Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. Filter agent profiles to get a feel for what kind of things theyre looking for, as well as which nonfiction literary agents in the us are looking to take on new projects. Trident media group literary agency literary agents in. In the event we reject your submission, we might not respond if no sase is provided for that purpose. Agent for uk and international authors, including childrens writers. Rodgers is an associate agent at the rights factory looking for queries about a variety of genres including history and historical fiction, memoir, politics, nonfiction, womens fiction, literary fiction, popular science, and commercial upmarket. Heres how to find nonfiction literary agents, what kinds of nonfiction theyre looking for, and. Hurst specialise in nonfiction, and have been going strong since 1969. For nonfiction query submissions, write an indepth proposal. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Nonfiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually. We will contact you once a decision has been reached.
Our founder, tom corsonknowles, is the author of 27 bestselling selfhelp and business books. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uks leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred nonfiction authors. 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, and written by or endorsed by that celebrity. Popular new nonfiction books showing 150 of 1,559 astrophysics for people in a hurry hardcover by. Tck publishing is a fullservice independent book publisher. They have a number of imprints and have good distribution in the uk. I have completed a non fiction book on breast cancer, and i was offered a book contract. If youre an author who believes you have written a bestseller, you will need a literary agent to help you sell your book to a publisher. Why not check out some of the titles we created in partnership with the rspb, the national archives or london zoo. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and non fiction. If i was living in europe, which i am guessing is true for the question poster, i would take advantag. Submissions we are an adult nonfiction publisher and are happy to read manuscripts from potential new authors. I havent been working with any non fiction literary agents in london, recently, but i do have a suggestion. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.
Established in 1933, the crown imprint is a leading publisher of bestselling fiction and critically acclaimed narrative nonfiction in categories that include biography and memoir, history, science. The art of nonfiction madeleine milburn literary agency. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. Nonfiction proposal guidelines a proposal is a type of business plan thats attempting to sell a well developed concept. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. Be sure to check out our list of 21 uk literary agents accepting submissions via email. John vaillant said he knows writers who are rushing to finish important, researchheavy, nonfiction books in a matter of months books that. A always well looked after, please feel free to ask any questions needs to be sold asap. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. A nonfiction book proposal is necessary for most nonfiction authors hoping to be represented by a literary agency andor get a deal with a publishing house.
In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book, longitude, brunelleschis dome, and salt. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. A number of the books they have published have been subsequently picked up by american publishers. Finding a chapter book literary agent is easy using our free literary agency. A perfect union of contrary things backbeat books by maynard james keenan and sarah jensen this book is for not only followers of keenan s bands tool, a perfect circle, puscifer but also fans of the 1990s music scene, lollapalooza, artistic endeavors of all kinds, and those wanting to follow one s own path in life.
We are proud to have several awardwinning authors on our list, and so far this year 3 of our books have featured in the. Londonbased literary agency set up by former bookseller, handling fiction and nonfiction. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. The jeff herman agency po box 1522 stockbridge, ma 01262. He has also three times been shortlisted for agent of the year at the british. Dec 26, 2016 register with ms wishlist and search tweets for the terms nonfiction literary agents in the us, nonfiction literary agents in the uk, or wherever youre from. Watson little a long established literary agency which. If youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major. We do not accept adult fiction, poetry, or childrens fiction. Here are twelve uk literary agents actively seeking clients. Bookends literary was created with a desire to collaborate with authors to bring the books we have fallen in love with to the rest of the reading public.
Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of non fiction. We provide no guarantees about when we will respond. Exploring a range of topics from alligators to ancient history, our books are funny, interesting and informative. May 15, 2009 the number of books published in britain well over 100,000 a year and growing, five times as many as in 1970, which is far more than in comparable countries means that all books fight for air. We accept unsolicited adult nonfiction manuscripts only. Who are the best nonfiction literary agents in london. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Head of zeus is a uk based print publisher that was founded in early 2012. Gordon burgett if the book needs repair before going to press, what did the writer do wrong. View the agencys books that are on offer to publishers in the uk and the us. Popular british non fiction books showing 150 of 221 the crown.
One of the uks leading literary agencies handling nonfiction, from memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, parenting and selfhelp to popular philosophy. That means we are able to provide every service you need, from ghostwriting and developmental editing to publishing, marketing, promotion and more. Elizabeth ii, winston churchill, and the making of a young queen. He has made nearly onethousand book deals, including many bestsellers. Jul 02, 2015 non fiction publishing in the uk is in fine health, actually. Recent updates under non fiction publishers 16818 thats life 6818 anaphora literary press 31718 harpercollins publishers ltd 27718 oberon books 27718 tan tan books 25718 helm information ltd 25718 canopus publishing ltd 24718 ashgrove publishing 22718 eccenova editions 18718 indigo dreams publishing. Jan 10, 2014 what uk nonfiction editors want 2014 10 jan 2014 in the agencys annual feature, fortythree editors outline the sort of books they are hoping to commission this year. The andrew lownie literary agency ltd, founded in 1988, is one of the uk s leading boutique literary agencies with some two hundred non fiction authors.
If interested, lkla will request a full nonfiction proposal along with one or two sample chapters. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. Get kids thinking with our fascinating range of non fiction titles. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley publishers. Many of these publishing houses accept other nonfiction titles as well. Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting submissions. All information in these listings are from the publishers. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Chapter book literary agents 20192020 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, which includes book agents looking for chapter books and early readers. Ya and adult fiction nonfiction literary agents 2016 outlaw agents uk sam bellis, tom edwards.
For more articles on the writing process and how to submit to literary agents, visit uk. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. This is our listings of non fiction book publisher. We all know that in difficult times reading can be a solace, a source of context for whats going on, and a muchneeded escape. But bookshops, especially independent ones, are suffering right now so we urge you to buy when you can.
Nonfiction book proposal literary agents and literary agencies. Does not represent childrens picture books, poetry. Mar 02, 2016 6 publishers accepting manuscripts from writers no agent needed. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards youll need a book. The proposal needs to show where your book identifies a problem, makes a promise, offers hope, and is informative.
I would prefer for the non fiction non fiction books to be collected, but could arrange for it to be delivered if discussed before auction ends. May 12, 2018 the harsh reality of nonfiction writing. In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. The harsh reality of nonfiction writing the globe and mail. Bestselling and awardwinning non fiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working. Literary and commercial fiction and non fiction, childrens, performance rights. Why selfpublishing is the best choice for nonfiction books. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling non fiction.
Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. Erica verrillo has published five books, four with major publishers and one on her own. With the launch of our brandnew nonfiction writing competition inspire us, literary agent anna hogarty talks about the five. If you have a question about the information listed here, please contact the publisher. They now publish around 70 books every year, and continue to champion founder christophers independence of spirit and refusal to follow the corporate path. If youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major book deal, youre going to need a great literary agent. It prides itself on its personal attention to its clients and specialises both in launching new writers and taking established writers to a new level of recognition. Whilst specialist or academic nonfiction isnt on the cards you ll need a book. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction. The feldstein agency, formed in 2007, is a diverse literary agency and publishing consultancy. Andrew lownie literary agency what uk nonfiction editors. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking for. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres the. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us.
Of course, you want make sure youve had your book well edited before sending it to a nonfiction publisher however, youll also want to ensure your manuscript is well written and polished before submitting it to a literary agent, if you plan on getting help in getting a publishing contract. Watson little a long established literary agency which handles a. You need to make sure you find an agent who actually specializes in nonfiction. Nonfiction book proposal what is it and how do you write one. Jan 30, 2012 updated october 2018 following on from my list of childrens publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts, i thought id post a list for people who are submitting childrens books to agents, as im considering that route for one of my novels and i thought others might find it helpful. Your book should be filling a need that has otherwise been ignored or not expanded upon.