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. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. The agency does not represent selfhelp, howto, childrens books. Martin literary management, founded in 2003, is a full service literary and media management agency. Blue heron literary is a boutique agency based out of seattle, washington that places fiction and nonfiction with major and independent publishers throughout.
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Wave books is an independent poetry press based in seattle, washington, dedicated to publishing exceptional contemporary poetry, poetry in translation, and writing by poets. Book publishers northwest news editor rosemary jones manages this website, writes books about books, collects nellie bly cards, covers seattle s lively theaterdance scene, and creates stories for rpg publishers. Nonfiction submissions should include a query letter and. Although the agency is known for selfhelp and nonfiction books, it also. Literary agents seattle find all us literary agents including seattle book agents in our free online directory of literary agents, created and maintained by a former literary agency owner and former aar member. Emerald city literary represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and childrens nonfiction. The ethan ellenberg literary agency, literary agent. The most experienced selfpublishing business in the nation.
They are interested in publishing books that they think booksellers everywhere and especially independent booksellers would want to have available to sell. We work directly with you on all aspects of your publishing. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. Our location isnt the only reason we chose our name. She is owner of the wales literary agency, and started her publishing career with oxford university press. Book publishers in washington book publishing directory. She holds a bachelors degree focused on business and economics, but her passion for books made a career in publishing. At the 2019 seattle conference, she is taking pitches on behalf of herself as well as coagents. And, whats the best way to find seattle writer representatives looking.
Melissa joined ala in the spring of 2018 as an intern, which allowed her to learn the nuances of childrens book publishing. Remember the feverish crush that helped fuel your first draft. He has made nearly onethousand book deals, including many bestsellers. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. I also teach authors to navigate the world of writing and publishing in my. Lauren scovel is a literary agent at laura gross literary agency. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of.
Gardening, food and wine, literature, the environment, and enjoying the great outdoors. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. Final note if youd like an indepth guide on building an author career, consider my book. Books blue heron literary is a boutique agency based out of seattle, washington that places fiction and nonfiction with major and independent publishers throughout the u. During this past decade, i have written eight books both solo and in collaboration with others and edited a few others. For more excellent information on how to tell a good agent from a notsogood agent, check out writer beware on literary agents or, go straight to the section on amateur agents. Always let me know if your manuscriptproposal is currently under consideration by other agents publishers. As founder of emla she has focused not just on publishing books, but on building careersand creating a sense of community, as well. Erin represents writers and writerillustrators of picture books. Please do not query with screenplays, poetry, short stories, or any projects aimed at an adult audience only query one agent. We focus on representing authors of adult nonfiction, fiction, and books for children. Our agencys mission is to help writers achieve their publishing dreams. Wales literary agency represents quality works of fiction and narrative nonfiction.
The agency is especially interested in storydriven narratives, new voices, and progressive cultural points of view. Established in seattle, washington, blue heron literary is known for. The knight agency is a worldrenowned literary agency that has guided countless writers from query letter to published book for over 20 years. Bringing innovative ideas to the periodical, b2b, and custom publishing. She adores childrens literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books. Elizabeth wales is a literary agent in seattle, wa. Use the list of literary agents in our directory now to submit your query letter to. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book. Your agent needs that same bigeyed reverence for your book. Middle grade literary agents open to submissions writer. Literary agents seattle free directory of book agents. Which literary agencies and author representatives are best in seattle. Building on ten years of book publishing experience, i founded the agency in 2003.
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Shes also worked with viking penguin new york in trade sales and marketing, and for strand bookstore. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Associate agent janna bonikowski joined the knight agency in 2016 with several years of experience as both an independent editor and a freelance editor for lyrical presskensington. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Literary agents seattle list of seattle literary agencies and book. Emerald city literary agency is a boutique, fullservice literary agency founded in seattle, washington otherwise known as the emerald city, hence the agency s name. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking. Polipointpress progressive books on politics, culture, and sustainability polipointpress was established in 2004 to publish lively books. Book publishers northwest news news, meetings, and.
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