Some of her most notable clients include jessica long, rachel macy stafford, sheila hamilton, and rebecca eanes. And though bookstores have always been important cultural centers in vancouver, nascent spaces like the paper hound are prioritizing literary discussion, learning, and community. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. Publishing is a tough business, so you have to decide to be in it for the right reasons. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you this article is part of a 15part series called everything you need to know about finding a literary. Our free list of literary agents has detailed book agent biographies, contact information, and more for all literary agents in vancouver. Apr 18, 2018 i have a special fondness for canadian literary magazines. Professional writers association of canada pwac formerly the periodical writers association of canada.
Does not handle screenplays, illustrated books, or childrens books. Many writers believe they must have a literary agent in order to get published, but this is not always the case. Canadian literary agents first time authorsheres the. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. So youre an aspiring author with a fabulous manuscriptfuture bestseller. Its client list includes prominent actors in film, television, theatre, and voice over. Continue reading to learn who they are and about each agencys experience, staff, and importantly the types of books they represent and how you can go about making a query. Canadian literary magazines serve the useful functions of curating literary. The word guild canadian writers and editors who are christian. Please see our talentsubmissions page for application details. There are approximately 30 literary agents in canada, most of which only accept a few clients a year. The carolyn swayze literary agency represents top canadian literary talent. Fuse literary is a fullservice literary agency based in the silicon valley, with offices in san francisco, san diego, new york, dallas, and vancouver we are not an agency that sells a book and then washes our hands of the project. Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and.
For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. Literary agents vancouver how many book agents and literary agencies are there in vancouver. Situated in the historic chelsea shop in torontos huronsussex neighbourhood, our staff of eleven includes six fulltime book agents who are supported by an inhouse international rights agent and an outstanding network of twentyfour international coagents. List of literary agents 20192020 book agents looking.
It is not absolutely necessary to have a literary agent, and it is sometimes as difficult to get representation by an agent as it is to get a publisher. Rick broadhead restored my faith in literary agents. To help you find them, weve compiled this list of top literary agents in canada in alphabetical order. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. As soon as you enter your name and email address to the right, youll be able to see complete profiles for all book agents in vancouver as. They often pay their writers, dont ask for perpetual rights, and for the most part do not charge submission fees. It highlights the best fiction literary agents for all subgenres including. Literary agents are selective about who they will represent, and it is usually helpful for an author to be referred by people who work in or are familiar with the publishing industry. Specializing in adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. Since 1994, we have had the pleasure of guiding the careers of some of canada s top literary talent. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents.
Sandra bishop is a literary agent working at transatlantic agency, a fullservice literary agency headquartered in ontario, canada. Transatlantic agency a literary management company with a. In terms of agents interests, canadian agents traditionally do less commercial fiction, but that is rapidly changing. Tens of thousands of books are published every year in canada. Professional association of canadian literary agents. Getting yourself a literary agent can be as frustrating as getting your book published. If youre looking for vancouver literary agents, seventh avenue. Connekt creative agency is a national talent agency representing high profile professional performers for work in film, tv, commercials, theatre and voice across canada. Referrals by people who work in the publishing industry or are on that particular agents client list increase chances of keeping your query out of the slush pile. I have a copy of the writers market, but of the pages listing agents, only 7 handle middle grade or teen books. This list, compiled for reference purposes only, gives the names of some of the agents representing writers working in the jurisdiction of the writers guild of canada. Denise bukowski is a torontobased literary agent and the founder of the bukowski agency. Forensic scientist and author debra komar won the canadian authors association 2016 literary award for canadian history for her latest true historical murder mystery, the bastard of fort stikine. Even though some jump straight to submitting it to publishers, for many writers, the next step is finding a literary agent.
Arsenal pulp press is listed in the directory of publishers of canada. But some agents who have been in the business for years get north of 10,000 queries a year, and only sign 1 or 2 clients. Arsenal pulp press, vancouver, bc, canada is just one of over 20,000 publishing company profiles in our database. Continue reading to learn who they are and about each agency s experience, staff, and importantly the types of books they represent and how you can go about making a query. Browse through agent or agency listings, or use advanced search to find literary agents who accept particular genres, accept queries, work in a particular state, and so on. Agents use their connections and knowledge of the publishing industry to help. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients.
These canada literary agencies were compiled by visiting each of their websites, to ensure the very latest submission policies are detailed below. Jennifer villameres is canada even real, a pop culture book, has been sold to dundurn. Do canadian agents have the same literary interests as american agents. The association of book publishers of british columbia. The beadle literary agency is a boutique agency and publishing consultancy run out of toronto. Cookemcdermid was founded in 2017 when two preeminent literary agencies, the cooke agency and the mcdermid agency, amalgamated, combining nearly 50 years of experience. Massey college 4 devonshire place toronto, on m5s 2e1. I have my standard query letter model that ive used for us agents, but i wasnt sure if theres a different culture regarding submissions for uk or canadian agents. The agents take an honest, straightforward approach in the representation of their clients, and the negotiation on behalf of those clients. Literary translators association of canada association des traducteurs et traductrices litteraires du canada. We are newly established and seeking talented voices looking for representation or assistance.
Seventh avenue literary agency nonfiction specialists. Unless otherwise indicated, these literary agencies are based in toronto. Since my first conversation with rick, i have been impressed with his commitment to getting the job done. Multicultural publishers in canada, fiction publishers in canada, and art publishers in canada. For a list of canadian literary magazine go to the magazines canada website. Perhaps youre a literary agent interested in being a member. When perusing agency webpages, publishers marketplace, or agent twitter feeds youll see that many canadian agents are looking for all genres, not only canadian literary fiction. For a list of bc published magazines go to the magazine association of bc mabc website. Top 10 questions literary agents get asked we get asked most of these questions, in one form or the other, over and over. Integral artists maintains a focus on representing canadian talent and includes a diverse range of name performers, celebrities, and artists across the entertainment industry. Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you.
New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think. Seventh avenue literary agency nonfiction specialists for. Referrals by people who work in the publishing industry or are on that particular agent s client list increase chances of keeping your query out of the slush pile. Situated in torontos huronsussex neighbourhood, housed in the. It is an honor to be published in one of their literary journals. Many agents only accept query letters and not unsolicited manuscripts. Westwood creative artists is one of canadas oldest and most respected literary agencies. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. With agents in vancouver and northern bc, the jl team is a highly motivated group of skilled professionals with extensive industry, marketing, leadership and communication knowledge. Im getting ready to pitch a novel where some very prominent characters are from toronto. There are approximately 30 literary agents in canada, most of which only. There are approximately thirty agents in canada and, because there are so few, it can be difficult to find an agent who will represent you. Are there financial hoops to jump through when it comes time for money owing to the writer from a canadian agent.
The lakefield literary festival showcases canadian authors and promotes the joy of reading and writing among children and adults. Sandra primarily represents authors of nonfiction, but she also works with established fiction authors. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies.
Additionally, literary festivals, such as vancouver writers fest and growing room, are helping to further expand the canadian literary scene as a whole. Finding a canadian literary agent who accepts middle grade novels i have written a middle grade novel and am looking for a literary agent. It is possible that from time to time individual agents may state that they are not accepting new clients. Representing actors and models in victoria and vancouver island. Welcome to the professional association of canadian literary agents website. Ooh ooh, i have a followup question for you, chuck or any canadian literary agents who happen to be reading. Founded in 1986 by richard lucas, lucas talent inc. In addition, canada, unlike its neighbor to the south, has a deep respect for literature and literacy. We are a fullservice literary agency representing authors of literary, commercial and speculative fiction. The company is a premiere literary and talent agency that represents actors, voice artists, writers, directors and other above the line personnel.
This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. And buffy and andrea have events together later this month in vancouver. And all you need is a publisher to recognize that and set you on the path to stardom. For over five years he organized the media tours for major authors in vancouver and across canada. Im expanding my lit agent search to uk and canadian agents. Resources for victoria writers russ harveys personal site.
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. If you re looking for vancouver literary agents, seventh avenue. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them. Literary agents united kingdom, canada, australia, and ireland. Enhanced services provide tracking of your submissions and automated document creation. Literary agents help writers find publishers, as well as negotiate the deal and sales of the book. Canadian literary agents first time authorsheres the key. Literary agents vancouver usa literary agencies and. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. You can find more such publishers from canada here. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. Or maybe you want to drop us a line please click here to read our letter to publishers, the media, and arts organizations.
Is the submission process different between us and ukcanadian literary agents. Caa is a national organization with a local presence dedicated to promoting a flourishing community of writers across canada and to encourage works of. They negotiate contract details and provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. Do canadian agents have editorial contacts in the u. The carolyn swayze literary agency represents some of the finest canadian authors writing today.