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A literary agent is someone who sells rights (usually book publication rights - but increasingly, other rights too - such as film rights, television rights, electronic rights) in work created by writers. Not all writers need a literary agent. However, many major publishers and virtually all film studios or production companies prefer that submissions (manuscripts or screenplays sent to them for consideration) should come via an agent. Having a good agent will increase - but not guarantee - your chances of getting published. A good agent will also negotiate a satisfactory contract on your behalf, ensure that you're paid on time, and do a hundred and one other things that writers need doing.
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Robert E. Shepard AgencyAgency representing authors of serious non-fiction books.
Azure Literary AgencyAzure represent writers in fiction, non-fiction, film and television. No reading fee.
Margret McBride Literary Agency20-year-old agency representing commercial fiction and nonfiction, business projects.
BookEnds, LLCAgency and book packager representing a diversity of authors.
Studio BRepresents computer book authors.
DeFiore and CompanyLiterary management company dedicated to the long-term career growth of authors and other copyright holders.
Soaring Spirits Literary AgencyPoetry, fiction, novels and other genres.
Paraview Literary AgencyRepresenting scientists, authors and innovators worldwide.
Strachan Literary AgencySpecialising in literary fiction.
A P WattRepresents novelists, biographers, historians, and specialist writers. London, UK.
Bert P. Krages, Attorney at LawLiterary agent and legal services for writers, photographers, and visual artists.
Elizabeth Puttick Literary AgencyLondon-based agency representing authors for nonfiction (including self-help, spirituality, health, science, history, business, women's issues)
Ethan Ellenberg Literary AgencyRepresents a range of commercial and literary fiction, children's books and serious non-fiction. List of books, news, articles and submission guidelines.
Ted Weinstein Literary ManagementLiterary agent representing authors of intelligent non-fiction, especially history, science, business, current affairs, environment and narrative non-fiction. No fees, follows AAR code of ethics.
Manus & Associates Literary AgencyCommercial literary fiction, adventure fiction, multi-cultural fiction, Southern writing, suspense and thrillers, literary fiction, women's fiction, women in jeopardy, mainstream fiction, mysteries, and romance.
Knight Agency, Inc.Representing many BET/Arabesque, Harlequin, Dell, Leisure, and Warner books.
Curtis BrownRepresenting authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors, theatre directors and designers, television and radio presenters and actors. UK based.
Levine Greenburg Literary Agency Inc.Formerly James Levine Communications. Represents a variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction, including YA. Has online submission form.
The Wylie AgencyAn international literary agency with offices in London and New York.
Antony Harwood LtdInternational literary agency representing authors of fiction and non-fiction. Oxford, UK.
Nabu International Literary AgencyFounded by Silvia Brunelli, representing many internationally renowned publishers over the years.
Mercedes Ros Literary AgencyThe agency specializes in: Children's fiction and non-fiction, albums, board books, religion, games and crafts. For adults: crafts, hobbies, sports, parenting and self help. Located in Spain.
Progetto IneditiItalian literary agency. Evaluation, revision, proofreading, draft editing, preparing of prefaces and cover back writings, writings of film scripts.
Bengt Nordin AgencyRepresent Swedish authors and their works worldwide.
Bonnier Group AgencyHandles sales of foreign and other rights for Swedish authors.
Salomonsson AgencyBased in Stockholm, Sweden, focusing on literary fiction, crime fiction and children's fiction. Brief presentations of authors and some of their novels.
Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc.Agent, book packager and author and co-editor books.
Jordans TextGermany based literary agency, also provides editing and translations.
Transatlantic Literary Agency, Inc.Currently represents adult and children's authors, and illustrators, across Canada and around the world.
Mary Cunnane Literary AgencyRepresenting Australian authors, nationally and internationally. Adult fiction and non-fiction.
CornerstonesProvides general advice on the publishing process, reading and editorial assessment of manuscripts. London, UK. Literary consultancy.
John Hawkins and AssociatesThe company work with a wide array of authors and represent domestic and foreign book publishing rights, audio, video, and film.
Christopher Little Literary AgencyRepresents non-fiction and children's and adult fiction. Includes client list and agency and contact information. Located in London, England.
Caroline Sheldon Literary AgencyRepresents illustrators and published and debut authors. Include company information, submission guidelines, and agent list. Located in London, England.
Graham Maw Christie Literary AgencySpecialises in general non-fiction, including business, humour, health, and popular culture. Located in London, England.
Sheila Ableman Literary AgencyRepresents non-fiction works, including history, science, biography and autobiography, with a particular interest in ghost-writing and TV tie-ins. Located in London, England.
Regal Literary, Inc.Represents literary fiction, thrillers, narrative non-fiction, and photography. Includes submission guidelines, company information, client list. Offices in New York, USA and London, England.
P.S. Literary AgencyRepresent fiction and non-fiction works, including young adult, literary, history, and gambling. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Redhammer ManagementRepresents mostly fiction. Members of the Association of Author's Agents. Website includes client list and company information. Based in London, UK.
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