Joanna swainson is looking for crime and thrillers, ghost stories, speculative fiction, horror, and narrative nonfiction. In 1998, former viking and macmillan publisher clare alexander joined the agency and in 2005 the name of the agency was changed to aitken. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Handles fiction, general nonfiction, childrens books, film, t. Browse our range of best selling nonfiction books with free uk delivery on orders over. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Julia livshin independent agent is primarily interested in literary fiction and quality commercial.
Barbara braun barbara braun associates jessica alvarez bookends agency jessica faust bookends agency laura bradford bradford agency farley chase chase agency steven salpeter curtis brown agency henry. They also work with nonfiction authors, focusing on memoir. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Discover the best 98477010 nonfiction in best sellers. Im also on the lookout for books to engage kids in nonfiction topics, from ancient history to contemporary issues. Lara lea allen is one of the great agents with her experience and knowledge.
Dec 26, 2016 nonfiction literary agents in the us below are several literary agents who indicated on ms wishlist that they were seeking specific nonfiction projects. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. Not only are they competing against nonfiction books that have gone through the traditional publishing process. Jan 03, 2019 these three uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. 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. Affiliated to the association of authors agents the association of uk agents. Best nonfiction literary agents arranged by book genre. If youre an author in england, scotland, wales or northern ireland and have written a book for children, or teenagers, which you believe has the potential to be a bestseller, finding a traditional book publisher in the next step. She is particularly interested in nonfiction, but encourages submissions of all. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. I am not currently considering poetry, picture books, romance, science fiction, or.
Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Updated 32520 a surprising number of publishers in the uk accept childrens books directly from writers. A good agent is someone who can guide authors in improving rather than changing their style. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. With a degree in language and literature, julia kardon has had an avid interest in reading and publishing. We offer a complete list of uk literary agents, with links to detailed profile summaries. Our list is diverse, which means we represent what we love, including writers of history, humor, lifestyle, inspiration, memoir, literary fiction, childrens books and. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 childrens. Both moves reflected aitken alexanders strong commitment to the best of. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us, literary. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research literary agents.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Kindle store buy a kindle kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading. Literary fiction is a term used to describe books with literary merit that are not categorized as genre fiction such as thriller, romance, fantasy, etc. Politics and war, science and sports, memoir and biography theres a great big world of nonfiction books out there just waiting to be read. Barbara berson is interested in literary fiction, nonfiction and ya. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Anything celebrityled, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk.
Choose from a wide range of nonfiction books including. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. May 02, 2020 literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Especially books that will remind us all of the personal stories behind all the politics. Kat enright shethey is an associate agent at the seymour agency, and they represent both fiction and nonfiction. 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.
Nonfiction books best selling nonfiction books waterstones. The competition is fierce for nonfiction writers in todays publishing industry. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s.
Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. Best literary agents for historical fiction 25 top historical fiction book agents. In terms of nonfiction, lina is interested either in. A biography, if the subject in question is genuinely. 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. Jennifer christie of graham maw christie literary agents jennifer worked in marketing and advertising for 12 years, and as a literary agent for years. Jul 12, 2016 than 110 literary agents who share advice on querying, craft, the submission process, researching agents, and. We pick the 100 best and most influential written in english since. The best nonfiction enables the reader to see the world in new ways. Most of the prestigious awards given for fiction every.
Literary agency, put the word out in late november that he was seeking health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop psychology, and. The book agents below are the top nonfiction literary agents based on sales for many of the most popular nonfiction book subgenres. Claire paterson conrad represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial. Make sure you read the agency website before submitting. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. Golden quill uk john grout victoria ewart located in uk, us and spain. 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.
Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his. The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights. Time magazines alltime 100 best nonfiction books 101. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval.
Take a quick look back at five centuries of great writing. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. 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. 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. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Golden quill uk john grout victoria ewart uk located in uk, us and spain. If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a nonfiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. Im currently looking for nonfiction that explores big events from new angles, whipsmart cultural criticism, as well as original and urgent journalism and science writing. After two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time.
If youre a british writer looking for a literary agency, check out these 15 top. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Anne sebba is presented with the francobritish society book prize. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Some fiction books might include nonfictional elements. A perfect union of contrary things backbeat books by maynard james keenan and sarah jensen this book is for not only followers of keenan s bands tool, a perfect circle, puscifer but also fans of the 1990s music scene, lollapalooza, artistic endeavors of all kinds, and those wanting to follow one s own path in life. Claire paterson conrad represents a wide range of subjects and authors, both fiction and nonfiction, literary and. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Gillon aitken first founded gillon aitken limited in 1976. The highest profile agents have the glossiest client lists. Joelle delbourgo launched her own agency, joelle delbourgo associates, 15 years ago after more than two decades as an editorial executive at bantam, harpercollins and random house. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents.
Agents may close their lists or switch agencies, and submission requirements can change. 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. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. With that in mind, our team did some research, and we found 41 agents who specialize in nonfiction and are currently open to submissions. Suzy evans is seeking adult nonfiction, childrens fiction and nonfiction, memoirs, and picture books. Published in 1966, truman capotes true crime book in cold blood details a brutal quadruple murder in small town kansas. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for nonfiction books. These three uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists.
The 42 best films to watch while youre selfisolating. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Nonfiction literary agents are looking for books that are factual unlike fiction literary agents. The success of such a query depends on the quality of the idea, the specific subjects to be covered, the demonstrated need for new entries in the field, and the. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. Which is why now is a great time to get back to reality, by reading some nonfiction books about immigration. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Here are four uk agents actively building their client lists. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Agents of innocence by david ignatius 1987 beyond stealing secrets, reallife spy work is also about liaison with the enemy and the establishment of secret channels. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. An instant success, the book launched the true crime genre that today consists of.
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