List of Literary Agents
Finding a literary agent is hard enough but finding one that caters to the African American writer may prove tougher. If you’ve not read my previous article on self-publishing and literary agents be sure to check it out here Getting beyond the traditional publishing gates starts with a literary agent. To make the search easier I’ve gone the extra mile and put them in one place for you. Be advised you must follow their submissions guidelines and also take note to the type of literary agent you are submitting to. Literary agents become your “best friend” and if the relationship doesn’t fit they may not feel motivated to work their hardest or may end the relationship. Below is a list of literary agents and agencies that also accept the work of African American authors. Please be respectful of their time and guidelines. Be wise about your submissions.
Serendipity Literary Agency
Just like the name implies Serendipity Literary Agency provides a variety of experiences for its clients. Like most agencies they only represent authors and manuscripts they strongly believe has a chance at being picked up by a publisher. What I found most interesting is the amount of services they provide to their clients which include editorial reviews, team development and business representation also. They accept works from African American authors (though Urban Fiction is not ideal) for their submission requirements click here
Ayesha Pande Literary
The Ayesha Pande Literary Agency accepts works from a diverse multi-cultural group of individuals. If you have a story to tell with a unique voice you may want to give them a try. The owner used to work as a professional editor and previous employment included working for notable publishing houses. They also try to stay progressive by working with other publishing formats like e books. For a list of what types of works they are currently accepting please click here
The Knight Agency
The Knight Agency has a few locations to help writers from Los Angeles, Atlanta, North Carolina and Florida. They have experience getting their authors book deals that have landed quite a few on the New York Times best sellers lists, which is surely the wish of many authors. Like many agencies The Knight Agency works with both author and publishing company to get the best contract terms. For submission guidelines please visit here
I hope you find success in your literary journey and only submit to the above if they fit with your book’s genre. That will be the difference between an acceptance and a denial letter. If you’ve enjoyed this article please hit the like button share with your friends using the buttons below.
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