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 they're interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them.
| Name | Literary Agency | Interested in Representing |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Mandel | William Morris Endeavor | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Nonfiction |
| Carol Mann | Carol Mann Agency | Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction |
| Maria Massie | Lippincott Massie McQuilkin | Autobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction |
| David McCormick | McCormick & Williams | Commercial Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Rob McQuilkin | Lippincott Massie McQuilkin | Autobiography/Memoir, Fiction, Historical |
Poets & Writers is here to help. This handbook provides everything you need to know about finding the perfect literary agent to represent you and your work.
5.20.13
For an unpublished writer, does it cost more to seek a literary agent abroad or would it be safer to self-publish first in the home country before seeking an agent in another country?
5.13.13
What is the best advice you can give young writers who are applying to MFA programs?
5.6.13
Do agents really read synopses? Isn’t a ten-page sample more useful?