Bookends literary agency first started when two good friends decided to make a change. Whats more, with very few exceptions, the only sensible route to those publishers is via literary agents. These agents are seeking childrens literature, including. About jula ltd jula ltd is a dynamic literary agency based at somerset house in london. Founded in 2008 by peter tallack, the science factory is a literary agency with global reach and deep expertise in stimulating nonfiction. In 1999, jessica faust and jacky sach were sitting in their brooklyn apartment wondering what they could do.
Its open to agents whove been actively representing clients for three years or more, and who satisfy. Find middle grade literary agents open to submissions in this post. The book agents below are the top literary agents for all book genres. There are only a hanful of literary agents in the uk for scififantasy, so if you dont. Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers ages 58, middle.
General and literary fiction, science fiction, some nonfiction. Science and natural history have been a lifelong passion for me and are areas in. You need to approach literary agents who are keen to hear from people like you. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy. New figures show that fewer uk writers earn enough to live on, as ace blames falling sales of literary fiction on the recession and the rise of smartphones alison flood thu 14 dec 2017. We would love submissions from writers who see themselves as the next lee. Literary agents for popular science jericho writers. The submissions department, blake friedmann literary agency, second.
Our london office was founded in 2000, and our uk agents represent a broad range of authors writing. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction. The first three on the list are all from the same agency. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. Here are seven literary agents actively building their client lists. The professional association for literary agents in the uk is the association of authors agents aaa. You can still write classic space opera and find a market, but theres an increasing interest. Frequently asked questions bookends literary agency. Saladin ahmed sonya bateman elizabeth bear jacey bedford steve bein robert jackson bennett daniel m.
They are seeking scifi novels for adults, young adult, and middle grade. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Either welcome submissions from new writers or are, at least, open to great new slushpile submissions. Readers report this involves one readthrough of the novel and then a. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal. With over 14 years of experience working in the publishing industry.
Represents good quality commercial and literary fiction, contemporary and historical. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. Sff literary agent wishlist meet oli munson we are asking some of the uks top literary agents to share with us what kind of science fiction and fantasy submissions they are on the lookout for, and offer. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin. Buy and read their book or something to get them talking to you first, and then ask. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and nonfiction. After completing a degree in classics at oxford university, she worked with pre 1650s books and manuscripts in the antiquarian book trade, and briefly as a.
Founded in 1983, the rees literary agency is renowned for its work with leading authors. Literary agents for african writers african literary. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Stephen hawking, oliver sacks and michio kaku, to name a few. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and. Shes something of a literary omnivore, with wideranging interests. We are one of the worlds leading international literary agencies.
All work with reputable literary agencies with solid track records. As a literary agency, they do accept unsolicited manuscripts. Backed up by years of editorial experience in both scholarly and. Keane kataria literary agency is open for submissions again. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some childrens and ya authors. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. The blair partnership is a prominent uk literary agency who has been involved in the representation behind the harry potter series of books. Literary agents for popular science popular science and psychology authors are more popular than ever. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books.
One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Situated upon vine hill in london, the blair partnership is always seeking new creative talent across the avenues of fiction and young adult fiction. Literary fiction in crisis as sales drop dramatically. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science.
I love the creative side of the agentauthor relationship, and finding authors bursting with energy and ideas. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction and upmarket fiction. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. In most cases, the author representatives below are included based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported.
Literary agents for science fiction the market for sciencefiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. In that regard, you can consider the following book agents the best literary agents for writers. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Im particularly looking for commercial and upmarket fiction with a compelling story. Currently we are inviting submissions in the areas of womens fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction and book club fiction.
Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. And yes, agentmatch is here for creative nonfiction. L aura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to. One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. Represented by russell galen also see russells fiction titles, nonfiction titles. The association refers visitors to the uk agent listings from the writers. This time, its 10 steps to getting a literary agent, though i have to warn you, the most important steps are the novelwriting ones. The agency represents debut and bestselling authors published in the uk, us and internationally. Please understand that if you book me as a freelance editor for your novel i will be unable to look at your submission as a literary agent. Others are particularly keen on the area and would strongly welcome your submissions. Here are 12 literary agents actively seeking science fiction as of 2016. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some.
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