I have never read a james patterson book but i am, obviously, aware of him. Like most authors, james patterson started out with one book, released in 1976, that he struggled to get published. A divergent collection, the carve the mark duology carve the mark, the fates divide, the end and other beginnings collection of short fiction, and many short stories and essays. We collaborate with our authors through the entire publishing process, and often get. Mcginniss associates is a cutting edge literary agency, founded with a vision of the future of publishing. Theres literally not a week that goes by without someone making a crack about my name or asking when my next book is coming out. Poc and lgbtq authors are not just welcome, but encouraged to submit. In the literary magazines database youll find editorial policies, submission guidelines, contact informationeverything you need to know before submitting your work to the publications that share your vision for your work. Janet reid, literary agent never miss a chance to do gooddavid stanley. Were sitting in the writers expansive summer home in the wooded. In the next installment of our author series, author james patterson makes no.
Her clients include heather graham, frances sherwood, elizabeth diamond, and peter charles melman. For fiction we are always looking for a good story and a tight narrative structure. Spitzer literary agency, representing a broad range of fiction and nonfiction writers, as well more than a dozen french publishers. Lucy is interested in both commercial fiction especially edgy womens, and especially.
Inkwell is a fullservice literary management agency. This will certainly upset those devoted fans, including me. Remember to include a short bio and a ten page sample with your letter. We work together as a closeknit team, ensuring that each client has every advantage at all stages of the publishing process. T hese three new literary agents are seeking clients.
Literary agent emma patterson of brandt and hochman literary. James brendan patterson born march 22, 1947 is an american author and philanthropist. Kristin van ogtrop, the former editorinchief of real simple, has joined inkwell management as a literary agent. Work should be challenging, passionate, and purposeful. Philip joined marjacq in 2003 from curtis brown where he was an agent for 7 years, before which he worked for harpercollins publishers. Anthony doerr is the author of the runaway bestseller and pulitzer prize winning all the light we cannot see, a novel set during ww ii, which spent more than three and a half years on the new york times bestseller list. This is the literaryagents listing for the literary agent james mcginniss. As a young man, working night shifts as an aide at mclean hospital in belmont, he read novels by jerzy. Ken folletts turned the agent of his own fortune london.
Wd highlights a new literary agent every week, telling all about them. Walter thompson advertising agency, he created advertising campaigns for kodak, toys r us, burger king, and other companies. The bestselling thriller writer ken follett has sent shock waves through the publishing industry by dispensing with his longtime literary middlemen. This agent is associated with the literary agency mcginniss associates. We represent a wide range of nonfiction, including. Devin hails from the windiest city in the midwest where she spent most of her childhood. James patterson 1947 biography personal, addresses. United kingdom, canada, australia, and ireland literary agent.
New agents are a boon to writers because they are actively building their client lists. Below you will find a sample of our clients which can be searched by first name, last name or title. Send a query letter with the first 35 pages of the novel or memoir pasted below to. Nonfiction, especially history, politics, popular culture, health, psychology, reference, biography home 15%, overseas 20%. Backdoor routes to getting a literary agent publishing talk. Getting to know literary agent emma patterson whitney bell. Jan 24, 2010 like most authors, james patterson started out with one book, released in 1976, that he struggled to get published. David patterson represents a wide variety of narrative and ideadriven nonfiction and literary fiction, with an emphasis on journalists, public figures, scholars, and performers.
Apr 20, 2015 getting to know literary agent emma patterson april 20, 2015 april 21, 2015 whitneybellwriting for one of my grad school assignments this semester, i was supposed to interview an agent or an editor. Top ten agents from nyt bestseller list greyhound books. James patterson explains why his books sell like crazy. Please note that due to the high volume of queries we receive, we will only respond to your query if we are interested in reading more. Fifty shades of grey was rejected by two agents sell your. David patterson stuart krichevsky literary agency, inc. James patterson has had more new york times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to guinness world records.
James patterson inkwell management literary agency. Anthony doerr is the author of the runaway bestseller and pulitzer prize winning all the light we cannot see, a novel set during ww ii, which spent more than three and a. Almost every literary agents bio says, actively seeking new clients, but you learn whos new, what and who they already represent, as well as what theyre seeking to see if theyre a good fit for you. We asked authors, booksellers, publishers, editors, and others to share the places they go to connect with writers of the past, to the bars and cafes where todays authors give readings, and to those sites that are most inspiring for writing. We will not open any attachments, so please include all content in the. It sold about 10,000 copies, a modest, if respectable, showing for a first novel. Please send a query letter and the first few up to 10 pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of an email not an attachment to one of the addresses below. How james patterson became the ultimate storyteller vanity fair. It will help if you read the faq page before sending a query. We are privileged to work with some of the most exciting authors, chefs, illustrators and personalities in the world. Patterson keeps cranking out novels, ignoring his critics. As you can see, i share a name with a very famous fiction author.
Getting to know literary agent emma patterson april 20, 2015 april 21, 2015 whitneybellwriting for one of my grad school assignments this semester, i was supposed to interview an agent or an editor. General help on how to write an effective query is available on the queryshark blog. So, my name is james patterson as you can see, i share a name with a very famous fiction author. She began her publishing career as an authors assistant, helping authors grow their platforms and meet their deadlines. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. A list of 18,238 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.
We are proud to maintain our reputation as a fullservice, hands on agency representing a select group of clients. So, my name is james patterson janet reid, literary agent. Evan gregory the official manuscript wish list website. He is on the look out for thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary. The authors i represent and others who are listed under my bio give you an idea of the range of my taste. Adrienne rosado of stonesong is seeking adult and childrens fiction, as well as select nonfiction in the areas of popscience, business, and the occasional quirky history. I feel like so much of literary fiction can be read in npr voice, yours would be too urgent and emphatic for that. I feel like so much of literary fiction can be read in npr. He joined in 2003 from curtis brown where he was a film, television and theatre agent. Literary agent emma patterson of brandt and hochman literary seeks new clients at guide to literary agents 0520. Want exclusive content, like free chapters, news, and sweepstakes. The planets bestselling author since 2001, james patterson has more than 300. I want literary fiction that explores subcultures, that delves deep into otherness. Mostly i read fiction, and any nonfiction i represent must be on a subject that i believe will have international appeal.
He is an avid follower of current events, sports, politics, and pop culture he has an ongoing passion for fiction writing and participates in several fiction seminars in new york does not represent. In which a literary agent in sydney, australia attempts to decode the world of publishing in order to assist writers. Find literary agents in the uk, canada, australia, and other countries at. My manuscript wish list favorite i represent both literary and upmarket fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction.
Mcginniss associates james mcginniss literary agent. 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. A story in the sunday times claims that bestselling novel, fifty shades of grey was turned down by two different london literary agents its not known which agents rejected the book, which has become the fastest selling paperback of all time, and they have not been named. Patterson also runs the college book bucks scholarship program. Mainstream and literary fiction, thrillers and narrative nonfiction are all represented on our shelves, including bestsellers by robert james waller, johanna lindsey, greg iles, harlan coben, and robert crais. T here is a looming danger that james hamilton paterson, just as he reaches retirement age, is about to become popular.
Book anthony doerr for lectures, readings and conversations. Primarily focused on commercial fiction and nonfiction, nicole is drawn to plotdriven novels with relatable characters and addictive pacingwhether shes reading a whiteknuckle thriller, a breezy beach read, an intense family drama, or a thoughtful young adult novel. Lucy childs has been at the agency since 1995, having switched from professional actress to literary agent. To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to loggedin members. From 1966 to 1969 philip worked as a literary agent for john cushman associates, then the american affiliate of curtis, brown, london, representing hundreds of british writers. A bestselling novelist whose alex cross mystery thrillers have won him a loyal following, james patterson moved to fiction writing after a stellar career in advertising where, as former chair of the j. Perhaps no author in literary history has more seamlessly melded.
Jody kahn the official manuscript wish list website. We are dedicated to guiding our clients to the greatest possible success. This article is fascinating from a writing and publishing point of. I was a snob, the bestselling author james patterson told a magazine writer in 2010. Patterson says he tests his books on his wife, as well as on his agent. James hamiltonpaterson is a diverse and talented author, described as one of the most reclusive of british literary exiles.