Established in 1984, ethan ellenberg has represented writers of scifi, fantasy, and even romance. Caa has hired cindy uh as an agent in the books department. Caa icon entertainment benefits group evolution media capital executive search sports licensing sports media rights. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his. New yorkbased maddi mobley has been promoted to executive in caa brand consulting, comprised of 230 employees in the u. Oct 01, 2010 alice martell, of the martell agency in new york, says up until five years ago, i had a kneejerk negative reaction to self publishing. Abbeville press, headquartered in new york, is an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books. As new york science publishing, welcomes new authors and suggestions for books. Jeff hermans guide to book publishers, editors, and literary agents new world library, 2017 or writers market writers digest books, 2017 can help you narrow down your.
Caa takes an active role in every aspect of the book publishing process, from concept to development, amplifying authors platforms and. Literary agents have the contacts in the new york publishing world and beyond to get your book sold. Uh moves to caa following a fourandahalfyear stint at thompson literary agency, where she represented a range of. Some time ago i brought a client to matthew snyder at caa. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing.
Yeahyeah you read about the defections to rival agency united talent agency uta but i hope youre not feeling sad for caa for they still have power. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Within the professional literary community, these major publishers, which were formerly as the sister six until random house. Jan 12, 2016 caa has hired lit agent mollie glick who joined the company this week in the books department. They have inside contacts with specific publishers and know which editors are most likely to buy a particular work. Recently i decided to move the client from snyder because i felt snyder was not doing a good job.
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. Agents are experts in the publishing industry and represent the interests of their authorclients. She attends the major international book fairs on our behalf, pitching our titles to foreign co agents and foreign publishers. Larabell worked at blacks shop for the past nine years.
From academy awardwinning directors to franchise players to new media startups, clients rely on caa to represent their interests, provide expert guidance, and create new opportunities. Sep 12, 2018 interview with literary agent, mollie glick. Feb 11, 2019 green is a veteran of the space, having spent 17 years helping to run pom inc. We have very good experience, and knowledge about publishing books, especially academic books. Dec 05, 2017 in todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. Look at the sample literary agents new york listing below. Literary agents open the door to selfpublished writers. Our authors include media personalities, musicians, actors, political figures, trendsetters, and more. It is regarded as a dominant and influential company in the talent agency business and manages numerous clients.
Mollies list includes literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and a bit of practical. This agency also helps writers publish via a new method, called agent sponsored publishing, where the agent will actually provide the writer with all the necessary advice, tips, and. Caa icon entertainment benefits group evolution media capital executive. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Creative artists agency spooks ny literary agents galleycat. Abrams artists agency hires simon green to run book. In her new book, jenna bush hager is taking the ageold adage of listening to your elders to heart.
List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently. Literary agents negotiate publishing contracts, sell subrights like foreign rights and media and electronic rights, and just plain manage your financial and business affairs so you can focus on your literary business of writing. In 2012 the agency completed a management buyout and formed a partnership with the new name icm partners. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. The 10 best literary agents for writers by industrial scripts. Caa publishing represents awardwinning and bestselling storytellers across a wide range of disciplines. Mar 11, 2019 new yorkbased maddi mobley has been promoted to executive in caa brand consulting, the agencys awardwinning brand services offering, comprised of 230 employees in the u. A book agents descent and ascent from the ashes the new.
Caa has made its first foray into the publishing biz, hiring simon green to broker book deals for its celebrity clients from the agencys gotham. New york, new york 10011 please include a selfaddressed stamp envelope if you would like to receive a response or would like to have your materials returned. Cindy uh has joined caa as an agent in the books department. Caa has hired literary agent david larabell from the david black agency, one of the top agencies for nonfiction writers in the country. After a year in the voice program at calarts, she realized her true passion. Literary agents new york sample directory listing below.
How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. Caa hires lit agent from one of new yorks top firms. Our literary agents database includes areas of focus, tips for submitting, client lists, and contact information for literary agents who represent literary writing. It is regarded as a dominant and influential company in the talent agency business and. Glick will be based in new york and will help bolster the agencys ability to offer ever more. Publishing speakers television theatre video games brand studio basketball client business ventures live event booking. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. We saw an opportunity to streamline and improve the publishing process so that authors, book agents. He is the guy who runs the book to film department at caa. Prior to his break from the agency world, he handled multiple new york times bestsellers and worked on publishing projects with clients.
Best literary agents 20202021 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. This list, my friends, represents the big bad new york publishing world. Founded by agent lane heymont in 2016 the tobias literary agency specializes in all intellectual property matters in the publishing industry, from the seed of an idea to the day a book hits the shelves. A new york literary agent can spend more time with editors and publishers at major new york publishing houses the people who buy most books. The bible for actors who take their business seriously, the new york agent book is the prototype for any actors guide to agents. 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. You know if youre gonna be an agent if you love the stories, you love the words, and then you also love the entrepreneurial businessbuilding side, the creative artists agency caa agent told so booking cool. Literary agents trident media group literary agency. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives seeking. A heads up to all in the industry who use subagents in hollywood. Jan 12, 2016 literary agent mollie glick has joined caa. A new york times bestseller, now updated with an afterword and exclusive new material. We want to make it easier for book agents, publishers, and readers to discover rising and hot talent.
A heads up to all in the industry who use sub agents in hollywood. Updated 2112020 i love sharing the weekly agent alerts, because these are the agents who are the. Founded in 1977, abbeville has long been a mainstay in the art book publishing world, and is currently making strides into the digital realm with ebooks, ibooks, and many other efriendly formats. Gotham lit agents reactions ranged from fear the agency would try to become a publishing player to acceptance of caas pledge that green will limit himself to marrying caa clients to book deals. Agents outside manhattan can make trips to nyc to meet editors at their offices, meet them at publishing industry events like book expo america, and make. While many people regard caa as having the best movie star client list, this april, 12 agents moved to uta. Glick will be based in new york and will help bolster the agencys ability to offer ever more resources and opportunities to clients in the publishing. The new york times explained, the exodus of agents from caa was seen as pointing toward a change in internal culture. As soon as you enter your name and email address to the right, youll be able to see complete profiles of literary agents new york and elsewhere in the united states and abroad. Caa hired simon greenwho recently scored a sevenfigure deal for a photograph book about the jonas brothersto handle deals for the caas celebrity clients in new york.
James andrew millers irresistible insider chronicle of the modern entertainment industry, told through the epic story of creative artists agency caa. New york based maddi mobley has been promoted to executive in caa brand consulting, comprised of 230 employees in the u. Not as awesome as you might imagine, especially considering. Literary agents new york free directory of us book agents. Within the professional literary community, these major publishers, which were formerly as the sister six until random house swallowed up penguin group at the end of 2012. Caa promotes 21 trainees to agentexecutive billboard. Mar 09, 2019 new york based maddi mobley has been promoted to executive in caa brand consulting, comprised of 230 employees in the u. He will be based in new york and begins immediately. Agent beware of matthew snyder at caa trident media. Its become quite attractive these days, however, as a. Uhs clients include new york times bestselling author and illustrator mari. Inside the saga, secrets and sale of caa exclusive book.
From basic contact information to background on the agents and agencies, there is no other book that is so meticulously researched and filled with so much information. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Creative artists agency usa literary agencies and literary agents. We are a new book design and publishing studio based in usa. Paradigm accepts submissions in all areas of fiction and nonfiction. Literary agency, then nearly a decade growing caas book publishing department from scratch. New york talent agencies you should know project casting.
Tess brown assistant to the founder and agents tess brown grew up in reno, nevada and trained as a vocalist for over a decade. Season of love and loss is a collection of wisdom hager gathered from her grandparents over the years. Jul 20, 2016 david geffen says hollywoods longtime most powerful talent agency has become a pimple on its owners ass, but the towns rivals and players including michael ovitz reveal the truth is far. The senior agent at the ethan ellenberg literary agency can be reached out to via twitter. Based in the new york office, glick will work closely with caas clients in the publishing space. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. From basic contact information to background on the agents and agencies. Please note that per foundry policy, agents do not take calls from querying authors unless they have initiated contact. Abrams artists agency has hired former caa agent simon green, with the industry veteran set to lead the companys book and publishing division. Book publishers in new york book publishing directory. Caa promotes 21 trainees to agent and executive ranks. Literary agents negotiate publishing contracts, sell subrights like foreign rights and media and. The love for writing and business is what mollie glick cherishes about being an agent.
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