Directory of literary agents free book agents directory. All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. Mar 19, 2020 prior to the cancellation of the bologna childrens book fair, think australian spoke with a number of australian publishers and literary agents who were scheduled to attend the fair. How do i bring my work to the attention of a literary agent.
Sarah founded the greenhouse when she moved to the us in 2007 after a long career as a uk childrens publisher. It is a tough time for the established publishing industry, but exciting new books will continue to be published and aaps hopes to be part of that journey. Jacinta di mase management is a literary agency committed to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. What are publishers and literary agents looking for. With publishing experience of over four decades, brian cooks is a literary agent based in new south wales. We only represent australian or australian based clients. 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. Mayfair literary agency will represent authors writing picture books, junior fiction, middlegrade and ya titles, and is only open to australian writers. Yes, we are looking for a literary agent to represent our childrens picture books, but unlike creating picture books, querying agents aint a fun process. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. They usually do not want to see the whole work at first. If you are a published writer and would like to recommend your agent, please contact me.
In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. Take a look at our list of 19 top literary agents in australia and find the. At present we are not considering many new proposals. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database.
List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. Dec 05, 2017 in todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. The submission of childrens picture books, chapter books and teen and ya. Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. Jun 27, 20 not one of the three agents all respectable and with many clients managed to place one of my manuscripts. We also join forces with leading literary agencies in every foreign market and have agents based in australia, boston, and dallas. Picture book submissions are open from 1 april to 30 november. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. If you have no history of publication either in book form or in periodicals, you are unlikely to be taken on by an agent.
After a long and distinguished publishing career, polly made the move into agenting to do more of what she enjoys most finding new writing talent, helping to develop great. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of children s publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting children s books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. However, i have placed over 120 childrens books in the past 30 years. Cover reveal for katerina bryants memoir, hysteria. Check out the powerful front cover of katerina bryants book, hysteria. Childrens books literary agents and agencies list 20192020. Jill corcoran is president and founder of jill corcoran literary agency and an executive partner. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Third, if an agent wants to look at your writing, they will generally ask you to send in an initial submission by email or post, according to their guidelines. We represent many childrens authors and publishers in the global market and look for books for our korean publishers. Welcome to the australian literary agents association. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin children s books to create a children s and ya department. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. A memoir of illness, strength and womens stories throughout history, coming september 2020 through newsouth books.
She now divides her time between london and new york. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane representing. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. May 06, 2012 margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens literature. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004. Mar 04, 2018 sarahs literary agency at present is accepting submissions for commercial and literary fiction, nonfiction excluding academic books and books about spirituality and childrens fiction for all ages up to young adult. Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Literary agents for childrens books free book agents list. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any literary agents. First, please read the information and advice on this page. Getting published children penguin books australia. Literary agents for african writers african literary.
Yes, it is more difficult these days to get publishers locked doors. For more information on whether or not you need an agent, agenting standards and codes of practice, please refer to the australian literary agents association or writers beware. In addition to its fulltime agents and their assistants, the inkwell team includes a tireless foreign rights department and a meticulous contracts manager. Literary agents should continue to submit directly to our publishers. The best childrens book agents 2018 recommended by their.
The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. The oldest literary agency in australia was only established in 1967, and yet since that time, the country has published a string of internationally acclaimed authors. Our team has diverse experience in book publishing including editorial, marketing, publicity, legal and rights, which we use collectively to build careers book by book. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. The best childrens book agents 2018 recommended by. Oct 17, 2016 top childrens literary agents 20162017.
Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. Specializes in mainstream fiction and memoirs but will consider manuscripts that fall outside of this definition, including childrens books. Before you submit details of your manuscript to olympia it is necessary to firstly read and agree to the. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. You can use our literary agent database for all childrens literary agents near me searches including. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. These agents are seeking children s literature, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult in all genres. We represent writers and illustrators across a diverse range of genre including picture books, young adult fiction, and fiction and nonfiction titles for the adult trade market. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Hindsight literary agency sarah mckenzie literary management. Jun 05, 2018 every year i update this post one of the most popular posts on my blog. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens literature. Laurie abkemeier defiore and company, josh adams adams literary, and miriam altshuler miriam altshuler literary agency.
Aug 09, 2016 so with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. Polly nolan is the agent you need to contact if your novel is heartwarming and filled with realistic characters. Playsscripts, poetry except childrens stories written in verse, educational text books, or unagented submissions from outside australia, new zealand or oceania unless the author has a connection to the region such as citizenship or residency. But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. The choicemaker is a literary agency specialized in books for 0 to 18, including novelties, picture books, fictions, elt, etc. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book.
Lawyer and writer justine barker has launched a new literary agency focusing on childrens and ya books. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the world s sixthlargest country. Full circle literary is a fullservice literary agency, offering a full circle approach to literary representation. Polly joined greenhouse in june 20 as our uk agent. Nov 04, 2019 literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Nov 01, 2018 lawyer and writer justine barker has launched a new literary agency focusing on childrens and ya books.
An online list of agents who represent all genres not just picture books 6. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016 that they are actively seeking childrens picture book submissions now. She also handles the sale of uk and australiannew zealand rights, as well as audio rights. If youre interested in making a submission, please ensure you read this agencys guidance carefully first. Mayfair literary agency will represent authors writing picture books, junior fiction, middlegrade and ya titles, and is only open to australian. Find all childrens book author representatives using the official literary agencies directory. This includes the top childrens writer representatives with the best. We represent many children s authors and publishers in the global market and look for books for our korean publishers. Until leaving to become a childrens literary agent and set up skylark literary, amber was the editorial director at orion childrens books where she was privileged to work with some of the best authors in childrens and ya fiction, including liz kessler, caroline lawrence, emily murdoch and holly black.
The greenhouse literary agency is based out of us and uk but welcomes writers from australia and new zealand. Margaret kennedy works with each writer at all stages right from the start, and steadily builds up authors careers over years. Oct 07, 2019 here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. Information for writers about literary agents, golvan arts management and the business of writing in australia. Picture books, middle grade and ya monday, october 17, 2016 sell your manuscript permalink each year or so, i do a post about the top literary agents and compare how many titles were sold. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. Our list of literary agents includes all kids book agents working at all publishing agencies in the usa. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their submission guidelines before making contact if these guidelines are. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. Curtis brown is australia s oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors.
The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence. Oct 04, 2016 12 literary agents seeking picture books now. Skylark literary childrens literary agents about us. Some literary agents represent a wide field of literary endeavour, while others do not accept some genres, such as poetry, short stories, romance or science. Childrens books jacinta dimase management literary agency. The directory of the american book publishing industry information today and the guide to literary agents writers digest. Storm literary agency welcomes submissions from unique and talented authors and illustrators, those who are not afraid to embrace their capacity to teach, to entertain, to engage and to honor young people who, hopefully, will be changed by the work represented here. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which editors are most likely to buy a particular work. Will not accept poetry, short stories, and erotica. Updated october 2018 following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting childrens books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian literary. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 childrens.
If you try to nail anything down, in the novel, either it kills the novel, or the novel gets up and walks away with the nail. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for australian literary agencies and their staff. All the agents on this list are recommended by people in. How to find a literary agent for childrens picture books. Every year i update this post one of the most popular posts on my blog. Gillian mackenzie has spent her career creatingand helping others createproducts and books for the marketplace. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Not one of the three agents all respectable and with many clients managed to place one of my manuscripts.
As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. If you are interested in representation, it is most important that you carefully read all of the relevant sections below. Literary agents for childrens books find all childrens book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. The novel shatters stereotypes and presents an important era in australias history from an aboriginal perspective. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. 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. Not interested in my inane ramblings, just looking for a list of literary agents to submit to, jump to my list of literary agents who represent picture books. Here are the standout childrens titles they will now be pitching digitally in the absence of facetoface meetings. Prior to the cancellation of the bologna childrens book fair, think australian spoke with a number of australian publishers and literary agents who were scheduled to attend the fair. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, including adult and childrens fiction authors, scriptwriters, script editors, illustrators, composers, playwrights and journalists. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using.
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