Gloria Ferris, the former London literary agent behind Scott Ferris Associates, has died aged 84. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former bookseller Jonathan Ruppin is launching a literary agency after a career spanning Dillons and Foyles. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
DHH Literary Agency is holding its second round of pitching sessions for unrepresented writers in November. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Adult fiction and a middle-grade environmentally engaging series are on Evangelia Avloniti's list in the run-up to Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Agency Rights Update: Athens’ Ersilia Literary Agency appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former HarperCollins editorial director Martin Redfern is set to turn his hand to agenting, joining Diane Banks Associates as a non-fiction agent next month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
BBC Radio has appointed a literary agent for the first time to represent books deriving from its programmes - Luigi Bonomi of LBA. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary Agents tell us about the titles they will be bringing to London Book Fair 2017. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you're a mediocre writer and want an agent to sign you... marry one. But if you're a talented writer, all it takes is getting your book into the hands of the right literary agent and BINGO... instant representation! Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2017-02-10 19:11:09 UTC ]
Three independent publishers in Finland have jointly launched the Helsinki Literary Agency to represent their foreign rights The post Three Finnish Publishers Launch New Literary Agency appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former Palgrave Macmillan m.d Jaime Marshall is teaming up with A M Heath to launch a new literary agency. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent and bestselling author Carole Blake, a familiar face in the UK and global book community, passed away on October 25, 2016. The post Remembering Carole Blake, Literary Agent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Not least because publishers traditionally accept and commission direct submissions from authors in India, literary agents there are relatively new to the scene. The post Literary Agents in India: Not Your Traditional Gatekeepers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Orion Fiction’s senior commissioning editor Jemima Forrester is moving to David Higham Associates to become a literary agent. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent Carolyn Whitaker has died, aged 79, following a long battle with cancer. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former Orion editor Julia Silk is forging a new career path as a literary agent in association with MBA Literary Agents. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Kate Nash Literary Agency has made two new appointments, recruiting a new associate agent in Imogen Howson and a new literary assistant in Tom Ashton. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent Jenny Bent discusses the current state of foreign rights deals and how she has been so successful growing her business worldwide The post Literary Agent Jenny Bent on Foreign Rights and Comp Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
'The time was ripe to create a professional organization that unites French and Francophone literary agents.' And so, the Alliance ALF is formed in Paris. The post French Literary Agents Create a Professional Alliance appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kalem Literary Agency remembers legendary Spanish literary agent Carmel Balcells and her contributions to international authors, writing and agenting. The post On Carmen Balcells: Remembering the Role of a Literary Agent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
As one of the books industry’s most glamorous figures is awarded a New Year’s honour, David Barnett looks back at Ed Victor’s star-studded literary careerThe veteran literary agent Ed Victor has been awarded a CBE in the New Year honours list.With a client list that ranges from Joan Collins to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-12-31 00:00:00 UTC ]