Deborah grosvenor is one of four literary agents who will be open for pitches during oneonone sessions at the 20 james river writers conference. If these agents do not suit your needs, you can find a comprehensive list of new and established agents seeking clients here. Gloria chao, the author of american panda, started reading and writing young adult books during an unhappy stint in dental school. Most publishers no longer consider unsolicited submissions, so an agent is a must if you even want to get your foot in the door. Literary agents of color a great resource to know about agent beth marsheas recent article in publishers weekly, we need diverse agents, points out, with nearly 80% of the industry identifying as white, straight, and able bodied, is it any wonder that so many stories sound the same. Literary agents have the contacts in the new york publishing world and beyond to get your book sold. Black literary agents find all african american book agents appearing on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Represented by russell galen also see russells fiction titles, nonfiction titles science and natural history have been a lifelong passion for me and are areas in which i am particularly receptive to new.
Marie brown literary agent this article about literary agent marie brown and marie brown associates is part of a series about literary agents and finding a book agent. This report includes deals the agents have landed with publishers and a color coded rating system, neither of which is included in the basic agent research report. The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange and mystify the familiar, is the test of their power. Akira yamazaki was a wellknown scholar and a literatus of the meiji and taisho eras and became interested in colors through his study of ancient literature. Kiana nguyen the official manuscript wish list website. Common features include agent interviews, new agency listings, agency. How 5 authors of color found literary agents who understood their stories february 25, 2019 gloria chao, the author of american panda, started reading and writing young adult books during an unhappy. What is the inspiration behind it, and who is involved in making it happen. As a denverbased agency, we pride ourselves on being exceptional yet just a little bit different. She is also listed in international whos who under the categories of professional management, technology, entrepreneurs, and engineering. How 5 authors of color found literary agents who understood their stories.
Since 1992, when her first book deal was published, she has represented fiction and nonfiction books for children and adults. Oslo literary agency work with translation rights across all genres, film rights and dramatization rights. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Proportionally, our agency represents more authors of color than most others.
An acquaintance of mine is a literary agent, and more than once hes had to take the. You can also search for an agent to view a list of all the authors that agent represents. Stay on top of todays publishing trends, new literary agents, and writing conferences, guided by the editors of writers digest. Renee nyen of kt literary is looking for young adult and middle grade fiction. Usa literary agencies and literary agents marie brown. Meet literary agent deborah grosvenor james river writers. The worst query advice youve gotten bookends literary. Nikki terpilowski romance, womens, young adult, cozy mysteries, southern and blogtobook proposals. Vicky is currently accepting submissions of literary fiction and commercial womens fiction.
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. Publishing agent marie brown is an agent with marie brown associates. The color eater is a 75,600word, fantasy novel that explores selfacceptance and what family really means. Literary agents nyc free usa book agents directory. If anyone out there has access to a literary directory with our people accepting manuscripts, please let me know. Black literary agents african american book agents list. Nov 02, 2017 the page shows four bundles of silk threads dyed with natural plant materials in shades most favored in japan, historically researched by akira yamazaki through literary references. We are determinedly eclectic and intend to stay that way. Penny moores brainchild is the new online directory literary agents of color which includes bios and submission guidelines for around 50. Ayanna coleman at quill shift literary quill shift literary. Because publishing, sadly, is not colorblind and despite some big aa breakout authors, books by people of color are not published equally.
Feb 25, 2019 authors who arent represented by literary agents send out queries to possible agents. Literary agents discuss the diversity gap in publishing. Yet we have managed to compile a list of the top 15 african american literary agents for african american authors or authors and writers of any race actually. It would be wonderful to see a character of color in this role as hes adapting to life away from neverland. Look around our site and discover just what we mean. Africanamerican literary agentsagencies black literature. Please do not query with screenplays, poetry, short stories, or any projects aimed at an adult audience only query one agent. While there are many literary agents in the united states, the number of african american agents is not as high as one would expect. Penny moore is an agent at aevitas creative management.
The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the. Further, possibiliteas is the brainchild of literary agent and tea enthusiast, regina brooks, who believed that teathe worlds oldest performanceenhancing beveragecould have a beneficial effect on her. Authors and illustrators who are familiar with our work andor visit. The list of literary agents in our literary agent database is the most comprehensive and accurate literary agency directory in print or online. List of literary agents 20192020 the literary agencies directory. And its free not because theres a catch, but simply because not enough things in this world are free. Entries in the directory include an agent bio, what the agent is currently seeking, and a link to their submission guidelines. How 5 authors of color found literary agents who understood their stories february 25, 2019 gloria chao, the author of american panda, started reading and writing young adult books during an unhappy stint in dental school.
Literary agents of color a great resource to know about agent beth marsheas recent article in publishers weekly, we need diverse agents, points out, with nearly 80% of the industry. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies. Before joining defiore in early 2016, reiko davis was an associate agent at miriam altshuler literary. Mar 19, 2018 created by literary agents of color, this directory will serve as a guide as we seek to accomplish two goals. You can see both parts of this report by clicking on their respective buttons below. Janell walden agyeman is a literary agent with marie brown associates literary services. Shes published acclaimed authors such as alice walker who wrote the color purple and john irving who wrote the world according to garp. 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.
Before joining defiore in early 2016, reiko davis was an associate agent at miriam altshuler literary agency for four years. She represents standout authors such as akemi dawn bowman, beth evans, nicki pau preto, lyla lee, katie zhao, sangu mandanna, and waka. Black literary agents find african american book agents and. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking.
Literary agents make up a big part of the publishing machine. Stay tuned to our website and future issues of jrws get your word on newsletter for details on the other three. Complex female characters, quirky adventures, complicated family dynamics, romantic plotlines that are an element of the narrative but dont dominate it, seaside novels, girls with swords, stories that take place in the aftermath of disaster whether personal such as. A list of 18,085 authors and the literary agents who represent them or have represented them in the past. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books.
Can you tell us a little bit about how literary agents of color came about. Jessica conoley success story interview querytracker. Penny moore has always had a love of books, especially young adult and middlegrade. Out of all the hundreds of literary agents in the directory i have only come across two that are africanamerican owned. Our literary agent list is also free and its the easiest literary agents list to use.
Before becoming a literary agent, patrice was an editor disneyhyperion and, before that, scholastic. She wants stories from the marginalized, people of color and queer in the young adult fiction genre. Nikki terpilowski romance, womens, young adult, cozy mysteries. To advocate for and protect the interests of creatives. Literary journals featuring writers of color writers. When looking for an agent to represent your fledgling novel, its key to find someone that shares your vision and passion. Rica allannic, a literary agent with twenty years of publishing experience, specializes in representing authors writing cookbooks and narrative nonfiction. Alexandra franklin joined the vicky bijur literary. During her time as an undergraduate, she also studied comparative literature at top universities in japan and south korea. I am the managing editor of kansas city voices arts and literary magazine, a published flash fiction writer, and an award winning essayist.
Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary. June 21, 2014 2 literary agents seeking clients now mary krienke of sterling lord literistic is looking for literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and realistic ya. She would also love historical fiction based off rarely. Feb 07, 2016 if these agents do not suit your needs, you can find a comprehensive list of new and established agents seeking clients here. Find information about co agents, foreign, or film rights. Literary agents negotiate publishing contracts, sell subrights like foreign rights and media and electronic rights, and just plain manage your financial and business affairs so you can focus on your literary business of writing.
Because publishing, sadly, is not color blind and despite some big aa breakout authors, books by people of color are not published equally. I am eager to work with people of color, including but not limited to trans people, disabled people, religious minorities, and queer folks. Our literary agent list is also free and its the easiest literary agents. How 5 authors of color found literary agents who understood. Despite keeping a detailed, color coded spreadsheet of everyone i submitted to and what their response was, my first book didnt land me a literary agent. Entries in the directory include an agent bio, what the agent. Most operate with a clear mission that puts them in a niche or in several literary niches. Moores brainchild is the new online directory literary agents of color which includes bios and submission guidelines for around 50 such agents, and growing. She graduated from wellesley college, where she studied political science and english, and is the founder of people of color in publishing, a grassroots organization. We work closely with our clients at every stage of a projects. Since 1992, when her first book deal was published, she has represented fiction and nonfiction books for children. Regina brooks is featured in books such as the guide to literary agents and the naacp nominated down to business. We do not publish genre fiction nor do we subscribe to a particular literary philosophy or school of poetry or fiction. Raising mothers was founded as a response to the lack of literary writing focused on mothers of color or parents raising children of color.
For a current listing of rights by title, download the rights guide. Mar 19, 2018 moores brainchild is the new online directory literary agents of color which includes bios and submission guidelines for around 50 such agents, and growing. Scroll below to learn more about black book agents such as faith hampton childs with faith childs literary agency, regina brooks with serendipity literary agency, sarah bolling with the gernert company, and susan ginsburg with writers house. The first 10 steps for women entrepreneurs, how to build a platform, and bill dukes dark girls. Literary agents click on each agent s link to find detailed information about what they are looking for in manuscript submissions. Literary agents nyc find all nyc book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. African american book agents list black literary agents. Literary agents answer your burning questions, part 1.
Newly minted assistant literary agent at donald maass literary agency. Every writer dreams of hearing the words i love your book. Cris freese is a technical writer, professional book editor, literary intern, and the former managing editor of writers digest books. Not only is the list of authors she represents diverse, but. Emerald city literary represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and childrens nonfiction. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. We are affiliated to the authors agents association, the personal. Cofounded by veteran literary agent scott waxman and his powerhouse gang, diversion books is a premier ebook publisher and packager based in new york. Kathleen anderson anderson literary management, nicole aragi aragi agency, and steven axelrod the axelrod agency. To answer these questions, we went straight to source. As i build my client list, i will be coagenting with senior literary agents at transatlantic. Marie brown associates is located in new york enter your information in the form to the right for free instant access to the directory of literary agents. Nov, 2014 diversityoriented literary journals compiled by writers relief. She is not the right agent for science fiction, fantasy, romance, or selfhelp.
Dec 10, 2019 literary agents of color a great resource to know about agent beth marsheas recent article in publishers weekly, we need diverse agents, points out, with nearly 80% of the industry identifying as white, straight, and able bodied, is it any wonder that so many stories sound the same. She uses twitter to bring new voices of color to the. Penny joined aevitas in 2018, starting in the industry as an assistant associate agent at fineprint literary. Literary agents click on each agents link to find detailed information about what they are looking for in manuscript submissions. Common features include agent interviews, new agency listings, agency profiles, upcoming conferences of interest, contests and other publishing opportunities, valuable writing resources, submission tips, and more. We are affiliated to the authors agents association, the personal managers association and the writers guild of great britain.
Here is an alphabetical list of 22 literary and genre agents on the hunt for their next bestseller. She uses twitter to bring new voices of color to the literary. Literary colors cooper hewitt, smithsonian design museum. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for.
I represent both ya across genres and adult fantasy, romance, and domestic suspense. This article will give you a glimpse into the inner workings of the publishing world as experienced by literary agents. Created by literary agents of color, this directory will serve as a guide as we seek to accomplish two goals. This will take you to that agent s query form, where you will be asked to submit the following information. The good literary agency is a new social enterprise literary agency from the. Calls for more diverse characters, authors, and stories.
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