would love
to consider realistic/contemporary, urban fantasy and
fantasy/adventure, historical, paranormal and mystery manuscripts. One
of her favorite genres is magical realism: a story set firmly in our
world, only with a twist—magic, danger or something that turns
"reality" on its ear—to make things more interesting. Favorite themes include: family, home, unlikely
heroes, discovering one's voice, finding one's equilibrium after a big
life event."
How to submit: E-queries only to Mary@andreabrownlit.com. If you haven't heard anything in 8 weeks, please assume that she is passing on your project. For picture books, include query and full ms. For fiction, include query and first 10 pages pasted in e-mail. No phone calls please.
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Friday, November 06, 2009 10:42:12 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
New Agent Alert: Kimberly Shumate of Living Word Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Kimberly: Kimberly began her employment with Harvest House Publishers as the assistant to the National Sales Manager as well as the International Sales Director. Within four years, she was hired into the editorial department steeped in the slush pile of would-be/trying-to-be/can’t-seem-to-be authors. Having been a screenwriter since 1995, a freelance article and book contributor, her ability to identify and polish the diamonds hidden within the coal mines of unsolicited submissions gives her an eye for talent and a heart for the underdog. She is a member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, the Christian Media Association, and has 12 years of publishing experience.
Seeking: adult fiction, YA fiction, Christian living, dating/marriage, parenting, self-help, apologetics, health, inspirational, environmental, social issues, pop-culture, women’s issues, and men’s issues. No cookbooks, children’s books, science fiction or fantasy, memoirs, or poetry. No simultaneous submissions, please.
How to submit: Submit a query with short synopsis and first chapter via Word document. Agency only responds if interested. Send queries to livingwordliterary@gmail.com. Web: http://livingwordliterary.wordpress.com/. No phone calls, please.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 4:09:52 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
New Agent Alert: George Bick of the Doug Grad Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About George: Prior to joining the Doug Grad Literary Agency as an associate agent, George was a sales and marketing veteran of over twenty years at Warner Books, Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. (Previously, I blogged about the opening of the DGLA. See that post here.)
Seeking: Bick is actively looking for narrative nonfiction, business, science fiction, horror/paranormal, thrillers, military, comics and graphic novels, diet/self-help, memoir, pets/animals, romance, science, humor, pop culture, and travel.
How to submit: "Query by email letter first at query@dgliterary.com. Please do not send more than a brief letter explaining your book--no sample material unless requested. And your patience is greatly appreciated. The agency is receiving over 100 queries a week and our time is limited--our first priority is to our clients and their books."
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:43:57 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
New Agent Alert: Gwendolyn Heasley of Artists and Artisans Inc.
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage. 
About Gwendolyn: Gwendolyn Heasley is the author of the upcoming YA novel, Confessions of a Teenage Recessionista, which will be published by HarperCollins. She earned her B.A. from Davidson College in North Carolina, and her Master’s degree in Journalism from University of Missouri-Columbia where she wrote her thesis on why women read Us Weekly. In the past, she has sold greeting cards and taught creative writing to young adults.
She joins the two current agents at Artists & Artisans: Adam Chromy and Jamie Brenner.
Seeking: She’s actively seeking authors of Young Adult manuscripts of all genres, specifically manuscripts that have a sharp voice and vivid settings.
How to submit: "Send the first 10 pages in the body of an email along with the query. In order to minimize our impact on the environment, we strongly encourage authors to query via e-mail instead of snail mail (please start the subject line with "Query"). Please know that we usually do not respond when we are not interested - no response should be a clear enough indication. So save paper and postage - do not send queries with SASE because we will not return them. All fiction queries must include a brief author's bio, and the setup or premise for the book. No unsolicited manuscripts will be accepted. Gwendolyn Heasley gwen@artistsandartisans.com."
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Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:52:51 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
New Agent Alert: Myrsini Stephanides of the Carol Mann Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Myrsini Stephanides
of the Carol Mann Agency
About Myrsini: She has 10 years of experience as a nonfiction editor and book packager specializing in highly illustrated books. Most recently, she worked as an Acquisition Editor at Sterling Publishing, where she developed the pop/culture and music category with titles including Woodstock: Three Days That Rocked the World, Canyon of Dreams: The Magic and the Music of Laurel Canyon, The British Invasion, and Record Store Days. Myrsini was the editor of the Weird travel series (Sterling), senior editor of The Duke Encyclopedia of New Medicine: Conventional and Alternative Medicine for All Ages (Rodale, 2006) and developmental/series editor of the first three books in the Men’s Health Best series (Rodale 2005). She has also collaborated on projects with The Smithsonian, Archaeology magazine and YANKEE Magazine and was a contributing writer to the fifth edition of the Hammond World Atlas (Langenscheidt, 2007).
Nonfiction areas of interest: pop culture and music, humor, narrative nonfiction and memoir, cookbooks.
Fiction areas of interest: offbeat literary fiction, graphic works, and edgy YA fiction. Can fiction be offbeat and commercial? She thinks it can. She is NOT looking for: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Romance (adult); MG (middle grade) fiction
How to contact: For fiction, paste the first 10-15 pages of your manuscript into the body of your e-mail. Please e-mail your query letters to myrsini (at) carolmannagency (dot) com. If your query has a graphic component, attach it to your email as a low-res PDF or JPG.
Tips: Myrsini futher delves into what she wants and doesn't want on the CMA website. "Hook me with your query and keep me hooked with your proposal. If you’d like to connect via the magic of social networking, you can follow me on twitter or check out Goodreads to see what I’m reading now."
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Children's Writing | Graphic Novels | Literary Fiction | New Agency Alerts
Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:18:52 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Friday, September 25, 2009
New Agent Alert: Teresa Kietlinski of Prospect Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden
opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their
client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it
can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit
for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
About Teresa: "Teresa Kietlinski joined Prospect Agency in 2009 after thirteen happy years of working in the publishing industry at Disney-Hyperion, Dial Books for Young Readers, Viking Children's Books, William Morrow and Company, and St. Martin's Press. Teresa has designed and art directed hundreds of children's books of all sizes and shapes, and has worked with amazing talents including Kevin Sherry, David Sonam, LeUyen Pham, Boris Kulikov, Kadir Nelson, Brian Karas and Amy Young. She is now very excited to be on the other side of the fence, representing illustrators and authors whose work she really admires."
Seeking: "As an agent, Teresa is particularly interested in artists who both write and illustrate, but she's looking for anyone who will inspire and spark great things in both children and adults. Now what can you do with a pencil or mousepad?"
How to contact: Query only. Website submissions only. Go to SUBMISSIONS online to upload your materials. Please do not send submissions via email or mail. If your full manuscript is requested, please e-mail your work to the requesting agent in Word, RTF, or PDF format. "We ask that you do not submit your manuscript to more than one agent at Prospect Agency simultaneously, but we do not have an exclusive submissions policy and you are free to submit your work to other agencies in addition to Prospect Agency simultaneously. Please submit only one manuscript at a time. Responds in three months or less."
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Friday, September 25, 2009 2:35:51 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
New Agent Alert: Beth Fleisher of Barry Goldblatt Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
 Beth Fleisher
Barry Goldblatt Literary is based in Brooklyn. 320 7th Ave., #266, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
About Beth: She is a former editor, working for The Berkeley Publishing Group. Her passions are science fiction, fantasy and graphic novels, though she handles all kinds of kids stuff.
Fiction areas of interest: She welcomes kids work and graphic novels. She is particularly interest in finding new voices in middle grade and young adult fantasy, science fiction, mystery, historicals and action adventure.
Nonfiction areas of interest: "select children's and adult nonfiction."
How to submit: Send an e-query to query@bgliterary.com. Include the word "query" in the e-mail subject line. This agency accepts simultaneous submissions, but exclusive ones (designated with the word "exclusive" also in the e-mail subject line) will likely get priority. In the e-mail body, paste your query, your synopsis, and the first five pages of your book. No attachments please. Responds in four weeks to queries and eight weeks to manuscripts.
Also: The agency has a blog. See it here.
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Children's Writing | Graphic Novels | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:10:21 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Upstart Crow Literary Forms, and Offers Plenty of Great Advice on Website
Posted by Chuck
My coworker Alice Pope actually had the scoop on this a few days ago, but I thought I should mention it here as well.
Three agents from Firebrand Literary have broken off to form a new agency: Upstart Crow Literary. Strange name aside, I think the agency looks very cool. It will be headed up by Michael Stearns, who was formerly a prolific children's book editor. Also onboard are agents Chris Richman and Danielle Chiotti. Between the three of them, they handle adult fiction, lots of kids fiction, and some nonfiction, too.
One thing you should check out immediately is their "Toolbox" - a resource page for writers. Besides including the usual blogroll stuff, they actually have specific helpful "articles" for writers - very cool! See the following on the Toolbox page:
- How to Write a Query Letter
- Ten Commandments of Writing for Children
- Dialogue, Some Basics
- A Bookshelf for Writers & Editors
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Monday, August 10, 2009 10:57:15 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
New Agent Alert: Adriana Dominguez of Full Circle Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
 Adriana Domínguez
Fiction areas of interest: Children's books - picture books, middle grade novels, and (literary) young adult novels. On the adult side, she is looking for literary, women's, and historical fiction.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Multicultural, pop culture, how-to, and titles geared toward women of all ages.
How to submit: "To save trees we are now accepting initial queries and submissions by e-mail only. To submit to Full Circle, please send a brief, one-page query (in the body of the e-mail, no attachments please) describing your book project and author highlights. No phone queries. Please send your queries to: submissions(at)fullcircleliterary.com Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for response. We will notify you if we are interested in representing your project or if we will be requesting additional materials (such as sample chapters or a proposal). Unfortunately we cannot respond personally to every query and submission we receive."
Also: "Please refer to our blog posts on fullcirclelit.blogspot.com for further detail about what we might be looking for at any one time, as well as a more detailed explanation of what we seek in an author and their credentials."
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Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:52:25 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
New Agent Alert: Gordon Warnock of Andrea Hurst & Associates Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
 Gordon Warnock
About Gordon: He started as an intern with Andrea Hurst Literary Management, a Sacramento-based agency, and has now been promoted to full agent. Recently, he attended the 2009 San Francisco Writers Conference and the 2009 Jack London Writers Conference. E-mail: gordon@andreahurst.com. Web: www.andreahurst.com.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Memoir, Pets, Cookbooks, Self-Help, Current Events, Humor, How-To, Health and Dieting. Fiction areas of interest: Commercial Narrative, Character-Driven Literary, Monster and Disaster, Pets, Humor. Does not want to receive: Religious Fiction, Women's Fiction, New Age, Children's and YA.
How to Submit: "Please query one agent only from this agency. E-mail your query and please include your query in the body of the email--no attachments. Do not send proposals, sample chapters or manuscripts unless specifically requested by an agent. They will not be opened or returned. Please indicate if you are simultaneously submitting to other agents. Give some time to respond—in busy periods this may take several weeks. The agent will contact you if we are interested in seeing more. If interested in seeing more of your work, we will request a synopsis, author bio, sample chapters, and, for nonfiction books, a proposal. Fiction must be complete to be considered. Please send only your very best, most ruthlessly edited work. Hint: If you just finished your novel recently, chances are it is not yet ready for scrutiny."
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Literary Fiction | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:47:42 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Friday, July 31, 2009
New Agent Actively Seeking Middle Grade and Young Adult
Posted by Chuck
Emily Keyes, a junior agent at the L. Perkins Agency, has posted that she is "avidly" seeking good children's writing - young adult and middle grade works.
Here is her post from the
L. Perkins agency blog:
"I’m tired of getting queries from authors who don’t currently read YA, never read YA, say books published today are terrible, but they heard that Harry Potter lady made more than the Queen, and hey, they can do that! Writing for kids is easy, right?
"I love YA books. I loved them when I was a kid and I still love them now. I want to see manuscripts from people who love it as much as I do. I want to find the books that kids are going to remember with fondness. I inhaled Lois Duncan, LJ Smith, Babysitter’s Club, Sweet Valley, etc, etc. These days I’m excited by the writing done by Suzanne Collins, Kristin Cashore, Claudia Gray. I’m also into the teen novels by people like Sarah Dessen, Deb Caletti, Barry Lyga and others. I’m looking for smart middle grade and teen novels. (No picture books, please.) I like fantasy and paranormal, and other odd things. Zombies are pretty big at the moment, and I’d also like to see witches, psychics, time travel and superheroes. As far as non-genre, I like strong, female heroines and books with fresh voices and a quirky sense of humor. I’m really sick of knock-off 'Harry Potters’ and 'Twilights'."
How to contact: Query first. Send queries to EKlperkinsagency@yahoo.com
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Friday, July 31, 2009 12:31:21 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
New Agency Alert: The OnyxHawke Agency
Posted by Chuck
Editor's Note: There's a new agency that opened several months ago I thought I would tell you about. I haven't met Mr. Kabongo, but I've looked over the site and he seems very legit. It's also a pleasure to see someone who specializes in sci-fi and fantasy - not usually popular topics with agents. Give his website a close look, as their are multiple ways to submit to him.
The OnyxHawke Agency
Contact: Michael Kabongo. The OnyxHawke Agency, 141 Newburyport Turnpike, Suite 382, Rowley, MA 01969 (212)433-0141. www.onyxhawke.com.
Looking for: Primarily science fiction and fantasy.
How to submit: "For fiction, send the whole novel. Send it only in Rich Text Format (RTF). Send one novel at a time. Include on the first page of the file your name, your address, your email address (at least one) and your phone number. Format your subject line: Title of Novel - Your Name - Genre - Any special code from the FAQ or given to you by me. Include a brief synopsis of the plot in the email. List the minimum length for consideration of any major publisher as listed on the SFWA "Qualifying Novel Venues" at the bottom of your cover letter, with the name of the publisher. For example 'Forsaken Future Books 95,000 words.' Format your file name with "First initial Last name Title'. "
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:50:06 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Friday, July 24, 2009
New Agents: Laura Wood and Ward Calhoun at FinePrint Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
FinePrint Literary Management, 240 West 35th Street Suite 500, New York, NY 10001.
How to submit (to either agent): "For fiction, send a query letter and synopsis and the first two chapters via regular mail. If you query via email, do not send an attachment without invitation. If we’re interested, we will ask to see a few chapters or the full manuscript. For nonfiction, send a query letter, proposal, and sample chapters via regular mail. If you send a query via e-mail, do not include an attachment. If we’re interested, we will ask for additional material."
Ward Calhoun's areas of interest: nonfiction titles in the areas of sports, humor, and pop culture.
Prior to becoming an agent, Ward was a Senior Editor at Hylas Publishing, among other positions. During this time he’s also managed to write a book or two, including The Llama Sutra (2006) and Must-See Movies (2008). Contact him at ward@fineprintlit.com
Laura Wood's areas of interest: She "specializes in serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of science and nature, along with substantial titles in business, history, religion, and other areas by academics, experienced professionals, and journalists. Laura enjoys hanging out with scientists and academics in general and believes in bringing their findings to a wide audience."
Prior to becoming an agent, Laura worked at several publishing houses. Contact her at laura@fineprintlit.com.
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New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Friday, July 24, 2009 2:55:15 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
New Agent Alert: Brenda Bowen of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden
opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their
client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it
can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit
for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
55 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003. (212)206-5600. bbowen@sjga.com. Prior to becoming an agent: She has been editorial director of Henry Holt
& Company, Disney/Hyperion, Scholastic Press, and Simon &
Schuster Children’s Publishing.
Areas of interest: Bowen represents authors and illustrators of
children’s books for all ages (preschool to teen) as well as, in her
words, "graphic novelists, animators and maybe a surprise element or
two."
How to contact: "If you plan to query via e-mail: Please submit a query letter in the body of the e-mail, and the following as Word attachments: the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, and a brief bio or résumé. If you plan to send a hard copy query: Please submit a query letter, the first three chapters of the manuscript (for fiction), a book proposal (for nonfiction), a synopsis of the work, a brief bio or résumé, and a stamped self-addressed envelope for reply. Original artwork is not accepted (send copies only). Enclose a stamped, self-addressed mailer if you wish to have your materials returned to you. We generally reply to queries within 6-8 weeks."
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 12:57:27 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Agent Alert: Jacquie Flynn of Joelle Delbourgo Associates
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden
opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their
client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it
can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit
for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Jacquie Flynn recently joined Joelle Delbourgo Associates as an agent. Prior to that, she was a long-time editor at Amacom Books. As an agent, she will specialize in areas of nonfiction. "She specializes in coaching authors to use
Social Media and other marketing tools to build and connect with their
reader community."
Nonfiction areas of interest: business and career, technology, science, psychology, self-help, and parenting.
Authors with whom she has worked include: William Illsey Atkinson, award-winning science writer; Ira Blumenthal, brand consultant, author, speaker and educator; William H. Colby, the lawyer who represented Nancy Cruzan's family in the first right-to-die case to reach the Supreme Court; Scott Fox, leading internet business evangelist and frequent speaker; Moira Gunn, Ph.D., host of public radio’s Tech Nation; Frederick Hahn, founder of Serious Strength, Inc.; and more.
How to submit: Does not accept e-mail queries of any kind; all materials must be submitted in hard copy with a SASE (letter only). Send snail mail queries to Joëlle Delbourgo Associates, Inc., 516 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 5, Montclair, NJ 07042. Please specify whether your work is being reviewed by other agents and/or publishers. Please submit a detailed overview outlining the nonfiction project, including a table of contents, marketing plan, author bio, and audience for the proposed work, along with a sample chapter of actual text. "We generally respond to all submissions within six weeks. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we cannot always respond with a personal letter."
About Jacquie: She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University where she majored in International Relations and rowed on the Women's Crew team. She is also a Hockey Mom, knitter, and avid hiker who lives in Northern New Jersey with her husband and two sons. Like Joelle, she speaks French — but not nearly as well.
New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:37:21 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
New Agent Alert: Stephanie Maclean of Trident Media Group
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Stephanie Maclean
Trident Media Group, 41 Madison Ave, Floor 36, New York, NY 10010. Fiction areas of interest: Romance, Women’s Fiction and Young Adult. smaclean@tridentmediagroup.com.
How to contact: "Please send queries by email or regular mail (Email is faster). Please include a cover letter, synopsis and the first chapter of the manuscript. I only respond to queries I am interested in."
Children's Writing | Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Romance
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 12:55:52 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
New Agent Alert: Chasya Milgrom of Dystel & Goderich
Posted by Chuck
Ms. Chasya Milgrom was recently promoted from assistant to full-fledged agent over at Dystel and Goderich.
Fiction areas of interest: literary fiction, and fiction with a splash of irony and humor. Nonfiction areas of interest: psychology, narrative nonfiction, politics, history and pop culture.
How to contact: cmilgrom@dystel.com. Enclose a cover letter, outline or brief synopsis of the work (with word count if possible), a sample chapter, and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for our response. E-mail queries are fine, but keep them brief and make sure your cover letter is in the body of the e-mail. Please be sure to query only one agent at this agency. Responds to most query letters within a six to eight week period. If you don't hear from her within that time frame, chances she did not receive yours. Feel free to resend it.
New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3:51:21 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
New Agency Alert: Doug Grad Literary Agency, Inc.
Posted by Chuck
He's probably a little bit busy in his new transition from editor to agent, but you should take note of Doug Grad, who has created the newly-formed Doug Grad Literary Agency.
Strangely enough, Doug doesn't have a whole lot of information on his Web site regarding what topics he's looking for. It seems he is interested in just about all adult fiction and nonfiction topics. If you take a good look at his recent sales, it seems like they are mostly nonfiction items.
How to contact: Query him. If he is interested, he will request the full book proposal (for nonfiction submissions), or the first 50 pages (for fiction). Send e-queries to doug.grad@dgliterary.com
New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Thursday, May 14, 2009 12:19:34 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
New Agency Alert: Kirsten Neuhaus Literary
Posted by Chuck
Kirsten Neuhaus, who has worked at a few agencies in recent years, has recently broke out on her own. Here are the details:
Seeking: Nonfiction, particularly current events, international affairs, pop
cultural studies, and narratives with strong female voices, as well as
up-market, commercial fiction.
Submission Guidelines: "Our preferred method for receiving queries is via email. Please send a query letter, including a bio, and approximately ten sample pages to:submissions@kirstenneuhausliterary.com."
Please Note:
- All material must appear in the body of the e-mail.
- She will not open any attachments.
- She does not respond to queries via phone.
New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:02:52 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
New Agency Alert: Priot Entertainment Group
Posted by Chuck
I just got word that agent Donna Bagdasarian, who was formerly with both Vigliano Associates and the Maria Carvainis Agency, has started a new agency: Priot Entertainment Group.
She is actively building her list with this new agency.
Fiction areas of interest: general fiction/mainstream, literary fiction, mystery and suspense, thrillers, historicals, contemporary women’s fiction. Nonfiction areas of interest: biography and memoir, history, business, finance, psychology, popular science.
How to submit: "We request that all submissions be with a query plus short sample. All submissions will be responded to within 6-8 weeks, ideally. Send submissions to submissions@priotgroup.com
Genre Writing | Memoir | New Agency Alerts
Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:10:12 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
New Agency Alert: The McVeigh Agency
Posted by Chuck
The McVeigh Agency
Former editor Mark McVeigh has recently opened his own literary agency. Here's some more info:
Adult writing areas of interest: "fiction of all kinds, nonfiction (especially) biographies and history), memoir, photo books on fashion, art, architecture, and more, graphic novels." Juvenile areas of interest: "picture books that are character driven, funny, and with a totally kid-centric hook; chapter books, middle-grade books for both boys and girls, especially manuscripts that have series potential; young adult of all sorts, from comic to angst-y, from envelope-pushing, issue-based to swooningly romantic; graphic novels; unusual or very topical nonfiction."
For both adult and children's: "Illustrators with an arresting look and a versatile style who are capable of illustrating picture books, covers, and interoir art. Photographers with the skill to handle both commercial and more literary projects." And also: "Books with particular appeal to children and adults of color. This country is based on the idea of a melting pot, and I want my clients and their books to reflect that. No matter what color you are, I want to represent books that resonate with you and your world. Writers shape the books they write, but these books shape the people who read them: I’m totally aware of this and committed to growing the list of successful authors and illustrators of color."
How to contact: Unsolicited queries should go to mark@themcveighagency.com. No snail mail queries.
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:38:28 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Blogging Agent: Jill Corcoran of Herman Agency, Inc.
Posted by Chuck
Kind of a double notification here. Jill Corcoran is an associate agent at Herman Agency, Inc., who is 1) looking for submissions (children's stuff), and 2) blogging about her adventures and passing on advice to writers.
She is seeking middle grade and young adult. See her blog here, where she discusses things such as changes in the publishing world, how she evaluates a submission, and where to go to soak up advice on query writing.
How to submit: Please e-mail a query plus the first 10 pages of your manuscript to Jill@HermanAgencyInc.com.
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:21:23 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New Agent Alerts: Stacia Decker and Danielle Chiotti of Firebrand Literary
Posted by Chuck
Editor's Note: Firebrand Literary closed in July 2009. Three agents from Firebrand Literary have broken off to form a new agency: Upstart Crow Literary.
It will be
headed up by Michael Stearns, who was formerly a prolific children's
book editor. Also onboard are agents Chris Richman and Danielle
Chiotti. Between the three of them, they handle adult fiction, lots of
kids fiction, and some nonfiction, too. Stacia moved on to Donald Maass Literary.
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I got word last week about two new agents at Firebrand Literary, but had to kind of sit on it until the official announcement came this morning. Both of these agents will be attending the Writer's Digest conference on May 27 in NYC and taking pitches from writers. Both have backgrounds in editing, and you can learn more about Stacia and Danielle's backgrounds on the Firebrand Web site.
New Agent: Stacia Decker
To see an updated post on Stacia (now at Donald Maass Literary), click here.
New Agent: Danielle Chiotti
Danielle specializes in a variety of trade fiction and nonfiction books. For nonfiction: narrative nonfiction, memoir, self-help, relationships, humor, current events, women’s issues, and cooking. For fiction: commercial women’s fiction and multicultural fiction (with a slightly “literary” edge), romance, paranormal romance, and young adult fiction for girls.
To contact them personally, it's (firstname)@firebrandliterary.com. However - note that these new agents do not take queries over e-mail but rather through an online submission form on the Firebrand Web site.
Firebrand is another one of those agencies that is still relatively new in the grand scheme of things, but has quickly turned itself into an up-and-coming powerhouse of an agency.
Children's Writing | Closings | Genre Writing | Memoir | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction | Random Updates
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:13:37 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
New Agent Alert: Willy Blackmore of BLISS Literary
Posted by Chuck
Willy Blackmore
Willy Blackmore, great-grandson of Farrar, Straus and Giroux co-founder John Farrar, has joined BLISS as an associate agent. He is a former editor and co-founder of Impetus Press.
Fiction areas of interests: writing with a pop or urban edge that falls between commercial and experimental, and traditional literary fiction. He prefers narrative-driven novels that construct and develop a real and engaging world. He does not represent straight genre fiction (e.g. fantasy, romance, crime, horror, etc.), but will consider manuscripts that take a new slant on the traditions and tropes of a genre.
Nonfiction areas of interest: pop culture, food/travel writing, contemporary art/culture, memoirs that showcase an intense sense of immediacy and confront difficult realities, and histories and biographies that relate to literature and art.
How to contact: wblackmore@blissliterary.com. Snail mail - BLISS Literary Agency International, Inc., 1601 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, #389, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. www.blissliterary.com. The agency's submissions page online has much more detail on how to submit via snail mail or regular mail.
Genre Writing | Literary Fiction | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:03:09 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Roundup: News From the Agent & Publishing Worlds
Posted by Chuck
MYSPACE FOR WRITERS?
This cool new Web site called Filed By looks like a MySpace-like site where writers can access a template page and create a writer profile.
My opinion: MySpace itself sucks, I think, but it is a great site for bands, because it has a media player on it, and allows you to upload video and content and songs and pics easily. If this site can do for writers what MySpace does for bands, then this may be very cool.
NEW AGENCY: FINCHLEY ROAD LITERARY
According to Publishers Lunch, "Rebecca Gradinger has left Janklow & Nesbit Associates and launched Finchley Road Literary, a boutique agency specializing in literary fiction, up-market commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, humor and pop culture."
There is no web site for FRL yet, but a discussion has already popped up over at Absolute Write.
CARNICELLI LITERARY CLOSES
Carnicelli Literary Management is no more as Matthew Carnecelli has closed the agency to join Trident Media Group. Which leads me to:
JENNY BENT LEAVES TRIDENT TO START OWN AGENCY
Matthew joins; and Jenny leaves to start the Bent Agency. Jenny was interviewed on the GLA blog last summer. Although she may have switched agencies, her advice and thoughts in the interview are still helpful if you're thinking of querying her. She handles a variety of nonfiction, and some fiction (literary, women's).
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New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Friday, March 20, 2009 11:39:47 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Taryn Fagerness Forms Own Agency; Stops Taking Queries
Posted by Chuck
Taryn Fagerness is a literary agent out in San Diego; I met and interviewed her a while back when we crossed paths at the La Jolla Writers Conference. She contacted me today and said that after five years at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, she is branching out and going on her own.
According to her, the Taryn Fagerness Agency, LLC, will primarily work on "subsidiary rights on behalf of US literary agents (mainly foreign rights, but some audio and film too)." Now, my first question was: Will you continue to take queries? Her answer was No. She is not looking for new clients except for referrals from existing clients.
There is a lot of changes regarding the Sandra Dijkstra LA - with Kelly Sonnack leaving for Andrea Brown lit, Taryn moving out on her own, and two other agents leaving to form their own agency. More on that last part soon.
Taryn Fagerness
New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:57:52 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, March 16, 2009
New Children's Agency: Rodeen Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Paul Rodeen recently left his position at Sterling Lord Literistic to establish his own agency focusing on children's writing. Here are the details.
3501 N. Southport #497, Chicago, IL 60657. http://rodeenliterary.com/
Interested In: Children's work and illustrators, middle grade, picture books and young adult. Contact: Paul Rodeen.
How to submit: Send submissions electronically to submissions@rodeenliterary.com. Guidelines: "
Unsolicited submissions are accepted, however, we do not accept unsolicited hardcopy submissions.
Cover letters with contact information should be included. Lengthy pieces and large files should not be sent initially, fifty
pages from a novel or a longer work of nonfiction will suffice. Electronic portfolios from illustrators are accepted. Picture book texts and picture book dummies are accepted. Graphic novels and comic books are accepted. We do not require exclusive looks at manuscripts. Response time will vary depending on schedules and submission volume."
Tips: "If you are an aspiring writer, experienced author, illustrator or educational author of children's books, picture books, middle age books or young adult novels, then please contact us to discuss representation."
Want more on this topic?
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Monday, March 16, 2009 2:33:50 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Saturday, March 07, 2009
Sandy Lu Joins L. Perkins Agency
Posted by Chuck
Lori Perkins has an agency in New York. I blogged this agency a while back when Jenny Rappaport left the agency to form her own. Now, Lori has taken on a new agent: Sandy Lu.
L. Perkins Associates doesn't have a Web site, but Lori runs her "Agent in the Middle" blog here. Here are some detail on Sandy:
Sandy Lu
L. Perkins Associates
Prior to her current position: Ms. Lu was with Vanguard Literary Agency. Fiction areas of interest: "literary and commercial fiction, upscale women's fiction, mystery, thriller, psychological horror, and historical fiction. She is especially interested in edgy, contemporary urban fiction."
Nonfiction areas of interest: narrative nonfiction, history, biography,
memoir, science, psychology, pop culture, and food writing. She also has a particular interest in Asian or Asian-American writing, both original and in translation, fiction and nonfiction. How to contact: sllperkinsagency@gmail.com.
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:05:25 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
New Agent Alert: Sara Megibow of Nelson Literary
Posted by Chuck
Kristin Nelson, of Nelson Literary in Denver, has announced that her long-time assistant, Sara Megibow, is now a full acquiring agent. Sara has worked with Kristin for some time (and therefore has probably learned everything she ever needed to know about agenting), and has helped sell several books.
Below you will find Kristin's
"wants" in terms of fiction:
"Science Fiction and Fantasy = This is probably my all time favorite genre. For me, it is important to create a vivid, intense world that is incorporated seamlessly into an engaging story with complex characters. Here are some recent reads which I feel capture these qualities: Old Man's War by John Scalzi, The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik.
Romance = I love super sexy, intelligent romances. My favorite authors are Sherry Thomas (I know, I know, I'm biased) and Pamela Clare (everything she's written). I'm a romantic, so about any subgenre works for me (except inspirational) as long as the writing is superior and the characters are solid.
Young Adult and Middle Grade = I have to admit, vampires and werewolves are not top on my list right now. I know it can still be done, but I am secretly on the look-out for books set in the real world (with a multicultural spin or a historical spin would be great).
Finally, that all-encompassing genre of commercial fiction. For me, just about anything goes as long as it's well written. I couldn't put down Mistress of the Art of Death by Arianne Franklin. Bring on the historicals and the multiculturals in this area too."
 Sara Megibow
Children's Writing | Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Romance | Science Fiction and Fantasy
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 1:45:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, December 15, 2008
New Agent at Greenhouse Literary
Posted by Chuck
Greenhouse Literary, a cool newer agency started by Brit Sarah Davies, has recently snagged a new agent: Julia Churchill. Like Sarah, Julia hails from the UK . I'm not sure if Julia will be taking on American authors, but her joining Greenhouse means that Sarah will have more time to devote to American writers, so that's good news for juvenile writers.
As a refresher, Greenhouse specializes in "children’s fiction – from high-concept/character-led series aimed at the 5+ age group through middle grade to young-adult/crossover novels. We are NOT looking for picturebook texts or illustrators, non-fiction, educational or religious/inspirational work, poetry, or writing aimed at adults. If you think your work fulfils these criteria, please send a one-page query email to submissions@greenhouseliterary.com. This should include a short synopsis of your plot, a few lines about yourself and your writing ‘credentials’, as well as the first chapter or first five pages (whichever is the shorter) of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. Sorry, but we no longer accept e-mail attachments or snail-mail submissions (we try to be as paper free as possible). If we are interested we will reply with directions on what material should be sent next, and in what format."
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Monday, December 15, 2008 9:46:40 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
New Agent Alert: Loren R. Grossman of the Paul S. Levine Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Agent Paul Levine's wife, Loren R. Grossman, has joined him at the agency and is looking for clients. She specializes in nonfiction.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Archeology, Art/Photography/Architecture, Child
Guidance/Parenting, Coffee Table Books, Education/Academics, Gardening,
Health/Medicine, Science/Technology, Law, Religion, Memoirs, Sociology.
How to contact: E-mail her at lrg@ix.netcom.com. Submitting writers are encouraged to refer to one or more “how-to” writers’ manuals. Send a one (1) page, single-spaced query letter, preferably by e-mail (although “snail mail” and fax are acceptable). No query-related phone calls, please. In your query letter, note your target market, with a summary of specifics on how your work differs from other authors’ previously published work.
All submissions should be photocopies free of spelling and grammar errors, in clear 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman), double-spaced, paginated, on white 8.5x11 20-lb. paper, with 1-inch margins. If you are asked to submit material, and you would like it returned should we not accept it, don’t forget to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelop (SASE).
New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:27:48 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Rappaport Agency Opens
Posted by Chuck
Jenny Rappaport recently left L. Perkins Associates to form her own agency: The Rappaport Agency. Her new Web site is up, and she recently held a query contest to kick off the new venture.
Here are some query instructions
from Jenny. See more information
on her Web site.
"Only email queries are currently accepted. Please send your email to queries@rappaportagency.com. Be sure to include the world 'Query' in the subject line, and your contact information in the body of the e-mail.
Jenny primarily represents science fiction and fantasy, horror, young adult fiction, and romance, along with a few select nonfiction titles. In science fiction and fantasy, her tastes are very broad, but be careful for cliches. There's so much wonderful material out there to explore that every fantasy novel doesn't need the stereotypical elf, dwarf, and farmboy-turned-world savior, all of whom start their adventure in a bar with tavern wenches. Regarding horror, she prefers the darker, psychological side of things, and she very firmly does not like splatterpunk.
She represents all types of young adult fiction, but her favorites are the ones that fall into the SFF or horror genres. Regarding romance, she is only looking for historical romances and paranormals (contemporary or historical). She also handles a bit of women's fiction, and is always a sucker for a very good historical novel. Literary fiction is difficult to place with us.
The Rappaport Agency does not represent picture books, most types of nonfiction, or religious fiction."
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Romance | Science Fiction and Fantasy
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:32:47 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008
New Agent Alert: Amberly Finarelli of Andrea Hurst Literary
Posted by Chuck
Andrea Hurst Literary Management, a Sacramento-based agency run by the talented Andrea Hurst, has a new official rep, Amberly Finarelli, looking for clients. She is currently looking for new clients in the following areas:
Nonfiction:
- humor/gift books
- crafts
- how-to (financial, house and home, health and beauty, weddings)
- Relationships/advice
- Self-help, psychology
- Travel writing
- Narrative nonfiction
Fiction:
- Commercial women's fiction
- Comic and cozy mysteries
- Literary fiction with a focus on the arts, culture, and/or history
- Contemporary young adult.
Learn more about Amberly Finarelli on the Andrea Hurst agency site. Her e-mail is amberly@andreahurst.com. Submission instructions can be found online.
Children's Writing | Narrative Nonfiction | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 2:21:06 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, August 29, 2008
New Agent Alert: Joanna Stampfel
Posted by Chuck
UPDATE (March 2009): Joanna is now Joanna Stampfel-Volpe and she is with Nancy Coffey Literary. To see an interview with her, click on the "Agent Advice" category on the left.
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Joanna Stampfel is transitioning from office assistant to full-fledged powerful literary agent over at FinePrint Literary Management in NYC.
You know what that means: a new agent looking for writers.
(News of her transition was recently announced by Colleen Lindsay, another FinePrint agent who's known as "The Swivet." When you see things quoted below, that is material from her.)
"Here's what Joanna's looking for, in her own words:
Actively seeking: Childrens: Chapter books to middle grade - covering any and all topics. If fantasy, it had better be very unique. Loves a good school story, and always looking for humorous boy reads. YA: contemporary to sci-fi and everything in between. Again, if full-out fantasy, it had better be different. Romance: historical, paranormal, multicultural. Other Adult: pop-culture, dark speculative fiction, narrative non-fiction having to do with environment, food, outdoors.
Does not want to receive: mysteries, thrillers, heavy nonfiction, self-help, how-to, hard sci-fi, hi-fantasy, memoirs, true crime, biography.
How to contact: E-queries and snail mail queries accepted. Send e-queries to [redacted]."
Children's Writing | Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Friday, August 29, 2008 1:11:53 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Agent: Jon Sternfeld of Irene Goodman Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agents/agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Jon Sternfeld of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency
80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1101, New York, NY 10011. E-mail:
queries@irenegoodman.com. www.irenegoodman.com/about.php. Actively seeking: intelligent literary fiction, high-end modern fiction; nonfiction and narrative nonfiction dealing with social, cultural and historical issues; an occasional memoir and current affairs book. Prior to his current position: Jon comes to the agency from the film world, where he worked both the creative and development sides. He is actively seeking new clients. "I'd be happy if people just reached out to me," he says.
How to contact: "For Unpublished Authors: If you have a manuscript that you would like to send to the agency, please first ask yourself the following questions: 1) Is this manuscript in the best possible shape? Do I believe it is ready to sell, or am I just testing the waters? 2) Have I completed the manuscript? 3) Does it fit the guidelines of the kinds of books this agency represents? If you can answer yes to all of the above, then please do the following: Send a query letter and the first 10 pages, along with a detailed synopsis of the entire book, in the body of an e-mail to queries@irenegoodman.com (Query, ATTN: Jon Sternfeld)."
Responds in 1-2 months. If interested, this agent will request more pages. E-mail queries only. No snail mail or phone queries will be accepted, nor will any queries to Jon's personal e-mail account. "Because we are receiving more than 50 queries a day, the system is getting overloaded. If your e-mail bounces back, please do not call the office. Just try again in a day or two."
Literary Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | New Agency Alerts
Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:24:54 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
New Agent Alert: Josh Getzler of Writers House
Posted by Chuck
Editor's note: "Josh Getzler is moving to Russell & Volkening (Nov. 2009) as an agent. He has been at Writers House for the past three years. He anticipates building his list of literary and commercial fiction, with a particular bias toward suspense and crime novels."
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Reminder: Newer agents/agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Josh Getzler of Writers House
21 W. 26th Street, New York NY 10010. Email: jgetzler@writershouse.com. www.writershouse.com Seeking new and unagented writers. Prior to becoming a junior agent, Mr. Getzler have had 15 years in the business (not all publishing). Currently handles: 75% fiction, 25% nonfiction.
How to contact: E-mail only with query with five or so pages. Synopsis not necessary. Actively seeking: Foreign and historical thrillers. Recent sales: Devil's Thrill by Gerald Elias (Minotaur, Fall 2009).
This new agent tip
provided by GLA blogger
extraordinaire Kristen Howe.
Children's Writing | Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:53:28 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
New Agency Alert: Straus Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Straus Literary Agency
319 Lafayette St., #220 New York, NY 10012. (646)843-9950. Fax: (646)390-3320. E-mail: jonah@strausliterary.com. Contact: Jonah Straus. See the agency website. New agency actively seeking clients. Prior to becoming an agent, Jonah spent 13 years in editorial, sales and marketing for publishing and book distributers in New York and San Francisco. Established: 2003. Currently handles: 50% Fiction, 50% Nonfiction.
Nonfiction areas of interest: biography, history, mind/body/spirit, travel, lifestyle, memoir, cookbooks, multicultural, current events, politics, humor. Fiction areas of interest: general fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, multicultural fiction, mystery. How to Contact: E-mail query with synopsis, author bio and two sample chapters as attachment.
Recent sales: Above Top Secret: Uncover the Mysteries of the Digital Age by Jim Marrs (The Disinformation Company); Depression, War and Cold War: Studies in Political Economy by Robert Higgs (Oxford University Press, USA).
Note: This agency is not be confused with Robin Straus Literary, Inc.
Literary Fiction | Memoir | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:27:27 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Verna Dreisbach Opens Dreisbach Literary
Posted by Chuck
New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:29:37 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
New Agent Alert: Guichard Cadet of Serendipity Literary
Posted by Chuck
Serendipity Literary, a cool boutique agency founded by Regina Brooks, has a new literary agent looking for material.
Guichard Cadet is "looking to represent a balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction but is not interested in magical realism, fantasy or science fiction. He has a special affinity for pop culture, sports and Caribbean themed titles."
Previously, Guichard founded the independent press, La Caille Nous Publishing. See his full bio here!
The agency has different submission guidelines for adult fiction/nonfiction than they do for children's and juvenile work. Adjust accordingly.
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:41:22 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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New Agent Alert: Eddie Schneider of JABberwocky Literary
Posted by Kristen Howe
JABberwocky Literary has a new literary agent: Eddie Schneider.
Contact info:
Eddie Schneider
JABberwocky Literary
P.O. Box 4558
New York, NY 11104
(718)392-5985
Fiction areas of interest: Literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, humor/satire, young adult. How to contact: Send a query with a SASE. No e-mails. He's seeking projects with a greater literary emphasis to his tastes than is typical of many agents who represent authors in these genres.
Tips: "I like things that are dark, that break rules,
and that possess wit and humor. I like being thrust into other
cultures, and similarly, I go for books that draw me into other worlds
that exist on their own terms. Strong, evocative writing is a must."
Prior to his current position, he was an agent with Folio Literary. Do not send Eddie any unsolicited mss. Query him through snail mail and include a SASE.
 Eddie Schneider.
Children's Writing | Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:37:23 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
New Agency Alert: The Croce Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are
golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building
their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as
it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great
fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
The Croce Agency
PO Box 449, Leonia NJ 07605. Phone: (201)248-3175. E-mail: submissions@thecroceagency.com. Web site: www.thecroceagency.com. Contact: Nicholas Croce. New agency actively seeking clients. Prior to becoming an agent, Nicolas was an editor. He is also a writer. Established: 2008. 25% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Currently Handles: 50% Nonfiction Books; 50% Novels
Nonfiction areas of interest: Biography, Business, Parenting, Cooking/Foods, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural, Health, History, Humor, Money, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, True Crime. Fiction areas of interest: Action/Adventure, Comic Books/Cartoon, Confession, Detective/Crime, Ethnic, Experimental, Family Saga, Glitz, Historical, Humor, Literary, Mainstream, Mystery/Suspense, Religious, Thriller, Women's. How to Contact: Query with SASE. For fiction, a one-paragraph synopsis, author bio, 3 sample chapters. For nonfiction, send a one-paragraph synopsis, book outline and author credentials and platform. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 8 weeks to queries; 4 weeks to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE.
Actively seeking commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. Does not want to receive poetry, children's, sci-fi, romance, horror or fantasy. Recent Sales: Red: A Curious History of the Rarest Hair Color, by Jennifer Papale Rignani (Univ. Press of Florida). Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 20% commission on foreign sales. This agency charges for postage if a sale is made. Writers' Conferences: Maui Writers' Conference; BookExpo America; San Francisco Writers' Conference.
Agency Profile | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:29:29 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
New Agent at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Chuck's update: According to his LinkedIn profile, Steve left the Dijkstra agency and now works for Amazon (as of Sept. 2009). In fact, know that the Dijkstra Agency has had lots of changes and departures recently, so double check everything before querying a specific agent there.
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The Sandra Dijsktra Literary Agency, based in Southern California, has added another new agent to its ranks: Steve Kasdin.
The agency has no official Web site, but I can tell you that he reps thrillers, mystery, literary fiction, commercial fiction, current affairs nonfiction and novelty nonfiction.
No one at the agency (seven agents in all) takes e-mail queries. Use snail mail, and send them to:
1155 Camino del Mar
PMB 515
Del Mar, CA 92014
Prior to becoming an agent, Steve began his career in the book business almost 20 years ago, as a buyer for Barnes and Noble. Since then, he has held a variety of executive marketing positions at St. Martin's Press, Scholastic and Harcourt. Currently handles: 50% fiction, 50% nonfiction.
Nonfiction areas of interest: quality narrative nonfiction on any interesting subject-history, biography or current affairs--as long as it moves, humor. Fiction areas of interest: commercial fiction, thrillers/suspense, crime fiction, humor/satire, offbeat/quirky, true crime. How to contact: Mail query for query/cover letters, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample of ms (no more than the first 50 pages) for fiction. Mail proposal for nonfiction.
Recent sales: Library of the Dead by Glenn Cooper (Harper Collins), Stones of Fire by Chloe Pavlov (Berkley.)
New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 4:31:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, March 28, 2008
New Agent Alert: Spencer Ellsworth at Lori Perkins
Posted by Chuck
APRIL 2009 UPDATE: Spencer is on a hiatus from agenting. (I think he's back in school.) Check with the L. Perkins Associates agency from time to time to see if he has returned. ---------
It's very late here, but I wanted to pass along some information about Spencer Ellsworth, a new agent with L. Perkins Associates (the Lori Perkins Agency).
He sent me a note saying he is looking for "science fiction, fantasy, historical novels, graphic novels, satire, memoir and travel writing. Please, no vampires."
Query him at sellsworthlperkinsagency@yahoo.com.
Here's some holy water, Spencer,
to keep those vampires at bay.
Genre Writing | Graphic Novels | Memoir | New Agency Alerts
Friday, March 28, 2008 11:42:17 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
New Agency Alert: Davis Wager Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Davis Wager Literary Agency
419 N. Larchmont Blvd., #317, Los Angeles CA 90004. Phone: (323)962-7741. E-mail: timothy@daviswager.com. Web site: www.daviswager.com/. Contact: Timothy Wager. Seeking new and established writers. Prior to his current position, Mr. Wager was with the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, where he worked as a reader and associate agent. Established: 2004. Represents: Nonfiction and fiction.
How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit Author Bio, short synopsis for fiction, full book proposal and outline for nonfiction. Query via e-mail. No fax queries. Actively seeking: "literary fiction and general-interest nonfiction."
Literary Fiction | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:47:44 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
New Agency Alert: Max & Co., A Literary Agency and Social Club
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Max and Co., a Literary Agency and Social Club.
115 Hosea Ave., Cincinnati OH 45220. Phone: (201)704-2483. E-mail: mmurphy@maxlit.com. Web site: www.maxliterary.org. Contact: Michael Murphy. Seeking new and established writers. Prior to his current position, Mr. Murphy was with Queen Literary Agency. He has been in book publishing since 1981. His first 13 years were with Random House, where he was a vice president. Later, he ran William Morrow as their publisher, up until the company’s acquisition and merger into HarperCollins. Established: 2007. Nonfiction areas of interest: Humor/Satire, Memoirs, narrative nonfiction. Fiction areas of interest: literary.
How to Contact: E-queries preferred. Include brief synopsis, author bio and sample writing. Actively seeking: narrative nonfiction, memoir, literary fiction, humor, and visual books. Does not want to receive: genre fiction nor YA and children's books. Recent Sales: Down and Out on Murder Mile, by Tony O'Neill (HarperCollins);Family Sentence, by Jeanine Cornillot (Beacon Press); Hero of the Underground, by Jason Peter (St. Martin's); Familial Ground (Princeton Architectural).
New Agency Alerts
Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:17:53 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Agent Interview on CWIM Blog
Posted by Chuck
Agent Advice (Agent Interviews) | Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:27:36 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
New Agent Alert: Verna Dreisbach at Dreisbach Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
New agent at Dreisbach Literary (and she was formerly at Andrea Hurst Literary Management): Verna Dreisbach.
Verna comes to the agency from a career in writing. She is currently accepting submissions in the following genres:
Fiction: Commercial & literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, commercial women’s fiction, young adult, Native American Indian. Do not send sci-fi or horror. Verna’s 13 years of law enforcement experience as a former police officer gives her a genuine interest and expertise in the genres of mystery, true crime, and suspense. Her other interests include horses, having ridden since she was a young girl. Her newest endeavor has taken her into the realm of natural horsemanship training.
Adult nonfiction: Travel writing, self-help, parenting, business,
pets, health, true crime, and any fresh, compelling idea that is
matched with a strong platform.
In her words: "I work directly with packaging authors and ideas for such series books as The Idiot’s Guides and The Everything Guides, and believe in helping authors break into the world of writing through these types of guide books. If you have an idea for a guide book, are an expert in a field that you believe should have a one, or would like to be a writer for one of these projects in conjunction with an expert, please send me your resume."
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:50:30 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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New Agent Alert: Colleen Lindsay at FinePrint Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
Got a tip this morning that FinePrint Literary had taken on a new agent: Colleen Lindsay. Prior to becoming an agent, Ms. Lindsay was the director of publicity for Del Rey Books. Also, she was a reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Fiction areas of interest: Science fiction and fantasy of all kinds, horror, paranormal romance, YA fiction and fantasy, pop culture, graphic novels and LGBT fiction and nonfiction. She also seeks thrillers, literary and commercial fiction.
Nonfiction areas of interest: humor or narrative nonfiction, as well.
Does not want to receive: No category romance, poetry, short story
collections, children's picture books, westerns, spirituality, Christian fiction or non-fiction, self-help, Westerns, politics, history or biography.
Colleen Lindsay
Genre Writing | Literary Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | New Agency Alerts | Science Fiction and Fantasy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:39:58 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
New Agent at Pippin Properties
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
She's not exactly brand new, but I just learned that Pippin Properties has a new(er) agent: Samantha Cosentino, who joined the agency this past year. Samantha is one of three agents at the boutique agency.
Pippin is a smaller agency that focuses on children's writing. Like the agency's other reps, Samantha is interested in picture books, middle grade and young adult work. To submit, send a one-page query to her at info@pippinproperties.
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 1:48:09 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, January 28, 2008
New Agency Alert: Will Entertainment
Posted by Chuck
Cool new alert to see. Will Entertainment is looking for children's book writers whose writing is good enough to brave both the literary and film worlds. Awesome opportunity, but your work better be up to snuff to challenge both worlds!
Important note: Garrett Hicks is a literary and script manager, meaning he is similar to an agent but not exactly an agent, per say.
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Will Entertainment
1228 Romulus Drive, Glendale CA 91205. Phone: (818)389-6895. Fax: (818)246-4520. E-mail: garrett@willentertainment.com. Web site: www.willentertainment.com. Contact: Garrett Hicks. Seeking new and established writers. Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Hicks was a development executive for Disney Animation. Established: 2003. Represents 20 clients. 30% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in: children's book authors and illustrators, especially those crossing over from film, TV and animation. Currently Handles: 30% Juvenile Books, 30% Movie Scripts, 40% TV Scripts
Script categories/genres of interest: Action/Adventure, Cartoon/Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Juvenile, Mainstream, Romantic Comedy, Teen. How to Contact: Query with SASE and synopsis. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks to queries. Responds in 2 weeks to manuscripts. Does not return submissions. Actively seeking: Juvenile, picture books and young adult.
Recent Sales: Sold 2 titles in the last year. Sold 5 scripts in the last year. Hot Sour Salty Sweet, by Sherri Smith (Delacorte); Flygirl, by Sherri Smith (Putnam); Patty Dolan is Dead, by Patrick O'Connor (FP Prods/Disney); Hopeville, TV pilot by Howard Nemetz (Fox). Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 15% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Termination notice: 60-day.
Want more on this subject?
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts | Screenwriting and Script Agents
Monday, January 28, 2008 7:31:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
New Agency Alert: Laura Gross Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Laura Gross Literary Agency
75 Clinton Place, Newton MA 02459. Phone: (617)964-2977. Fax: (617)964-3023. E-mail: LGLitAg@aol.com; lgross@lauragrossliteraryagency.com. Contact: Laura Gross. Prefers established writers, mostly referrals. Prior to becoming an agent, Ms. Gross was an editor. Established: 1988. Represents 30 clients. 75% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Currently Handles: 40% nonfiction, 50% novels, 10% scholarly books
Nonfiction areas of interest: Biography, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural, Government/Politics, Health, History, Memoirs, Popular Culture, Psychology, Sports, Women's Issues. Fiction areas of interest: Historical, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller. How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit author bio. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Responds in several days to queries; several weeks to manuscripts.
Sold 10+ titles in the last year. This agency prefers not to share information on specific sales. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract.
New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:03:20 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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New Agents at Prospect Agency, LLC
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Finding one new agent building her client list is a nice treat. But what if you had two at the same agency? That's exactly what's happened at the Prospect Agency. Here's the down-low on these two new(er) agents. Some links at the bottom will help you submit.
"Rachel Orr (rko@prospectagency.com) joined Prospect Agency in 2007, after eight rewarding years editing children's books for HarperCollins. She enjoys the challenge of tackling a wide variety of projects—both fiction and nonfiction—particularly picture books, beginning readers, chapter books, middle-grade/YA novels, and works of nonfiction.
"Rachel is currently taking on new clients."
"Becca Stumpf, (becca@prospectagency.com) junior agent, joined Prospect Agency in 2006 after working as an assistant at Writers House Literary Agency. As a reader, Becca falls hard for sentences that are beautifully crafted, for humor in unexpected places, and for characters that come to life and follow you around for a while. Becca is looking for adult and YA literary and mainstream fiction that surprises. She's also interested in select nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, journalistic perspectives, fashion, film studies, travel, art, and informed analysis of cultural phenomena. She has a special interest in aging in America and environmental issues.
"Becca is currently taking on new clients."
Visit the agency's official submissions page!
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 10:23:42 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
New Agent at Triada U.S. Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Triada U.S. Literary Agency, Inc., based in Pennsylvania, has a new literary agent accepting queries: Rebecca Post.
She specializes in nonfiction and is seeking queries. See the agency's submission guidelines here. Definitely check those guidelines out, because there's plenty of specifications, from how to address the query to how they respond.
They are interested in: "how-to, self-help, education, current affairs, health, psychology, cookbooks, travel books, pop culture, sports, adventure, true crime, biography and memoir. TriadaUS is also open to reviewing other genres and topics, as long as the material is for a trade or general audience and not scholarly."
New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction
Thursday, January 10, 2008 3:43:23 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, January 07, 2008
New Agency Alert: KT Literary
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Important notes: This agency's Web site is open, but technically their first day is Feb. 1 - so don't rush your query. Make it better and send it in a few weeks.
Also, this information below is limited because Kate Schafer has not yet responded with all info.
KT Literary
9249 S. Broadway, #200-543, Highlands Ranch CO 80129. Phone: (720)344-4728. Fax: (720)344-4728. E-mail: queries@ktliterary.com. Web site: www.ktliterary.com/about.html. Contact: Kate Schafer. Prior to her current position, Ms. Schafer was an agent with Janklow & Nesbit. Established: 2008. Writer's Guidelines: www.ktliterary.com/submissions.html. Specializes in middle grade and YA fiction. How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit: 2-3 sample pages. Absolutely no attachments. Paste text in e-mail body. E-mail queries only. Responds in 2 weeks to queries.
Actively seeking: Actively seeking brilliant, funny, original middle grade and young adult fiction, both literary and commercial; witty women's fiction; and pop-culture narrative nonfiction. Quirky is good. Does not want picture books. Tips: "If we like your query, we'll ask for (more)."
Thank you to blog contributor
Kristen Howe for this tip.
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Monday, January 07, 2008 11:20:02 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
New Agency Alert: Arthouse Literary
Posted by Chuck
Just heard about a new literary/talent agency: Arthouse Literary. I'm waiting for them to reply to a full listing questionnaire. In the meantime, here's what I found out:
(No address provided.) E-mail: query@arthousetalentandliterary.com; angie@arthousetalentandliterary.com. Web site: www.arthousetalentandliterary.com/. Member Agents: Moreen Littrell, others. Specializes in: "We are most interested in fiction and nonfiction that lends itself to film and TV, and screenplays, which means high concept or character-driven. Voice is key. Genres we like: commercial fiction, women's fiction, narrative nonfiction (memoirs, historical fiction), and young adult."
Represents: Nonfiction Books, Novels, Movie Scripts. How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit first 15 pages of screenplay/manuscript. Put "Query / (Title)" in the e-mail subject line. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Responds in 3 months to queries. Does not want: Does not want Western's, action/adventure, science fiction, apocalyptic epics. Tips "We will contact you if we're interested."
New Agency Alerts | Screenwriting and Script Agents
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:41:12 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
New Agency Alert: Wolfson Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Michelle Wolfson has recently left Artists and Artisans to form her own literary agency. Her new agency Web page is under construction, but she already sent her info over, mentioning that she is "actively seeking clients."
Wolfson Literary Agency
P.O. Box 266, New York NY 10276. E-mail: query@wolfsonliterary.com. Web site: www.wolfsonliterary.com/. Contact: Michelle Wolfson. New agency actively seeking clients. Prior to forming her own agency, Michelle spent two years with Artists & Artisans, Inc. and two years with Ralph Vicinanza, Ltd. Established: 2007. Adheres to AAR canon of ethics. Currently Handles: 40% Nonfiction Books, 60% Novels.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Business, Child Guidance, Health, How-to, Humor/Satire, Popular Culture, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction areas of interest: Action/Adventure, Detective/Police, Erotica, Family Saga, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult, Women's.
How to Contact: E-queries only! Accepts simultaneous submissions.
Responds in 2 weeks to queries; 3 months to manuscripts. Does not return submissions. Obtains new clients through: Recommendations from others and submissions. Actively seeking: commercial fiction, mainstream, mysteries, thrillers, suspense, women's fiction, romance, YA, practical nonfiction (particularly of interest to women), advice, medical, pop culture, humor, business. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 25% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Writer's Conferences: SDSU Writers' Conference; New Jersey Romance Writers of America Writers' Conference. Tips: "Be persistent."
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Romance | Women's Fiction
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:13:04 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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New Agency Alert: PlainSmart Publishing Agency (Complete)
Posted by Chuck
Previously, I posted some info on a new literary agency, Plainsmart Publishing Agency. Below you can find complete and updated information that was sent to me today.
PlainSmart Publishing Agency
520 Kerr St., #20033, Oakville ON L6K 3C7, Canada. E-mail: query@plainsmart.com; info@plainsmart.com. Web site: www.plainsmart.com/contactinfo.html. Contact: Curtis Russell. Seeking new and established writers. Established: 2005. Represents 8 clients. 25% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in: "We take on a very small number of clients per year in order to provide focused, hands-on representation. We pride ourselves in providing industry leading client service." Currently Handles: 50% Nonfiction Books; 50% Novels.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Biography, Business, Child Guidance, Cooking, Current Affairs, Government, Health, How-to, Humor, Memoirs, Military, Money, Nature, Popular Culture, Science, Self-Help, Sports, True Crime, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction areas of interest: Action/Adventure, Detective/Police, Erotica, Ethnic, Family Saga, Historical, Horror, Humor, Juvenile, Literary, Mainstream, Mystery/Suspense, Picture Books, Romance, Sports, Thriller, Young Adult, Women's.
How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit: Synopsis (for fiction) and Author Bio. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 6 weeks to queries; 6 weeks to manuscripts. Does not return submissions. Does not want: poetry or screenplays. Recent Sales: World Famous, by David Tyreman (AMACOM); What Burns Within and The Frailty of Flesh, by Sandra Ruttan; The Road to a Nuclear al-qaeda, by Al J. Venter (Potomac). Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 25% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Termination notice: 30-day This agency charges for postage/messenger services only if a project is sold. Tips: "Please review our Web site for the most up-to-date submission guidelines."
Genre Writing | New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction | Romance | Women's Fiction
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:55:45 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, December 06, 2007
Rachelle Gardner Joins Wordserve Literary
Posted by Chuck
Wordserve Literary, a Colorado-based agency that specializes in representing "authors of faith", has added a cool new agent: Rachelle Gardner.
Rachelle has her own blog, which you should check out if you're planning to query her. Her blog page has links that will assist writers who want to submit to her.
Her interests: "In all genres, I'm looking for books that express a Christian worldview, whether the message is subtle or overt. Fiction:
Women's, Mystery, Suspense, Police/Crime, Family Saga, Historical, Legal, Literary, Mainstream, Supernatural, Romance, Fantasy. (In fiction, the Christian message should be subtly woven through, not in-your-face.) Kids' Fiction: Chapter books, middle grade, tweens, teens and YA. Nonfiction: Biblical, Christian living, Church, Devotionals, Home Life, Marriage, Parenting, Family, Apologetics, Pastoral, Current Affairs, Health, How-to, Humor, Memoirs, Money, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, True Crime, Women's Issues. Not looking for: Children's picture books, poetry, short stories, screenplays, science fiction; or anything that contradicts a Christian worldview."
Rachelle Gardner
Christian Agents | New Agency Alerts
Thursday, December 06, 2007 11:31:43 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
New Agency Alert: Signature Literary (formerly Ellen Pepus Literary Agency)
Posted by Chuck
Note from Chuck (2009): Ellen formed her own agency in 2007. In 2009, she took on a new agent - Gary Heidt - and together they formed Signature Literary. The submission info below about her is still good, but the name and website of the agency has changed.
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Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
www.signaturelit.com Contact: Ellen Pepus. New agency actively seeking clients. Prior to her current position, Ms. Pepus was employed at Graybill & English Literary Agency. She worked in foreign rights as well. Adheres to AAR canon of ethics. Specializes in: fiction - both genre and literary. Narrative nonfiction is sought out, though Ms. Pepus will consider other nonfiction. Currently Handles: 30% nonfiction; 70% novels.
Nonfiction areas of interest: Animals, Anthropology/Archaeology, Art/Architecture, Biography, Parenting, Cooking/Foods, Crafts, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural, Gay/Lesbian, Government, Health, History, How-to, Humor, Interior design, Language, Memoirs, Military, Money, Music, Nature, New Age, Photography, Popular Culture, Psychology, Science, Self-Help, Sociology, Translation, True Crime, Women's Issues. Fiction areas of interest: Action/Adventure, Police/Crime, Erotica, Ethnic, Family Saga, Fantasy, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Historical, Literary, Mainstream, Mystery, Psychic/Supernatural, Romance, Thriller, Women's. Actively seeking: Actively seeking literary and commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction. Does not want: Does not want to receive children's, young adult, poetry, short stories, screenplays, science fiction or horror.
How to Contact: Query with SASE. Submit book proposal or first 5 pages (if fiction). E-queries are preferred. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2 weeks to queries; 8 weeks to mss. Returns materials only with SASE. Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Termination notice: 30 days. Writer's Conferences: Washington Independent Writers, Society of Southwestern Authors, North Carolina Writers Network, Southern California Writers Conference, Space Coast Writers Guild Conference.
New Agency Alerts | Random Updates
Tuesday, December 04, 2007 4:15:28 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
New Agency Alert: Literary Works, LLC
Posted by Kristen Howe
Jacqueline Hackett, formerly of Watkins Loomis Agency, has founded Literary Works, LLC.
Jacqueline has not yet responded to our GLA questionnaire, but her page on Publishers Marketplace will get you started. She specializes in Commercial and Literary Nonfiction, Commercial Fiction (comic novels, Fiction with a strong suspense element), African-American and Pop Culture. See the PM page to learn how to query her.
New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 1:44:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Jennifer Laughran of Andrea Brown Literary Seeks Clients...
Posted by Chuck
Post Update: It appears that this valuable link below is now off limits to non-members of Verla Kay's site. The good news is it should be very easy to become a member of her site and forum, so sign up.
Jennifer Laughran, a reader for the Andrea Brown Literary Agency in California, just wrote a long post on Verla Kay's chat board regarding her possible jump into the agenting business.
It seems that Jennifer is trying to become a full-fledged agent, and needs clients to do so. She focuses on middle-grade and young adult work, and tells all about what she doesn't want to receive, as well. She mentions that she is only interested in queries/etc. that have not been turned down by Andrea Brown agents previously.
This seems like a golden opportunity for writers, so check out the full post!
Children's Writing | New Agency Alerts
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 11:08:07 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
FinePrint Literary Management Opens
Posted by Chuck
It's been in the works for a while now, but it now seems to be official.
Two great midsize literary agencies in Manhattan - Imprint Agency and the Peter Rubie Literary Agency - have merged into FinePrint Literary Management.
The new Web site is up. Both agencies are part of the Association of Authors' Representatives. Make submission changes if necessary.
Imprint Agency consists of:
Stephany Evans
Gary Heidt
Meredith Hays
Janet Reid, formerly of JetReid Literary
Peter Rubie Literary Agency consists of:
Peter Rubie
June Clark
Amy Tipton
Hat Tip: The great Kristen Howe
Agency Profile | New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:10:17 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Monday, August 27, 2007
New Agency Alert: Spiridon Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Update: As of April 2009, it looks
like this agency
is closed. - Chuck
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Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
The Spiridon Literary Agency
P.O. Box 47594, 946 Lawrence Ave. E., Unit 2, Toronto ON M3C 1P0, Canada. Phone: (416)850-8767. E-mail: spiridon@rogers.com. Contact: Alethea Spiridon. Seeking new and established writers. Prior to becoming an agent, Ms. Spiridon was an editor for Harlequin Books in Toronto. Established: 2007. This agency specializes in romance and women's fiction. "I lived and breathed romance fiction for 6.5 years while an editor. I know what editors are looking for and can guide writers so they can land that much coveted first or next contract."
Currently Handles: 25% nonfiction books, 25% novels, 25% short story collections, 25% juvenile. Nonfiction subjects of interest: Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Cooking/Foods/Nutrition, Current Affairs, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Juvenile nonfiction, Language/Literature/Criticism, Memoirs, Nature/Environment, Popular Culture, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction subjects of interest: Action/Adventure, Confession, Erotica, Experimental, Family Saga, Fantasy, Feminist, Glitz, Historical, Humor/Satire, Juvenile, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Picture Books, Romance, Young Adult.
How to contact: Query with SASE. Submit:Outline/Proposal, Synopsis, Author Bio, 50 pages if submitting fiction, SASE. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 4 weeks to queries. Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts. Returns materials only with SASE. Actively seeking: Actively seeking romance, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, nonfiction, mysteries, literary fiction and commercial fiction.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 20% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. This agency charges for office expenses, such as postage and photocopies. Tips: "Think of the agent as your first reader. Do a meticulous self-edit of your work to ensure you present your best possible writing. Observe how other books are marketed by reading tons of back cover copy and then write a blurb for your own book. If you’re struggling, you might not have a clear sense of direction for your work. You need to have a solid sense of your manuscript so you can present it seamlessly to agents (and then editors). Be clear. Be concise."
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Monday, August 27, 2007 10:18:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, August 01, 2007
New Agency Alert: East/West Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
East/West Agency
1158 26th St., Suite 462, Santa Monica CA 90403, Phone: (310)573-9303. Fax: (310)453-9008. E-mail: ewmdwarren@aol.com. Contact: Deborah Warren, founder. Member Agents: Deborah Warren; Lisa Rojany Buccieri; Susan B. Katz (writers/illustrators in the Latino market, representing Spanish-speaking clients). Established: 2000;
adheres to AAR canon of ethics.
Represents 100 clients. 70% of clients are new/unpublished writers. Specializes in: "EWA is, purposefully, a niche agency, to facilitate hands-on, personalized service and attention to our authors and their books. EWA provides career management for established and first-time authors and our breadth of experience in many genres enables us to meet the demands of a diverse clientele. Understanding the in-depth process of acquisitions, sales and marketing helps Ms. Warren and her co-agents attain the stated goals for each of the agency’s clients: to close the best possible deal with the best possible editor at the best possible publishing house."
Currently Handles: 25% nonfiction; 75% juvenile books. Nonfiction areas of interest: Art/Architecture, Crafts, How-To, Humor, Interior design, Juvenile nonfiction, Language/Literature, Music/Dance, Photography, Popular Culture, Inspirational, Self-Help. Fiction areas of interest: Comic Books/Cartoon, Ethnic, Juvenile, Picture Books, Young Adult.
How to submit: Query with SASE. Submit: first 3 sample chapters, table of contents (2 pages or fewer), synopsis (1 page). For picture books, submit entire ms. Responds in 2 months to manuscripts. Recent sales: Biz Words, by Gregory Bergman (Adams Media); Just For the Frill of It, by Sonya Nimri (Scholastic); Adrian Glamour: From Silver Screen to Ruby Slippers to Purple Label, by Christian Esquevin (Monacelli); Just Can't Get Enough: Toys, Games and Other Stuff from the 80's that Rocked, by Matthew Robinson and Jensen Karp (Image).
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales; 25% commission on foreign sales. Offers written contract. Termination notice: 30 days. Charges for out-of-pocket expenses, such as postage and copying. Tips: "Send submissions to CreativeIdeaz@roadrunner.com, or snail mail (referrals only) to Requested Materials, EWA, 1543 Sycamore Canyon Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Submit the manuscript as a Word document in Courier, 12-point, double-spaced, with 1.20 inch margin on left, ragged right text, 25 lines per page, continuously paginated, with all your contact info on the first page. Include an SASE and a manila envelope with appropriate postage to expedite our response."
New Agency Alerts
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:19:28 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
New Agent at Firebrand Literary
Posted by Chuck
Editor's Note: Firebrand Literary closed in July 2009. Four agents from Firebrand Literary have broken off to form a new agency: Upstart Crow Literary. It will be headed up by Michael Stearns, who was formerly a prolific children's book editor. Also onboard are agents Ted Malawer, Chris Richman and Danielle Chiotti. Between the three of them, they handle adult fiction, lots of kids fiction, and some nonfiction, too.
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Firebrand Literary, a relatively new literary agency based in New York, has a new literary agent: Ted Malawer.
On children's writer Verla Kay's message board, Ted recently gave a great introduction of himself as well as what kind of submissions he's interested in. I have pasted a lot of his post below.
Good luck submitting!
"I'm Ted Malawer, a new agent at Firebrand Literary. I wanted to say hello to all the members here and introduce myself, as I am actively looking to build my client list. As many of you know, Firebrand loves books for young readers. I am looking to build upon our success with YA fiction (recent sales include novels to Random House, Simon & Schuster, Penguin, and Flux) and also expand our middle grade, chapter, and picture book list.
For YA, I am really looking for books that walk the line between commercial and literary. I like high concept novels with great 'hooks,' unique premises, and great humor. I also enjoy lyrical fiction, as long as it has an authentic and compelling voice. I'm a huge fan of mysteries, smart historicals, and urban fantasy about original topics (no vampires, please). I'm not so much into the snarky 'chick lit' voice, but great writing trumps everything...
For middle grade, I am drawn to unique coming-of-age stories. I like stories that make me laugh, but if you can make me cry, even better. I like projects with fantastical/supernatural elements, too, and action/adventure plots.
I love fun and exciting chapter books, especially with multicultural characters. I'm always on the lookout for the next amazing picture book, but I'd rather not consider anything over 1,000 or so words, and I'm not interested in bedtime or food stories. Additionally, I do a select amount of adult books, so if you write in both genres that's not a problem for me.
Writers interested in querying Ted should check out the Firebrand Literary Web site. Ted and his co-agent, Nadia, work very closely together and often review submissions together. Therefore, a "no" from Ted is a "no from Firebrand."
News hat tip: Nancy Parish
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007 2:10:54 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
New Agency Alert: Daniel Literary Group
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Daniel Literary Group
1701 Kingsbury Drive, Suite 100, Nashville TN 37215. E-mail: submissions@danielliterarygroup.com. Phone: (615)730-8207. Web site: www.danielliterarygroup.com. Contact: Greg Daniel. Seeking new and established writers. Established: 2007. Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Daniel spent 10 years in publishing—six at the executive level at Thomas Nelson Publishers. Specializes in: "We take pride in our ability to come alongside our authors and help strategize about where they want their writing to take them in both the near and long term. Forging close relationships with our authors, we help them with such critical factors as editorial refinement, branding, audience, and marketing."
Actively seeking: Nonfiction. The agency is open to submissions in almost every popular category of nonfiction, especially if authors are recognized experts in their fields. The agency will take fiction submissions as well, but no romance, children's or science fiction. Does not want: No screenplays, poetry or short stories.
How to submit: Query with SASE. Submit publishing history, author bio, brief synopsis of the work, key selling points. Send no e-mail attachments. Send first 5 pages if querying by e-mail. Submit 1-2 sample chapters with snail mail. Accepts e-mail queries. No fax queries. Responds in 1-6 weeks to queries. Returns materials only with SASE.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007 10:21:16 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
New Agency Alert: Halston Freeman Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they're likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and postage.
Halston Freeman Literary Agency.
140 Broadway, 46th Floor, New York NY 10005. E-mail: queryhalstonfreemanliterary@hotmail.com. Contact: Molly Freeman, Betty Halston, member agents. Seeking new and established writers. Established: 2007. Specializes in: "We are a hands-on agency specializing in quality nonfiction and fiction. As a new agency, it is imperative that we develop relationships with good writers who are smart, hardworking and understand what's required of them to promote their books."
Currently Handles: 65% nonfiction books; 35% Novels. Nonfiction subjects of interest: Agriculture/Horticulture, Biography, Business/Economics, Child Guidance/Parenting, Current Affairs, Ethnic/Cultural Interests, Gay/Lesbian Issues, Government/Politics/Law, Health/Medicine, History, How-To, Humor/Satire, Memoirs, New Age/metaphysics, Psychology, Self-Help/Personal Improvement, True Crime/Investigative, Women's Issues/Studies. Fiction subjects of interest: Action/Adventure, Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Feminist, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Westerns/Frontier, Women's.
How to submit: Query with SASE. For nonfiction, include sample chapters, synopsis, platform, bio and competitive titles. For fiction, include synopsis, bio and three sample chapters. Accepts e-mail queries (no attachments). No fax queries. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2-6 weeks to queries. Responds in 1-2 months to manuscripts. Does not want: Does not want to receive children's books, textbooks or poetry. Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales. Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales. This agency charges clients for copying and postage directly related to the project.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:53:42 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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