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. All are from reputable literary agencies with solid track records. They publish both science fiction and fantasy novels of 75,000 100,000. H ere are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients.
Saritza is the leading literary agent in digital publishing deals, according to publishers marketplace. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. She also handles a small amount of nonfiction in geeky areas, with. Caitlin mcdonald she represents adult and young adult speculative fiction, primarily science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related subgenres, as well as contemporary fiction about geeky characters. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and non fiction for adults, young adults and children. Seeking middle grade, young adult, science fiction and fantasy as well as howto and coffee table nonfiction, leslie tends to champion ambitious plots with. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent. The current ya landscape is something of a study in contrasts. Stringerlit, literary agency, fiction literary agency. Lara lea allen lotts agency is seeking all genres of commercial fiction, ya fantasy, and nonfiction. L aura rennert, executive agent with andrea brown literary agency, has been with the agency since 1998. Gillian mackenzie has spent her career creatingand helping others createproducts and books for the marketplace. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including.
Oregon christian writers is happy to introduce the wonderful agents joining us for the 2018 summer conference. A geek with a passion for all things star wars, star trek, and harry potter, her. These guys are a big deal in the fantasy and science fiction genre. 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. List of young adult and new adult literary agents now accepting. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Heres our list of the top young adult ya and new adult na literary agents that are currently accepting submissions. She specializes in all categories of childrens books, from picture books to young adult.
It was an extraordinary deal for an outstanding novel. Although theyre closed for unagented submissions at the time of this posts publication, they say theyll be open to them again later in 2018, so check back with them. From 2005 until merging with wolf literary services to form mackenzie wolf in 2018, she ran the gillian mackenzie agency, offering management to writers and illustrators of nonfiction, fiction, and childrens books. Bookends literary agency new client alert cristina oxtra. One of my favorite non fiction titles ever is the secret life of lobsters by trevor corson. Shes something of a literary omnivore, with wideranging interests. Saritza hernandez, vp and senior agent saritza is the vp and senior literary agent at corvisiero literary agency and is known as the first literary agent to represent authors in the digital publishing landscape.
Ya and middle grade fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, chapter books, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. Finding your balance using the japanese wisdom of chowa. Marlene stringer is currently seeking crime both contemporary and historical, contemporary fantasy. Caryn has been an agent with the andrea brown literary agency since 2003, and she has sold over 425 books. Occasionally, theyll publish ya speculative fiction. The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity support. We specialize in narrative nonfiction, memoirs, young adult, literary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. A sweeping mg or ya fantasy with epic stakes, bold themes, lush writing, and relatable characters. Thrillers, contemporary fiction, ya, and middle grade fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. Jaidree braddix is interested in both serious nonfiction and buzzworthy topics that can make a big media splash. Emma sector prospect agency is interested in picture books and middlegrade and ya of all types, but especially fantasy adventure, magical realism, and historical fiction.
Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Madison smartt bell is seeking literary fiction, noir, criminal procedurals, and work from the caribbean basin and other diasporas. Dominic yarabe joined levine greenberg rostan literary agency in 2018. Entangled publishing teen crave theyre looking for science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, and steampunk romances, 45,000 60,000 words, with main characters who are 16 to 18 years old. I have to admit that im still confused about the exact difference between epic and urban fantasy. As for what im specifically looking for, thats a hard thing to pin down. Allison remcheck stimola literary studio, edgewater, nj. In that time, feldman has represented national book award winners and bestsellers of literary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, middle grade, and young adult. The largest absolute gain is in actionadventure, followed by contemporary and lgbt. 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, even graphic novels, the below list provides options for everyone.
As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. She represents nyt bestselling authors, awardwinning authors, debut authors, and. Editors, agents, and authors take the pulse of todays ya. Ya literary agents who represent fiction and nonfiction af adriana dominguez full circle literary, san diego, ca. Young adult literary agents 20202021 find ya book agents. Find young adult literary agents open to submissions in this post. Alexander slater trident media group, new york, ny.
She also represents literary commercial fiction, thrillers, and psychological. Also from bookends literary agency, naomi is looking for dynamic, character driven middle grade, adult, and young adult for fantasy and science fiction. An aspiring writer, russell galen had always knew his real future lied as a literary agent. H ere are two new literary agents expanding their client lists. Ann rose is looking for mg and ya in all genres, romance, and light scififantasy. Im revising a ya fantasy right now that seems more epic because its set on another planet and features traditional fairy tale creatures.
Young adult is the preferred fiction genre in both 2018 and 2017, but its down 5% from last year 403 agents in 2018, and 424 agents in 2017. I read widely in ya, and enjoy just about every genre in it. We welcome applications from authors interested in producing fiction manuscripts on a workforhire basis. Im on the hunt for adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction with literary.
Includes all literary agents currently active in the uk. Literary, seeking diverse and inclusive young adult fiction across all genres, ya nonfiction, accessible sff, genreblending literary fiction, and more. Donald winchester is building his list and is interested in literary fiction and wellwritten commercial fiction, particularly debut authors, as well as memoir. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and non fiction who consistently feature on the sunday times, new york times and international bestseller lists. You can send a query letter and contact details via email to ginger. Click on the linked agency names to read more about them. They arent really interested in novels shorter than 80,000 words. Highquality middlegrade and ya fiction, especially books showcasing strong voices, unique stories, and diverse characters work for hire. In nonfiction, he is keen to see writing on history, popular science, nature, music, sport, film and technology. Her agency, leigh feldman literary, is the culmination of experiences and lessons learned from her 20plus years at darhansoff, verrill, feldman literary agency and writers house. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin. For scifi, she seeks stories that are light on the sci, heavy on the fi. Saladin ahmed sonya bateman elizabeth bear jacey bedford steve bein robert jackson bennett daniel m.
Also from bookends literary agency, naomi is looking for dynamic, characterdriven middle grade, adult, and young adult for fantasy and science fiction. She is looking at genres such as non fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Bernadette bakerbaughman has a ms in professional writing and has worked on both the editorial and marketing sides of publishing. Childrens, scifi fantasy, ya, devotionals, short stories, poetry. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because. Alison fargis stonesong literary agency, new york, ny. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. Young adult literary agents open to submissions writers digest.
Im exclusively looking for fiction and nonfiction for adults, so no ya, mg or. Pay particular attention to typesgenres agents are interested in representing to find the best match for your work. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. They are seeking a wide variety of genres, including literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, scripts, fantasy, childrens literature and much more. Featured agents at the 2018 agents and editors conference. Bookends literary agency the effectiveness of conference critiques bookends literary agency line of sight is a top 10 crime fiction.