If you are submitting a science fiction or fantasy novel, please use our new submissions engine brightfount. Congratulations to archie roach, winner of the 2020 indie book award for nonfiction for tell me why. Most agents make their living from established writers with a contract in hand and an established readership and market. This article is part of a 15part series called everything. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. We look at submissions in the order we receive them. This is not to say they have a monopoly on australian writing talent, because many well known authors are represented by the other leading agencies throughout. A short, pithy book with realtime examples that resonate no matter what we sell. 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. Fiction editors focus on plot, writing, and mass market appeal, which means they will want to see sample chapters and a synopsis.
Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Australian editors and agents romance writers of australia. Sep 05, 2018 text publishing australia accepts non fiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where. 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. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and. Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and young adult. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this. Nonfiction literary agents are looking for books that are factual unlike fiction literary agents. Many know archies songs, but this fleshes out the heartache, waste, hope and redemption behind his lyrics, showing how one man can sabotage his life, how the system can dehumanise lives, but how love and purpose can heal. Welcome to the australian literary agents association. 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. Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport.
Look for new agents who indicate they are interested in nonfiction. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Military publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 72 military publishing companies page 1 of 8 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of military publishers. 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. 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. 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. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country. 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. Curtis brown is australia s oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. Many know archies songs, but this fleshes out the heartache, waste, hope. And some nonfiction books might include elements of unverified supposition, deduction, or imagination for the purpose of smoothing out a narrative but the author should always make all attempts to make a nonfiction book truthful. T hese publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman.
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. Most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Aug 20, 2014 agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Submit your idea sarah mckenzie literary management. Agents want to see that an author knows the market. Her interests are wideranging and her clients work includes literary fiction, crime and thrillers, young adult fiction, memoir. 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.
Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. With publishing experience of over four decades, brian cooks is a literary agent based in new south wales. They rarely undertake to represent firsttime book writers unless they have produced an exceptional manuscript, or are already known to them, or are recommended by someone in the business. New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. 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. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. 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. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. You can also send your picture books and screenplays to him. A collection of short nonfiction by an australian novelist, journalist, and screenwriter.
Text publishing australia accepts nonfiction and fiction manuscripts, including middle grade and. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. For both fiction and nonfiction you need to send a copy of your synopsis and a short biography. Sold its 25k hardcover run and about 3,000 more in paperbackelec sales currently trying to get the books sales numbers. For a 120,000word book, your editing costs could be. Pulitzer prizes, the man booker prize, the national book award, the. It takes us from backstage at the ballet to the trial of a woman for the murder. Not only are they competing against nonfiction books that have gone through the traditional publishing process. A history of successful literary prizes can persuade an agent to look at your.
We are the irish imprint of the history press group. We ask that illustrators send a link to their work posted online, whether website, blog, or social media channel. Harlequin australia is looking for commercial fiction and non fiction titles and young adult books. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Fantasy, scifi, and epic novel writers should be forewarned. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents.
In that regard, you can consider the following fiction publishing agents some of the best fiction book agents. They usually do not want to see the whole work at first. The history press ireland is a publisher of history, local history, current affairs, photography and non fiction books. Geoffrey removes sales fears and puts the fun back in sales. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. She blogs about the publishing world, posts useful tips on how to get an agent, lists. They seek outlets for the work of writers they represent, and oversee the contract relationships between authors and those who use their work.
Literary agents for african writers african literary. As is the case with most publishers that dont require an agent, they have a narrow focus. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers. T his beautiful book is ostensibly a conventional art monograph. I am not currently considering poetry, picture books, romance, science fiction, or. Winner of the 2020 indie book award for nonfiction for tell me why. Im also on the lookout for books to engage kids in nonfiction topics, from ancient history to contemporary issues. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence. Were looking for novels, memoir, creative nonfiction, hybrid. Its easy to extrapolate from this what your total expected editing cost could be. Some fiction books might include nonfictional elements. These will help you determine whether the project is worth pursuing and whether it is the.
Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Nonfiction editors require a full proposal, which means you will have to submit detailed chapter descriptions, explain how your book will fit into. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. I always ask a potential author to write an introduction to the book. This should be the actual introduction that goes into the book and which will encourage the customer in a bookstore who reads it to buy the book. If you are seeking representation, you can contact her with your fiction or non fiction titles. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. While we publish for every age, from toddlers to teens, we are most interested in expanding tanglewoods range of middle grade and ya fiction and narrative nonfiction history or biography. They rarely undertake to represent firsttime book writers. When considering writing a work of nonfiction it is important to ask yourself a few key questions.
Red hen press is an independent, nonprofit press that publishes about twenty books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry every year. A passionate reader of anything and everything she especially loves finding books that will resonate with as many readers as possible. His company is currently accepting works in both fiction and nonfiction. 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. You can find a list of agents through the australian literary agents association. But the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help.
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. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors. Find nonfiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. Military publishers directory list of military publishing. In its innovative tweaking of the standard model, however, centre of the centre is one of the most rewarding publications about an.
Stating that anyone from a 12yearold boy to an 80yearold woman will love your book. Read this book and you not only will sell smarter, but you will increase your success rate tenfold. Peter glover, a qualified chartered surveyor, who has inspected over fifty thousand properties in his career on behalf of banks or building societies in the uk has compiled a very comprehensive guide for. If you have written a novel or a proposal for a nonfiction book, please fill in the form below, copying and pasting your material in the. Feb 14, 2017 nonfiction submissions bear little similarity to fiction submissions. T hese four uk agents are actively seeking to expand their client lists. These are 25 of the top fiction book agents for representing fiction writers and fiction authors, based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for fiction books and fiction authors. 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. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy andor science fiction novels.
Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Welcome to the submissions page for the curtis brown books department. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers. Nov 03, 2015 most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract.
At the zeitgeist agency he represents stage, screen, and book talents. Spanning fifteen years of work, everywhere i look is a book full of unexpected moments, sudden. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. Most will consider nonfiction, such as autobiography, biography, historical works and. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions. Read this article to learn more about new literary. And some nonfiction books might include elements of unverified supposition, deduction, or imagination for the purpose of smoothing out a narrative but the author should always make all. Peter glover, a qualified chartered surveyor, who has inspected over fifty thousand properties in his career on behalf of banks or building societies in the uk has compiled a very comprehensive guide for all those who intend buying a house or a flat, in england or wales, which will hopefully help to eliminate all the pitfalls and stumbling blocks that get in the way of a successful purchase of. The competition is fierce for nonfiction writers in todays publishing industry. Nonfiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest.
Please include your name and email address on your manuscript and not just the query letter. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. Spanning fifteen years of work, everywhere i look is a book full of unexpected moments, sudden shafts of light, piercing intuition, flashes of anger and incidental humour. If you have no history of publication either in book form or in periodicals, you are.
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. We also join forces with leading literary agencies in every foreign market and have agents based in australia, boston, and dallas. Literary agents and what not to do agent jacinta di mase most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can. Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian. Send the first 3 chapters and a brief 1page synopsis. Rework and revise your manuscript seeking and responding to feedback thoroughly before submitting the work to an agent or a publisher. If you have written a novel or a proposal for a non fiction book, please fill in the form below, copying and pasting your material in the relevant fields. Harlequin australia is looking for commercial fiction and nonfiction.
Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004. Aug 02, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Jun 09, 2017 a collection of short nonfiction by an australian novelist, journalist, and screenwriter. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck.
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