You want to sell your manuscript, right?
But the time and energy required for your publisher search can be exhausting. And you’d really rather spend that time and energy toward your next writing project.
What’s even more frustrating is that many of the big name publishing houses don’t accept submissions directly from the author.
So you’re seeking a literary agent who can shop your manuscript for you.
I’m here to help by doing some footwork for you.
8 agents accepting submissions
Taylor Haggerty of Root Literary Agency, http://waxmanleavell.com/about-agency. Taylor is looking for young adult and adult fiction to include contemporary fantasy.
Linda S. Glaz of Hartline Literary Agency, http://www.hartlineliterary.com/linda_glaz.html, romance either contemporary, suspense, or historical, NO children’s books
Jeff and Deborah Herman of The Jeff Herman Agency, http://www.jeffherman.com/, with few exceptions, accepts non-fiction
Mandy Hubbard is no longer with D4EO Literary Agency. Visit this page for a list of the agency and their links, http://www.d4eoliteraryagency.com/p/mandy-hubbard.html,
Brianne Johnson of Writers House, http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/bjohnson/ accepts general, juvenile, historical, and smart women’s fiction, as well as children’s books and magical realism
Stephen Barr also of Writers House, http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/sbarr/ accepts a wide variety including memoir, middle grade, young adult, and picture books
Nicole Resciniti of The Seymour Agency, http://www.theseymouragency.com/About-Us.html accepts action/suspense/thriller, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and young adult/children’s
Join me tomorrow for a listing of blog posts curated from the web about the importance of an agent and getting an agent.
What difficulties have you hit in your search for an agent? Share your answers in the comments.