The Chudney Agency (Submissions) Only looking for author/illustrators (one individual). Click here to retrieve reset your password. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Submission Guidelines: Hello! How Much Does An Agent Cost? I work alone and basically love knocking on other agents doors and asking them to come out and play! In order for me to co-agent with someone, I need to feel a certain level of trust because the process can be quite unpredictable. The story was called Drift,and it was about a little beaver named Buckley who lives with his mama and makes these beautiful and intricate boats to send off to sea to his absent father. When looking for an agent, its important to do your homework. It may not. Not really. We were thinking of matching up Susan Verde and Jay Fleck for our own pitch and then Susans editor, on her own accord, ended up approaching Jay to illustrate Susans new series. You have to be a detective. And the value of that growth far exceeds the fees. They step in when needed. Do not submit a full-length manuscript or proposal unless requested. Kirsten works intimately with her clients to conceive and develop original story pitches. Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency Picture books pretty much have me wrapped around their finger. We do not accept or respond to phone, paper or social media queries. Publishers really enjoy being in control when it comes to matching a text to an illustrator (its an extremely fun (!) Thank you for submitting your work! We will not open emailed attachments. Memoir/Christian S. LeRette For off-site access, click here. Any agent worth their weight is in a position of privilege given that we see a birds-eye view of the industry, have a fantastic understanding of the publishing houses (in particular what the editors and art directors are looking for), and a deep understanding of imprint listswhich may not be obvious from looking online or at backlist titles. Christy Ewers: is mostly closed to submissions for the time being. Who reps them? May 2010 - Feb 20143 years 10 months. Youll also get access to our article and audio library with information to help you get a top agent, publisher, and book deal. She is . Overall, Fuse agents may take 4-8 weeks to respond to queries and then additional time for submissions. Ive co-agented all kinds of dealsones that have gone to multi-house auctions on day one, one in which only one client saw an offer and the other client gracefully stepped aside, one in which wildly different offers came in and my co-agent and I needed to negotiate with each other as much as the publishers because our clients positions were so different. They help you skip that much-maligned slush pile. Subscribe to The Illustration Department Newsletter, Do I Need An Agent? If you have questions, you can build your own network of colleagues who may have the answers. You dont have their undivided attention. If you can, find a contract professional to read it. * Mailing addresses Rest assured, there are far,far fewer of these agents out there. Congratulations! Otherwise, please consider submitting to one of my wonderful colleagues at ABLA. Catbird Productions, which will package books for publishers, as well as operate as a boutique literary agency for childrens book author/illustrators, with an emphasis on previously unpublished authors/ illustrators. * AAR membership status Wait for a response. You still need to hustle. Do you need an agent? It isnt as automatic as you think. Like coaches,good agents get the best out of you. . Stop right there. USA Literary Agencies and Literary Agents Catbird Productions, Enter your information in the form to the right for FREE INSTANT ACCESS to the, register above now for FREE instant access to the. catbird, any of five bird species named for their mewing calls, which are used in addition to song. Your friends will congratulate you. "Actor seeking representation" is a bore. I was able to speak with literary agents from top agencies such as Janklow & Nesbit, Trident Media, Anderson Lit, and Folio. Copyright 2011-23 The Bestselling Author, LLC. I'm obsessed by the story-telling opportunities offered by this highly-visual genre! We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Hall is the author of the picture books The Gold Leaf and The Jacket, which was a New York Times Notable Book in 2014. Sense of place mattersprecise, expressive settings delight her. includes resources for all writing genres (not just picture books). If your submission is received by our system, an automated response will be emailed to you. Or familiar content has been made unrecognizable. Lets take a journey together. But theyre not the only key to the door. This enables us to put a plan in place before the first portfolio sheet is made. A thoughtful, personalized query letter does a lot, and obviously if I connect with an art sample or a pitch, its a win, but even then my decision ultimately hinges on what that persons web presence looks like. DING! Only considers picture books from established illustrators. By the end of this post, you may finally have the answer to: Do I need an agent?. Im reminded of my father-in-law, who spends three hours fixing a leak instead of calling a plumber who could do it in one. Childrens/YA C. Plum-Ucci * A map to the office ofCatbird Productions Children's Book Writers Never miss a moment of Fuse Literarys deals and bonus content. Get FREE Access Now to All Catbird ProductionsProfiles! Agents are people, too. And thats just on Monday. . A word of warning: There is such a thing as a bad agent. . You didnt receive a rejection letter. You received a critique letter. It sounds so much better, doesnt it? Its true, I love to co-agent, and I do it regularly with agents at several different agencies. She had been in my session and introduced herself at the end and mentioned that she was sending me her dummy. We will email you our periodic newsletter, never more than once a month. Okay! The one who uses righteous indignation and insults as means to an end. In a way, you still need to be your own agent. Erica is mostly interested in adding author-illustrators to her list andis looking for a diverse array of voices and styles. I want to work with an artist whose goal it is to write and illustrate their own books. The second-worst thing to do is to rest on your laurels. They are the busiest bees in the hive. Its so truein the past month alone weve had some particularly exciting pairings between Stimola and Catbird! QueryTracker You have to register (its FREE unless you upgrade to premium) to use this, but once you register and sign in, you can track your query and find which authors are represented by which agents, a publisher list, an agent list, author success stories, and more. Bookmark Literary (Submissions) Open to illustrator submissions. I hear the comparison that the agent-client relationship is like a marriage. Christy Ewers: is mostly closed to submissions for the time being. The snob. Work is more fun when youre doing it with people you like and respect. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Sometimes your work just isnt a fit for our skill set or interests. (Her rst bookBunny, Bunnywas published when she was in 7th grade. We dont take any pleasure in having to pass on your work or give you difficult news. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! * Search the directory by book genre/category (more than 100 categories). Why do I (acting as an author or illustrator)need an agent?An agent is a matchmaker, negotiator, mediator, lifter-upper, creative confidant, and industry insider all rolled into one. Once you sign with an agent, you dont just sit back and wait for the jobs to roll in. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable toguarantee feedback or advice in our rejections. In this post, you and I will go through the steps of a submission, from researching agencies to signing on the dotted linewhile having a bit of a heart-to-heart along the way. Its brilliant I mean, really, its fantastic. In some cases yes and in some cases no. Read industry magazines and blogs. Lets be real, Im always looking for an excuse to hop on the phone or grab lunch with Ericaso working together gives me the perfect excuse! We usually begin by keeping the artist and author separate from one another as publishers do. They step out when not needed. They open doors to opportunities. How to Get a Nonfiction Agent Prospect Agency (Agents)(Submissions) (Prospect Portfolio: Illustrator Submissions), Raven Quill Literary Agency (Agents & Submissions), The Rights Factory (Agents) (Submissions) A Canadian Literary Agency, Rising Bear Literary Agency (Rick Margolis) (Submissions), Rodeen Literary Management (Paul Rodeen)(Submissions), Root Literary (Agents) (Molly ONeill: open to illustrators & author-illustrators) (Submissions), Rubin Pfeffer Content, LLC(Agents)(Submissions), Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency (Agents) (Submissions), Sanford J. 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RESPONSE TIMES We respond to most queries within twelve weeks. In childrens fiction, they primarily accept early readers and chapter books, and perhaps the very rare, exceptional picture book. Its not 100 percent, I can tell you that. Not of, or relating to, Dogma, Catbird seeks to foster a community of varietous and riotously (not righteously) funny creators in Austin and in the larger state of Texas.