Australian children's literary agents

Literary agents and what not to do most aspiring authors looking to publish their manuscript traditionally can envisage a finish line with a publisher and a contract. They seek outlets for the work of writers they represent, and oversee the contract relationships between authors and those who use their work. Literary agents for african writers african literary. A project by the single story foundation, african literary magazines was created to provide you the necessary information and tools to help with your next submission.

Calidris literary agency was established by sally bird in sydney, australia in 1997 and handles all genres except childrens books, speculative fiction, fantasy and poetry. We also want childrens, middlegrade and ya fiction, whether genre or. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence. Skylark literary agency a boutique childrens literary agency run by two industry experts.

Based out of brisbane, margaret kennedy is a literary agent with more than three decades experience. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens. Childrens books jacinta dimase management literary agency. We represent writers and illustrators across a diverse range of genre including picture books, young adult fiction, and fiction and nonfiction titles for the adult trade market. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Caroline sheldon founded the agency thirty years ago after working as a publisher of womens fiction and childrens. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 use our free list of literary agents to find childrens literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Our particular areas of interest are fiction and all types of childrens books. Please note, not all of these publishers accept unsolicited. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. After working as a book editor across ukbased and australian publishing houses, she decided to establish a literary agency of her own. Mayfair literary agency will represent authors writing picture books, junior fiction, middlegrade and ya titles, and is only open to australian writers. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for australian literary agencies and their staff. The agency represents awardwinning and bestselling authors of adult and childrens fiction and.

Middle grade and young adult submissions danielle binks. June 21, 2014 2 literary agents seeking clients now mary krienke of sterling lord literistic is looking for literary fiction, creative nonfiction, and realistic ya. Ill be adding more agents here as im able, so its a good place to check back. As you begin your hunt for a literary agent, remember. Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, illustrators, composers, adult and childrens fiction authors, playwrights, script editors. Over a long, successful literary career in childrens books, ive had three agents.

Since 2012, alex adsett publishing services has represented an amazing group of talented authors. But, if you insist on selling your soul to the devil, learn how to do it right. Query letter, synopsis, the first 20 pages, and an sae. If you have no history of publication either in book form or in periodicals, you are unlikely to be taken on by an agent. They usually do not want to see the whole work at first. Margaret kennedy works with each writer at all stages right from the start, and steadily builds up authors careers over years. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Uk literary agents for childrens books lou treleaven. Here are a further 9 australian literary agents accepting submissions. Long in the tooth follows characters in their 60s, at the end of.

Literary agents represent a range of creative artists, including adult and childrens. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high quality childrens literature. Agent carly watters on why submitting to literary agents and small presses at the same time is a bad idea.

Melissa joined ala in the spring of 2018 as an intern, which allowed her to learn the nuances of childrens. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004. Finding a literary agent for childrens books is easy using our literary agency database. Watson, little are a longestablished literary agency which handles a wide range of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. While we are a small agency, we punch above our weight and we are looking to grow. How do i bring my work to the attention of a literary agent. Thrilled to announce that olivia wearnes quickwitted but tender debut novel has sold in a twobook deal to hqharpercollins. Creative kids tales has compiled this list of australian publishers who publish childrens books. Or if youre an australian author who wants to make a submission directly to a publishing house, be sure to take a look these 21 australian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts.

Geared to childrens book authors, but useful for everyone. I am not a member of the australian literary agents association because i do not meet their membership criteria. Submissions are now closed we look forward to receiving your work in june due to the volume of submissions we receive, in order to give proper consideration to every writer curtis brown. If you are interested in representation, it is most important that you carefully read. Jacinta di mase management is a literary agency committed to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. Heres our list of 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for childrens books. Watson little a long established literary agency which. Childrens book publishers in australia creative kids tales. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane representing mainly general nonfiction, as well as some fiction and childrens writing.

Here is my freshly updated list of literary agents who are currently looking for childrens board books ages 03, picture books ages 37, chapter books early readers. The caroline sheldon literary agency is one of the uks leading literary agencies representing a bestselling roster of authors and illustrators. I regularly provide writers with feedback, mentoring, and. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact. First, please read the information and advice on this page. Melissa richeson recently moved into the role of associate agent at apokedak literary agency, where she is building her list of childrens book authors. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Prior to the cancellation of the bologna childrens book fair, think australian spoke with a number of australian publishers and literary agents who were scheduled to attend the fair.

Information for writers about literary agents, golvan arts management and the business of writing in australia. Mandy suhr is a literary agent of miles stott childrens literary agency. Literary agents for childrens books 20202021 children. Jacintas agency represents writers and illustrators across a diverse range of genres including picture books. Submit your idea sarah mckenzie literary management.

List of poetry literary agents now accepting submissions. Welcome to the australian literary agents association. Submissions jacinta dimase management literary agency. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors.

Writing nsw recommends finding a literary agent through the australian. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before writing a query letter or contacting any literary agents. Margaret finally achieved her goal by setting up the margaret kennedy literary agency in 1996. Third, if an agent wants to look at your writing, they will generally ask you to send in an initial submission by email or post, according to their guidelines.