The book agents below are the top nonfiction literary agents based on sales for many of the most popular nonfiction book subgenres. Nonfiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Dec 31, 2010 a t first glance this years nielsen top 100 is unrelievedly dispiriting. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary. They only accept submissions that fall into their categories, so make sure you consult their list before submitting. The book has remained in the top slot in the uk bestseller lists for the 16th week running. Make sure your bio reflects your expertise in your book s subject.
Click here to view the alltime 100 best nonfiction books on. Popular british history nonfiction books goodreads. Jennifer christie of graham maw christie literary agents jennifer worked in marketing and advertising for 12 years, and as a literary agent for years. Gillon aitken first founded gillon aitken limited in 1976. The difference, she said, is that while fiction deals with the universal aspects of being human, nonfiction deals with the particular ones.
Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary. Osprey is a uk publisher specializing in military history. Get kids thinking with our fascinating range of nonfiction titles. Lkla is a boutique literary agency specializing in health, selfhelp, and other practical nonfiction books written by some of the countrys top experts in their fields, including academic and corporate clients. Rocking chair books is a literary agency focusing on literary fiction, upmarket commercial, and.
Too many of the strongest fiction performers are musty, moviesustained pre2009 titles from the girl with the dragon. In most cases, the author representatives below are shown based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for nonfiction books. The proposal is a detailed chapterbychapter breakdown of your book which must be submitted even if your book is complete. The historical events, essays on art or literature, life and biography of famous people, reasons and causes of the great accidents are described most often.
Christian nonfiction literary agents book agent directory. Peters fraser and dunlop pfd is one of todays top literary agencies that offers best people to work with special expertise in the fields of literature, public speaking, film and journalism. The jeff herman agency po box 1522 stockbridge, ma 01262. Heres our free list of 41 nonfiction literary agents that are currently accepting submissions.
The publisher had enjoyed success and controversy with its 100 best novels. Our top topics for writers addresses the most popular and pressing issues, including literary agents, mfa programs, and selfpublishing. We all have that lingering backtoschool imperative that makes us more. We provide no guarantees about when we will respond. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. I self published my first book an autobiographical memoir but i would love to submit my latest offering to some well known literary agents. Handles picture books, fiction for 58 and 912 yearolds, teenage fiction, series fiction, filmtv tieins and nonfiction. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Ive now set up jula ltd, based at somerset house, and was shortlisted again as literary agent of the year in 2019. 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. In the event we reject your submission, we might not respond if no sase is provided for that purpose. We have a great range of nonfiction book chart from top brands. You can also check out our case study on how we sold over 150,000 nonfiction books without a big marketing budget.
Jula ltd west wing, somerset house london wc2r 1la. Exploring a range of topics from alligators to ancient history, our books are funny, interesting and informative. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mega list of agents looking for memoirs and other nonfiction. 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. Jun 19, 2018 the first nonfiction book was heavy reading. Nonfiction is a genre which is entirely based on real facts. Why some agents prefer to represent novel writers over picture books writers creating a compelling book title step 2. Most book agents call this section of a nonfiction book proposal the competition section, but i prefer to call is the competitive advantages section. Here are the best nonfiction books and memoirs of 2018 so far. Mullane literary associates is an independent literary agency founded in 2008 by deirdre mullane, a publishing executive with more than two decades in the industry as a publicist, editor, publisher, agent, and author. This collection is sister to the curious cat project ccp, a website that connects writers from all over the world. We pick the 100 best and most influential written in english since 1923, the beginning of time.
When she turned 40, writer glynnis macnicol wondered what she had to. Browse our range of best selling nonfiction books with free uk delivery on orders over. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random house. Earlier this year 1999, random house announced that it would release a list of the 100 best nonfiction books of the century. See more ideas about literary agent, literary, literary agency. If you liked this post, here are some other articles you might love. More let the world know about your work by posting your events on our literary events calendar, apply to be included in our directory of writers, and more. Print books are available throughout north america, europe, parts of asia, and possibly other countries if our distribution partners are interested in carrying your book. If you are an expert in a field or have sufficient experience in an area which can be anything from stamp collecting to raising chickens, many publishers will be willing to take on your book without requiring an agent.
Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as random. David sedaris has 40 years of journaling behind him. Linda konner literary agency nyc nonfiction literary agent. Claire andersonwheeler regal literary, noah ballard curtis brown literary agency, and claudia ballard william morris endeavor entertainment. If you know how to write book, it is easier to find a. There are many ways to help you find the right agency to assist you in publishing your book. Bestselling and awardwinning nonfiction, from memoir, biography and history to politics, science, food and sport. The up to date top 5 bestselling hardback fiction and non fiction books in the uk, as published in the sunday times every sunday. List of literary agents for new writers first time authors.
Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. Nonfiction proposal guidelines a proposal is a type of business plan thats attempting to sell a well developed concept. Choose from a wide range of nonfiction books including. Best literary agencies with the most 6figure book deals 31 40 listed below are the publishing agencies 31 40 on our list of best book agencies based on sales. That reinforces the idea in your mind and in the mind of publishing agents that your book is different and in some ways better than similar titles in your genre. Easily find every bestselling book, dvd, cd and video game this century. Each top 40 famous title introduces readers to a fascinating nonfiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups. Lara lea allen is one of the great agents with her experience and knowledge. Jan 19, 2018 an award winning nonfiction publisher, black inc. Agents or editors an agents view of the submission process the difference between a literary agent and an editor. May 01, 2017 the 20 best nonfiction books coming in may 2017. Nonfiction literary agents now accepting submissions tck. One of the uk s leading literary agencies handling nonfiction.
In some respects, the road to publishing nonfiction books is easier to travel than fiction. How to find a literary agent for nonfiction jericho writers. A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything hardcover by. The up to date top 5 bestselling hardback fiction and nonfiction books in the uk, as published in the sunday times every sunday. If youve written a nonfiction book or book proposal and youre looking for a major. Nielsen book provides weekly bestseller charts to the sunday times, the guardian and a number of other international newspapers. The success of such a query depends on the quality of the idea, the specific subjects to be covered, the demonstrated need for new entries in the field, and the. With her skills and experience, she is a perfect fit at a small agency because of her dedication. What uk nonfiction editors want 2014 10 jan 2014 in the agency s annual feature, fortythree editors outline the sort of books they are hoping to commission this year. Graham maw christie agency graham maw christie literary agents. Greek gods and heroes meet 40 mythical immortals by sylvie. Fiction, womens fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, humour, history. Five minute, easy, fun games for busy people to do with little kids. We handle primarily serious nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, science, politics, sports, natureenvironment, mind.
As a reader i read books to understand the world around me. A champion of new ideas and writers, they primarily print nonfiction, poetry and fiction. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. We welcome originality, contemporary voices and engaging and accessible writing. Nonfiction books best selling nonfiction books waterstones. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. The book you wish your parents had read and your children will be glad that you did.
In 1993 susan set up her independent literary agency. Cattle, centaurs, chickens, dachshunds, gorillas, grunion, horses, humans, mice, monarch butterflies, mountain lions, mutts, racehorses, raccoons, starlings and wood ducks. No science fiction, screenplays, poetry or short stories except for established clients. An editor i used to work with once explained to me the difference between fiction and nonfiction. A good agent is someone who can guide authors in improving rather than changing their style. We publish nonfiction books on amazon kindle in the u. The susan mears agency has become the leading uk and usa agency for cutting edge thrillers, quality literary fiction, memoirs and titles. Currently an agent at the lotts agency she has worked with the big names in publishing such as harpercollins. In 1998, former viking and macmillan publisher clare alexander joined the agency and in 2005 the name of the agency was changed to aitken alexander associates accepts fiction and nonfiction. Top literary agencies 100 best agencies with the biggest.
If a fiction query is an attempt to market a completed manuscript, a nonfiction query is usually an attempt to sell a well developed concept. Four of ruth wares novels have featured on goodreads list of the 40 most popular. Mega list of agents looking for memoirs and other nonfiction if you like what you just read, please hit the green recommend button below. Sunday times chart this weeks hardback bestsellers all top books. Reading nonfiction books is a huge act of optimism. Best nonfiction literary agents arranged by book genre. The writer representatives working at the companies below have the most reported sixfigure book deals and beyond since 2004. In 2005 bloomsbury acquired the adult and childrens divisions of walker and company, publishers of the bestselling books the good book. Politics and war, science and sports, memoir and biography theres a great big world of nonfiction books out there just waiting to be read.
Nonfiction book proposal literary agents and literary agencies. Your book should be filling a need that has otherwise been ignored or not expanded upon. Mullane literary associates is an independent literary agency founded in 2008 by deirdre mullane, a publishing executive with more than two decades in the industry as a publicist, editor, publisher, agent. Non fiction book publishers first time authorsheres the. Greek gods and heroes meet 40 mythical immortals synopsis. Obtains 60% of new clients through recommendations from others and conferences.
Gordon burgett if the book needs repair before going to press, what did the writer do wrong. A ukbased literary agency representing internationally published authors of fiction commercial and literary, nonfiction, and childrens books. Literary agent federica leonardis offers essential guidance to authors working towards submitting a work of nonfiction. Founded in 1996, the linda konner literary agency lkla represents approximately 75 authors of adult nonfiction books. Fiction, womens fiction, literary fiction, nonfiction, humour, history, autobiography. Skyhorse publishes a broad range of nonfiction titles. Nonfiction literary agents free list of book agents. Popular current nonfiction books showing 150 of 211 freakonomics.
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