She moved to fineprint to assist with daytoday administrative tasks, but is now developing her client list and is open to queries. See what this literary agent is looking for in queries and get statistics on acceptance rates, response times, and more. The script righter, camille tucker, talks about literary agents in her series writing scripts that sell. Aug 15, 2018 screenwriter of love actually, notting hill and four weddings and a funeral, richard curtis influence on romantic comedies and the nations christmas viewing schedules is immense. Jan 06, 2019 richard curtis associates is located in new york. Lauren bieker after a brief career in the fashion industry, lauren made her move to publishing as an intern for agent paige wheeler. Mar 03, 2009 i am very pleased, lucky, thrilled to have the opportunity to interview my fantabulous rockstar of an agent, ginger clark. Apr 12, 20 full one hour interview with jodi reamer writers house, kim witherspoon inkwell management, robert gottlieb trident media, sloan harris icm, eric sim.
A list of 18,196 authors and the literary agents who represent them or have represented them in the past you can also search for an agent to view a list of all the authors that agent represents. Richard henshaw literary agent richard henshaw group. Liza dawson associates was founded in 1996 and has grown into a vital, successful literary agency in nyc that is known for building authors careers. I dont know how else i can end this interview than that.
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The evolution of the literary agent writers digest. Richard curtis literary agent free directory of book agents. As editorinchief, she relished the opportunity to devour every kind of book, from the finest literary fiction to yiddish for dogs. Agent advice this installment featuring agent lucy carson of the friedrich agency is a series of quick interviews with literary agents and script agents who talk with guide to literary agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else. Richard works closely with colleagues at curtis brown in the translation, presenters, theatre, film and tv departments. You might get some ideas from a book called how to be your own literary agent, by richard curtis. Richard whalley anthony curtis, cbe born 8 november 1956, is a british screenwriter, producer, and film director. To the best of my knowledge, thats why hes generally closed to queries. Richard curtis a top literary agent for more than thirty years provides a comprehensive practical overview of the publishing process, from submissions to. Curtis, the agent for john jakes and other writers, said that publishers cheated authors by withholding. Benefit from the collective knowledge of thousands of other writers, all of whom are enduring the query process just like you.
Richard curtis, literary agent and founder of the oldest independent ebook publishing company ereads, recently posted an article for digital book. His agency currently represents close to 150 authors in commercial fiction, romance, westerns, thrillers, science fiction, mystery and fantasy, all areas of nonfiction, as well as young adult and middle grade childrens books. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Interview with ginger clark, literary agent gretchen mcneil. Richard curtis tells about sitcoms and the creation of blackadder. The data compiled on agents and queries will give you special insight, such as. Pay the writer, richard curtis, his literary agent. Were committed to helping writers, both established and those just entering.
Aug 31, 2010 given the magnitude of change underway in book publishing, the evolving role of the literary agent is a hot topic in industry circles. Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. Richard curtis, a top literary agent for more than twentyfive years, provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing and beyond. Michael burke barbara bova literary agency querytracker. Aug 06, 2016 richard henshaw literary agent this article about literary agent richard henshaw and the richard henshaw group is part of a series about literary agents and finding a book agent. I just got back from a literary conference with a mixed group of attendees, everything from fans of certain authors, to dabblers, to serious writers. How can i contact richard curtiss management team or agent details. The whalen agency is a full service literary agency established by premiere literary agent kimberly whalen in the fall of 2016. He is also the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including several books about the publishing industry.
Tina dubois formerly wexler the official manuscript wish. Richard curtis a top literary agent for more than thirty years provides a comprehensive practical overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing, publicity, and beyond. Im a literary agent at icm partners representing authors in the childrens and adult marketplace, with a focus on middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. After years as a successful author and agent, in 1999 he started ereads, which. Rice chose richard curtis as her new york literary agent. He is also the author of a novel, short stories, and several books about the publishing industry, and from 1981 to 1992 had a regular column in the science fiction industry professional fanzine locus, entitled agents corner. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. Writer harlan ellison, pictured during a 1976 interview, remade science fiction throughout his prolific career. One of britains most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known primarily for romantic comedy films, among them four weddings and a funeral 1994, notting hill 1999, bridget joness diary 2001, love actually 2003, and about time 20.
As soon as you enter your name and email address to the right, youll be able to see complete profiles for every literary agent at richard curtis associates and every other literary agency. This weeks agent spotlight features ginger clark of curtis brown ltd. For more information on richard s clients and what he is currently looking for, please visit. Growing up, she had a hard time finding ya books outside of christopher pike and r. In 1988 he moved to dell publishing as senior editor, quickly moving up to the position of vice president and editorial director of delacorte press. This series has more than 170 interviews so far with reps from great literary agencies. For firsttime writers of fiction, picking the right agent can be as daunting as. Agents have become editors as well as marketing coaches for their authors, and are likely to invest far more time in making those final sales than ever beforeand possibly for lower advances. Best literary agents 20192020 updated 121619 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them.
Victoria skurnick levine greenberg rostan literary agency. New york times bestselling author richard chizmars novel gwendys magic feather, the authorized sequel to stephen king and richard chizmars nyt bestselling novella gwendys button box, including a new foreword by stephen king, to ed schlesinger at gallery, in an exclusive submission, by kristin nelson. Richard is a leading new york literary agent and wellknown author advocate. If i like an idea and believe i can sell it, i interview the author. Founder, owner and president of richard curtis associates, inc studied at university of wyoming m. How to be your own literary agent takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not. Richard curtis, literary agent what you need to know jericho. Ginger clark has been a literary agent with curtis brown ltd new york since 2005. Richard curtis has been a force in the publishing world for over five decades.
Screenwriter of love actually, notting hill and four weddings and a funeral, richard curtis influence on romantic comedies and the nations christmas viewing schedules is immense. Karen solem is a christian literary agent with spencerhill associates, ltd. The book is how to be your own literary agent, and in it as well as in an interview mr. Curtis, the agent for john jakes and other writers. My interests range from contemporary realistic to high fantasy. And though a number of her clients have become new york times bestsellers she still takes great pleasure in discovering and working with new talent. Publishing agent richard henshaw is an agent with the richard henshaw group. After years as a successful author and agent, in 1999 he started ereads, which specializes in reissuing thousands of previously published titles in electronic format. Ed joined greenburger associates in 2011 to work with faith hamlin.
Leave comments about your experiences with this literary agent, or read what other authors have to say. How to be your own literary agent is the most practical and thorough guide to book publishing for writers. Richard curtis on the future of charity, his films and. As publishing models change, so must the agentauthor relationship. On the adult side of her list she represents science fiction, fantasy and horror.
Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. She is also the president and represents a broad range of commercial fiction. Henry dunow began his career as a literary agent in the early 1980s, with stints at curtis brown ltd. He is also the author of a novel, short stories, and several books about the publishing industry, and from 1981 to 1992 had a regular column in the science fiction industry professional fanzine locus, entitled agent s corner. Discovering new talent and managing bestselling authors for 30 years. A distinguished publishing industry veteran of over 20 years, kimberly is a fierce advocate for her clients and is wellknown in the industry for negotiating and closing seven and eightfigure deals both domestically and internationally. He is also the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction including several books about the publishing industry. A close reader of nonfiction, ed is interested in how histories ripple across contemporary politics and present life. He also pioneered in the development of a program designed to quickly convert royalty information generated by numerous ebook vendors into simple. Anne tyler, john lecarre, amy tan, tom wolfe, stephen king, michael lewis, lee child, roddy doyle, alice. And of course, there were the usual mix of professional writers, agents, editors, marketers, etc. Curtis, whose clients include john jakes and janet. Victoria skurnick came to lgr after being at the bookofthe month club for almost twenty years. Twentyfive years after the release of four weddings and a funeral, richard curtiss wellintentioned short sequel for comic relief gave rise to no laughs but some genuine pathos.
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