Some fiction books might include nonfictional elements. How to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book. Our areas of focus include health and wellness, business. Within fiction, he is acquiring literary fiction, historical fiction, graphic novels, legal thrillers, and picture books. Erin files is most interested in upmarket young adult, middle grade and adult fiction.
Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. With nonfiction, you can often get away with offering agents a book proposal that is, an outline version of the book you intend to write. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. The literary agent ted weinstein shares a simple nonfiction template on. Alexis hurley started her career in 1998 and has been at inkwell since its inception in 2004. And some nonfiction books might include elements of unverified supposition, deduction, or imagination for the purpose of smoothing out a narrative but the author should always make all. Christian nonfiction literary agents locate, research, and contact all christian nonfiction book agents here using our free literary agent directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it.
Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. How to find a literary agent for a nonfiction book trying to get a nonfiction book published is a very different process from the fiction market. He does not acquire fantasy, science fiction, romance, and middle grade or ya fiction. While there are two routes you can take when publishing your nonfiction book, the focus of this guide will be on traditional publishing, i. A good agent is someone who can guide authors in improving rather. Jessica faust founded bookends literary agency in 1999 to fulfill her dream.
Anyone seriously considering entering the restaurant or hospitality business would do well to spend some time with difillippos entertaining and insightful book. Kelly is most interested in nonfiction memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, and true crime and fiction psychological thrillers, mysteries, suspense, adventure stories, young adult, fantasy, and comedies. With a degree in language and literature, julia kardon has had an avid interest in. Nonfiction submissions bear little similarity to fiction submissions. Your book proposal presents your book to industry professionals, including literary agents as well as acquisition editors and marketing teams at publishing houses.
No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. The point of the cover letter is to give context to what an agent is about to read, to interest the agent in you as a writer, and to give the agent some ideas about how they might begin to market and sell your. The strothman agency does not charge a reading fee, and every. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. The competition is fierce for nonfiction writers in todays publishing industry. The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book. In the years since that time, she has built a dynamic, bestselling client list, placing over a thousand titles in a broad range of categories, including romance, womens fiction, commercial fiction, inspirational, memoir and nonfiction narrative, personal. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. How to finally write your nonfiction book the new york times. In the years since that time, she has built a dynamic, bestselling client. Maybe yours is next over the next few pages we have listed our most recent.
Since 2010, john rudolph has been a literary agent at. The best current book on the changes reshaping manufacturing and the most readable. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. The jeff herman agency is a successful veteran literary agent with editorial expertise in popular business, spirituality, and most nonfiction books. Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Though we have represented clients in virtually all genres, our areas of fiction expertise include womens, romance, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction, as well as multicultural and. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our representation of select clients speaking. How to get a literary agent for your book most firsttime authors want to find a literary agent as soon as they put the finishing touches on their debut masterpiece.
Nonfiction literary agents are looking for books that are factual unlike fiction literary agents. This librarian turned agent has a lot of experience. Feb 14, 2017 nonfiction submissions bear little similarity to fiction submissions. Nonfiction submissions unlike with fiction submissions where we need a book to be finished before we submit it to publishers, nonfiction is almost always submitted with a proposal and a sample of the. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Alexis works in the dual capacity of codirector of foreign rights and agent of domestic works in the areas of literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative non fiction and more. Your book proposal presents your book to industry professionals, including literary agents as well as acquisition editors and marketing teams at. How to find a literary agent for a non fiction book trying to get a non fiction book published is a very different process from the fiction market. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this. Agents in usa and all european countries and japan. Your guide to publishing a nonfiction book ny book editors.
Alexis works in the dual capacity of codirector of foreign rights and agent of domestic works in the areas of. Though we have represented clients in virtually all genres, our areas of fiction expertise include womens, romance, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction, as well as multicultural and inspirationalreligious fiction. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Sold its 25k hardcover run and about 3,000 more in. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Before joining wendy sherman associates, laura mazer was the executive editor of seal press, a boutique imprint of the hachette book group, where she edited bold voices in adult nonfiction. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. How to get a nonfiction book deal steve glaveski medium. The author, andy ross, is a literary agent who has worked with authors and publishers in creating proposals that have led to book contracts. Deidre knight, senior agent and president deidre knight established the knight agency in 1996 after working in film and television. Her new york times bestselling books include so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo and from cradle to stage.
When youre pitching a nonfiction book to a publisher, just about everything is different. A great agent is an authors business manager, mentor, and cheerleader. Cover letter example for fiction writers to send to agents. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. She is a native of the berkshires and a graduate of dickinson. The literary agents guide to writing a non fiction book proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case possible for your project. Kat enright shethey is an associate agent at the seymour agency, and they represent both fiction and nonfiction. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Jun 25, 2019 how to get a literary agent for your book most firsttime authors want to find a literary agent as soon as they put the finishing touches on their debut masterpiece. Essentially, nonfiction book proposals dont require a complete manuscript as is the case with fiction books whats required essentially amounts to a business. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients.
The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case possible for your project. She also enjoys literaryleaning nonfiction in the areas of psychology, history, and popular science. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and nonfiction. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them. And it shows the best childrens literary agents for all. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs, and financialbusiness. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors.
How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. That reinforces the idea in your mind and in the mind of publishing agents that your book is different and in some ways better than similar titles in your genre. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial fiction, but is also on the lookout for narrative nonfiction, memoir, and childrens literature. The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal kindle edition by ross, andy. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of nonfiction for adults. Not only do you have the manuscript which must be considered, but there are also business and marketing components that must be considered before searching for a literary agent begins. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. They are mostly nonfiction and are quite diverse as you can see from our submission guidelines. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management.
Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Prior to joining the seymour agency, they worked in a variety of departments in publishing, including sales and editorial, and they have a keen understanding of the many stages that a book must go through in order to reach bookshelves. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial. The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. The literary agents guide to writing a non fiction book proposal kindle edition by ross, andy. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Jul 12, 2016 than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in nonfiction books. The jeff herman agency has sold over 1,000 titles but we have lost count. Most book agents call this section of a nonfiction book proposal the competition section, but i prefer to call is the competitive advantages section. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Collective talent represents screenwriters, directors, book and graphic novel rights. It reveals the best nonfiction literary agents for all subgenres such as business, memoir, and selfhelp.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the literary agents guide to writing a non fiction book proposal. Nonfiction editors require a full proposal, which means you will have to submit detailed chapter descriptions, explain how your book will fit into. Fiction editors focus on plot, writing, and mass market appeal, which means they will want to see sample chapters and a. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling non fiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy, science, food, history and business, we welcome originality, contemporary voices and engaging and ac. Sold its 25k hardcover run and about 3,000 more in paperbackelec sales currently trying to get the books sales numbers. Christian nonfiction literary agents book agent directory. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of non fiction for adults. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. If youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major book deal, youre going to need a great literary agent.
The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their. Buyer, editor and now literary agent at fineprint literary management. If your book is strongly storyled true of most memoir, for example, youd be advised to write the whole thing before seeking agents. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. Art, music, pop culture, true crime, business selfhelp, graphic novels. Usually a new york publisher wont sign a nonfiction book unless it. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs, and financialbusiness titles. Specialists of their field such as entrepreneurs, businessmen.
The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided countless writers from query letter to published book for over. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Structuring a nonfiction proposal hartline literary agency. Fiction editors focus on plot, writing, and mass market appeal, which means they will want to see sample chapters and a synopsis.
Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. While there are two routes you can take when publishing your nonfiction book, the focus of this guide will be on. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. Collective talent represents screenwriters, directors, book. Business week great people decisions wiley by claudio fernandezaroaz fernandezaraoz has captured the essence of building great teams with a masterful and entirely practical study of what goes into getting people selection right. We represent authors of nonfiction only, with particular interest in journalism and. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, the ebeling agency represents a wide range of commercial nonfiction. Register with ms wishlist and search tweets for the terms nonfiction literary agents in the us, nonfiction literary agents in the uk, or wherever youre from. Not only are they competing against nonfiction books that have gone through the traditional publishing process.
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