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 Tuesday, April 29, 2008
New Agency Looks for Romance
Posted by Chuck
Bressler|Scoggins Literary Management, a new agency, recently contacted me and said they are shifting their attention from a large array of subject to a narrower focus: romance. Here is the news from Becky Scoggins herself:
"After receiving hundreds upon hundreds of submissions, we have decided to specialize in romance categories, including romantic suspense, paranormal romance, contemporary romance and young adult romance. We also are looking for women's fiction and a very select amount of women's nonfiction (parenting, motivational, business written for women). This also fits in with our new partnership with Mamapalooza."
I have no idea what Mamapalooza is, but it sounds intriguing and it's too late to find out tonight. Genre Writing | Random Updates
4/29/2008 12:01:37 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Heacock Literary Agency Change of Address
Posted by Chuck
New address for the California agent of the Heacock Literary Agency. (Note that the agency's two reps live in different states. This is only a change of address for Ms. LeBaigue.)
Catt LeBaigue Heacock Literary Agency, Inc. 1020 Hollywood Way, No. 439 Burbank, CA 91505 catt@heacockliteraryagency.com www.heacockliteraryagency.com
Random Updates
4/23/2008 2:27:19 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Gislason Agency Closed to Submissions
Posted by Chuck
Checked the Gislason Agency Web site today and saw a big note on the home page requesting no more queries unless they've asked you personally to send something.
Take note, if you're actively querying...

Random Updates
3/19/2008 1:45:49 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Thursday, March 13, 2008
3 Seas Literary Wants E-Query Submissions Only
Posted by Chuck
Random Updates
3/13/2008 1:07:41 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Friday, March 07, 2008
Collins Literary Says No More Submissions
Posted by Chuck
Previously on the blog, I ran an agency profile of Collins Literary Agency.
Recently, the agency contacted me and said they are not taking on new clients right now and will not review unsolicited submissions.
If they are on your list, take 'em off - for now.

Random Updates
3/7/2008 10:04:33 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Wednesday, March 05, 2008
More Agency Contact Info Updates
Posted by Chuck
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3/5/2008 4:12:26 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Greystone Literary Closes
Posted by Chuck
Greystone Literary, a relatively new agency based in DC and founded by Michael Mancilla, has officially closed as of early this year.
The Web site was down this morning and a phone call to Michael confirmed the agency is no more. Random Updates
3/5/2008 4:03:20 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Thursday, February 28, 2008
Pavilion Literary Management Seeks Specific Nonfiction
Posted by Chuck
I got a note from Jeff Kellogg at Pavilion Literary Management recently, noting that he was actively seeking some areas of nonfiction.
The categories are: History Popular Science Medicine Pop Culture
Submit your work to him at 660 Massachusetts Ave., #4, Boston, MA 02118, or at query@pavilionliterary.com. See the agency submission guidelines here. Pavilion actually represents a variety of fiction and nonfiction topics, in addition to those above being actively sought.

Nonfiction | Random Updates
2/28/2008 1:37:46 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Vines Agency Closed to Submissions Now
Posted by Chuck
Speaking of the Vines Agency, their Web page has BIG announcements saying not to send queries because they are not taken new clients right now.
When you see instructions in all CAPS like this, you get the feeling that some readers weren't listening at first... Random Updates
2/28/2008 1:30:47 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Reminder for Nappaland Literary...
Posted by Chuck
Nappaland Literary Agency, an agency based in Colorado that primarily handles Christian and inspirational work, wanted me to remind writers and blog readers of the agency's specific submission procedures.
Because Nappaland is quite small, they only taken on clients by referral. If you just see them in the database/book and ignore this small tidbit, and send off a query real quick (what the hey, right?), it will be rejected outright.
Always read agency listings thoroughly to save yourself time, worry and postage!

Christian Agents | Random Updates
2/6/2008 1:16:51 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Jet Literary Associates Puts Hold on Submissions
Posted by Chuck
A change in submissions for Jet Literary. Apparently, the slush pile has grown dangerously large and Jet is not taking queries for several months. The best way to know when they open the floodgates again is to keep tabs on the Web site. Here's exactly what the Web site had to say:

"We appreciate your interest in working with JET. Due to the avalanche of queries and submissions that have come our way via email and conferences this past year, we will only be accepting submissions from referrals beginning now until further notice. Please keep checking back for updates on submissions."
Jet handles nonfiction, fiction and YA. Random Updates
2/5/2008 12:48:35 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Steve Laube Agency Changes Address
Posted by Chuck
The mailing address for the Steve Laube Agency has changed. It is now:
The Steve Laube Agency 5025 N. Central Ave. No. 635 Phoenix, AZ 85012 krichards@stevelaube.com
The agency handles both fiction and nonfiction, and primarily serves the Christian/inspirational markets (CBA).

Steve Laube Christian Agents | Random Updates
2/5/2008 12:16:21 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Scribe Agency Nixes Snail Mail Submissions
Posted by Kristen Howe
If you're planning on querying the Scribe Agency, do it over e-mail. According to their new submission guidelines, they are only accepting queries via e-mail now.
For more information, check out Scribe's Web page and their submissions page.

Random Updates
2/5/2008 12:09:49 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Sunday, January 27, 2008
New Agent at Martin Literary Management
Posted by Chuck
A while back, I blogged about how Ronnie Gramazio was a new agent at Martin Literary Management. Recently, I got an e-mail from Sharlene Martin saying a third rep is now aboard the agency.
Ginny Weissman helms the agency's Chicago area office and runs the Mind, Body and Spirit division. Her contact info is below. She seems very accomplished in the entertainment and literary worlds. To learn more exactly about what she reps and how to submit, see her new personal Web page.
In an e-mail, she told me this: "I am looking for writers with a developed platform in speaking, radio/TV, and the web with a book that fits the Mind/Body/Spirit genre, including health, spirituality, religion, diet, exercise, psychology, relationships and metaphysics."
Ginny Weissman 2511 West Schaumburg Road No. 217 Schaumburg, IL 60194 (312)420-2665 Ginny@MartinLiteraryManagement.com

New Agency Alerts | Nonfiction | Random Updates
1/27/2008 10:29:01 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Thursday, January 24, 2008
Closure: Writers in the Sky Lit Agency
Posted by Chuck
I just got an e-mail from someone working at Writers in the Sky Literary Agency, a (practically) brand new agency that was openly looking for clients. They have shut down for good, it seems. I had previously profiled their agency on the blog.
By the way, I have tagged this post "Random Updates." To see more updates, click on this category on the left side of the Web page. "Random Updates" includes changes in information such as - Agency closures - Changes in address - Agents leaving one agency to join another - Etc.

Random Updates
1/24/2008 1:35:11 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Lindstrom Open to Clients Again
Posted by Chuck
Lindstrom Literary Management has a new Web site, as well. Check it out and review the detailed submission guidelines.
A few months ago, Lindstrom sent out a notice saying they were temporarily closed to submissions. As far as I can tell from all the Web site info, that is no longer the case. Check them out and see if they're worth a query.
Here's what they handle:
Commercial fiction Thrillers and mysteries Women's fiction Narrative nonfiction Biography/memoir Current events
The agency does not handle young adult or children's books, or short stories and poetry.
Lindstrom Literary Management, LLC 871 N. Greenbrier Street Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 522-4730 lindstromlit@aol.com (NEW E-MAIL)

Agency Profile | Random Updates
1/23/2008 3:20:26 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Paraview Literary Agency Closed to Submissions
Posted by Chuck
News from the wire:
Paraview Literary Agency, based in Virginia, is currently closed to submissions. When I here more, I'll let you know.

Random Updates
12/12/2007 3:09:55 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Thursday, December 06, 2007
Michelle Humphrey Moves to Sterling Lord Literistic
Posted by Chuck
I spoke today with literary agent Michelle Humphrey, who joined Sterling Lord Literistic in October. Michelle was previously with Anderson Literary Management. Take note if she's on your list of agents to query.
She's seeking literary fiction, young adult work, multicultural fiction, and the following nonfiction subjects: history, science, autobiography / biography, women's issues/studies, cultural, and current affairs.
Submission information:
Sterling Lord Literistic 65 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 michelle@sll.com (e-queries preferred)

Info Hat Tip: Special thanks to Kristen Howe. Random Updates
12/6/2007 2:29:49 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Sunday, November 25, 2007
Address Change: Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc.
Posted by Chuck
The Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc. recently changed its mailing address. The agency is still located on the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan, but the address is ever so slightly different:
New address:
Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc. 1270 Avenue of the Americas Suite 2320 New York, NY 10020
Snail mail is the advised method to query this agency, which is comprised of several agents. Good luck! Random Updates
11/25/2007 3:32:02 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Monday, November 19, 2007
Harriet Wasserman Literary Agency Closes
Posted by Chuck
The Harriet Wasserman Literary Agency has closed, as of Fall 2007.
Harriet was a member of the AAR and was based in the New York area. Saul Bellow was a former client of hers, and her current clients are in the process of finding new agents. Random Updates
11/19/2007 10:00:38 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Thursday, November 08, 2007
Altair Literary Agency Closes
Posted by Chuck
Altair Literary Agency, based in Washington, DC, is now closed, according to a note on the agency's Web page. The agency was a member of AAR.
I did some peeking around to see if the agents went elsewhere to other agencies but found nothing. If you have some info on this, please leave a comment.

Random Updates
11/8/2007 1:39:05 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Tuesday, November 06, 2007
No Queries for Agent Meredith Hays
Posted by Chuck
Literary agent Meredith Hays of the newly formed Fineprint Literary Management (formerly Imprint Agency) posted a note on her submission page saying she is preparing for materity leave (or on maternity leave, by this point) and no longer reviewing queries.
If she's on your short list of agents, keep checking back to her submission page to see when she will change her status.

Random Updates
11/6/2007 3:36:10 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Helen McGrath's Agency Closes
Posted by Chuck
Helen McGrath, who ran an agency in California (called "Helen McGrath," simply), is no longer agenting as of this past summer. The agency will not be reviewing submissions of any kind. Take note if she was on your short list.
Her agency did not use a Web site. Random Updates
11/6/2007 2:56:19 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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 Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Dwyer & O'Grady: Reminders
Posted by Chuck
Dwyer & O'Grady, Inc., a literary agency that represents juvenile writers and illustrators, recently sent out a reminder that they have moved all offices to Florida. Evidently, they had different locations around the country at different points (and were most recently in New Hampshire), but now do all business at the address below.
Also note that the agency is still closed to unsolicited queries/submissions and has been for some time. The only real reason you would need to use their new address below is if you, per chance, were lucky enough to meet an agent at a writers conference and they OK'd you sending some work to them.
Dwyer & O'Grady, Inc. Agents for Writers & Illustrators of Children's Books 725 Third Street P.O. Box 790 Cedar Key, FL 32625-0790 (352)543-9307 (603)-375-5373 - fax www.dwyerogrady.com

Random Updates
10/31/2007 1:40:40 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Grosvenor Literary Agency Folds Into Kneerim & Williams
Posted by Chuck
Thanks to a tip from blogger Kristen Howe, I saw that Deborah Clarke Grosvenor, the DC-based literary agent who had her own literary agency called The Grosvenor Literary Agency, has recently joined Kneerim & Williams. She is now one of seven agents at K&W. Take note, if you're sending out queries. While other Kneerim & Williams agents seem to be based in Boston, Grosvenor is based in DC. Her address is 1425 K St. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005; phone (202)626-6401.
This paragraph on her K&W page will help you figure out what she's looking for:
"During her publishing career, she has edited or represented hundreds of nonfiction books in the areas of narrative nonfiction, history, biography, politics, current affairs, memoir, the environment, the Middle East, the military, science, and the American South, all areas in which she maintains a strong interest. For fiction, she is particularly interested in works with historical or American South themes and settings."

Deborah Clarke Grosvenor Random Updates
10/30/2007 4:26:33 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Thursday, October 25, 2007
Bradford Literary Agency Address Change
Posted by Chuck
Just got word of an address change for Bradford Literary Agency, which specializes in romance. The agency's new address is:
Bradford Literary Agency 10353 San Diego Mission Road Suite 333 San Diego, CA 92108

Random Updates
10/25/2007 2:50:19 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Zack Company Seeks Queries
Posted by Chuck
The Zack Company, Inc., a literary agency, is actively seeking clients. In the past, the agency has stopped accepting queries at different times (because of slush pile overflow, most likely).
As far as I can tell, the agency is looking for all kinds of nonfiction, and some fiction. Regardless, this seems like a great opportunity.
The agency's Web site has an incredibly detailed "What We Want" page detailing what to send and how to send it.

Nonfiction | Random Updates
10/16/2007 11:20:29 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Literary and Creative Artists: Note the Address
Posted by Chuck
I just received an e-mail from Literary and Creative Artists (based in DC) saying that their address was not up to date. A recent check into the database revealed that the address was indeed updated, but perhaps older versions of Guide to Literary Agents had an outdated address.
Take note of the current address:
Literary and Creative Artists, Inc. 3543 Albemarle Street, NW Washington, DC 20008

Random Updates
10/9/2007 11:31:48 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Friday, October 05, 2007
No 2007 Submissions for Caren Johnson Literary
Posted by Chuck
According to her blog, literary agent Caren Johnson of the Caren Johnson Literary Agency is not taking any more submissions in 2007 because she's buried in submissions. Take note before sending any queries to her.
See her whole blog post about it here.
FYI: Caren used to be an agent at Firebrand Literary before breaking off to establish her own agency
FYI part II: The post above also has to do with Teen Read Month and has lots of good information for young adult readers. Random Updates
10/5/2007 3:29:20 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Friday, September 28, 2007
No Queries for Craig Nelson
Posted by Chuck
The Craig Nelson Co., an agency of all kinds, is no longer taking queries of any kind.
Craig himself verified this. Random Updates
9/28/2007 11:08:25 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The Management Co. Changes Submission Guidelines
Posted by Chuck
The Management Company, a California-based agency focusing on film and TV scripts, recently changed their submission guidelines. Here are their new guidelines:
How to contact: Submit by e-mail only (tmco@mail.com), with the e-mail subject line reading "Writer Query Letter." Have a clear, one-sentence log line in bold type and include 2-4 short paragraphs summarizing the story (i.e., what would be on the back of a DVD).
This agency will contact writers by phone for more information, but only if interested. Queries that do not follow these guidelines may not be read. This agency is actively seeking "studio-quality, high-end action scripts with great characters, as well as really good comedies." No horror please.
Address queries to Tom Klassan, The Management Co. Random Updates | Screenwriting and Script Agents
9/26/2007 1:53:04 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Monday, September 24, 2007
Leather Bound Words Agency Closes
Posted by Chuck
Random Updates
9/24/2007 3:44:25 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Americans Need Not Apply...
Posted by Chuck
I just received a note from the Ampersand Agency, based in the United Kingdom. The note basically says that although they have always had a policy of taking on quality American writers, UK publishers are just not interested in writers from across the Atlantic.
Sigh. This brings up a bigger question - is it worth it at all to query a UK agency? There are plenty located overseas, and plenty take queries from American authors, but I so rarely hear a success story. This sounds like a good article topic for the 2009 Guide to Literary Agency upfront section...

Random Updates
9/11/2007 10:57:04 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Monday, August 27, 2007
Lindstrom's Temporarily Closed to New Clients
Posted by Chuck
Lindstrom Literary Management, LLC is closed to submissions from prospective clients at this time. The agency is based in Arlington, Va., and run by Kristin Lindstrom.
If the agency reopens its submissions policy, the GLA blog will notify writers. Random Updates
8/27/2007 9:49:40 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)
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 Wednesday, August 22, 2007
International Transactions Address Change
Posted by Chuck
International Transactions, the literary agency of agents Sandra and Peter Riva, just sent me a postcard saying that the agency's addresses have changed. To see their submissions guidelines, | |