New agents are a boon to writers because they are actively building their client lists. James patterson explains why his books sell like crazy. Almost every literary agents bio says, actively seeking new clients, but you learn whos new, what and who they already represent, as well as what theyre seeking to see if theyre a good fit for you. He is on the look out for thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary. Lucy childs has been at the agency since 1995, having switched from professional actress to literary agent. We represent a wide range of nonfiction, including. Below you will find a sample of our clients which can be searched by first name, last name or title.
We are proud to maintain our reputation as a fullservice, hands on agency representing a select group of clients. This agent is associated with the literary agency mcginniss associates. Please note that due to the high volume of queries we receive, we will only respond to your query if we are interested in reading more. Mostly i read fiction, and any nonfiction i represent must be on a subject that i believe will have international appeal. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. Backdoor routes to getting a literary agent publishing talk. Like most authors, james patterson started out with one book, released in 1976, that he struggled to get published. Blauner books is an independent literary agency, founded in 1995, representing over a hundred authors and books, including new york times bestsellers, and winners of the national book award, pen award, national book critics circle award, and the pulitzer prize. Book anthony doerr for lectures, readings and conversations. A list of 18,238 authors and the literary agents who represent them or have represented them in the past you can also search for an agent to view a list of all the authors that agent represents. James patterson has had more new york times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to guinness world records.
Mcginniss associates james mcginniss literary agent. Work should be challenging, passionate, and purposeful. The bestselling thriller writer ken follett has sent shock waves through the publishing industry by dispensing with his longtime literary middlemen. So, my name is james patterson as you can see, i share a name with a very famous fiction author. A story in the sunday times claims that bestselling novel, fifty shades of grey was turned down by two different london literary agents its not known which agents rejected the book, which has become the fastest selling paperback of all time, and they have not been named. Fifty shades of grey was rejected by two agents sell your. For fiction we are always looking for a good story and a tight narrative structure. The authors i represent and others who are listed under my bio give you an idea of the range of my taste. Patterson also runs the college book bucks scholarship program. It sold about 10,000 copies, a modest, if respectable, showing for a first novel. I feel like so much of literary fiction can be read in npr voice, yours would be too urgent and emphatic for that.
I was a snob, the bestselling author james patterson told a magazine writer in 2010. Lucy is interested in both commercial fiction especially edgy womens, and especially. We work together as a closeknit team, ensuring that each client has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. Find literary agents in the uk, canada, australia, and other countries at. Philip joined marjacq in 2003 from curtis brown where he was an agent for 7 years, before which he worked for harpercollins publishers. This will certainly upset those devoted fans, including me. Mainstream and literary fiction, thrillers and narrative nonfiction are all represented on our shelves, including bestsellers by robert james waller, johanna lindsey, greg iles, harlan coben, and robert crais. My manuscript wish list favorite i represent both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction. Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business, and the occasional quirky history. Jan 24, 2010 like most authors, james patterson started out with one book, released in 1976, that he struggled to get published. The planets bestselling author since 2001, james patterson has more than 300. T hese three new literary agents are seeking clients.
Before that he worked for harpercollins publishers. We collaborate with our authors through the entire publishing process, and often get. Apr 20, 2015 getting to know literary agent emma patterson april 20, 2015 april 21, 2015 whitneybellwriting for one of my grad school assignments this semester, i was supposed to interview an agent or an editor. Getting to know literary agent emma patterson april 20, 2015 april 21, 2015 whitneybellwriting for one of my grad school assignments this semester, i was supposed to interview an agent or an editor. Evan gregory the official manuscript wish list website. We will not open any attachments, so please include all content in the. Walter thompson advertising agency, he created advertising campaigns for kodak, toys r us, burger king, and other companies. Patterson keeps cranking out novels, ignoring his critics. He is an avid follower of current events, sports, politics, and pop culture he has an ongoing passion for fiction writing and participates in several fiction seminars in new york does not represent. David patterson stuart krichevsky literary agency, inc. James patterson 1947 biography personal, addresses. As you can see, i share a name with a very famous fiction author. This article is fascinating from a writing and publishing point of.
State university, florida atlantic university, and the university of florida. I have never read a james patterson book but i am, obviously, aware of him. Her clients include heather graham, frances sherwood, elizabeth diamond, and peter charles melman. Remember to include a short bio and a ten page sample with your letter. Nonfiction, especially history, politics, popular culture, health, psychology, reference, biography home 15%, overseas 20%. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. General help on how to write an effective query is available on the queryshark blog. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes.
We are dedicated to guiding our clients to the greatest possible success. James patterson inkwell management literary agency. Literary agent emma patterson of brandt and hochman literary. A divergent collection, the carve the mark duology carve the mark, the fates divide, the end and other beginnings collection of short fiction, and many short stories and essays.
I feel like so much of literary fiction can be read in npr. Were sitting in the writers expansive summer home in the wooded. Inkwell is a fullservice literary management agency. Kristin van ogtrop, the former editorinchief of real simple, has joined inkwell management as a literary agent. She began her publishing career as an authors assistant, helping authors grow their platforms and meet their deadlines. Aug 19, 2012 a story in the sunday times claims that bestselling novel, fifty shades of grey was turned down by two different london literary agents its not known which agents rejected the book, which has become the fastest selling paperback of all time, and they have not been named. Theres literally not a week that goes by without someone making a crack about my name or asking when my next book is coming out. I want literary fiction that explores subcultures, that delves deep into otherness. Send a query letter with the first 35 pages of the novel or memoir pasted below to. T here is a looming danger that james hamilton paterson, just as he reaches retirement age, is about to become popular. This is the literaryagents listing for the literary agent james mcginniss. United kingdom, canada, australia, and ireland literary agent. Mcginniss associates is a cutting edge literary agency, founded with a vision of the future of publishing. Devin hails from the windiest city in the midwest where she spent most of her childhood.
How james patterson became the ultimate storyteller vanity fair. He joined in 2003 from curtis brown where he was a film, television and theatre agent. Jody kahn the official manuscript wish list website. Literary agent emma patterson of brandt and hochman literary seeks new clients at guide to literary agents 0520. Spitzer literary agency, representing a broad range of fiction and nonfiction writers, as well more than a dozen french publishers. From 1966 to 1969 philip worked as a literary agent for john cushman associates, then the american affiliate of curtis, brown, london, representing hundreds of british writers. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular genres, accept queries, work in a particular state, and so on.
David patterson represents a wide variety of narrative and ideadriven nonfiction and literary fiction, with an emphasis on journalists, public figures, scholars, and performers. Janet reid, literary agent never miss a chance to do gooddavid stanley. It will help if you read the faq page before sending a query. Wd highlights a new literary agent every week, telling all about them. In the next installment of our author series, author james patterson makes no. Patterson says he tests his books on his wife, as well as on his agent. Anthony doerr is the author of the runaway bestseller and pulitzer prize winning all the light we cannot see, a novel set during ww ii, which spent more than three and a half years on the new york times bestseller list. Patterson literary agent serves on the board of the mayborn literary nonfiction conference, organized by the journalism program at the university of north texas, and is an adjunct faculty member at the goucher college mfa program in creative nonfiction. Ken folletts turned the agent of his own fortune london. James hamiltonpaterson is a diverse and talented author, described as one of the most reclusive of british literary exiles. Please send a query letter and the first few up to 10 pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of an email not an attachment to one of the addresses below. Top ten agents from nyt bestseller list greyhound books. We are privileged to work with some of the most exciting authors, chefs, illustrators and personalities in the world.
In the literary magazines database youll find editorial policies, submission guidelines, contact informationeverything you need to know before submitting your work to the publications that share your vision for your work. Anthony doerr is the author of the runaway bestseller and pulitzer prize winning all the light we cannot see, a novel set during ww ii, which spent more than three and a. So, my name is james patterson janet reid, literary agent. Primarily focused on commercial fiction and nonfiction, nicole is drawn to plotdriven novels with relatable characters and addictive pacingwhether shes reading a whiteknuckle thriller, a breezy beach read, an intense family drama, or a thoughtful young adult novel.