She specializes in working with authors in middle grade, young adult, romance, erotica, science fiction and fantasy and represents new york times bestselling authors roni loren and jason hough and international bestselling authors stefan bachmann and tiffany reisz. We would love submissions from writers who see themselves as the next lee. You should also explore the profiles of the agents who come up to see who really is a match for your book and who really isnt. 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. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal. Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Literary agents trident media group literary agency. A book to introduce an area of science to other scientists in different fields, for example, would use a style quite unlike that of a healthoriented book for consumers with little scientific savvy. Simply choosing agents who like sciencefiction will give you a list that is too long to be manageable, though, so you will need to pare it back in some way.
Prior to becoming a literary agent, she worked as a story editor for film producers on both the east and west coasts, as well as a freelance reader. Literary agents for popular science jericho writers. Jodi reamer writers house, mackenzie frasierbub trident media group, and meredith bernstein meredith bernstein literary agency. Dec 05, 2017 is the best place to research 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 clients. These are 25 of the top science fiction book agents or scifi literary agents representing science fiction writers and authors, based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for science fiction and scifi novels. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Whats more, with very few exceptions, the only sensible route to those publishers is via literary agents. In addition to being a literary agent, meredith bernstein has. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Literary agency represents both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories.
Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions peter rubie of fineprint literary management. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. 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. 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. Dec 26, 2016 new agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Image placeholder title publishing insights how to publish your science fiction novel by robert lee brewer. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. With our deep expertise in all aspects of the publishing process, our extensive network of subsidiary rights agents overseas and in hollywood, and our. Some of my favorite reads include the summoner, by gail z martin.
Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Some represent picture books exclusively and some represent other genres. She has a master of library and information science. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Best science fiction literary agents 25 top scifi book agents. Starting as an assistant to another agent, michael curry now is one. For all that the ebook revolution has upturned the old verities of the publishing market, it remains the case that for countless areas of the books trade, traditional.
List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Our agentmatch search pages can help you look for agents. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. On agentmatch, there are plenty of scienceloving agents, but you wont want to approach. Collaborating with equally renowned authority jon dunn, he is the author of birding essentials from national geographic books. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income.
Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Science fiction literary agents find all science fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Rob is interested in literary fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, memoir and biography, science, technology, art, and narrative nonfiction exploring issues of race and gender and class. But if your goal is selling booklength fiction or general nonfiction to a big publishing house or a larger independent, the answer is yes. New agents are a goldmine for new writers because they are seeking to build their client lists. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions. Peek for the select genres box, click that, and choose science fiction. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some. This literary agency was founded in 1989 and will help you to manage the whole lifetime of your book from the first concept to publication and promotion. In nonfiction, she works mainly in the fields of history, politics, social and cultural commentary, design and technology, the. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley.
Top womens fiction literary agents 25 of the best womens fiction book agents kimberly whalen the whalen agency. An editor loves it, wants to publish it, and makes an offer. As an author of science fiction or fantasy, a literary agent can help you sell your novel to a major publisher, but its tough to find an agent thats actually looking for new authors. Ernest lawrence and the invention that launched the militaryindustrial complex. You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here. Fiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change. Picture book agents the following is an alphabetical list of agents that accept picture books. Sandra dijkstra literary agency the west coasts premier agency for authors. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source. Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary agency.
Thats why we put together this list of literary agents representing science fiction and fantasy who are currently accepting open submissions for manuscripts from scifi and fantasy authors. She also enjoys literaryleaning nonfiction in the areas of psychology, history, and popular science. And the list of agents will automatically be filtered. 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.
In addition to being a literary agent, meredith bernstein has packaged two romance lines and coauthored sexual chemistry with julius fast m. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Ted weinstein literary management is a fullservice literary agency whose clients include a wide range of journalists, academics, and other innovative, expert authors of nonfiction for adults. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fictionnonfiction and picture books. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to. Mar 05, 2019 here are four uk literary agents seeking clients. 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. Margaret finally achieved her goal by setting up the margaret kennedy literary agency in 1996. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back.
Represented by russell galen scovil galen ghosh literary. Apr 05, 2020 she also enjoys literary leaning nonfiction in the areas of psychology, history, and popular science. 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. 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. Agents pitch your work to editors at the major publishers. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to. And yes, agentmatch is here for creative nonfiction. 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.
And yes, agentmatch is here for creative nonfiction writers, too. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, self. Stephen hawking, oliver sacks and michio kaku, to name a few. Literary agents offer assistance to scientists writing for. The new zealand association of literary agents is a trade group established to maintain professional standards and represent the interests of members. After working as a book editor across ukbased and australian publishing houses, she decided to establish a literary agency of her own. General and literary fiction, science fiction, some nonfiction.
These are 25 of the top science fiction book agents or scifi literary agents representing science. Based out of brisbane, margaret kennedy is a literary agent with more than three decades experience. In 2016, french literary agents banded together to form the alliance des agents litteraires francais aalf. Editor, publisher and now literary agent, john silbersack has been in. They are enthusiastic and eager to add a book sale to their portfolio. 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. Sara is a literary agent with nine years of experience in publishing. Some of these agents are closed and are not open to unsolicited queries.
Please read each individual agent profile below to help determine who is best suited to your project. Find science fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Richard abate 3 arts entertainment, laurie abkemeier defiore and company, and pamela ahearn the ahearn agency. Works with the marsh agency ltd for foreign rights no unsolicited mss. Agents also help writers polish their proposals before they are sent to publishers. Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. With 15 years experience as an agent, michael has had.