Its important that you do your homework when querying literary agents because if you do, and youre ready, youll experience far more success in your quest. Feb 08, 2011 fall all those aspiring christian writers thomas nelsons michael hyatt compiled a list of literary agents who represent christian authors. Sep 05, 2018 they publish commercial and literary fiction, childrens and ya fiction, picture books, australiana, history, biographies, cooking, health and selfhelp, sports and travel. With publishing experience of over four decades, brian cooks is a literary agent based in. As i cant travel to america, and have problems travelling here. As i cant travel to america, and have problems travelling here in australia, the chances of meeting an agent or publisher in this country are pretty much nil. Following are the agencies ive noticed in both australia and new zealand, although i havent met any of the agents.
See more ideas about christian, writers conference and book proposal. Im struggling to find anyone willing to look at a christian book. 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. Based in london, uk, law was founded in 1996 by literary agents mark lucas, julian alexander, and araminta whitley. Agent appointments acfw the voice of christian fiction. Curtis brown is australias oldest and largest literary agency representing a diverse range of australian and new zealand authors.
Nov 24, 2007 keep in mind that agents typically charge a 15 percent commission. 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. We combine the unlimited potential of a new artist with a unique approach to publishing in order to provide our clients with high quality books, music and films. If you are from another country you can send a proposal via email. Feb 23, 2018 literary launches and food go exceedingly well together and so it was on friday night in brisbanes west end. However, you shouldnt have to pay them until they actually sell your book to a publisher. Use the free list of book agents below to find all christian book agents for new writers. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. Agent query offers the largest searchable database of literary agents on the web. Christian living, devotional, marriage, family life, apologetics. We focus primarily in the christian marketplace and have put together an outstanding gallery of authors and speakers whose books continue to make an impact throughout the wor. Christian publishers directory of australia listing all 3 christian publishers listed in the australian publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under christian publishers.
Based out of brisbane, margaret kennedy is a literary agent with more than three decades experience. Manuscript submission margaret kennedy agency literary agent. The margaret kennedy agency was established in the year 1996 by margaret. As far as i know there arent any christian literary agents here and also only about one or two christian publishers who publish christian fiction. The australian literary agents association was formed in 2003 in order to provide a public presence and a point of contact for australian literary. Welcome to the australian literary agents association. After more than 25 years in the book industry, melbournebased jacinta di mase started her own literary agency in 2004.
Here are a further 9 australian literary agents accepting submissions. One of the most difficult things a writer must decide is when to contact an agent. Ark house is a world leading christian book publisher dedicated to helping publish christian authors. Boring, or 97009 we will contact you within a month if we have an interest in pursuing this project. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019.
After working as a book editor across ukbased and australian publishing houses, she decided to establish a literary agency of her own. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for a final response. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that represents christian novels, christian nonfiction, inspirational books, and spiritual books. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of australia that are listed under christian publishers. We are members of the australian literary agents association alaa. Christian literary agents free list of book agents. An agent with a wide knowledge of the publishing industry is. Christian literary agents usa directory and database 20202021.
Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their. We have a number of canadian clients, three in australia and one in new zealand, but all the rest are based in the united states. Sold scott reintgens untitled book three in the talespinners series, featuring the adventures of indira story as she goes undercover at antagonist academy at the request of a secret faction known. Literary agents help writers find publishers, as well as negotiate the deal and sales of the book. The christian writers market guide by jerry jenkins. Margaret kennedy agency is a full service literary agency in brisbane, australia, representing general nonfiction, a limited range of fiction, and high. A book proposal for an agent usually comprises a synopsis, brief chapter outline for nonfiction, three. Penguin australia accepts unsolicited manuscripts the first week of every month. 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. Literary agents are important to your writing career. Nov 29, 20 ive been told, as of 20, there are very few literary agents serving writers in australia.
Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. The official directory of literary agents has detailed book agent biographies, contact information, and more for all christian literary agents. The email can be addressed to the person you wish to contact and should include all the relevant details of your request. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent my goal as an agent is simple. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to. How autism nearly destroyed my family and what we did. Manning is a new literary agent at united talent agency seeking both fiction. Christian book proposals christian manuscript submissions. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u.
The australian christian publishing industry is smaller than the us market. Margaret finally achieved her goal by setting up the margaret kennedy literary agency in 1996. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christianbased authors who aspire to craft. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients. The email can be addressed to the person you wish to contact and. If the idea is of interest, you will be asked to send a submission in the form of a proposal. Download your copy of the complete guide to literary agents who represent christian authors ebook. The directory of literary agents features the most. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all. Last week i shared a handy checklist to discern whether youre ready for a literary agent. Unlike biblesized print guides that require you to comb through page after endless page, crossreferencing agents and their. Nov 03, 2015 but the path to that line is often arduous, which is where agents can help.
But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand. Thomas nelson shares list of literary agents who represent. Official website of christian literary agent steve laube. They have helped launch the careers of various writers and authors over the years to finally get their first book published and growing. Literary agencies located in australia robin mizell. The oldest literary agency in australia was only established in 1967, and yet since that time, the country has published a string of internationally acclaimed authors. Unlike biblesized print guides that require you to comb through page after endless page, crossreferencing agents and their interests, our database allows writers to refine their search by pinpointing dozens of literary agents who represent books just like yours.
Curtis brown sources works by young and emerging writers and also represents the interests of many established clients and literary estates. In 2001 philippa milnessmith joined the agency from penguin childrens books to create a childrens and ya department. Bantam books has been in existence ever since 1945. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors. The william k jensen literary agency is interested in most types of christian books, including. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Traditional christian publishers in australia australasian christian. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. We combine the unlimited potential of a new artist with a unique. We journeyed to the big smoke the avid reader bookshop to hear new author matthew karpin present his searing life writing diary the crisis. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income.
If you are from another country you can send a proposal via email to any of our agents but let us know that you are living in another country. Agents terms vary, but generally they take a commission ranging from 10 to 20 per cent on any money that you earn, whether from a manuscript, a short story, a public speaking engagement, or overseas. Contacting an agent australian literary agents association. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Agents terms vary, but generally they take a commission ranging from 10 to 20 per cent on any money that you earn, whether from a manuscript, a short story, a public speaking engagement, or overseas sales. Asj publishing is a publishing business that aims to discover and work with unknown and firsttime authors, musicians and film artists. Remove australia filter to see all christian publishers directory.
Enter your first name and email address now for free instant access to the official directory of literary agents. Christian literary agents looking for new authors our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents looking for new authors. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. In this post, we share how to hook a literary agent to represent writing and get published by looking at the query letter, synopsis, book proposal, and sample pages. Christian literary agents 20202021 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. If you dont hear from us, we have decided its not a good fit for our agency at this time. This is remarkable considering that there are still less than 20 registered literary agencies in what is the worlds sixthlargest country. Read blogs by agents to provide very helpful advice. This may not be all the agents that could be listed, but these are the forty or so we work with at thomas nelson. Find recommended christian literary agents by veteran author mary demuth. How do i bring my work to the attention of a literary agent. First, please read the information and advice on this page. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Second, look up a suitable agent from our list of member agents and then check their submission guidelines before making contact if these guidelines are not available on their website, phone or email.
On monday, katy introduced the 2020 australian christian teen writer award. Oct 6, 2015 these agents accept christian submissions. Christian publishers directory of australia list of. 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. Please feel free to advise me if you learn of any others or if youd like to have your agencys website added to this list. Her philosophy from day one was a commitment to the creation of quality books that engage, entertain, and inspire. Some agents also charge a fee for reading your manuscript and for postage and photocopying expenses. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents seeking new clients. Manuscript assessment editing appraisal evaluation proofreading.
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