Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Literary Agents Looking for New Authors

Anyone looking for a literary agent should become familiar pronto with the Guide to Literary Agents, the bible for finding literary representation.


Over 500 agents are listed with specifics about who and what they represent best. It also include tidbits on how to pitch to them.

In a recent issue of Writers Digest, five were identified as looking for new authors in a variety of genres.



YA is her thing, from paranormal, fantasy to sci-fi and contemporary. Click here to discover Brittany’s website and how to submit to her here.


Fiction, adult and looks at a variety: romance, sci-fi, action, adventure, historical. 
Click here to explore Margarent’s website and how to submit to her.



Fiction with an emphasis in fantasy, mystery, and/or sci-fi.
Click here for Jennifer’s website and how to submit to her.


4. Samantha Dighton  –  D4EO Literary

Both. Her favorite categories include: historical fiction, mystery/suspense, magical realism, psychological thrillers,

realistic YA and narrative nonfiction.
To learn more about Samantha, visit her website and learn how to submit to her here.


Both. He wants to work with authors who want to grow within the craft of writing, are disciplined and can tell a great story with characters that are memorable. For nonfiction, concepts and solutions presented in a unique way. Andy’s website and how to submit to him will be found when you click here.

For more news and information about agents, Check out the Guide to Literary Agents Blog  and get a copy of the 

2014 Guide to Literary Agents. Your local library will also carry the Guide to Literary Agents.



Judith Briles is known as The Book Shepherd, the Author and Publishing expert and the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Author U, a membership organization created for the author who wants to be seriously successful. She’s been writing about and conducting workshops on publishing since the 80s. She’s the author of 31 books including Author YOU: Creating Your Book and Author Platform that has won four multiple “best” in the writing/publishing categories in book award competitions in 2013. Her latest book is Snappy Sassy Salty … Wise Words for Authors and Writers has just been released.


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