Will francis has a particular interest in literary fiction, thrillers, speculative fiction, and genre writers with a literary edge, as well as non fiction rooted in provocative, challenging ideas. Darran andersons newlyreleased inventory has been making waves in uk and irish press. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new. Here are four uk agents actively building their client lists. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit uk. Much of the work of a literary agent is fundamentally speculative. Find young adult literary agents open to submissions in this post. Despite living in a digital age, they are as important today as they have ever been. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Books, interviews, memoir, nonfiction, politics, radio, travel october 25, 2016 rory stewart on bbc radio 4s midweek rory stewart obe is mp for penrith and the border and minister of state at the department for international development dfid. Holly faulks is seeking literary fiction and biography. Literary agents for travel nonfiction so youve written a travel memoir and want to find an agent to represent it.
We sell translation rights directly to publishers throughout the world for fiction and non fiction titles via our network of sub agents and relationships with literary scouts. One of our authors, professor jessica scheuerman, wrote this quick flyer on how to read reflectively. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting submissions from. Updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. It prides itself on its personal attention to its clients and specialises both in launching new writers and taking established writers to a new level of recognition. With regard to non fiction, we are also interested in cookery, lifestyle, and spirituality. A doctors stories of life, death and in between little, brown by daniela lamas it casts a steady, unblinking eye on the triumphs, failures, and blind spots of modern medicine.
Some specialist nonfiction agents do exist, but youre better off seeking a good allpurpose agent for your work. We have been behind some of the most successful sports books in recent years, an area in which we excel, but we are equally at home across all areas of non fiction from memoir to howto via diverse areas including naturewriting, investigative journalism, parenting, history and. Since then they have all been discovering and nurturing writing talent, to bring that talent to an international readership. Dec 26, 2016 non fiction literary agents in the us below are several literary agents who indicated on ms wishlist that they were seeking specific nonfiction projects. Up to about 10,000 words of sample material may be necessary, although sometimes 5,000 words may suffice. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and non fiction. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Literary agents are still the gatekeepers of publishing. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uk s leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred non fiction authors. If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a non fiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. We are a ukbased literary agency representing authors of commercial and literary fiction and nonfiction, as well as books for children aged 8 and upwards.
Recent non fiction ive enjoyed includes unfollow by megan phelpsroper, the rise and fall of the dinosaurs by steve brusatte, step by step by simon reeve, and lady fanshawes receipt book by lucy moore. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Sep 05, 2019 h ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary, commercial, ya and childrens fiction to the very best nonfiction. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. We want to discover new voices in all genres of fiction. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management. We draw on a century of experience in negotiating publishing contracts, as well as handling rights in our authors books for film, tv, theatre, radio, and digital platforms. Caroline hardman accepts submissions of accessible literary fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, historical fiction, crime, suspense and thrillers. It can often serve to focus your ideas but most of all it should serve to succinctly present the entirety of your project.
The standen literary agency is currently accepting submissions. The book proposal is your primary selling tool for your project. Currently we are inviting submissions in the areas of womens fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction and book club fiction. 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. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. The john wright agency specializes in serious non fiction and has placed many books with major publishers for historians, political scientists, journalists, economists, and specialists in finance and business.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. If we like your non fiction book idea, we will give you advice about how to draft a professional proposal. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. Non fiction submissions unlike with fiction submissions where we need a book to be finished before we submit it to publishers, non fiction is almost always submitted with a proposal and a sample of the writing, so this is what we need to see from you too. Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing across many genres, from literary, commercial, ya and childrens fiction to the very best non fiction. Heres how to find nonfiction literary agents, what kinds of nonfiction theyre looking for, and how to give them what they want.
Most literary agents handle fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial work. Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. Always check the agency website and agent bio before. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction.
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. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. Our mission is to provide a flexible, reliable service with an exceptional degree of client responsiveness. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents.
In nonfiction she is seeking popular science in the fields of human biology, medicine, psychology, ecology and sustainability, and memoir. Areas of special interest include sport, current affairs, military history, history, biography, business and management and personal development. Jenny attends the major international bookfairs, selling direct in all territories which fosters a close working relationship with foreign publishers, thereby maximizing the potential. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. Jpla is an independent literary agency serving established and new writers of fiction and non fiction. Specialist childrens and ya literary agency 2016 golden quill uk john grout victoria ewart uk located in uk, us and spain.
We do not handle science fiction, fantasy, short stories or childrens books and are not currently seeking nonfiction proposals. Christina clifford union literary is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction in the genres of. The insights in this engaging book shed light on the real obstacles to change, and how we can overcome them in. We are one of the worlds leading international literary agencies.
Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. But we would still love to see original and diverse takes on popular themes such as emotional intelligence, inspirational memoir and practical selfhelp. Literary agency, put the word out in late november that he was seeking health, wellness, sports, humor, pop culture, pop psychology, and. Anne sebba is presented with the francobritish society book prize. The company was started by alice spielburg in 2012. Additionally, through the acquisition in 1984 of hughes massie limited among the earliest uk literary agencies and founded in 1905, the company continues to. Gill mclay bath literary agency, uk is interested in childrens books.
Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. 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. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. This is a versatile literary agency dealing in both fiction and non fiction. Please get in touch via email if you have questions about non fiction submissions. Easier said than done, because there are so many agents, with so many preferences and requirements, so many different sites to explore and notes to take. We welcome submissions on these and other non fiction subjects. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of non fiction. She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult nonfiction and fiction and.
Her interests are wideranging and her clients work includes literary fiction, crime and thrillers, young adult fiction, memoir, popular culture, biography, history and current affairs. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. Literary agents for travel nonfiction jericho writers. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers digest. About the agency madeleine milburn literary agency. She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult non fiction and fiction and. Keane kataria literary agency is open for submissions again. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. We have secured deals in more than 20 languages into established markets such as germany, spain, france, holland, italy, and scandinavia, as well as emerging markets.
For non fiction works except memoir, publishers do not need to see the entire manuscript. 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 five uk agents actively building their client lists. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. 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. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Ive sold four nonfiction books myself, it didnt occur to me to switch to a specialist agent, and im quite certain that i wouldnt have achieved a better outcome if i had done. The role of the literary agent by canterbury literary agency. Aitken alexander associates leading literary agents.
Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. 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. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. May 05, 2019 here are five uk agents actively building their client lists. Whilst specialist or academic non fiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, non fiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity. Feb 04, 2019 updated 122019 these four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. Jonathan assists project development leading to his direct representation of uk book rights and mostly bespoke management of international book rights, booktofilm rights and, in many cases, paid speaking. 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. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Jane turnbulls literary agency was established in 1987 and offers authors friendly, supportive and professional representation. Jul 15, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Submission guidelines madeleine milburn literary agency. They will help you to polish your manuscript in a seamless way and let you manage your literary career.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. The feldstein agency, formed in 2007, is a diverse literary agency and publishing consultancy. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. They work mainly with wellestablished authors, but they are also happy to sign up debut writers. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of non fiction for adults. Literary and commercial fiction and non fiction, childrens, performance rights. We consider everything that comes in and aim to reply to all submissions within a week. As the majority of childrens non fiction is illustrated we are aware this is an area where we are very limited in what we will consider. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. Amy fitzgerald is particularly interested in crime thrillers, reading group fiction, accessible literary fiction, ya, memoir and smart narrative non fiction with a commercial edge.
One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction. We always welcome new clients at eve white literary agency and are looking for a variety of books. Non fiction which has moved me enormously or made me laugh includes this is going to hurt, wild, educated, and everything i know about love. Ella is open to submissions from monday 4th may 2020 to friday 31st july 2020 inclusive. Eve white literary agency represents authors who produce adult and childrens fiction, as well as nonfiction. The robert dudley agency is a literary agency handling non fiction books only. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. The founder, eve white is a seasoned author who was shortlisted for the bia 2015 literary agent of the year award, and the british book awards in 2017s agent of the year prize. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to changeeven when its uncomfortable and scary, or seems impossible. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and non fiction. David luxton associates ltd is a literary agency dedicated to non fiction publishing in all formats and media. A uk based literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, non fiction, and childrens books.