The following publishers all focus on publishing nonfiction books. No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and nonfiction. 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. 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 anything celebrityled, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. 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. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Literary agents for politics and current affairs jericho.
Since then it has grown into a team of twenty, made up of primary, foreign rights and book tofilm agents, who between them look after many of the worlds bestknown and muchloved writers. These agents are, in most cases, also interested in representing other nonfiction. We have extensive experience in working with writers to create books that will sell and attract awards, from autobiography to quirky nonfiction, sport, history, memoir, natural science, music, politics, photography and branded content. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Jane was a publisher before setting up her business which she now runs from offices in london and cornwall. May 14, 2018 the retailers publishing arm has been keen to explore quality nonfiction from uk authors for some time, according to editorial director laura deacon, and is calling on agents to submit a. Nonfiction submissions unlike with fiction submissions where we need a book to be finished before we submit it to publishers, nonfiction is almost always submitted with a proposal and a sample of the writing, so this is what we need to see from you too. Most focus in on one or two aspect of non fiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. 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.
If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. The agency represents writers of nonfiction in particular, journalism, history and politics, travel and adventure, contemporary autobiography and biography, books about words and numbers, popular culture and quirky humour, entertainment and television, business, family memoir, food and cookery and commercial fiction. Sep 05, 2019 she is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. Our agents have also placed narrative nonfiction, selfhelp, health, memoirs, and financialbusiness. Collective talent represents screenwriters, directors, book and graphic novel rights. Stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars by virginia grohl. The following publishers all focus on publishing non fiction books. All of them are open to unsolicited submissions directly from authors. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport.
That doesnt mean the agent concerned wont have the necessary connections. 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. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author.
A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Nonfiction which has moved me enormously or made me laugh includes this is going to hurt, wild, educated, and everything i know about love. Do be aware that no agents specialise only in this area.
But thats not enough either, because many nonfiction agents do not accept. 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. About the agency madeleine milburn literary agency. See our submission guidelines for fiction and nonfiction books. Download your copy of the complete guide to literary agents who represent christian authors ebook. However, you shouldnt have to pay them until they actually sell your book to a publisher.
We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. She is looking for excellent short fiction, unconventional literary novels, and narrative nonfiction. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. She is actively looking for new talent in crime, thrillers, epic family sagas. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Jane turnbulls literary agency was established in 1987 and offers authors friendly, supportive and professional representation. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of non fiction. The agency represents writers of non fiction in particular, journalism, history and politics, travel and adventure, contemporary autobiography and biography, books about words and numbers, popular culture and quirky humour, entertainment and television, business, family memoir, food and cookery and commercial fiction. On the nonfiction side, she is interested in memoir and narrative nonfiction, books on psychology, human behavior, illness and medicine, and political nonfiction that looks at gender, sexuality or race. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Nov 24, 2007 keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. Though we have represented clients in virtually all genres, our areas of fiction expertise include womens, romance, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, and science fiction, as well as multicultural and inspirationalreligious fiction. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. In the case of memoirs, agents frequently want a writing sample, just as they would for fiction. About the agents wendy sherman associates literary management. After more than a decade in academia, and then working as a freelance journalist, i recently published my first nonfiction book for a wider audience. We welcome submissions from both new and previously published authors. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents.
Watson little a long established literary agency which. Pragya agarwal offers advice to authors of nonfiction preparing to submit their proposal to literary agents. With nonfiction, you can often get away with offering agents a book proposal that is, an outline version of the book you intend to write. May 05, 2019 on the non fiction side, she is interested in memoir and narrative non fiction, books on psychology, human behavior, illness and medicine, and political non fiction that looks at gender, sexuality or race. She has a distinguished list of clients and specialises in high quality adult nonfiction and fiction and. Most focus in on one or two aspect of nonfiction, such as history books, memoir, or cookbooks. So i made an address book a phonebook so that you can get straight to submitting.
Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. The authors we represent work across a broad range. These are the people that represent your favorite mainstream authors. Agents in usa and all european countries and japan. Register with ms wishlist and search tweets for the terms nonfiction literary agents in the us, nonfiction literary agents in the uk, or wherever youre from. The agency is wellconnected with book publishers worldwide. Before joining wendy sherman associates, laura mazer was the executive editor of seal press, a boutique imprint of the hachette book group, where she edited bold voices in adult nonfiction. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. 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 nonfiction from memoir to howto via diverse areas including naturewriting, investigative journalism, parenting, history and. 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. 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 anything celebrityled.
One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. David luxton associates ltd is a literary agency dedicated to nonfiction publishing in all formats and media. You should expect your agent to represent not merely serious, topical nonfiction, but also most likely plenty of fiction, and plenty of other nonfiction as well. The retailers publishing arm has been keen to explore quality nonfiction from uk authors for some time, according to editorial director laura deacon, and is calling on agents to submit a. The book department at united agents has been one of londons leading literary agencies since 2007. For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit uk. 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.
They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. Her new york times bestselling books include so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo and from cradle to stage. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. Nearly all fiction authors do require representation of a literary agent if their book is to be produced by a traditional publishing house, and that is also true with some forms of general nonfiction too such as histories, memoirs, and biographies. If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a nonfiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. Keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. Alice is active in all types of representation literary, audio, live audiences, film and television. Mar 06, 2020 whether its fiction or narrative nonfiction. Amazon publishing launches nonfiction arm the bookseller.
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