Long under-appreciated in the French book business, literary agents are making headway in rights and representation. A new report looks at their gains. The post A Growing Breed in France: Literary Agents Find New Traction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-15 11:06:45 UTC ]
Four literary agents share their experiences of departing esteemed firms and setting up on their own in the midst of the pandemic Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-01 13:00:14 UTC ]
She represented Desmond Tutu and Deepak Chopra, but the book closest to her was the one she wrote about giving up her baby and then reuniting with him. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-08-02 22:55:48 UTC ]
The new award comes with £1,000 and is geared to writers from 'Black, ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, and working-class backgrounds.' The post Barcelona’s Pontas Literary Agency Opens a Mentoring Prize for Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-02 20:26:50 UTC ]
A Brighton-based literary agency launches this week, headed by former Curtis Brown editor Rufus Purdy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-02 06:33:25 UTC ]
Nick Walters at David Luxton Associates has been promoted to senior literary agent and rights manager in recognition of his "outstanding contribution" to the agency over the years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-18 12:55:15 UTC ]
The newly launched Liverpool Literary Agency has signed its first deal, signing Jack Byrne with Northodox Press, a publisher "catering to readers of crime fiction with the authentic voice of northern England". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-10 13:52:09 UTC ]
The Good Literary Agency (TGLA) has hired Kemi Ogunsanwo as an agent, tasked with building a list across fiction and non-fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-01 03:35:01 UTC ]
The world health crisis has had tangible impact on a new literary agency in Tehran, one of its core staffers contracting the virus during reopenings. The post Coronavirus Worklife: Iran’s Blue Circle Literary Agency appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-24 15:31:03 UTC ]
Felicity Bryan, founder of Felicity Bryan Associates and one of Britain’s most respected literary agents, died June 21 of cancer. She was 74. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Lindsay Literary Agency is sponsoring a diversity scholarship for a third year, with the successful applicant getting a place at the Virtual Writers' Weekend. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-14 16:16:51 UTC ]
Lina Langlee has left the Kate Nash Literary Agency to join the North Literary Agency. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-02 09:53:50 UTC ]
Sophie Bradshaw, former non-fiction publisher at The History Press, has launched a new literary agency and editorial consultancy, drawing on her 17 years’ experience in the industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-05-21 08:11:42 UTC ]
Offering what they call their ‘360-degree view of the potential as well as the shortcomings of the publishing industry,’ Italy’s literary agents are organizing during the ‘critical situation’ imposed by COVID-19. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘For a New Start After the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-11 03:29:40 UTC ]
Offering a '360-degree view of the potential, Italy's agents are organizing during the 'critical situation' imposed by COVID-19. The post Coronavirus: Italy’s Literary Agents Form ADALI, Their First Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-11 03:29:40 UTC ]
The Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency is launching a six-month mentorship programme for aspiring authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-05 22:15:47 UTC ]
Do writers need literary agents to get published and find success with their writing? Are there times when getting an agent doesn't make sense? We answer these questions here. The post Do Writers Need Literary Agents? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2020-03-24 21:29:37 UTC ]
Niki Chang is leaving The Good Literary Agency (TLGA) to join David Higham Associates (DHA) in April as a literary agent. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-24 09:01:20 UTC ]
Do literary agents steal ideas? Do editors and publishers? Is there any way to protect yourself? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Steal Ideas? What About Editors and Publishers? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2020-03-11 03:44:03 UTC ]
Do literary agents work on weekends? If so, is this a better time to submit my query or manuscript? Does it matter what time of day? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Work on Weekends? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2020-03-06 19:58:02 UTC ]