One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices. New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. They aim to publish books that will give fresh insights into african and caribbean life, culture and literature. She has a background in history and psychology and heads a divorce and career counseling firm. Heres how to find nonfiction literary agents, what kinds of nonfiction theyre looking for, and how to give them what they want. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us, literary agent anna hogarty talks about the five elements shes looking for in a. The novel agents clinical topic collection gathers the latest guidelines, news, jacc articles, education, meetings and clinical images pertaining to its cardiovascular topical area all in. Graham maw christie uk london literary agents graham maw.
The list below offers the name of 108 active literary agents, the genres of work they represent, the agency they work manage or work for, and a link to their literary agency website if. Uk literary agents historical fiction first time authors. Elizabeth ii, winston churchill, and the making of a young queen 19471955. There is an abundance of literary agencies in the united states. Mike lancaster lives in cambridge with his wife, kids, dogs, cats, horses, the leopard geckos, and somewhere in between the zookeeping he writes stories. Annabel merullo represents literary and commercial writers of fiction and nonfiction. Jul 02, 2015 andrew franklin is the founder and managing director of profile books. The novel agents clinical topic collection gathers the latest guidelines, news, jacc articles, education, meetings and clinical images pertaining to its cardiovascular topical area all in one place for your convenience. Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and ireland. Richard abate 3 arts entertainment, laurie abkemeier defiore and company, and pamela ahearn the ahearn agency. Most operate with a clear mission that puts them in a niche or in several literary niches. Read this book and you not only will sell smarter, but you will increase your success rate tenfold.
The literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal will lead you through the steps to constructing a convincing book proposal that will make the best case. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Handles contemporary fiction, literary and intelligent thrillerdetective, very little non fiction although interested in popular music, books for. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. She is consistently ranked among the top three ya and mg agents in publishers marketplace. Our approach is collaborative, creative and marketdriven.
This is the highest weekly total of any hardback original fiction title in 2016. Does not represent childrens picture books, poetry. Agents specialising in historical fiction writersservices. Its more than double the previous record which was held by jeffery archerss this was a man, which sold 20,927. Authors are often angry, frustrated or shocked by the responses or lack of responses from agents, and it might be useful to give some background and advice which might help with pitching to. 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. Here are four uk agents actively building their client lists. Agency news, latest bestsellers, author news and book. Our list of 108 literary agents accepting submissions from writers is a great place to begin building a list of literary agencies to query and submit your work. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular genres, accept queries, work in a particular state, and so on. We believe a successful book starts with a brilliant proposal and that authors need someone in their corner.
Graham maw christie, london, uk, was established in 2005. Anne was raised in virginia and now lives in san francisco where she and her husband raised their five children. Julie crisp literary agency literary agent, editorial consultant, freelance editor. New writers should approach the agency in writing no email manuscripts accepted outlining their novel on one page and including the first three chapters of their novel for consideration. Fiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. An american book, written by an american literary agent for the american market means that its very thorough, and possibly goes a little more deeply than our uk markets require.
Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and. Gordon burgett if the book needs repair before going to press, what did the writer do wrong. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. A short, pithy book with realtime examples that resonate no matter what we sell. Greta moran the beth vesel literary agency is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. 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. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. I was in a shortlist of three for the bookseller industry awards literary agent of the. Laura rennert of andrea brown literary agency particularly seeking contemporary, multicultural, scififantasy, paranormal, alternate history, retellings.
Our list of 108 literary agents accepting submissions from writers is a great place to begin building a list of. 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 common denominator across our authors is quality writing, great stories and brilliant new ideas. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of. Agent for uk and international authors, including childrens writers. It is also frustrating as a writer to have a nonfiction book that is uptotheminute when completed, only for it to come out maybe nine months later and seem slightly dated. But not all agents are interested in na if they rep ya. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. Of course, not all agents who handle your kind of book would have included those particular terms e. 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. Selfpublishing my nonfiction as ebooks makes sense. General and literary fiction, science fiction, some non fiction.
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. 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. Ive been with andrew mann literary agency for 30 years, starting as an assistant, and i am now codirector of the company. As with most exciting, independent publishers, ayebia tries to give voice to diverse talent, and aims to enlighten and stimulate readers by exploring literature from. Popular british non fiction books showing 150 of 222 the crown. I was in a shortlist of three for the bookseller industry awards literary agent of the year in 2010, and was picked out as one of the booksellers rising stars in 2011. Geoffrey removes sales fears and puts the fun back in sales. Watson little a long established literary agency which handles a. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. I self published my first book an autobiographical memoir but i would love to submit my latest offering to some well. Jul 01, 2016 the literary agents guide to writing a nonfiction book proposal by andy ross does exactly what it says on the cover. If you are trying to place your manuscript it can be hard to know where to start.
We represent authors who have a gripping, wellwritten book, ideas that engage the reader, language that fizzes and sizzles off the page, and stories that demand to be told. General and literary fiction, science fiction, some nonfiction. We represent authors who have a gripping, wellwritten book, ideas that engage the. They are particularly wellknown for representing crime novels and thrillers, although they have also expanded their list to include the best of commercial, literary and historical fiction alongside travel writing and general non fiction. Literary agency including an interne showcase for new writers and poets to display their work to publishers and others. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. Find literary agents in the uk, canada, australia, and other countries at. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Andrew lownie literary agency what uk nonfiction editors.
Uk book rights and mostly bespoke management of international book rights. Ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. 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. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Anne sebba is presented with the francobritish society book prize. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. Lee childs most recent novel night school achieved no 1 in the uk bookscan charts in its first week of sales, with 48,026 copies sold. Many agents who represent both ya and adult books are interested in na because its that college age gap. I joined conville and walsh literary agency in 2008 and took to being a literary agent like a duck to water.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Popular british non fiction books meet your next favorite book. Graham maw christie uk london literary agents graham. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and. Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. Review agent guidelines and check the deal reports for agents that are repping and selling na. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of commercial titles within fiction, nonfiction and childrens. We believe a successful book starts with a brilliant proposal and. I have built up a list including quality commercial fiction, as well as some nonfiction and childrens titles, and i also represent a small list of dramatists for television and radio. 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.
Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Nonfiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually. Her book, divorce hangover, deals with the emotional after effects of divorce. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. Andrew franklin is the founder and managing director of profile books. Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. Nov 02, 2015 ayebia was founded in 2003 by ghanaianborn publisher, nana ayebia. They are particularly wellknown for representing crime novels and thrillers, although they have also. Some tips on approaching an agent andrew lownie, of the andrew lownie literary agency ltd, offers some advice on how best to present yourself to an agent. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was.
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