20 Literary Agents Actively Seeking Writers and Their Writing
Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Joseph Perry of Perry Literary, Inc.
Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. Joseph Perry Bio: Joseph Perry is a new agent at Perry...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Maureen Moretti of P.S. Literary
Literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Maureen Moretti of P.S. Literary) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her...
View ArticleThe Differences Between a Crime Novel, Mystery Novel and Thriller Novel
Every writer’s job is to give the reader what she wants in a way she doesn’t expect. [Like this quote? Click here to Tweet and share it!] (And it’s wise to remember that every agent and editor is...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Claire Harris of Foundry Literary + Media
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Claire Harris of Foundry Literary + Media) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Anne Tibbets of Red Sofa Literary
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Anne Tibbets of Red Sofa Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Devin Ross of New Leaf Literary & Media
Literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Devin Ross of New Leaf Literary & Media) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building...
View ArticleFunny You Should Ask: How Fast-Paced Should a Thriller Novel Be?
Funny You Should Ask is a humorous and handy column by literary agent Barbara Poelle. In this edition, she answers a reader’s question about the appropriate pacing of a thriller novel. Dear FYSA, I’m...
View ArticleMasters of Suspense: Thriller Agents on Querying & the Best Books in the Genre
In the October 2018 Writer’s Digest, our panel of agents provided their thoughts on the state of the thriller subgenres. In this web exclusive, thriller agents share their own favorite thrillers and...
View ArticleLiterary Agent Alert: Tess Callero of Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Literary agent spotlights (with this spotlight featuring Tess Callero of Curtis Brown, Ltd.) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or...
View ArticleLiterary Agent Spotlight: Kiana Nguyen of Donald Maass Literary Agency
Literary agent Kiana Nguyen of Donald Maass Literary Agency is seeking submissions! Learn about her here, discover what she’s seeking, and find out how to submit. About Literary Agent Kiana Nguyen:...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Tara Gelsomino of One Track Literary Agency, Inc.
New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Tara Gelsomino of One Track Literary Agency, Inc.) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely...
View ArticleGenre Spotlight: Agents Answer Questions About the Suspense & Thriller Genre...
We asked agents from our annual roundup to weigh in on some of the most popular genres they represent—talking trends, common weaknesses, series potential and more. Here’s how to stand out in the...
View ArticleNew Agent Alert: Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Amanda Ayers Barnett of Donaghy Literary
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Amanda Ayers Barnett of Donaghy Literary) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely...
View ArticleMeet the Agent: Paul Lucas, Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Paul Lucas came to Janklow & Nesbit in 2007 not as an agent, but as a paralegal who’d been working in the corporate division of a large law firm. A longtime book lover, he soon gave up legal texts...
View ArticleNew Literary Agent Alert: Shana Kelly of Einstein Literary
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Shana Kelly of Einstein Literary Management) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely...
View Article81 Damn Good Reasons to Read The Guide to Literary Agents Blog in 2017 (and a...
Recently, the Guide to Literary Agents Blog passed 2,700 posts. Thank you to all my readers—both long-time and new—who continue to make this one of the biggest blogs in publishing. Now with the blog in...
View ArticleWhat To Know Before You Submit: 28 Great Tips from Literary Agents
(This is Part 1 of a three-part series to kickstart your awesome 2017. Part 2 is a roundup of query letter submission tips, and Part 3 is a list of literary agent pet peeves.) 2017 is here, and that...
View ArticlePitch Agents at Conferences in Alabama, New Orleans, and Kansas City
2017 approaches fast, and that means another busy season of writers conferences is at your door. If you want to get great instruction on publishing and also pitch your work to agents who are building...
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