The authors we represent work across a broad range. Whilst we do consider submissions from international authors, given that we are based in the united kingdom, we feel that usbased authors will generally be better served by a usbased agent. The top dog at one of the most successful literary agencies in new york says hes in hot pursuit of selfpublished books to represent to mainstream publishers. For agents it includes their address and phone number as well as their educational background, career history, hobbies and other profile information. Although this directory is one of the best sources of literary agency information, it shouldnt be the only directory that you use. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. Youll save yourself time and money by reading this book and finding the right agent or publisher to pitch. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. We would be pleased to accept any submissions from literary agents, if the work satisfies our general requirements and terms. Out of this, they probably only take on one new author occasionally. How to publish a book major publishers small presses literary magazines webzinese.
This comprehensive list of uk based literary agencies was compiled by visiting the websites of every single one of them. Thomson, modern literary agents came to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s as book chains began to emerge, and the. Aug 20, 2014 agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Since then it has grown into a team of twenty, made up of primary, foreign rights and booktofilm agents, who between them look after many of the worlds bestknown and muchloved writers. Annoyingly, the agents are divided up by location, so it is very time consuming and frustrating. So, although just a child she had the body of an 80 yearold woman. Located in west meon, ransom publishes childrens books in fiction and nonfiction for struggling andor reluctant readers and structured reading programmes e. The first bit of the book about writing a query letter etc, is really helpful. However, after living in india for a while and now heading back to the uk across europe, some of the. Xlibris, an author solutions company, is a book selfpublishing company created by authors, for authors. To be redirected to our central site please click here.
We are currently a small publisher and one of the few uk publishers accepting submissions from unrepresented authors. Book marketing services also available with experienced, professional support. Literary agents take a cut of what you earn from your book in return for finding the right publisher for you, negotiating the best possible price and supporting your. The best place to find a full list of literary agents in the uk is the writers. Most publishers wont even look at slush, effectively outsourcing the discovering of new talent to. For further details please visit the writers services website where you can read information from the writers and artists yearbook. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. Publishers and literary agents receive thousands and thousands of book ideas from wannabes every year. How to self publish by candelaria, john julius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Writers guide to book editors, publishers, and literary. Literary agents find an agent in the usa book agents. Oct 01, 2010 the top dog at one of the most successful literary agencies in new york says hes in hot pursuit of selfpublished books to represent to mainstream publishers. He has represented authors like mari hannah, david mark, julia chapman, and david jackson. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk.
We do not accept complete manuscripts, but we would like to hear from you if you are interested in working with us, and you think your book may interest us pl. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Literary agents 20202021 directory and database get free access below to the most comprehensive guide to book agents online or in print. I would also advise taking the work off the market entirely before you. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Of course, not all agents who handle your kind of book would have included those particular terms e.
Ukbased agent molly ker hawn is actively looking for new childrens and young adult authors, but. How to land an agent for a selfpublished book jane friedman. April 2003 the new writers network still accepts updates via the form, and publishes this. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction plus memoir, lifestyle, history you name it. For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. Jeff herman is one of the most wellrespected agents in the publishing business. For the firsttime writer, getting published can feel rather like alice in wonderland after shes been knocking. You want to be in the position where you can press send as soon as an agent requests the full. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck.
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Most publishers wont even look at slush, effectively outsourcing the discovering of new talent to agencies. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. You will annoy everybody you query if your novel isnt finished. Kate ormand is a published author of ya novels and picture books, including the. Jan 03, 2017 the bent agency tba the bent agency is a large agency with a boutique ethos, and two offices on either side of the atlantic. Literary agents emerged in the 1880s in britain gillies 12, and according to john b. The book department at united agents has been one of londons leading literary agencies since 2007. All published writers use proofreaders and editors. Ransom, founded in 1997, is a publisher with a heart for literacy for all ages. Agent login create a profile update your profile tips for your profile symposium series. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they.
North carolina state university professor and author stacey cochran discusses how to publish a book and how to get a literary agent in his popular bookstore seminar. London literary agents find a literary agent in london. As one of the biggest selfpublishing companies in the uk we offer a large range of different book publishing packages, from simple ebooks to full worldwide distribution of paperbacks or hardbacks. Write a letter that sings off the page in the same way that you hope your book will. This time, its 10 steps to getting a literary agent, though i have to warn you, the most. The publishing industry needs to improve the diversity of its staff and open itself up to writers of all backgrounds if it is to increase the range of its output, publishers have told the bookseller. Do not lead your query or your pitch with i selfpublished this book and. Literary agents open the door to selfpublished writers. Nov 23, 2015 this post originally appeared on publishing 6 publishers accepting manuscripts from writers no agent needed published on november 23, 2015 november 23, 2015 37 likes 7 comments. Since then it has grown into a team of twenty, made up of primary, foreign rights and booktofilm. Your covering letter should focus on telling us what your book is about, and include a short biography about yourself and any previous writing experience.
I first placed kerry and jo burtons story with a national womens magazine in 1999 then the pair had undergone identical nose jobs. Goodreads authorsreaders meet your next favorite book. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists, on how printondemand technology and new approaches can be applied in the publishing industry, xlibris provides authors the publishing services to help them get published. Literary agents try new role as selfpublishing consultants. James, and after her massive success, agents and publishers learned the value of books in the genr. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Paul feldstein has over 40 years of experience in the publishing industry. However, most, if not all the literary agents are based in the us. How to pitch a selfpublished book to a literary agent, with harry bingham many authors we speak to are often surprised to hear that you can selfpublish and look for an agent. Thomson, modern literary agents came to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s as book chains began to emerge, and the book publishing world began to expand as more people became active readers and book buyers 61. While oli represents varying genres of fiction, he especially loves to work with speculative fiction inclusive of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Publishing seeks to address industrys lack of diversity. How to publish a book major publishers small presses literary magazines. Uk book publishing its never been easier to publish.
Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Agents were too snobby, and the erotica genre simply didnt pay enough money. Even though some jump straight to submitting it to publishers, for many writers, the next step is finding a literary agent. Thoroughly researched and well documented, it is the. Thoroughly researched and well documented, it is the best book you can purchase if you are a new writer seeking to get published or an experienced writer seeking to change agents or publishers. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Book publishing packages new generation publishing. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to. It was reissued as a hardback in july of this year with its new title and new cover ive grown to like the new cover better than the old cover. You sign your us book deal, and off they go to see what you can get overseas. Literary agents help writers find publishers, as well as negotiate the deal and sales of.
May 27, 2015 this blog post also appeared on the indie book week blog on 27 may its hard to overstate the changes to the publishing landscape over the last decade. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Whatever type of book you are looking to self publish we can help. She was one of only two people in the uk to suffer from progeria, a condition that meant her body aged prematurely. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy andor science fiction novels. This time, its 10 steps to getting a literary agent, though i have to warn you, the most important steps are the novelwriting ones. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers. They deal with both adult and chldrens literature and non fiction. It lists every agency in the uk and the genres they. But some agents who have been in the business for years get north of 10,000 queries a year, and only sign 1 or 2 clients. Nov 04, 2016 the publishing industry needs to improve the diversity of its staff and open itself up to writers of all backgrounds if it is to increase the range of its output, publishers have told the bookseller. Even those that initially self publish, do so to catch the eye of a literary agent.
Youll deal with real experts who care about your book. No authors first draft ever gets published and an agent wants to really get the. How to get a literary agent for your book reedsy blog. Literary agents on completelynovel self publish, printon. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of. Literary agents are still the gatekeepers of publishing. The bent agency tba the bent agency is a large agency with a boutique ethos, and two offices on either side of the atlantic.
The doors to the gates that regulated who got published have effectively been blown off their hinges, and authors are now awash in possible avenues to get their work out into world. Catherine clarke joined felicity bryan as an agent in 2001 having been publishing director of the trade books department at oup for several years. My suggestion is using the writers and artists yearbook as a jumping off point, says juliet. We offer a personal service, tailored for each author. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. 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. Via featureworld, this little girls story appeared in a number of television documentaries, national newspapers and magazines for example over a double. This book is a curated compilation of the agents, publishers, and editors in the publishing industry. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for.
Its something we at completelynovel actively encourage if a traditional publishing contract is the main aim for you we send our best books to greene. It features insider information by a former literary about how. Firing off emails to every publisher under the sun will not only waste. It features insider information by a former literary about how to find a literary agent and how to get a literary agent for authors of all book genres. Literary agents on completelynovel self publish, print. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. Prior to founding the feldstein agency with his wife susan in 2007, he was managing director of trafalgar square, the leading u. But some savvy agents are acting as literary consultants to help their authors selfpublish, a role that offers up new opportunities and challenges for everybody in. There was a time when finding a literary agent for erotic fiction was pretty much impossible.
Uk book publishing its never been easier to publish your book. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. She represents a broad range of writers of serious nonfiction, including biography, memoir, philosophy, and history, as well as literary. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. And have you sent your work off, only to get a glowing letter in response, with an offer of publication.
If you still want to write your book, then follow these rules for best results. Most of the information from this site has now been moved to our new central web site at uk. Literary agents help writers find publishers, as well as negotiate the deal and sales of the book. Since being founded in 2006, we have introduced numerous innovations that have since become common practice on the selfpublishing market.
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