This curated list covers the gamut of nonfiction, from compelling war stories to key feminist texts, to unbelievable struggles for survival, to tales of life in the culinary trade. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. His first nonfiction book, what makes your brain happy and why you. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non.
Im also on the lookout for books to engage kids in nonfiction topics, from. Jenn bennett is an awardwinning author of the arcadia bell urban fantasy series kindling the moon, the roaring twenties romance series bitter spirits, and the young adult contemporary romances the anatomical shape of a heart aka night owls in the. 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. Nonfiction literary agents in the us below are several literary agents who indicated on ms wishlist that they were seeking specific nonfiction projects. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. As an author himself, jeff is able to use his experience in the publishing industry to help find and promote new writing talent. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Nonfiction proposal guidelines a proposal is a type of business plan thats attempting to sell a well developed concept. For nonfiction, you need a proposal that gives an overview of the project. 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. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are.
Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. She is a native of the berkshires and a graduate of dickinson. Lynn johnston literary, is, well, me, a literary agent in. She represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial. 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. Their list is a mix of general and literary fiction, genre fiction and non fiction. Susan mears studied english and french literature at southampton university and the sorbonne university, paris and graduated with honours. 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. 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. Similiar to our list of 100 fiction books to read in a lifetime, this list of 50 nonfiction books contains recommendations you might actually read if you havent already. Featured below are some of the fiction titles represented by the p. She is looking to acquire literary fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography and humour, as well as titles on food and drink. For the last decade carolyn has traveled to both the london book fair and the frankfurt book fair and new york regularly, and she will continue to do so in her new role at transatlantic.
Shes particularly excited about cultivating new writers. But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. Scott miller is executive vice president and a literary agent at trident media group in new york city. In the adult market, suzy is particularly on the hunt for great serious nonfiction, especially by historians who are looking to make a transition from an academic to trade readership and journalists who have something unique and significant to say. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and. If youre looking for lynn jones johnston, thats me too. As i put the list to together, i was surprised by how many classics i had read and shocked by how many i had not.
Sold its 25k hardcover run and about 3,000 more in paperbackelec sales currently trying to get the books sales numbers. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. He brings years of experience as a senior agent, marketing director, editor for independent publishers, publishing consultant, and. Whatever the genre, whether literary or commercial, for adults or children, historical or contemporary, thriller or crime, im looking for originality and distinctive voices. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mindbodyspirit, narrative nonfiction. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. She worked at peters fraser and dunlop from 2011, after completing a degree in classics at oxford.
If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. A nobel prize is a pretty clear indication of a books classics worthiness, and never let me go, a haunting work of speculative fiction, wins double for tackling questions of morality and memory. The book club murders leslie nagel the antique house murders leslie nagel the advice column murders leslie nagel the codebook murders leslie nagel losing the light andrea dunlop broken bay andrea dunlop she regrets nothing andrea. She went into publishing as a trainee editor for random house hutchinson division her mentor was oliver caldecott, ex head of general nonfiction at penguin. In 2016, they launched aria, a digital fiction imprint, and in 2017, they started a childrens imprint, zephyr. Literary agency, put the word out in late november that he was seeking health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop psychology, and. Mullane literary associates is an independent literary agency founded in 2008 by deirdre mullane, a publishing executive with more than two decades in the industry as a publicist, editor, publisher, agent, and author.
He is interested in novels for historical fiction, thrillers, mysteries, narrative nonfiction, and commercial literary fiction. She is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. Holland park press uk publishes books in english and dutch. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Give me a spin on classic fairy tales, magical realism, your. A literary agent since 2008, sandra bishop represents a boutique list of notable nonfiction and awardwinning fiction authors. Alexis hurley started her career in 1998 and has been at inkwell since its inception in 2004. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. 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.
He received his doctorate in classics at princeton university and his b. 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. Not only are they competing against nonfiction books that have gone through the traditional publishing process, but they also have selfpublished writers to worry about. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary agent. Her authors works have become bestselling novels, successful films and television series, and international publishing phenomena, and have earned their authors prizes. Across all genres, im looking for books with a heartbeat and sense of purpose. Our agents roswitha kern, claudia lichte, uwe neumahr, luisa straub and andrea. Jeff ouryan is a literary agent with jennifer lyons literary agency who primarily represents narrative nonfiction, historical nonfiction, biographies, science, food and sports books. Readers read nonfiction to learn something, understand something better or improve their life. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Cathryn summerhayes, a literary agent at curtis brown, talks to us about what she. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary.
Sandra passionately supports her clients closely from idea through negotiation and beyond, and works alongside an authors editor, publicist, and marketing team to help create opportunities for success. The competition is fierce for nonfiction writers in todays publishing industry. Selfpublishing and ebook technology has opened the floodgates of writers for both fiction and nonfiction books. She is actively building a fiction list and a small nonfiction list. Lynn johnston literary, is, well, me, a literary agent in new york city representing mostly nonfiction.
Stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars by. He is a graduate of the university of pennsylvania with a ba in english and a jd from the temple university school of law, as well as a member of the new york state bar. Her new york times bestselling books include so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo and from cradle to stage. I wrote a mother, a pandemic and scorched rice in the new york times. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. The proposal needs to show where your book identifies a problem, makes a promise, offers hope, and is informative. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. A landmark book, certain to become a classic for illuminating the darkness. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.
Christian nonfiction literary agents book agent directory. On the nonfiction front, i enjoy narrative nonfiction, especially popular history and science. I actually prefer nonfiction books but i seem to focus on nonfiction published in the last 10 years, which doesnt help for a list of this nature. Gail hochman developed her career by representing what she loves most to read. Gordon warnock is a founding partner at fuse literary, serving as a literary agent and editorial director of short fuse publishing. She is currently looking for literary fiction, edgy commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and highconcept contemporary young adult, as well as narrative. City lights publishers is famous for launching several poets, including lawrence ferlinghetti and allen ginsberg, but this press also specializes in.
Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs, and. If i express interest i will need to see a full proposal for nonfiction. There she became publisher of the nyrb classics series, an imprint which republishes great and sometimes forgotten literature. For fiction queries, i prefer a summary, your bio, and the first chapter as text in the email not as an attachment. I represent and am seeking voicedriven literary and upmarket fiction, narrative and creative nonfiction, and literary fiction for young adult and middle grade audiences. After two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time. For nonfiction queries, initial contact should just be a pitch letter. Previous to joining transatlantic agency as senior agent, carolyn was a literary agent and international rights director at westwood creative artists for 14 years.
This book is for not only followers of keenan s bands tool, a perfect circle. Before life as a literary agent and rare book dealer, she spent several years working for bbc television and radio and film4. Your book should be filling a need that has otherwise been ignored or not expanded upon. As a reader i read books to understand the world around me.
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