L aura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. We welcome applications from authors interested in producing fiction manuscripts on a workforhire basis. In nonfiction, he is keen to see writing on history, popular science, nature, music, sport, film and technology. Highquality middlegrade and ya fiction, especially books showcasing strong voices, unique stories, and diverse characters work for hire. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. One of my favorite non fiction titles ever is the secret life of lobsters by trevor corson. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Stringerlit, literary agency, fiction literary agency.
Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Editors, agents, and authors take the pulse of todays ya. The current ya landscape is something of a study in contrasts. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Ya and middle grade fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, chapter books, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. Caryn has been an agent with the andrea brown literary agency since 2003, and she has sold over 425 books. Allison remcheck stimola literary studio, edgewater, nj. Seeking middle grade, young adult, science fiction and fantasy as well as howto and coffee table nonfiction, leslie tends to champion ambitious plots with. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. From 2005 until merging with wolf literary services to form mackenzie wolf in 2018, she ran the gillian mackenzie agency, offering management to writers and illustrators of nonfiction, fiction, and childrens books.
It was an extraordinary deal for an outstanding novel. Dominic yarabe joined levine greenberg rostan literary agency in 2018. Im on the hunt for adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction with literary. Although theyre closed for unagented submissions at the time of this posts publication, they say theyll be open to them again later in 2018, so check back with them. Thrillers, contemporary fiction, ya, and middle grade fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. I have to admit that im still confused about the exact difference between epic and urban fantasy.
Saritza is the leading literary agent in digital publishing deals, according to publishers marketplace. These guys are a big deal in the fantasy and science fiction genre. Im revising a ya fantasy right now that seems more epic because its set on another planet and features traditional fairy tale creatures. A geek with a passion for all things star wars, star trek, and harry potter, her. Oregon christian writers is happy to introduce the wonderful agents joining us for the 2018 summer conference. Ann rose is looking for mg and ya in all genres, romance, and light scififantasy. Saritza hernandez, vp and senior agent saritza is the vp and senior literary agent at corvisiero literary agency and is known as the first literary agent to represent authors in the digital publishing landscape. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Emma sector prospect agency is interested in picture books and middlegrade and ya of all types, but especially fantasy adventure, magical realism, and historical fiction. For scifi, she seeks stories that are light on the sci, heavy on the fi. Lara lea allen lotts agency is seeking all genres of commercial fiction, ya fantasy, and nonfiction. She also handles a small amount of nonfiction in geeky areas, with. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating.
It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. Ya literary agents who represent fiction and nonfiction af adriana dominguez full circle literary, san diego, ca. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Young adult is the preferred fiction genre in both 2018 and 2017, but its down 5% from last year 403 agents in 2018, and 424 agents in 2017. Also from bookends literary agency, naomi is looking for dynamic, characterdriven middle grade, adult, and young adult for fantasy and science fiction. Heres our list of the top young adult ya and new adult na literary agents that are currently accepting submissions. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. Literary, seeking diverse and inclusive young adult fiction across all genres, ya nonfiction, accessible sff, genreblending literary fiction, and more.
She also represents literary commercial fiction, thrillers, and psychological. She is looking at genres such as non fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade, fantasy, horror and science fiction. H ere are two new literary agents expanding their client lists. Alison fargis stonesong literary agency, new york, ny. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. Caitlin mcdonald she represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres, as well as contemporary fiction about geeky characters. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. I read widely in ya, and enjoy just about every genre in it. 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, even graphic novels, the below list provides options for everyone. Also from bookends literary agency, naomi is looking for dynamic, character driven middle grade, adult, and young adult for fantasy and science fiction.
Saladin ahmed sonya bateman elizabeth bear jacey bedford steve bein robert jackson bennett daniel m. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. As for what im specifically looking for, thats a hard thing to pin down. In that time, feldman has represented national book award winners and bestsellers of literary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, middle grade, and young adult. Young adult literary agents 20202021 find ya book agents. Bernadette bakerbaughman has a ms in professional writing and has worked on both the editorial and marketing sides of publishing. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. Marlene stringer is currently seeking crime both contemporary and historical, contemporary fantasy. You can send a query letter and contact details via email to ginger. They arent really interested in novels shorter than 80,000 words.
Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Childrens, scifi fantasy, ya, devotionals, short stories, poetry. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin. Pay particular attention to typesgenres agents are interested in representing to find the best match for your work. Find young adult literary agents open to submissions in this post. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and non fiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. Bookends literary agency the effectiveness of conference critiques bookends literary agency line of sight is a top 10 crime fiction. Jaidree braddix is interested in both serious nonfiction and buzzworthy topics that can make a big media splash.
Donald winchester is building his list and is interested in literary fiction and wellwritten commercial fiction, particularly debut authors, as well as memoir. Alexander slater trident media group, new york, ny. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult. An aspiring writer, russell galen had always knew his real future lied as a literary agent. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval.
Im exclusively looking for fiction and nonfiction for adults, so no ya, mg or. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them.
Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. Gillian mackenzie has spent her career creatingand helping others createproducts and books for the marketplace. Bookends literary agency new client alert cristina oxtra. The largest absolute gain is in actionadventure, followed by contemporary and lgbt. She represents nyt bestselling authors, awardwinning authors, debut authors, and. Madison smartt bell is seeking literary fiction, noir, criminal procedurals, and work from the caribbean basin and other diasporas. Her agency, leigh feldman literary, is the culmination of experiences and lessons learned from her 20plus years at darhansoff, verrill, feldman literary agency and writers house. A sweeping mg or ya fantasy with epic stakes, bold themes, lush writing, and relatable characters. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. Shes something of a literary omnivore, with wideranging interests.
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