Having built my career in the london publishing industry, im here with a mission to launch the careers of exciting debut writers across the uk and ireland. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction. She is seeking most kinds of middle grade and young adult fiction especially contemporary, romance, sciencefiction, mystery, andor anything with engaging characters and plot. Youll also discover which which christian literary agents are looking for new authors. It does not mean your work is unpublishable, just that its not right for us. Best literary agents 20192020 updated 121619 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. Historical fiction literary agents now accepting submissions. My literary agency is new and my service is boutique so my promise to each of my authors is simply this. If you want to check on the status of a submission a polite email to the address you submitted to is the best way.
Since joining psla in 2010 carly has had great success launching new authors domestically and abroad. She has a ba in english literature from queens university and a ma in publishing studies from city university london. Please direct your submission to one agent more info here and send by email to. To promote your book in the public easily you need to choose from the list of literary agents. Angharad is now actively looking to expand her representation of uk authors. Best selling author, the late dick francis, once said to me, i tell new writers to n ever give up, but keep sending in the ir work. List of poetry literary agents now accepting submissions. We do, however, receive a large number of submissions every week. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Updated 20 here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
Literary agents specifically seeking new authors we get asked a lot of questions over the course of a month, but perhaps the commonest questions boil down to these. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you this article is part of a 15part series called everything you need to know about finding a literary agent. Literary fiction, womens fiction, historical fiction, crime and thriller, horror, ya, middle grade, memoir, narrative nonfiction including popular science and history, other quality nonfiction. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Karen solem is a literary agent who says, even though a number of my clients have become new york times bestsellers, i still take a lot of pleasure in discovering and developing new talent.
Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Sometimes, i feel like giving up on american agents. Updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction. A growing list of new literary agents actively seeking writers, books, and queries now. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 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. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. And its free not because theres a catch, but simply because not enough things in this world are free. The rohm literary agency was founded in 2002 to represent emerging authors of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, investigative journalism, poetry, plays and screenplays. David hale smith is on a never ending quest to find the worlds great bbq joints, taco stands, and new writers. Keith carrollchristian literary agent put a professional. For more than 25 years, keith has helped authors with his warm, easygoing style in many publishing company positions.
The agency is also interested in young adult and childrens fiction early readers and middle grade. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Agents in attendance the 2020 philadelphia writing workshop. Do not send your submission to an individual agent. Writers digest a growing list of new literary agents actively seeking writers, books, and queries now.
A homily which boils down, as ever, to the first and second commandments of getting a literary agent. Our goal is to work together with the author to make all of her dreams come true. You need to approach literary agents who are keen to hear from people like you. We are always searching for new and original literary talent. About jula ltd jula ltd is a dynamic literary agency based at somerset house in london. The agency represents debut and bestselling authors published in the uk, us and internationally. By and large, agents are all looking for manuscripts that meet a certain quality threshold. The kane literary agency is a dynamic and established agency based in london. Jul 17, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. This allows more time for reading and consideration of submissions.
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. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writers. We are always excited to read submissions from potential new clients. Founded in 1997, coombs moylett maclean is a leading international literary agency based in the uk. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents.
Literary agents are also becoming more creative in seeking new writers. We represent a wide range of bestselling and awardwinning authors and writers. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think. The 10 best literary agents for writers by industrial scripts. To submit your work for consideration, please read about what were looking for below, then email the first three chapters. Our list of literary agents includes all writer representatives seeking new authors, including the top publishing agents with the best book agencies. Whilst always looking for the best publishing deals and relationships for their authors. The curtis brown agency has a creative writing course that has found 15 debut novelists in two and a half years. This includes literary fiction, commercial fiction and commercial womens fiction. Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller. Bookends agents are always looking for fresh new material from both published and unpublished authors. This is a list of the major uk literary agencies, by order of the year of their establishment. Affiliated to the association of authors agents the association of uk agents. Since bookends was founded in 1999, our agents have been proud to consider themselves an integral part of the author s publishing team.
Clearly it was impossible to represent all of the manuscripts that were being submitted. The directory of literary agents is searchable by book genres, location, aar membership status, and more. Sep 12, 2019 updated 20 here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. New authors showcase provides this at a very low cost. We welcome submissions from authors of all backgrounds, including those currently underrepresented in publishing. Weve designed them simply to try to ensure that we can see as much of the. May 01, 2018 she began her publishing career in london at the darley anderson literary, tv and film agency. Created by the merger of julian friedmann literary agency and the.
But we would like you to read our guidelines really carefully before submitting. For a complete list of new and established agents actively seeking clients go to. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. We welcome submissions and are actively seeking new talent. We pride ourselves on discovering and nurturing talented newcomers and taking established writers to a new. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. Phoenix literary uk phoenix lit was set up by rhian davies to provide a range of services and, under its agency. We are very selective in taking on new authors so dont be disappointed if your work isnt for us. My literary agency is new and my service is boutique so my promise to each of my authors. Representing adult fiction and nonfiction, and childrens and ya, with a reputation for launching new writers. Contact ayebia by email first before submitting any material for assessment.
Our list of literary agents includes all writer representatives seeking new authors, including the top publishing agents. Either welcome submissions from new writers or are, at least, open to great new. We also work with memoir, commercial fiction, inspirational, young adult and business authors. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors based all over the world. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing.
We are always on the lookout for new writing talent and great stories to share with the world. Find all writer representatives looking for new writers in the usa using the official books agencies directory. Either welcome submissions from new writers or are, at least, open to great new slushpile submissions. Many new authors became disillusioned and so we decided to open a web site for unpublished new writers. This article needs additional citations for verification. Find middle grade literary agents open to submissions in this post. Aug 08, 2017 this agent is sizzling hot for debut authors. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Gill mclay bath literary agency, uk is interested in childrens books. Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and genre writers with a literary edge, as well as nonfiction rooted in provocative, challenging ideas. These agents have been added to the querytracker database within the past 90 days. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Free tips and resources for first time authors looking for publishing deals.
Hi, im sinead a literary agent based in the heart of manchester. Do you know literary agents who are taking on new and firsttime writers. The north is a new literary agency, founded in october 2017. Querytracker is the most reliable and current database of agent information anywhere. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. The madeleine milburn literary agency is launching a sixmonth mentorship programme for aspiring authors. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our authors, working closely with. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines.
Christian literary agent, keith carroll, can provide the clarity, focus, and expertise you need to successfully secure a publishing contract and move your writing ministry forward. We personally read everything that is submitted to the agency and represent authors. We are always on the lookout for new writing talent and great stories to share with. Submission guidelines the kate nash literary agency ltd. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. As a growing uk literary agency seeking new authors, we are accepting submissions in all categories. List of literary agents for new writers first time. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions.
No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. Seeking to find new and exciting voices in fiction and to guide writers during the early steps. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. 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. These agents have had their profiles updated within the past 90 days. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. This means that for the vast majority of submissions we receive, we will not offer. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting submissions. I n 1997 the barrie james literary agency recognised, that with more and more wouldbe writers acquiring personal computers there was a greater increase in the number of applications being received. Literary agencies and literary agents looking for new writers list. Our web pages are visited by many hundreds of people, some of whom are agencies seeking works of a particular nature. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction in the genres of historical biography, memoir, business, and science. It contains contact information for all christian literary agents, as well as photos and links to all christian literary agency websites.
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