Send a query letter, bio and the first 5 pages in the body of an email to adam. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy andor science fiction novels. He is seeking unique voices and stories in fiction, science fiction, young adult, fantasy and literary memoirs.
His 2020 manuscript wishlist includes genre blending literary fiction and young adult novels. It means that readers who dont traditionally pick up much scififantasy, can. The worlds leading literary agency for fantasy and science fiction. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal. Gods of jade and shadow 2019 nebula award finalist. If you, like me, are searching for agents who are looking for adult science fiction, you may assume that there are 152 places you can send your query. Sifting through manuscript submissions was once the job of editors, but these days its literary agents who are the first line of gatekeeping for much of the publishing industry.
Sff literary agent wishlist meet oli munson we are asking some of the uks top literary agents to share with us what kind of science fiction and fantasy submissions they are on the lookout for, and offer their advice about getting your manuscript noticed. Include a synopsis of 12 pages and the first 5 pages of your book pasted. I did a post like this a couple of years back, but it. In 2017, i began analyzing literary agents open for queries in the united states. Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Reeves hamilton, a twentyplus year veteran of the publishing industry, is a new agent at vertical ink. Black alex bledsoe paula brandon patricia bray cheryl brin. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and. Literary agents for science fiction jericho writers. Literary agent steven salpeter looking for fiction and nonficiton. Sometimes its difficult to pinpoint which agents are open to submissions at any given time. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fictionfantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, self. Julie crisp literary agency literary agent, editorial consultant, freelance editor. The organization was founded in 1965 by damon knight under the name science fiction writers of america, inc.
A graduate of the university of florida, steven was the editorinchief of tea and founder of the palmetto prize for fiction. Our agents work with literary and commercial fiction, womens fiction, science fiction fantasy, narrative non fiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, howto, selfhelp, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction non fiction and picture books. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Jul 20, 2019 young adult literary agents 20192020 find literary agents for childrens books on our list of literary agents, featuring ya literary agents accepting new authors our free database includes literary agents for ya fiction and nonfiction.
It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. You can still write classic space opera and find a market, but theres an increasing interest. Science fiction literary agents free list of book agents. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. Here are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. All of them are accepting queries as of this writing. In all commercial genres, writers can fall into relying too heavily on tropes. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions. In general, patrice loves horror, and is open to any fresh take on vampires. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. It reveals the best nonfiction literary agents for all subgenres such as business, memoir, and selfhelp. Were writing to introduce you to the ethan ellenberg literary agency and to let you know we are actively seeking clients in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
Here are 12 literary agents actively seeking science fiction as of 2016. I did a post like this a couple of years back, but it needed updating. Certainly there are tropes in mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, science fiction, and fantasy and tropes arent bad. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and. He is interested in acquiring science fiction, fantasy and literary fiction. Jan 09, 2017 there are thousands of science fiction literary agents in the us. A graduate of the university of florida, steven was the editorinchief of tea and founder of the. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. May 31, 2018 science fiction and fantasy novels are often stocked together on the same shelves both online and in brickandmortar bookstoreseven though the genres can be literally worlds apart.
Saladin ahmed sonya bateman elizabeth bear jacey bedford steve bein robert jackson bennett daniel m. We are currently open to queries on a limited basis. Stringerlit, literary agency, fiction literary agency. And, to be clear, science fiction and fantasy are two separate genres. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. I know many of my readers aspire to publishing a novel, and many of them write fantasy and science fiction, so i put this post together to help them. In nonfiction, she works mainly in the fields of history, politics, social and cultural commentary, design and technology, the.
Seeking science fiction and fantasy ethan ellenberg. Paul stevens donald maass literary agency is looking for science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, and humor both fiction and nonfiction. Bookends represents fiction and nonfiction for an adult audience. Science fiction literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Jodi reamer writers house, mackenzie frasierbub trident media group, and meredith bernstein meredith bernstein literary agency. Jim is particularly interested in several fictions including fantasy. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular genres, accept queries. From an intern in 2007 to a senior agent at writers house. The agency opened in 1984 and has always had an interest in both genres. While sfwa is based in the united states, its membership is open to writers worldwide. Literary agents for science fiction the market for sciencefiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. Stacey graham red sofa literary is looking for humor books, humorous memoir, dark middle grade, new age with a strong platform, quirky nonfiction yamg and adult, history, and horror. Sff literary agent wishlist meet oli munson we are asking some of the uks top literary agents to share with us what kind of science fiction and fantasy submissions they are on the lookout for, and offer. Here are 14 agents currently seeking science fiction manuscripts.
Find fantasy literary agents open to submissions in this post. In fiction, he is actively pursuing science fiction, fantasy, horror and thrillers, particularly cyberpunk and neonoir as well as books with a uniquely deconstructive bent. Agents specialising in science fiction writersservices. The science fiction and fantasy writers of america, inc. There are thousands of science fiction literary agents in the us. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some. Literary agent steven salpeter looking for fiction and. When i signed with my agent i had a lot of research left over, so i thought id help out writers who are searching for a literary agent to represent their fantasy or science fiction novel. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Jul 24, 2019 literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry.
The knight agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including editorial refinement, branding consultation and strategy, inhouse subsidiary rights and publicity. We maintain an extensive archive of documentation on literary agents, independent editors, vanity publishers, selfpublishing services, small presses, and others that engage in the questionable. You can still write classic space opera and find a market, but theres an increasing interest in dystopia, genre collisions, and any intelligent ideadriven fiction. More 2020 agents to be announced as they are confirmed. She specializes in working with authors in middle grade, young adult, romance, erotica, science fiction and fantasy and represents new york times bestselling authors roni loren and jason hough and international bestselling authors stefan bachmann and tiffany reisz. When it comes to researching science fiction literary agents, consider the following resources. Ya fantasy literary agents and those looking for young adult romance, young adult mystery, young adult paranormal, young adult historical fiction, etc. The genre remains rich, deep, and you can certainly argue that the literary novelists, margaret atwood and david mitchell, have written scifi novels. Many publishing houses wont accept submissions except through agents. Anne represents adult and young adult science fiction and fantasy.
With previous experience working with major publishing companies like random house, rhea is a talented literary agent who represents a wide range of speculative fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. Jabberwocky is excited to a doublefeature of congratulations with two award finalists. We are a full service agency, representing writers at every stage of their career. The market for sciencefiction remains as interesting and varied as its ever been. Genres like science fiction and fantasy are two of the most highly regarded genres today. Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. Silvia morenogarcias gods of jade and shadow is a finalist for the 2019 nebula award in the novel catagory. Rebecca carter is looking for groundbreaking new literary fiction writers, as well as writers of upmarket crime and thrillers, and some childrens and ya authors. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy and or science fiction novels. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept. But if your goal is selling booklength fiction or general nonfiction to a big publishing house or a larger independent, the answer is yes.
Science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. A literary agent since 2004 at the donald maass literary agency. Sifting through manuscript submissions was once the job of editors. I am an editor with over fifteen years experience working for three major houses across a broad spectrum of commercial titles within fiction, nonfiction and childrens. Theres conflicting wisdom on the subject of whether or not a writer needs a literary agent for. Fantasy literary agents open to submissions writers digest. Smith says hope is the guiding principle of the ya. Many of our most successful clients have been represented here for close to 20 years, from their very first books, and the. In fiction our agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, womens fiction, historical fiction. Why im so picky about fantasy nelson literary agency.
When i signed with my agent i had a lot of research left over, so i thought id help out writers who are. Jan 02, 2006 uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy youll notice that not many are listed here. Bookends was created with a desire to collaborate with authors to bring the books we have fallen in love with to the rest of the reading public. As an author of science fiction or fantasy, a literary agent can help you sell your novel to a major publisher, but its tough to find an agent thats actually looking for new authors. There are many successful literary agents who provide excellent service to their clients.
The first three on the list are all from the same agency. Sara is a literary agent with nine years of experience in publishing. Working with a full service literary agency in denver, sara megibow has 11 years of experience. Rhea lyons is a literary agent with hannigan, salky, getzler. Science fiction and fantasy novels are often stocked together on the same shelves both online and in brickandmortar bookstoreseven though the genres can be literally worlds apart.
Steven salpeter is a literary agent at curtis brown, ltd in new york. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and fantasy. How to get signed by literary agent eric smith, whose 2020. Find science fiction literary agents open to submissions in this post. Oct 14, 2010 the agent maven i write fantasy novels. In fiction, she is particularly interested in hard science fiction, secondary world fantasy, space opera, magical realism, fabulism, and urban fantasy. Mar 05, 2019 here are four uk literary agents seeking clients. Young adult literary agents 20192020 find ya book agents. Other genres she considers include christian living, devotional, childrens picture books, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, literary fiction, new adult, and contemporary christianinspirational womens fiction. You need just one very talented and connected agent who believes in your story and will work to get it in front of the right.