I am not currently considering poetry, picture books, romance, science fiction, or. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending april 25, 2020. Renowned agent irene goodman does critiques of partial manuscripts, with all proceeds going to charity. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Non fiction literary agents or publishers in new york, ny. New york times bestseller when you talk with jack about management, his energy and passion fill the room. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. The book agents below are the top nonfiction literary agents based on sales for many of the most popular nonfiction book subgenres. Agents close their submissions for several reasons, usually because they have enough clients already, or because they only accept new clients from referrals once. Barbara berson is interested in literary fiction, nonfiction and ya.
Literary agencies nyc find new york city literary agents looking for new. The strothman agency has represented three pulitzer prizewinning books two in history an. Its a quick education in what commercial publishing looks like. 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. The new york times nonfiction best sellers of 2018 wikipedia. The agency is a trendsetter for new publishing models, such as the creation of.
Recently contributed grey is the new black to fifty writers on fifty shades of grey, a nonfiction look at the cultural phenom of the bestselling novel. Email notifications whenever new agents are added to querytracker or whenever their profiles are updated. Find 3030 listings related to non fiction literary agents or publishers in new york on. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending. After interning at fineprint literary management, joseph enrolled at st. Scott has worked on practically every type of book, gravitating toward unique stories that are well told, across genres.
But, if you insist on selling your soul to the devil, learn how to do it right. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. I have published 3 books, the spiritual battle with the mind the champion in you, and. The insights in this engaging book shed light on the real obstacles to change, and how we can overcome them in. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. Chantelle aimee osman is the editor of agora, an imprint of polis books. Weve rounded up ten great nonfiction books about new york city, ranging from patti smiths memoir to a guidebook on secret nyc spots to a book of funny maps. Andrea brown is the president of the andrea brown literary agency, inc. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. 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. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established. In each case, you must provide the author, the title, the publisher, and the year of initial publication and, book by book, tell us how your proposed book will be as successful as those or more so.
Jul 02, 2018 suzy evans is seeking adult nonfiction, childrens fiction and nonfiction, memoirs, and picture books. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in nonfiction books. Stuart ablon reaching our full potential requires opening ourselves up to changeeven when its uncomfortable and scary, or seems impossible. Lkla handles a number of corporate and academic clients, including harvard health publications, the trade book publishing arm of harvard medical school, aarp and city tavern, an awardwinning restaurant in philadelphia. To better understand what sells, buy a monthlong subscription to and study the deals that get announced. Lkla seeks book projects in the following categories. The jeff herman agency is a successful veteran literary agent with editorial expertise in popular business, spirituality, and most nonfiction books. The denise shannon literary agency is a new yorkbased boutique agency with a distinguished list of fiction and nonfiction authors. The conferences, offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall, welcome writers of fiction, nonfiction, and childrens and ya with book length manuscripts or projects. Broken for a blessings i have a new book coming out in the next few weeks titled, the hidden mystery this will be my first nonfiction novel, although i based it from my life story.
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. The most frequent weekly best seller of the year was fire and fury by michael wolff with seven weeks at the top of the list followed by becoming by michelle obama with five weeks at. 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. You can find dozens of new and established agents seeking clients here. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Use the buttons on the right to print the agenteditorproducer list and bring it with you to pitchfest 2020. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Keep in mind that there are thousands of literary agents in new york and throughout the country. She is actively building her own client list, seeking adult literary fiction and young readers books. The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. The new york times nonfiction best sellers of 2018. Join querytracker now free literary agents top 10 literary agents. Apr 30, 2019 they publish nonfiction and fiction in a variety of genres.
Agents may close their lists or switch agencies, and submission requirements can change. Commercial womens fiction, especially chick lit, saga and romance, crime and psychological thrillers, contemporary ya and new adult crossover books, childrens fiction. Usually a new york publisher wont sign a nonfiction book unless it anticipates selling 10,000 to 20,000 copies minimum. Studies, and she is active in numerous charities and foundations which support the needs of women and children in new york city and the writing community. 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. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post.
She has been a guest expert on writing and publishing for poets and writers, the american society of journalists and authors, new york university, and the new york state council on the arts. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Established in 1984, ethan ellenberg has represented writers of scifi, fantasy, and even romance. Best nonfiction literary agents arranged by book genre. Dec 05, 2017 usually a new york publisher wont sign a nonfiction book unless it anticipates selling 10,000 to 20,000 copies minimum.
Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs. How to finally write your nonfiction book the new york times. Trident media group literary agents in new york city. 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. Betty anne crawford books crossing borders 110 west 40th st. If youre a nonfiction writer, then you really cant go wrong with david black as your literary agent. This agency also helps writers publish via a new method, called agent sponsored publishing, where the agent will actually provide the writer with all the necessary advice, tips, and. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. The strothman agency has represented three pulitzer prizewinning bookstwo in. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary agent.
Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. The conferences, offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall, welcome writers of fiction, nonfiction, and childrens and ya with booklength manuscripts or projects. Aug 02, 2019 before founding perry literary, joseph began his book publishing career when he attended the new york university summer publishing institute in 2010. He is a graduate of the university of pennsylvania with a ba in english and a jd from the temple university school of law, as well as a member of the new york state bar. She has edited and agented new york times bestsellers and publishers weekly books of the year. The most frequent weekly best seller of the year was fire and fury by michael wolff with seven weeks at the top of the list followed by becoming by michelle obama with five weeks at the top of the list. New york writers workshop hosts threeday pitch conferences in new york city. National book award, and penfaulkner award to the guggenheim fellowship, lambda literary award, and the caldecott and newbery medals. New york literary agent the best new york book agents. Scott miller is executive vice president and a literary agent at trident media group in new york city. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators.
The following agents and editors will be attending pitchfest 2020 at thrillerfest xv. The final element of the overview is a comparative section where you compare your book to others that would be found in the same place in the bookstore. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Denise shannon literary agency a new yorkbased boutique.
You get a similar experience with this book the same qualities jump at you from every page. The strothman agency, llc is a highly selective literary agency operating out of new york, maine, and nashville, tn dedicated to advocating for authors of significant books through the entire publishing cycle. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Johns university school of law to learn about the legal aspects of publishing and graduated with a juris doctor in 2015.
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. He represents numerous new york times and international best sellers for fiction and nonfiction. It is also a wonderful opportunity to present the budding writer in your life with the perfect gift. Make sure you read the agency website before submitting. Im also on the lookout for books to engage kids in nonfiction topics, from ancient history to contemporary issues. How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work tarcherperigree by j. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Due to the high volume of inquiries, please do not call. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books.
Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. The strothman agency has represented three pulitzer prizewinning bookstwo in history an. Its crucial that you get a literary agent that suits your style and your genre of writing.
A new york literary agent can spend more time with editors and publishers at major new york publishing houses the people who buy most books. Linda konner literary agency handles only practical, adult nonfiction, written by or with recognized experts in their fields. The jeff herman literary agency has a strong presence in general adult nonfiction, including business, commercial selfhelp, technology, recoveryhealing, and spiritual subjects. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. She also handles the sale of uk and australian new zealand. The senior agent at the ethan ellenberg literary agency can be reached out to via twitter. In 2000, scott left the william morris agency to be one of the founding members of trident media group. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. This is your chance to get professional feedback from an agent who has built many bestselling careers. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for nonfiction books. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. Erica verrillo has written seven books and published five. Hardcover nonfiction books best sellers the new york times. Liza dawson associates was founded in 1996 and has grown into a vital, successful literary agency in nyc that is known for building authors careers.
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