A distinguished publishing industry veteran of over 20 years, kimberly is a fierce advocate for her clients and is wellknown in the industry for negotiating and closing seven and eightfigure deals both domestically and internationally. This installment features kristin nelson with nelson literary agency, llc. Quressa robinson nelson literary agency, llc querytracker. Agentquery find the agent who will find you a publisher. Nelson literary agency 1732 wazee street, suite 207 denver, co 80202 voice.
Agent advice this installment featuring agent kristin nelson of nelson literary agency is a series of quick interviews with literary agents and script agents who talk with guide to literary agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else. Caitlin blasdell has been a literary agent with liza dawson associates since 2002 with a list split evenly between adult and childrens books. Interview with agent kristin nelson publishing crawl. Women on writing, an ezine for women writers, authors. She established denverbased nelson literary agency in 2002 and over the last decade of her career has represented over 30 new york times bestselling titles and many usa today bestsellers. The inside scoop from kristin nelson of nelson literary agency. Let me interject here that i am a regular reader of kristin s pubrants blog the link is in the interview below and that if you are not reading it, you really. For this installment of our ask an agent series, we asked reiko what she typically looks for when she considers manuscripts for representation as well as what tips she could provide for writers interested in publishing their work. Danielle burby at nelson literary agency brokered the sixfigure deal. See more of kristin nelson, literary agent on facebook. This weeks agent spotlight features caitlin blasdell of liza dawson associates literary agency. Here, danielle tells us what she hopes to find in the slush pile and offers tips for emerging writers and insights into her publishing journey. Very cool interview with nicole aragi, the literary agent for literary authors. Her pub rants blog is famous amongst aspiring writers for no nonsense and candid advice.
Were grateful to you, kristin, for sharing the inside scoop on nelson literary agency. Interview with agent kristin nelson, part i by pamela when i started writing fiction years agoeven before i began networking with other writersi turned to the internet as my first resourcefor how to write compelling characters, how to create conflict, and ultimately, how to secure an agent. Karen solem is a christian literary agent with spencerhill associates, ltd. Before becoming an agent, she was a senior editor at harpercollins publishers. The inside scoop from kristin nelson by sue donckels at wow 2007. We stood right next to each other in the buffet line, and i remember us having a nice chat. In memory, john hawkins americas first agency established 1893paul r reynolds. When she is not busy selling books, kristin plays tennis and also enjoys playing bridge where she is the youngest person in her club. Here is a chance for you to submit a first page for the chance to win a first page critique with her. Im looking for the epic read that, at its center, beats with a universal heart.
Wednesday that week i have a giveaway of flunked fairy tale reform school, a mg fantasy. Here our talk continues about contracts and what shes looking for in submissions from writers. Jan 27, 2012 literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc gives the scoop on how somebody becomes a literary agent. She is also the president and represents a broad range of commercial fiction. I am delighted to introduce augusts agent of the month, danielle burby, agent at nelson literary agency. Im president and owner of nelson literary agency, llc, which i founded in 2002. Interview with agent kristin nelson, part ii by pamela yesterday i posted the first part of my interview with the fabulous agent kristin nelson, nelson literary agency, llc. The first is an apocalyptic fantasy told in alternating povs about the leader of a band of female elite royal aerialists whose plan for survival depends on marrying the princeuntil she meets the alluring new recruit who secretly plans to kill him. Literary agent kristin nelson gives 2 quick and dirty tips on writing query letters.
Search our database of 1,640 agents to find the best agent for you learn how. Jun 29, 2012 literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc tackles three reasons why prologues dont tend to work in the sample pages the agency receives. Simone elkeless sequel to leaving paradise, reuniting a victim of a hitand run accident and the innocent boy who went to jail for it, as well as the third book in the how to ruin series continuing the adventures of amy nelsonbarak, to andrew karre at llewellyn flux, by kristin nelson at nelson literary agency na. Women on writing talks to literary agents about what theyre looking for in manuscript submissions. Sep 28, 2018 danielle burby is a literary agent with nelson literary agency who represents all genres of ya and mg along with select adult passion projects. Thank you for serving on the faculty for the upcoming rmc scbwi fall conference and for agreeing to this interview. Interview with an agent, kristin nelson jane interviews literary agents 2 comments kristin nelson is one of the first agent blogs that i started reading. Querytracker find literary agents and publishers with our. The whalen agency is a full service literary agency established by premiere literary agent kimberly whalen in the fall of 2016. Interview with an agent, kristin nelson dear author. Literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc gives the scoop on how somebody becomes a literary agent. Leave comments about your experiences with this literary agent, or read what other authors have to say. Interview with superagent kristin nelson tracking wonder. Being an avid reader practically since birth, kristin is equally happy reading a pulitzer prizewinning literary novel for her book club or a sexy.
Kristin shares an example of a good query, gives tips on how fiction writers should submit to her, and a list of dos and donts. Kristin established nelson literary agency, llc, in 2002 and over the last decade and a half of her career, she has represented over forty new york times bestselling titles and many usa today bestsellers. What was the first spark of inspiration for your latest book. Best literary agents 20192020 all genres top book agents. As a chicagobased agent, i am excited to join the nelson literary agency team and to expand my list in both adult and ya.
Search our database of 1,640 agents to find the best agent for you. Literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc gives her inside perspective on what she views is the main difference between the two. This article reveals the top 100 literary agents for new writers and established writers at the top literary agencies in the united states. Ausma zehanat khans next novel, an investigation set around a mosque shooting in quebec, featuring series detectives esa khattak and rachel getty who work in the heart of canadas most vulnerable communities, to catherine richards at minotaur, for publication in february 2019, by danielle burby at the nelson literary agency world.
Scott reintgens untitled book three in the talespinners series, featuring the adventures of indira story as she goes undercover at antagonist academy at the request of a secret faction known as the antiheroes, to emily easton at crown children s, by kristin nelson. Fast five with agent kristin nelson, nelson literary agency. Literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc tackles three reasons why prologues dont tend to work in the sample pages the agency receives. Today, in our ongoing agent and editor interview series, we welcome the fabulous kristin nelson, otherwise known as megan crewes agent. And though a number of her clients have become new york times bestsellers she still takes great pleasure in discovering and working with new talent.
Best literary agents 20192020 updated 121619 who are the top literary agents on our list of literary agents and how can you submit your book to them. Literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc tackles another burning question writers often have. A very nice literary agent indulges in polite rants about queries. Barkers dracul,the bram stoker estate authorized first ever dracula prequel, at auction to paramount studios with producers roy lee, barbara muschietti, and with director andy muschietti mama, it attached, by kristin nelson of nelson literary agency, angela cheng caplan of cheng caplan company inc. Americas first agency established 1893paul r reynolds 80 maiden lane, ste 1503 new york, ny 10038. Janeinterviewsliterary agents2 comments kristin nelson is one of the first agent blogs that i started reading.
I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing, and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. The 22nd installment in this series is with agent kristin nelson nelson literary and her author, courtney milan, for her book, proof by seduction, a historical romance. Feb 25, 2011 literary agent kristin nelson gives 2 quick and dirty tips on writing query letters. Agent advice interview with kristin nelson at the guide to literary agents blog 012010. Interview with kristin nelson of nelson literary agency. Aug 06, 2011 she established nelson literary agency, llc in 2002 after the literary agent she was working for expressed dismay that kristin wanted to representgasp.
Jesseca salky is an agent, founder, and attorney, with almost two decades of experience in the book publishing and adjacent industries. As a reader, i find the peak behind the curtain posts illuminating. Everyone can relate to the desire to be part of a fellowship of likeminded individuals, and the idea of being privy to some hidden knowledge is also enticing. Kristin nelson is one of the first agent blogs that i started reading. See what this literary agent is looking for in queries and get statistics on acceptance rates, response times, and more.
Women on writings editor sue donckels gets the inside scoop from literary agent kristin nelson in this informative interview. I became aware of kristin at this years digital book world conference where she shared the stage with her newsmaking client hugh howey. A lifelong reader, shes been caught reading by flashlight in hotel closets while on vacation and finishing stories in lieu of returning friends calls. Jan 20, 2010 agent advice this installment featuring agent kristin nelson of nelson literary agency is a series of quick interviews with literary agents and script agents who talk with guide to literary agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else. Interview with literary agent kathleen ortiz of lowenstein. I love all her practical advice on her blog and unlike some agents, it sounds like shes adjusting to the times. Querytracker find literary agents and publishers with. Let me interject here that i am a regular reader of kristins pubrants blog the link is in the interview below and that if you are not reading it, you really.
The following monday i have a guest post by debut author stacey lee and agent kristin nelson with a query critique giveaway by kristin nelson and an arc giveaway of under a painted sky, staceys ya historical fiction novel. Mar 15, 2012 literary agent kristin nelson from nelson literary agency, llc tackles another burning question writers often have. How to get a literary agent, interview with kristin nelson, wendy sherman, janet reid of fineprint literary management, how to write a nonfiction book proposal, shai coggins of, literary agents seeking memoirs, victoria strauss, writers beware, agent in the middle. Here is a chance for you to submit a first page for the chance to win. Being an avid reader practically since birth, kristin is equally happy reading a pulitzer prizewinning literary novel. This new series is called successful queries and im posting actual query letters that succeeded in getting writers signed with agents. Kristin established nelson literary agency, llc in 2002. Kristin nelson president and founding literary agent my goal as an agent is simple. I first met my literary agent kristin nelson at the pikes peak writers conference, back when i was still a wideeyed college student. Today my agent kristin nelson and i are giving you the dope on trope. For this installment of our ask an agent series, we asked reiko what she typically looks for when she considers manuscripts for representation as well as what tips she could provide for writers. August agent of the month danielle burby interview part. Erin clyburn agent spotlight interview and query critique giveaway on. Dec 10, 2009 in addition to posting the actual query letter, we will also get to hear thoughts from the agent as to why the letter worked.
June 25, 1945 april 27, 2018 was an american primitive painter, actress, and author, once married to the actor and musician ricky nelson. Matthew huff joined the team in 2016 as the agent s assistant for james levine, proving that all those years of reading harry potter and harriet the spy were good for something other than bookit. Joanna mackenzie is an agent with nelson literary agency where she represents authors writing in the areas of mystery, thriller, commercial womens fiction, and contemporary romance, as well as select young adult and chapter book projetcs. I want every client of mine to make a living solely from writing and 90% of my authors do without help from any other source of income. Joanna mackenzie literary agent i owe my love of books to the librarian of my childhood bookmobile, who, after i had worked my way through the babysitters club and sweet valley high, lifted the velvet rope and let me in to the grownup section, where i discovered v. As ive told marie when i interviewed her on my blog, id love to have kristin as an agent. Cults and secret societies are of interest to many people. Aug 09, 2019 i am delighted to introduce augusts agent of the month, danielle burby, agent at nelson literary agency.
A list of 18,203 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. Reiko davis is a literary agent at miriam altshuler literary agency. Hailing from what he believes is the best state, michigan, matthew grew up on a steady diet of mystery novels and milkshakes, before heading to grove city, pennsylvania for college. Jul 16, 2007 jane interviews literary agents 2 comments. Debut author stacey lee and her awesome agent kristin nelson are. An interview with denver literary agent kristin nelson. August agent of the month danielle burby interview. Querytracker has helped 3,2 authors find agents for their books. Danielle is attending the fall avalon retreat in september 2020. Join now to begin your search free organize and track your queries.
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