For the firsttime writer, getting published can feel rather like alice in wonderland after shes been knocking. The literary agency was set up in 2004 in phoenix, arizona. Jul 29, 2019 find christian literary agents open to submissions in this post. Keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. In this article, i will address the role of a literary agent, using the most frequently asked questions that i receive. The bent agency represents well over a century of experience in the publishing industry, and our agents have backgrounds in editorial, marketing, and subsidiary rights.
Heres a sample christian fiction literary agents listing from the directory. Crooked cat is a multigenre ebook publisher, that has six imprints focusing on a variety of subjects, covering the range from young adult to mystery. Literary agents who represent christian authors michael hyatt. Christian fiction literary agents free book agent directory. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tie. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all.
This is the only list i know of that includes agents who represent christian authors. No large publisher takes work seriously unless it comes to them via a literary agent, so you do need that seal of approval. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a. We are looking for quality christian non fiction of all types. We do not handle science fiction, fantasy, short stories or childrens books and are not currently seeking nonfiction proposals. Ive sold four nonfiction books myself, it didnt occur to me to switch to a specialist agent, and im quite certain that i wouldn. We are looking for quality christian nonfiction of all types. They are based in the uk and have previously published over eighty books. Each agent linked below, indicates what they are looking for. We are looking for quality christian fiction in all genres. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. Aspiring authors routinely ask me to recommend a literary agent. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck.
Christian literary agent, keith carroll, can provide the clarity, focus, and expertise you need to successfully secure a publishing contract and move your writing ministry forward. Literary agents are important decision makers in the publishing process for authors who wish to be published by many of the big publishers. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Submitting your book or manuscript darley anderson. Immediately after you enter your first name and email address using the form to the right, youll get access to complete profiles for all christian fiction book agents in our literary agent directory. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction.
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Commission will be paid to the agent when book is published. Keane kataria literary agency is open for submissions again. Our directory has complete profiles for all christian book agents like greg johnson, jennifer gates, and bryan norman. Christian literary agents usa directory and database 20202021. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies. Download your copy of the complete guide to literary agents who represent christian authors ebook. But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand. Famous literary agents the most successful literary agents. Seventh street press seventh street press is the mystery imprint of the established non fiction publisher prometheus books. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Seventh street press seventh street press is the mystery imprint of the established nonfiction publisher prometheus books. Fulllength books of fiction and nonfiction are eligible. Nov 24, 2007 keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission.
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. However, you shouldnt have to pay them until they actually sell your book to a publisher. Christian literary agents 20202021 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Gill mclay bath literary agency, uk is interested in childrens books. Eligible books must be in english and published in the uni.
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Jenny is currently closed to unsolicited materials. Publishing christian fiction can pay, and pay big, but its harder than ever to succeed in the category, publishers say. A full service literary agency which focuses on books intended for the christian market. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book proposal to pitch to publishers, in this instance, nonfiction literary agents are looking for anything celebrityled. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. Literary agents who represent christian authors by michael hyatt. There are numerous books listing literary agents in various categories. Tanera is working on the womens fiction list and is looking for romance, sagas, commercial and historical womens fiction. Christian fiction literary agents find, research, and contact all christian fiction book agents here using our free directory of literary agents, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president. Robert lee brewer is senior editor of writer s digest, which includes editing writers market, poets market, and guide to literary agents. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Christian fiction keeps its allure publishers weekly. Christian literary agents open to submissions literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry.
In 1993 susan set up her independent literary agency. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. Jenny bent represents literary and commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. Literary fiction, womens fiction, historical fiction, crime and thriller, horror, ya, middle grade, memoir, narrative nonfiction including popular science and history, other quality nonfiction. The literary agent by vanessa grossett the uks black. The people who stand between you and admittance to the promised land of traditional publishing. Many companies have abandoned christian fiction in recent years and. The madeleine milburn literary agency is renowned for talent spotting new writers, negotiating. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors.
Read blogs by agents to provide very helpful advice. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. For that reason we created kingdom publishers to help christian authors like yourself publish quality christian fiction and non fiction books that are in. His agency reflects industry knowledge he developed and honed over eighteen years in publishing and journalism. While christianbased literary agents are very common in countries like america, they are not that common here in the uk. Christian book awards, writing contests and literary. We publish around 3050 carefully selected titles per year and distribute to christian bookshops across the uk.
This time, its 10 steps to getting a literary agent, though i have to warn you, the most important steps are the novelwriting ones. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. Also handles adult literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. Specialist childrens and ya literary agency 2016 golden quill uk john grout victoria ewart. Most literary agents handle fiction and nonfiction, literary and commercial work. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Some specialist nonfiction agents do exist, but youre better off seeking a good allpurpose agent for your work. Hes the author of solving the worlds problems, smash poetry journal, and the complete guide of poetic forms. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Oct 18, 2017 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach.
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