Literary Agents

Book proposals come together much more easily when the author has confidence and clarity on their target audience.

A step-by-step guide to finding literary agents, plus how to select the right agent for you and your work.

If you've given up on the self-publishing route and want to try traditional publishing, then there are several approaches you can take to interest agents.

Is it better to look for a literary agent first, or to approach editors and publishers? Much depends on the commercial potential of your work.

Learn how to pitch your nonfiction book to agents and publishers—whether you're writing memoir, narrative nonfiction, or prescriptive nonfiction.

Katie Ferriello has joined as literary agent, focusing on romance, fantasy, and children’s literature.

Gemma Paynter, formerly a product manager at Harlequin, has joined P.S. Literary Agency as associate literary agent.

The Gernert Company and Bookcase Literary Agency are partnering to represent self-published and debut authors of commercial fiction marketed to women.

Jaidree Braddix, previously at ARC Collective as head of publishing, has launched a new literary agency that represents primarily nonfiction.

Irene Kaster is seeking romance, fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns, nonfiction, and more.

I spoke with the head of the book department at LA-based Kaplan Stahler Literary Agency about working at the intersection of book publishing and Hollywood.

René Kooiker has joined as a junior agent actively building his list in fiction and nonfiction. He is open to submissions.

David Valentin joins as an agent after first working as an editor and assistant at LPA.

Eman Bare will represent both fiction and nonfiction. She has worked as a journalist, lawyer, and brand strategist.

Jane McGehee has joined as literary agent and foreign rights manager; previously she was a scout.

The professional organization for literary agents, the AALA, has named Daniel O’Brien as its first-ever executive director.

The agency specializes in children’s books and will represent both authors and illustrators. Colvin previously founded Little, Brown Ink.

Callen Martin has joined the agency and will represent children’s and YA science fiction and fantasy fiction.

Author Justina Ireland has joined as an agent, seeking both adult and children’s fiction. She is currently closed to queries.

Bond Literary Agency and Copps Literary Services have merged to form Confluence Literary Agency.

Charlie Serabian represents genre fiction and select nonfiction; Jess Taylor represents primarily YA and new adult.

Storm Literary Agency founder Essie White has launched a new agency representing authors and illustrators.

Previously a scout and book-to-film agent, Phoebe Schmidt is primarily interested in upmarket science fiction and fantasy.

Bill Ames was previously an acquiring editor at Triumph Books, where he focused on sports publishing.

Brian King is seeking YA and adult fantasy and romantasy. He has years of experience writing and working for Barnes & Noble.