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B2B: Woman to Woman:
LITERARY AGENTS SEEKING
WOMEN’S FICTION
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BETSY AMSTER LITERARY ENTERPRISES
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Amster was an editor at Pantheon and Vintage for 10 years, and served as editorial director for the Globe Pequot Press for 2 years. "This experience gives me a wider perspective on the business and the ability to give focused editorial feedback to my clients."
Seeking: Actively seeking strong narrative nonfiction, particularly by journalists; outstanding literary fiction (the next Michael Chabon or Jhumpa Lahiri); witty, intelligent, commercial women's fiction (the next Elinor Lipman or Jennifer Weiner); and high-profile self-help and psychology, preferably research based.
Established: 1992
Member of AAR
Represents: over 65 clients.
35% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
65% nonfiction books
35% novels
How to Contact: For fiction, send query, first 3 pages, SASE. For nonfiction, send query or proposal with SASE.
No e-mail or fax queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 1 month to queries.
Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Binding time: 1 year
Termination notice: 3-month
Charges for photocopying, postage, long distance phone calls, messengers, galleys/books used in submissions to foreign and film agents and to magazines for first serial rights.
P.O. Box 27788
Los Angeles, CA 90027-0788
info@amsterlit.com
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AVENUE A LITERARY
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Prior to opening her agency, Jennifer Cayea was an agent and director of foreign rights for Nicholas Ellison, Inc., a division of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates. She was also an editor in the audio and large print divisions of Random House.
Seeking:
Family Saga
Feminist
Historical
Literary
Mainstream/Contemporary
Thriller
Young Adult
women's/chick lit
Established: 2006
Represents: Represents 15 clients.
75% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
60% nonfiction books
30% novels
5% short story collections
5% juvenile books
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Accepts e-mail queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 6-8 weeks to queries.
Responds in 8-10 weeks to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 15% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Termination notice: 30-day
Tips: "Build a résumé by publishing short stories if you are a fiction writer."
419 Lafayette St.
3rd Floor
New York NY 10003
Phone: (212)624-5859
Fax: (212)228-6149
info@avenuealiterary.com
www.avenuealiterary.com
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FAYE BENDER LITERARY AGENCY
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“Born and raised in Denver, CO, I graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College with degrees in English and Latin American Studies. After spending time in Central and South America, I attended the Radcliffe Publishing Course and subsequently moved New York to work as the assistant to one of the most powerful agents in the industry. There, I learned, up close and personal, what it meant to be an agent. Part advocate, part editor, part entrepreneur - all the parts added up to something I loved. I went on to become an agent at two other agencies, and in the process have had the opportunity to work with some true luminaries. In 2004, blessed to have a remarkable stable of authors, I formed the Faye Bender Literary Agency.”
Seeking: literary, women's, commercial, young adult and middle grade. No genre fiction (western, romance, horror, fantasy, science fiction).
Established: 2004
Member of AAR
Currently Handles:
50% nonfiction books
50% novels
How to Contact: Query with SASE, 10 sample pages via mail or e-mail.
Tips: "I choose books based on the narrative voice and strength of writing. I work with previously published and first-time authors."
337 W. 76th St.
#E1
New York NY 10023
info@fbliterary.com
www.fbliterary.com
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ANDREA BROWN LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Brown served as an editorial assistant at Random House and Dell Publishing and as an editor with Alfred A. Knopf.
Seeking: Young Adult mysteries, mysteries and thrillers that involve Asia, South-Asian fiction, women’s lit/chick lit with great emotional resonance. Anything that makes me laugh or cry.
Established: 1981
Represents: 10% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Member Agents: Andrea Brown; Laura Rennert; Michelle Andelman; Caryn Wiseman; Jennifer Jaeger; Robert Welsh
How to Contact: For picture books, submit complete ms, SASE. For fiction, submit short synopsis, SASE, first 3 chapters. For nonfiction, submit proposal, 1-2 sample chapters. For illustrations, submit 4-5 color samples (no originals).
Accepts e-mail queries
No fax queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges clients for shipping costs.
560 San Antonio Rd.
Suite 105
Palo Alto CA 94306
andrea@andreabrownlit.com
www.andreabrownlit.com |
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MARIA CARVAINIS AGENCY, INC.
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Carvainis spent more than 10 years in the publishing industry as a senior editor with Macmillan Publishing, Basic Books, Avon Books, and Crown Publishers. Ms. Carvainis has served as a member of the AAR Board of Directors and AAR Treasurer, as well as serving as chair of the AAR Contracts Committee. She presently serves on the AAR Royalty Committee. Ms. Bagdasarian began her career as an academic at Boston University, then spent 5 years with Addison Wesley Longman as an acquisitions editor before joining the William Morris Agency in 1998. She has represented a breadth of projects, ranging from literary fiction to celebrity memoir.
Seeking:
Historical
Literary
Mainstream/Contemporary
Mystery/Suspense
Thriller
Young Adult
Women's
middle grade
Established: 1977
Member of AAR
Authors Guild, Women's Media Group, ABA, MWA, RWA
Signatory of WGA
Represents: over 75 clients.
10% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
34% nonfiction books
65% novels
1% poetry
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Responds in 1 week to queries.
Responds in 3 months to manuscripts.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges clients for foreign postage and bulk copying.
1350 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 2905
New York NY 10019
Phone: (212)245-6365
Fax: (212)245-7196
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COLLINS LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Nina Collins was a literary scout for foreign publishers and American film companies.
Seeking: Fiction: Literary; Mainstream/Contemporary; Young Adult.
Also actively seeking nonfiction in the areas of history, psychology, health, women's studies, and lifestyle.
Established: 2005
Represents: 30 clients.
40% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
70% nonfiction books
20% novels
5% short story collections
5% juvenile books
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Accepts e-mail queries.
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 1 week to queries.
Responds in 1 month to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Termination notice: 1-month
30 Bond St.
New York NY 10012
Phone: (212)529-4909
Fax: (212)358-1055
nina@collinsliterary.com
www.collinsliterary.com
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THE JENNIFER DECHIARA LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to becoming an agent, Ms. DeChiara was a writing consultant, freelance editor at Simon & Schuster and Random House, and a ballerina and an actress.
Seeking: Actively seeking literary fiction, chick lit, young adult fiction, self-help, pop culture, and celebrity biographies.
Specializes in: "We represent both children's and adult books in a wide range of ages and genres. We are a full-service agency and fulfill the potential of every book in every possible medium--stage, film, television, etc. We help writers every step of the way, from creating book ideas to editing and promotion. We are passionate about helping writers further their careers, but are just as eager to discover new talent, regardless of age or lack of prior publishing experience. This agency is committed to managing a writer's entire career. For us, it's not just about selling books, but about making dreams come true. We are especially attracted to the downtrodden, the discouraged, and the downright disgusted."
Established: 2001
Represents: 100 clients.
50% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
50% nonfiction books
25% novels
25% juvenile books
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Accepts e-mail queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 3-6 months to queries.
Responds in 3-6 months to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
254 Park Ave. S.
Suite 2L
New York NY 10010
Phone/Fax: (212)777-2702
jenndec@aol.com
www.jdlit.com
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SANDRA DIJKSTRA LITERARY AGENCY
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Seeking: Quality fiction (commercial and literary); narrative nonfiction; history; political; psychology; health; business; self-help; children’s literature.
Established: 1981
Member of AAR
Authors Guild, PEN West, Poets and Editors, MWA
Represents: 100+ clients.
30% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
50% nonfiction books
45% novels
5% juvenile books
How to Contact: Submit:
• Author Bio
• # brief synopsis, 50 sample pages
• # SASE
No e-mail or fax queries
Responds in 4-6 weeks to queries.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges clients for expenses "to cover domestic costs so that we can spend time selling books instead of accounting expenses. We also charge for the photocopying of the full manuscript or nonfiction proposal and for foreign postage."
Tips: "Be professional and learn the standard procedures for submitting your work. Be a regular patron of bookstores, and study what kind of books are being published. Read. Check out your local library and bookstores--you'll find lots of books on writing and the publishing industry that will help you. At conferences, ask published writers about their agents. Don't believe the myth that an agent has to be in New York to be successful--we've already disproved it!"
1155 Camino del Mar
PMB 515
Del Mar CA 92014
Phone: (858)755-3115
Fax: (858)794-2822
sdla@dijkstraagency.com
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DUNHAM LITERARY, INC.
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Jennie Dunham worked as a literary agent for Russell & Volkening. The Rhoda Weyr Agency is now a division of Dunham Literary, Inc.
Seeking: Three categories: Literary Fiction and Nonfiction, Alternative Spirituality, Children’s Books. Writer’s guidelines: www.dunhamlit.com/interest.htm
Established: 2000
Member of AAR
Represents: 50 clients.
15% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
25% nonfiction books
25% novels
50% juvenile books
How to Contact: Query with SASE
No e-mail or fax queries
Responds in 1 week to queries.
Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
156 Fifth Ave.
Suite 625
New York NY 10010-7002
Phone: (212)929-0994
www.dunhamlit.com
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DYSTEL & GODERICH LITERARY MANAGEMENT
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Dystel & Goderich Literary Management recently acquired the client list of Bedford Book Works. Contact Miriam Goderich.
Seeking: Seeking new and established writers. Writer's Guidelines: www.dystel.com/submit.html
Established: 1994
Member of AAR
Represents: 300 clients.
50% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
65% nonfiction books
25% novels
10% cookbooks
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Accepts e-mail queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 1 month to queries.
Responds in 6 weeks to manuscripts.
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 19% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges for photocopying. Galley charges and book charges from the publisher are passed on to the author.
1 Union Square W.
Suite 904
New York NY 10003
Phone: (212)627-9100
Fax: (212)627-9313
miriam@dystel.com
www.dystel.com
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MANUS & ASSOCIATES LITERARY AGENCY, INC.
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Prior to becoming an agent, Jillian Manus was associate publisher of two national magazines and director of development at Warner Bros. and Universal Studios; Janet Manus has been a literary agent for 20 years.
Seeking: Actively seeking high-concept thrillers, commercial literary fiction, women's fiction, celebrity biographies, memoirs, multicultural fiction, popular health, women's empowerment, and mysteries.
Specializes in: This agency specializes in commercial literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, thrillers, health, pop psychology, and women's empowerment. "Our agency is unique in the way that we not only sell the material, but we edit, develop concepts, and participate in the marketing effort. We specialize in large, conceptual fiction and nonfiction, and always value a project that can be sold in the TV/feature film market."
Established: 1985
Member of AAR
Represents: 75 clients.
30% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
70% nonfiction books
30% novels
How to Contact: Query with SASE. If requested, submit outline, 2-3 sample chapters. All queries should be sent to the California office.
Accepts e-mail queries
No fax queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 3 months to queries.
Responds in 3 months to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20-25% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Binding time: 2 years
Termination notice: 60-day
Charges for photocopying and postage/UPS.
425 Sherman Ave.
Suite 200
Palo Alto CA 94306
Phone: (650)470-5151
Fax: (650)470-5159
manuslit@manuslit.com
www.manuslit.com
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JEAN V. NAGGAR LITERARY AGENCY, INC.
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Ms. Jean Naggar has served as president of AAR.
Seeking: In Fiction:
Action/Adventure
Detective/Police/Crime
Ethnic
Family Saga
Feminist
Historical
Literary
Mainstream/Contemporary
Mystery/Suspense
Psychic/Supernatural
Thriller
Specializes in: This agency specializes in mainstream fiction and nonfiction and literary fiction with commercial potential.
Established: 1978
Member of AAR
PEN, Women's Media Group, Women's Forum
Represents: 80 clients.
20% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
35% nonfiction books
45% novels
15% juvenile
5% scholarly
How to Contact: Query with SASE
Prefers to read materials exclusively
No e-mail or fax queries
Responds in 1 day to queries.
Responds in 2 months to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges for overseas mailing, messenger services, book purchases, long-distance telephone, photocopying--all deductible from royalties received.
Tips: "Use a professional presentation. Because of the avalanche of unsolicited queries that flood the agency every week, we have had to modify our policy. We will now only guarantee to read and respond to queries from writers who come recommended by someone we know. Our areas are general fiction and nonfiction--no children's books by unpublished writers, no multimedia, no screenplays, no formula fiction, and no mysteries by unpublished writers. We recommend patience and fortitude: the courage to be true to your own vision, the fortitude to finish a novel and polish it again and again before sending it out, and the patience to accept rejection gracefully and wait for the stars to align themselves appropriately for success."
216 E. 75th St.
Suite 1E
New York NY 10021
Phone: (212)794-1082
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PROSPECT AGENCY LLC
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Prior to starting her agency, Ms. Kim briefly attended law school and worked for another literary agency.
Seeking: Actively seeking romance, literary fiction, and young adult submissions.
Specializes in: "We are currently looking for the next generation of writers to shape the literary landscape. Our clients receive professional and knowledgeable representation. We are committed to offering skilled editorial advice and advocating our clients in the marketplace.”
Established: 2005
Represents: 15 clients.
50% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
66% novels
33% juvenile
How to Contact: Upload outline and 3 sample chapters to the website.
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 3 weeks to queries.
Responds in 1 month to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
285 Fifth Ave.
PMB 445
Brooklyn NY 11215
Phone/Fax: (718)788-3217
esk@prospectagency.com
www.prospectagency.com
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JODIE RHODES LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Rhodes was a university-level creative writing teacher, workshop director, published novelist, and vice president/media director at the N.W. Ayer Advertising Agency.
Seeking: Actively seeking writers passionate about their books with a talent for richly textured narrative, an eye for details, and a nose for research. Nonfiction writers must have recognized credentials and expert knowledge of their subject matter.
Established: 1998
Member of AAR
Represents: 50 clients.
60% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
60% nonfiction books
35% novels
5% middle grade/young adult books
How to Contact: Query with brief synopsis, first 30-50 pages, SASE.
No e-mail or fax queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 10 days to queries.
Responds in 1 no answer to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Termination notice: 1-month
Charges clients for fax, photocopying, phone calls, postage. Charges are itemized and approved by writers upfront.
Tips: "Think your book out before you write it. Do your research, know your subject matter intimately, and write vivid specifics, not bland generalities. Care deeply about your book. Don't imitate other writers. Find your own voice. We never take on a book we don't believe in, and we go the extra mile for our writers. We welcome talented, new writers."
8840 Villa La Jolla Dr.
Suite 315
La Jolla CA 92037-1957
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ANGELA RINALDI LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Rinaldi was an editor at NAL/Signet, Pocket Books, and Bantam, and the manager of book development for The Los Angeles Times.
Seeking: Actively seeking commercial and literary fiction, upmarket women's fiction and suspense.
Established: 1994
Member of AAR
Represents: 50 clients.
Currently Handles:
30% nonfiction books
70% novels
How to Contact: For fiction, send first 3 chapters, brief synopsis, SASE. For nonfiction, query with SASE or send outline/proposal, SASE. Do not send certified or metered mail. Brief e-mail inquiries are OK (no attachments).
Accepts e-mail queries
Considers simultaneous queries. Please advise if it is a multiple submission.
Responds in 6 weeks to queries.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales
Offers written contract
Charges clients for photocopying.
P.O. Box 7877
Beverly Hills CA 90212-7877
Phone: (310)842-7665
Fax: (310)837-8143
amr@rinaldiliterary.com
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HELEN ZIMMERMAN LITERARY AGENCY
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Prior to opening her agency, Ms. Zimmerman was the director of advertising and promotion at Random House and the events coordinator at an independent bookstore.
Seeking: Actively seeking memoirs, nature, pop culture, womens' issues, and accessible literary fiction.
Established: 2004
Represents: 25 clients.
50% of clients are new/unpublished writers.
Currently Handles:
70% nonfiction books
15% novels
15% juvenile
How to Contact: Query with proposal (about 50 pages), SASE.
Accepts e-mail queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 2 weeks to queries.
Responds in 1 month to manuscripts.
Returns materials only with SASE
Terms: Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Offers written contract
Termination notice: 30-day
Charges for photocopying and postage (reimbursed if project is sold).
3 Emmy Ln.
New Paltz NY 12561
Phone: (845)256-0977
Fax: (845)255-0979
helen@zimmagency.com
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