And for me, a little strangeness never hurts. A good command of plot and pacing is obviously pretty necessary, as is a sense of immediacy. Whether a submission is literary fiction, YA, commercial, pop culture, mystery or memoir, the thing that keeps me reading is a writer who respects language, and wields it in a way that’s different from the dozen queries I receive in a day. “Fresh” is a pretty nebulous idea, but I think it all starts with a writer’s basic use of language. RP: We’re definitely looking for a fresh voice and perspective. Shapiro ( The Art Forger), William Giraldi ( Busy Monsters), and Pete Ferry ( Travel Writing)Ĭ: What are you looking for in a new writer? And on the flip side of that, what aren’t you looking for? Rebecca Podos: Our notable fiction clients include Siobhan Fallon ( You Know When the Men are Gone), B.A. Future contest participants (and perhaps potential prize-winners) might do well to take heed.Ĭarve:Who are some of Rees Agency’s notable clients? We recently spoke with Rebecca Podos of Rees Literary Agency and Erin Harris of Folio Literary Management to find out a little bit about what they’re on the lookout for. If you do not hear back from the individual agent, please understand that the sheer volume of queries can be overwhelming and on occasion, it’s simply not possible to send a personal response declining representation in every case.With our 2013 Carver Contest completed, we’ve handed over our selection of winners to two literary agencies. Most Folio agents will respond to let you know of their interest or to inform you of their decision not to pursue representation. You may have a drawer full of fabulous yet-to-be-published manuscripts, but only tell us about the one you feel is the most polished, the most ready to go.Īll agents will read your queries as soon as possible. Please contact us about one project at a time. Follow our Non-Fiction Proposal Guidelines.įor All Submissions: Be sure that your cover letter, manuscript, and supplemental materials are properly formatted, and the best you think they can be: that means, at a minimum, double-spaced, well-proofed, well-written, and well-presented.Īll of our agents provide details on how to submit queries. Follow our Novel Query Letter Guidelines.įor Non-Fiction: All of our agents require a complete non-fiction proposal with a sample chapter. Please do not submit simultaneously to more than one Folio Agent.įor Novels: Please wait until you’ve got a completed polished novel to query. Please note, some of our agents are currently closed to submissions. Once you have selected the right agent for your project, follow the submission guidelines listed on the individual agent’s page. Use our handy agent-picker, located here, to find the right agent for your project. Please note: Folio Literary Management does not represent poetry, stage plays, or screenplays. We strive not only to find the most un-put-down-able new voices and the most can’t-take-your-eyes-off-it new styles of illustration, but also to guide our established writers and illustrators to new heights in their publishing careers. We love authors who are ready and able to promote their work and expertise in all forms of media.Ĭhildren’s Books / YA: Folio Jr, the division of Folio Literary Management devoted exclusively to the representation of today’s most stellar children’s book authors and artists, is wholly committed to offering our clients 360º of impeccable, hands-on care. Nonfiction: Many of us love narrative nonfiction – great stories paired with great writing – including memoirs – but also authors, experts, scholars, and journalists with well-researched, compelling and new ideas. Although each agent has particular likes and dislikes, certain criteria make a project/author particularly well suited for Folio:įiction: We are aggressively seeking literary fiction upmarket adult fiction that’s appropriate for book club discussion and commercial fiction that features fresh voices and/or memorable characters. We are dedicated to supporting authors across all platforms, from film adaptation to enhanced e-books and apps. Folio is proud to offer a full complement of literary services in a changing publishing landscape, and provide our clients with access to marketing services, website development, and media training that it takes to make each book a success.
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